Things that aren't things in the USA

Peeceeuk · February 20, 2020, 6:13am

I purposely say thank you or you’re welcome quite sarcastically to people who pass through a door I’ve held open for them when they won’t acknowledge the gesture.

siand · February 20, 2020, 6:28am

It’s only weird (to me) because using an electric kettle to boil water is so normal here. That’s just how you make a cup of tea. Tea is also kind of a big deal here

I had never heard of using a microwave to boil water so the concept is totally alien to me. I don’t have a microwave though, a lot of people find that weird!

siand · February 20, 2020, 6:36am

Lionfish · February 20, 2020, 6:50am

Ahahahahaha this is so funny, I’m just like this too

And I’m also just like @Peeceeuk at the same time lol if someone doesn’t say thank you after I hold the door open or open the door for them I say “you’re welcome.” really loudly.

Lionfish · February 20, 2020, 6:51am

Ok but you do have automatic coffee makers over there? Or not? I’m still confused on this one lol

siand · February 20, 2020, 6:58am

Some people do but it’s not something everyone would have in their kitchen. Normal way of making coffee here is instant coffee, or using a French press for proper coffee.

Lionfish · February 20, 2020, 7:01am

Oh Yes that’s right, it’s the instant coffee I’ve heard was really common. I see your point because when I heard that (about having instant coffee) I couldn’t get over it and didn’t believe it that is was the norm lol

Lionfish · February 20, 2020, 7:13am

I didn’t know this term! not surprised you have this knowledge lol

Actually I just heard a term the other day that’s apparently British, gynocracy. I like it personally lol

Girlinterrupted · February 20, 2020, 11:04am

I don’t know… We call these Bitch Stickers where I’m from

DungeonMaster · February 20, 2020, 2:40pm

Yeah, I think redcoats and lobsterbacks died as insults about 250 years ago.

GVLNative · February 20, 2020, 2:46pm

Never heard the term Bitch Stickers for a band-aid . Is that a negative term to mean only weak punks use bad-aids? Bizarre.

Forged · February 20, 2020, 2:49pm

I always find myself looking for the stone conversion everytime I hear used for weight.

DungeonMaster · February 20, 2020, 3:23pm

Maybe in reference to the phrase, “Bitches get Stitches”.

Dancingwheel · February 20, 2020, 3:36pm

I dont have a microwave either, thought I was the only one. I’m kindof in awe by people microwaving water as well.
I’ve never done that before!

Girlinterrupted · February 20, 2020, 3:40pm

Kinda! I can’t remember where we heard it. Probably some movie, we found it funny and it stuck

Abacus · February 20, 2020, 3:45pm

What’s the difference between a punter and a customer?

siand · February 20, 2020, 8:33pm

I have never heard the term lobsterbacks buthere is a radio sitcom set at the time of the idenepndence war called Revolting People where they reference redcoats. Based on that I am guessing a term for British soldiers? Or British invaders, the scourge that they are

GVLNative · February 21, 2020, 2:09am

I’ve heard the term goal hanger.
What does that mean in Brit speak?

GVLNative · February 21, 2020, 2:15am

Also, does anyone speak cockney anymore my China Plate Mates?

siand · February 21, 2020, 7:25am

I would call it a fizzy drink. Some people call it pop or fizzy pop. On menus they are usually called soft drinks (although that includes juice etc too i.e. no alcohol)