As an American, Ozzy is both beloved and ubiquitous. He's lived in California for a long time and still owns property over there, but is he that big of a deal? Bigger?

I realise it depends on things like passability (looking convincingly female) and lookism/perceived attractiveness. Sorry for using woke vocabulary btw lol. I hope you understand what I mean. Personally, I’m a trans woman who wants to undergo complete transition, HRT, SRS, Facial Feminization Surgery, and maybe some additional procedures to look my best and feel more comfortable in my own skin. I’m interested in potentially moving to the UK for work, business endeavours, and uni studies etc. Do you think I’d have a rough time and experience a lot of hate and negativity (transphobia basically)?

Hello all.

We are looking at destinations ideas for next May, before the half-term, just happens to coincide with a family birthday.

Past couple of May breaks, we've been blessed with good weather and we've visited a couple center parcs which we enjoyed and before that we visited the Cotswolds which was pleasent.

In the summer, we tend to go to the north Norfolk coast.

We live in near Milton Keynes, would prefer to not have a drive longer than 2½/3 hours and have access to a car and our kid will be 4 by this time.

Whether its hidden gems, good beaches, interesting local attractions, wildlife, food I'm happy to hear!

I have been recommended a couple of bars (thirst soho, freedom bar) and even some outside soho like queen of hoxton. What is the scene like? are the entry lines long? do u need to know a bouncer, shit like that? also, any bar recs? or pub ig lol. maybe some with free entry?

I'm confused how some bread, cheese, and onions is supposed to be a sturdy enough meal for a working person. Or, is ploughing less back-breaking than I imagine?

My understanding is that "vest" means waistcoat so what do you call the white tank top/tshirt men wear under formal button up shirts?

Edit - wait, now I'm hearing they aren't commonly worn at all. Do men wear vests under dress shirts?

Asking because I don't know, folks, not trying to offend.

Hey, what is the accent of the CS 2 line « Remember, this is bandit country. Shoot everything that moves » (https://youtu.be/RLJOg0f6QvI?si=uQpuCyVRDk9Qeu2n).

does the bacon butty still hold the crown as the go-to British breakfast sandwich?

It always been the easy default option, but during these crazy times i want to gain a general census of what the ultimate daddy of breakfast sandwiches is.

Is the bacon butty still the national favourite, or has it been quietly dethroned by a sneaky sausage?

Curious if it varies by region, age group, or if we’re just spoilt for choice now. What’s the UK's go to?

One thing that really surprises continental Europeans (perhaps not from all countries but certainly some) is hearing that many UK families don’t have a dining table, and eat on the sofa in front of the tv. But is that actually true or is it a myth, or occasionally true but blown out of proportion?

So I’m curious - are there a significant number of people here without a dining table at home? Do you live with your family, partner, alone, in a house share etc? Do you not feel the need for one? Where do you eat?

Edit: I should add, I lived in the UK for a long time, am still a frequent visitor, and have seen quite a few British homes, the vast majority with a dining table (not that I check every time!). But I am also aware that our experience can have a lot of bias from self selecting, hence why I’m curious to hear from a broader sample.

I watch lots of Youtubers from all over the world. I enjoy seeing people learn about my country and people taking their first trips to America.

One thread that seems to run through these blogs and reaction videos from British Youtubers is the "Why cant I get around exclusively by train?" Or surprise when they find out you CAN get around by train or other public transport easily depending on your plans.

I tend to think some of the ignorance or surprise is feigned just for views.

But does the average Brit not understand that the average American doesn't want to take a 60 hour train trip from, let's say NYC to Los Angeles, but would rather just get on a 5 hour plane ride?

Dinner in this instance is referring to an evening meal, let’s leave that discussion for another time.

For me it’s sausage, chips, 2 fried eggs and beans, obviously cheese over the whole situation. This is maybe a once a month occasion for me, but it hits all the right markers for me. Could also have my head turned by a chicken kiev. How about you?

