Differences When Moving from US to UK - Part 3
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Charity shops are the American equivalent of thrift stores, but they are smaller and more specifically focused on a charity than Goodwill or Salvation Army. You will see at least five on a high street even in small village towns. Most are operated by volunteers so if you have extra time when you relocate, dedicate it to your community! This will also help you meet more people as many people shop for clothing, books, household items, etc. in the charity shops. A lot of our flat was decorated with charity shop finds! Boot sales are also common in the UK. I LOVE them. This is the US equivalent to a yard sale or garage sale, but with more people selling items in a large area. People will load their cars or trailers and set up so much random stuff to sell. Trust me, you will want to check this out! A doctor is referred to as a GP or General Practitioner. You will need to register with a GP in your area soon after you arrive in the UK. The UK refers to a pharmacy as a chemist. In a 2 story home, the first floor as referred to in America is the ground floor in the UK and the upstairs is referred to as the first floor in the UK. This will be important when you are researching flats (apartments).
Submitted on Dec 27, 2013 - Category: Living Overseas, Network: UK
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