Pros and Cons of Living in England

"That fact that Brits are more like me than they are like people in the Pacific Northwest. I'm originally from New York," said one person in Cardiff.

"Expats in England often find the social behaviour and etiquette challenging, as it can be significantly different from their own culture. Many expats find it difficult to understand the concept of "reserving" where topics of conversation are avoided, such as religion and politics. Additionally, expats may be caught off guard by how little personal space is given when in social situations, compared to their home country. The UK's dry and often subtle sense of humour and sarcasm can also be an adjustment for expats who are accustomed to direct or more explicit ways of expressing themselves," replied an expat in UK.

"The greatest difficulty I had was in finding a job at the level I had had in the US. Another challenge is getting used to housing. Space is at a premium and very few houses provide the storage that Americans are used to," remarked one in Leeds.

"Many stores not being open in the evenings. All shopping, other than grocery, needs to be done on the weekend or during the workday," explained one expat.