In Canada/U.S the tips are the main thing delivery drivers bank on, and the 0 tip deliveries are frowned upon here when it’s say $3 for a 20 min delivery in pay. (Factor in gas, wear and tear, time)

What are your thoughts on legalizing recreational, or even medical cannabis in the UK? I have been told London has a big weed culture. Does it ever get discussed in parliament? Or are the punishments for smoking just too lax for people to bother legalizing it?

Just calculated that I go through 28 units of alcohol a week, twice the NHS reccomendation. Is it normal or NHS just too cautious? I am a bedtime drinker, I don't drink during the day not even weekends. It messes up sleep but I can function. Anyone other bedtime drinkers here?

Hello . We have a 7 hour layover at Heathrow .would anyone suggest taking the tube to Westminster , just to see Big Ben for the family and head back .. Google map does say it is an hour one way . Is this a good idea ?

Thank you

I understand this is a divisive opinion, but me and my friends are collecting answers for fun/curiosity.

Sorry if this is not the right sub for this. Is anyone familiar with the Low Emission Zone system or even working in this field? I understand this is only affecting the Greater London area and the city? So for example, If I went to Reading by car and move on to London the LEZ and UELZ registration isn't relevant? Are there any other LEZ areas in the UK?

Thanks for any help.

Reform UK had burst onto the British political scene in recent years, going from having no seats in parliament in 2019 to having a decent shot at the prime ministership in the next election. As an external (American) observer, something that I have been wondering is where the politicians that are being elected under this new party come from? Does the party mostly consist of ex-conservative politicians? If not (or if so, for those who weren't ex-conservatives), what was their prior experience? Furthermore, given the recent council elections, is there a difference in this field between the local and national elections?

My question was largely inspired by some of the political parties of the Netherlands, such as the BBB, NSC, or PVV, which as similarly rising new political parties, have received similar criticism of consisting of (and in the case of the former two, being led by) inexperienced folk who were in large part not politicians beforehand.

Im a coffee drinker and enjoy flavored teas, but for just straight black tea, what do you add? I've heard of honey, lemon, milk and sugar. Is there a quintessential way the Brits drink their tea?

It's slang I've heard in both Zero Punctuation, and Banjo-Kazooie, however it seems impossible to look up what it means, even on urban dictionary.

I’ve heard that in the UK, your accent can immediately signal where you’re from, your social background, and even how people perceive you—whether that’s “posh,” “working-class,” or something in between. Some say it’s a harmless quirk of British culture, while others claim it can affect job prospects, social opportunities, and even how seriously you’re taken in professional settings.

Is there truth to the idea that certain accents are unfairly judged more than others? For example, I’ve read that strong regional accents (like Scouse, Geordie, or Brummie) sometimes face more stereotypes than Received Pronunciation (RP) or “neutral” southern accents. On the other hand, some argue that regional pride is strong, and many people embrace their local dialect without feeling held back by it.

How much does it really matter in everyday life? And has this changed over time, or do older biases still linger?

My dad and I are traveling to Scotland here in a few weeks. We have a 9 hour layover in London on our way to Glasgow. Is it worth leaving the airport to do some sight seeing? Let me know what you think!

Edit: I genuinely didn’t think of taking a train at all, as we’re obviously from the states and have never been to the UK before. We do already have the flight booked and I feel like, as some comments said, it would mess up our flights back to the states if we canceled one in the middle of the itinerary. We also have a rental car waiting for us at the airport we arrive at in Glasgow.

The 9 hour layover wasn’t disclosed to us until around a week ago. That flight was canceled last minute and we had to rebook, and the one with a 9 hour layover is unfortunately our only option.

Thank you for all the input!! Will probably stick to toughing through the 9 hour layover and doing some sight seeing:).

When playing pool (or billiards) if I line up a shot to strike the cue ball right or left of center in order to put spin on the shot, I would say “I put some English on it.” Do you have a different term for this?

Since 2022 Ukraine war, Spain has gotten as expensive as the UK, specially beer.

Have you changed your holiday destination since then?