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There was some drama between the US and UK last week!

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An American professor suggested adding a pinch of salt to a cup of tea, and Brits lost their minds.

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People were pissed.

The US Embassy even had to issue a statement condemning the recipe.

An important statement on the latest tea controversy. pic.twitter.com/HZFfSCl9sD
— U.S. Embassy London (@USAinUK) January 24, 2024

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They said, "We want to ensure the good people of the UK that the unthinkable notion of adding salt to Britain's national drink is not official United States policy. And never will be."

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Because I love a good "US vs. UK" moment, here are some American things that confuse the hell out of British people.

When Americans say what grade they are in to describe how old they are.

Why do Americans answer "How old were you?" With a grade....I'm British mate. Just say your fucking age
— Ryan (@Ryanjw7699) August 6, 2018

Beans on toast.

quick question from a brit, why do americans hate beans on toast so much ?????
that shit is DELICIOUS
— emmy (@promiiseok) September 12, 2020

Sweet potato casserole.

Question to all you lovely Americans on this fine giving of thanks day: Is sweet potato casserole a side dish or a dessert? As a Brit I am so confused
— Cat Trash Cat VTuber (@CatsReturn) November 23, 2023

The way Americans heat up water in microwaves.

do americans actually make tea in the microwave or is that just a british conspiracy made to scare us
— @ commandercodys (@poedxmerons) July 23, 2015

The fact that Americans call it "math" instead of "maths."

why do americans always sing their national anthem i dont think ive ever heard the British one
— leah (@BEJEWELEDLEAH) January 20, 2021

When Americans say, "Wanna grab a coffee?"

Why do americans say "wanna grab a coffee" so often? As a Brit should I say "wanna grab a cup of tea"?
— Ri (@Fazerella) September 3, 2011

Why Americans are so friendly and chatty in general.

Wtf why are Americans so friendly and chatty?? As a brit it baffles me.
— Midnight Madman Vtuber (@M1dnight_madman) October 3, 2023

Why Americans always joke about marmite.

Why do Americans think marmite is so funny? I don't get it.
— Joe The Brit (@Joe_The_Brit) January 13, 2013

Why Americans care about the royal family.

do americans genuinely believe brits like the royal family?? bc i can assure you 90% of the country would rather have no monarch
— maya (@seongfilms) September 8, 2022

Summer camp.

Do Americans still send kids away to camp for the summer? Why dont we Brits do this?
— Naomi Rovnick (@naomi_rovnick) August 4, 2022

The fact that Americans wear things that say "London" and "Oxford," and Brits wear things that say "New York" and "Chicago."

Why do Americans wear sweatshirts that say London or Oxford and us Brits wear ones that say New York or Chicago etc? Something I do but will never understand
— Georgia (@_Georgia_Owen) December 28, 2023

Halloween.

Why do Americans like #Halloween so much more than Brits? Like theyre so into it??
— Stefan Rhys-Williams (@stefanrw1) October 14, 2023

The way Americans call pizza "pie."

Why do Americans call pizza, pie?? confuses the fuck outta my British ass
— Roch (@ferreroroch96) February 12, 2022

The fact that Americans find British accents sexy.

Do Americans really finds the British accent sexy ?? ???
— mk (@valenthusiast) January 19, 2019

The use of "xx."

why do americans not use x like the brits? its so fucking cute xxxx

like little forehead smooches for all of u xxxx
— juju (@jujujupiterr) January 3, 2022

The whole kettle vs. teapot conundrum.

Do Americans not have kettles or something? Or do they not have teapots? The two terms are not interchangeable and as a brit it riles me.
— Victoria (@djin_and_tonic) January 12, 2016

The legal drinking age.

do americans really not drink until 21?? its like british culture to get drunk on wkd vodka at 15 here
— mal (@everqlows) January 13, 2021

Wee vs. pee.

Do Americans say the word wee for the word pee as us Brits do??
— kerrabella (@chipzkii) July 14, 2022

School dances.

do americans actually have dances at their high schools ? imagine that at british schools all piled in your school gym gurning ya face off to macky gee and skepta loooool
— rhi (@Rhianna_Jayyy) June 18, 2020

"Chip chip."

Why do americans always say 'chip chip' when impersonating the british? I've never heard a brit say that in my life lol
— KnickersInATwist (@MsBramble) November 10, 2013

The fact that Americans call it "horseback riding" instead of "horse riding."

WHY DO AMERICANS CALL HORSE RIDING, HORSE BACK RIDING luv from a brit xx
— finn (@GWSFINN) February 19, 2021

Clapping and cheering at movie theaters.

ok but why do americans clap and cheer in cinemas british people get annoyed if someone coughs
— eddie/ani ADRIANS BF (@corrieguard) April 7, 2020

The way Americans carry shopping bags.

Why do Americans carry shopping bags this way instead of using the handles like us Brits? Weird. pic.twitter.com/tIgELOakqg
— Paul Chantler (@PaulChantler) March 14, 2020

The way Americans think talking in British accents is funny.

why do americans think talking in a british accent is the peak of comedy?
— ben parvin (@bennysweatpants) August 27, 2020

The way Americans tell non-Americans what specific state they're from, as if the non-American has any idea where that is.

why do americans say what specific state theyre from like i dont know every state... what if british people started saying what city they were from we should confuse the americans back
— taylor (@havesomeblue) January 5, 2021

"Lovers' lanes."

why do americans have "lovers' lanes" while us brits just have "dogging sites"?
— PT (@VisionsOfJack) January 17, 2019

"On line" vs. "In line."

Why do Americans stand on line when Brits would stand in line?
— Richard Jeffries (@Richthekeeper) January 20, 2021

And lastly, toasting marshmallows.

As a Brit I have to ask why do Americans toast marshmallows? Is it a taste thing or what?
— Gareth Maybank (@Maybank1970) June 5, 2016

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