Top 10 Things that British Expats Miss About Home

British expats living in America will be here for a variety of reasons. It could be through marriage to an American or as a result of a business venture. Whatever the case may be, British expats will miss certain things about home. This article will address the top 10 things that some
 British expats miss about home

Top 10 Things that British Expats Miss About Home: Friends and Family

The number one thing that British expats miss about home is their circle of friends and family. Parents, siblings, uncles, aunts, cousins and childhood friends form part of a person's social support network. As such, it can be very hard to say goodbye to them and leave behind as British citizens embark on their journey across the Atlantic.

Top 10 Things that British Expats Miss About Home: Fish and Chip Shops

Fish and chip shops are a very visible part of British culture. They can be found all across the UK, from the tiniest of villages to the largest cities. They are everywhere. They not only sell the famous portions of fish and chips. They also sell battered or unbattered sausages, pickled eggs, meat pies and mushy peas. Fish and chip shops can be found in America as well, but they offer a different menu and do not tend to be authentic in some towns where they can be found.

Top 10 Things that British Expats Miss About Home: British Cuisine

British cuisine is quite unique. It is offered all across Europe for British tourists who cannot go for a whole week without their bangers and mash or full English breakfast! But it is harder to come by in America, especially if you live in a small town. A lot of other ethnic cuisines are catered for, but there is a limited variety of British cuisine on offer in supermarkets. This can make British expats homesick.

Top 10 Things that British Expats Miss About Home: British Soaps

Related information
  • Friends and family are often greatly missed by British expats
  • British cuisine is scarce in America, unless you live amongst a large British expat community
  • The British transort system means a driving licence is more of an option rather than a requirement
 
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wow you wrote down everything on my list of things I miss about England.The number one thing not listed the british sense of humour!

Posted on 02/28/2009 at 6:02:00 AM

I've lived in America since November 2006. Sophie

Posted on 08/17/2007 at 2:08:00 PM

Thanks for all the comments. Sophie

Posted on 08/17/2007 at 2:08:00 PM

Sounds like an interesting place. I've always wanted to visist the UK. How long have you lived in the U.S.?

Posted on 08/17/2007 at 12:08:00 PM

Awww, it must be hard living in a different country. Exciting, I'm sure, but it would be hard.

Posted on 08/17/2007 at 7:08:00 AM

An enjoyable read that taught me so much! Keep up the good work, Sophie!

Posted on 08/16/2007 at 1:08:00 PM

Interesting article! I am always hearing how much better British fish and chips are than ours.

Posted on 08/16/2007 at 10:08:00 AM

You heard right, Zac! Don't let anyone fool you into thinking British food is bad. Sophie

Posted on 08/16/2007 at 9:08:00 AM

ive never been over there...but i hear the food is awesome

Posted on 08/16/2007 at 9:08:00 AM

Thanks for the comment, Lori. I don't often eat sausages, but British bangers and mash are good once in a blue moon. Sophie

Posted on 08/15/2007 at 5:08:00 PM

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