"American Chemist's Tea Controversy Puzzles Brits"
TL;DR
A recent Twitter drama between the US and UK sparked a discussion about American things that puzzle British people, including using grades to describe age, sweet potato casserole, microwaving water for tea, calling it "math" instead of "maths," and the friendliness of Americans. The list also includes confusion about American habits such as toasting marshmallows, the use of "xx" in messages, and the way Americans tell non-Americans what specific state they're from.
Topics:nationculture#american-culture#british-confusion#cultural-differences#culture#social-media-reactions#us-vs-uk
- 31 American Things That Completely Puzzle British People BuzzFeed
- Salt in tea? Global controversy brews over claim by American chemist USA TODAY
- Milk. Lemon. Salt? An American’s Tea Recipe Causes a Stir in UK. The New York Times
- How to make the perfect cup of tea, according to chemistry PBS NewsHour
- People Are Outraged That an American Scientist Suggested Using Salt to Make a 'Better' Cup of Tea PEOPLE
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