I'm planning to move to the UK, what different things do I need to keep in mind and rememebr and take care of
Answer:
Hi,
As you are already aware things will be different for you in the UK.
Some things you will find worse than the USA, some possibly better.
Service, from store assistants, waiting staff, gas station personnel will not be what you are used to. Tipping, in Britain is not as generalised as the States, and staff do not require a minimum level of tips to make up their wages, nor are they taxed in advance on 'expected' tips. The level of service, therefore is generally of a lower standard than in the USA, where staff work hard to please in order to get a good tip.
Dining will be very different, too, not just because of the service quality. Food in Britain has improved over the last 15-20 years, but still does not reach either the quality standards found in the USA and certainly not the 'quantity' standards. i.e. meals will generally be served in smaller portions than in the USA.
People, in general, are not so open in conversation, we are not miserable, but, generally, we don't give our life stories away within five minutes of meeting someone new.
Although most people in the USA are generally polite and friendly, there are many people who are very 'high-handed' with waiting staff and others, this will not be tolerated by the staff in the same way as back home in the US.
People are generally more polite and aware of other people's feelings in the UK.
Driving is less relaxed. If you are used to driving on the smooth, wide, and (relatively) traffic free roads of the US, you will be petrified to face the frenzied, close-quarters style driving of the UK.
There are fewer roads, and those we have are narrower, cars will appear (and be) much closer to you than you are used to.
You shouldn't have too many problems 'getting in' as an American citizen, but if yu wish to work you will need to register for work and obtain a work permit (unless you marry the guy, of course, in which case you'll get all rights automatically)
Overall you will be accepted as part of whichever community you enter and you will have very few language problems. There are a few expressions used in both countries that mean the exact opposite of the meaning in the other country, but they are hardly likely to cause you any problems, and generally will just cause a little laughter, which can't be a bad thing, can it?
Spelling is a little different, too e.g. any word like color, honor, etc. is spelled in the UK with a 'u', i.e. Colour, honour, etc. Words to describe actions, such as 'travelling' have the double 'l' at the end, where you use 'traveling', but these things are very minor and shouldn't cause you any problems.
Good luck with your move, I hope you grow to enjoy living in the UK (though I now have left, and live in Spain) and that your experience will be all pleasurable.
Cheers,
BobSpain
Clarify if you intend to be a citizen of the UK, or if you intent to just still be a citizen of the USA, but happen to live overseas.
Also, are you married or engaged to a Brit?
To be honest with you, it might sound like a good place to go and settle down. but it is more like the Bronx than the bronx and getting worse by the day
Look at our home office site
http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/comingt...
and why not contact this London immigration company and they will give you some initial advice
http://www.fergusonsnell.demon.co.uk/...
they are the experts
Dont move to UK, go to Australia
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