US vs UK: 10 SHOCKING Differences | Cultural Differences as Americans in England

From 28 days of paid leave vs the 0 we get in the US to 6-week vs 2 year election campaigns, the differences between the US and UK are mind-blowing! Join us as we discuss 10 shocking contrasts that left us speechless. Whether it's TV licensing, the complex city classifications, or the stark differences in healthcare and drinking culture, this video might have you saying 'Wait, what?!' Have some thoughts on work-life balance, differences in the political landscapes, or anything else mentioned in this video? Leave a comment and let us know!

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Have you noticed a shocking difference not covered in this video? Leave a comment and let us know!

[justinlinnane]

🤣🤣No one in the UK think the "grass is greener" as far as American healthcare goes or with politics, food, working conditions , maternity leave, holiday pay, holiday , gun crime and I could go on. In almost all areas Americans are getting screwed

[markc]

The main “selling point” about the NHS isn't to do with if/how we pay for it, it's that it's free at the point of use, so in other words, if you're ill and need surgery or similar, you get it and you don't then get a bill. You don't have to decide if you're “ill enough” to go and get treatment, or decide to live with a condition because you'll go broke if you went and got the care you need.

The NHS isn't perfect, however the majority of the reasons for that is due to us having had over a decade of governments underfunding it in a bid to get us all to go for an American style system, as that will make them, and their friends companies, more money. The actual quality of care you receive on the NHS is great, in general, obviously some people experience issues, but that's the same with everything everywhere in the world, nothing's perfect.

[megmcguigan]

I moved from the US to the UK Channel Islands to be with my husband about 12 years ago and I would never move back. I got diagnosed with MS while living here and it cost me nothing to get the MRIs and other things done. All prescriptions only cost about £4.50, including my main MS related drug, Tecfidera, In the US Tecfidera would cost me $2, 000 a month. The US is a third world country wearing a Gucci belt.

[suddone]

The reason the UK has more payed holidays and better workers rights is the union’s have fought for them

[pureb]

Politics in America seems to be based on personality and celebrity rather than policies.

[SNORKYMEDIA]

Made me laugh out loud last time we were in the US and visited a gift store at an attraction and nearly everything had the US flag on it, and ALL of it was made in CHINA.

[westboundno]

Within walking distance of my house there are three Co-ops, two small Tesco, a Morrisons, a fish shop, a deli and bakery, a shop that sells organic food and four independent 'corner shops'.

[melissamurray]

As an American who lives in the UK, this was a very interesting video. Thanks for making it.
Another big one, is the culture around kids and independence. Most British children walk or take public transport (usually a bus) to school. In the USA, you’re bused to school, or your parents drive you. I think it makes young people more independent, at an earlier age.

[ChrisShelley-vg]

Last year I shuffled into my 60's and with that many "tests" become available to me, bowel cancer screening (to detect cancer early and treat it before it gets too bad/beyond treatable), last December I saw a nurse about my bladder, a two minutes chat that's all, I happened to mention the walking my dog I sometimes had chest pain, I was rushed to see specialist doctors and had tests etc, within two weeks I had heart surgery (I actually saw my own heart beating "on a screen"), I've had follow up tests and everything is fine, the NHS work well because of these tests, it is cheaper to treat early, so the tests pay for themselves so to speak.

[fidgetspinner]

The holiday (vacations) thing in the USA is so weird to us Brits. How you literally get hardly any days and are even looked down upon for taking vacation days. No wonder loads of Americans have never left the country!! Its such a shame. Enjoy life and travel you lot!!! ✈️

[irismarshall]

Thanks to both of you for calling the NHS ‘universal healthcare’. Many of your country call it ‘socialists ’ or ‘communist’ which is really unnecessary. On one US talk show, the audience were asked to ask questions about the NHS. Someone asked ‘are the doctors fully trained?’ You don’t engage in economies of scale and the insurance companies wouldn’t want that. So you have one doctor with one patient, we have one specialist with about 15 patients in clinic or more and the doctor is paid enough for consultations. These pay rates are agreed nationally. The Australian system is similar to the NHS but people are only covered to a certain level unless they are poor or old. The Uk has reciprocal health agreements with many countries with comparable healthcare systems but we can’t have one with the US due to cost.

[kevinrandle]

In the last few years I've had 5 skin cancer operations and never waited more than a week for an operation. The NHS are very quick treating cancer.

[amyrider]

The American health system isn't scary to me, it's disgusting. Such a shame that there's this worry for many about what would happen if you get ill or injured. The NHS is not perfect but it's a service which is very much appreciated in the UK.

[dirtywaterpj_dj]

The thing about the "drinking culture" in the UK is that it's not just about drinking, not just drinking to get drunk, it's about socialising. The pub is a hub, where people come together.

[Slartifartblast]

Some people might moan about the NHS but I have nothing but praise for them. I wouldn't be here now if it wasn't for the NHS, I bled from my femoral artery and lost 8 pints of blood, how I survived is all down to the amazing doctors and nurses in the NHS. I was in hospital for 22 days and my bill was zero..

[korma]

Everytime I've needed the NHS it's been there for me, I have no complaints!

[rickconstant]

I'm in the UK, and over the last 15 years, I have had a number of problems with my heart, starting with arrhythmia, which ended up needing 2 fairly lengthy procedures, involving a number of highly qualified medical professionals. That fixed it, but a few years later I had coronary artery issues, needing several angiograms, angioplasty treatments with stents, culminating 6 years ago in open heart, double coronary bypass surgery, which has so far fixed the problem. All of this was done by the NHS, and the treatment was first class (even the hospital food was pretty good), and cost me nothing. I dread to think how much it would have cost in the US, and I would probably be dead if I'd had to pay.

[CUFC]

I don't drive, I have my groceries delivered from the supermarket after doing my shopping online, usually once a week or every ten days.

[melelenath]

NHS: just taking my own experiences, I have had cancer, a difficult birth, many long-term chronic conditions, fractures, a heart attack and much more, ALL treated free and with as much follow-up and rehab as needed. We also have many tests for early detection of illness. There is much to be dissatisfied with in the UK, but this is the jewel of our society!