American in the UK: 3 Culture Shocks

[LisaFerguson-lwil]

I pay my TV licence annually. I don't know anybody who pays monthly.
I was shocked at the tip requested by wait staff in American restaurants. I tip for the quality of food and service here. All wait staff are paid by their employers, with a minimum wage being set by the government, so tips are just a boost to their earnings.
We had a bill for $175, so I left a $20 tip. The waitress was upset, telling me that she expected about $50. I pointed out that I am not a bank and she should speak to her employer if she was disappointed. Rudeness is never acceptable.

[Jeffhowardmeade]

They include the sales tax in the price so that you aren't constantly reminded that it's 20%, unlike the U.S. where it averages 5%.

[cilliankelleher]

Half the ppl i know dont pay that tv license but i do bcus im scared of jail

[zach]

Americans move to the u.k never heard of this

[spyder]

The reason why tax isn’t included in all prices here is because it changes depending on where you are. Some counties even have different taxes