English Rose

Being English is quite a novelty here. I don't think I have been anywhere where my accent has been so imitated... it's quite amusing, particularly as often it sonds nothing like me. But then there are moments when I come out with a particular word or something that does sound very British and it is immediately relayed back to me, accompanied with a grin or some giggles.

The communication barriers between British and American English always fascinates me. They don't understand what loo roll is, they think arse is an awful word and you get a blank look when you ask for the hoover. And they just don't really get the British sense of humour, which can backfire sometimes... just ask Giles!!

In return, things I don't yet understand about Americans... their obsession with peanut butter -bizarre. Country music - enough said. George Bush... not a universal one but have definitely been surprised by some people's defence of their president. Although I have to admit they had some good points about loyalty etc (I'm still glad I don't have to be loyal to the President of the USA).

However all this is really meant in jest... I love all the guys here!! Plus it's really making me appreciate my own culture. And they get their own back singing songs about the war for independance, about how they shot the bloody Brits... don't they Reba?! Hahaha!!