'Confused' American living in the UK gives verdict on 'mortifying' snack

19 August 2023 , 16:43

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Andrea delighted social media users after sharing her insight as an American living in London (Image: anndreacelleste/TikTok)

Although we often think people in the UK and the US share similar lifestyles when it comes to food, drink, and socialising - it turns out there are some pretty stark differences. One woman who knows this only too well has delighted millions of social media users after pointing out the many "things that are socially acceptable in England that would confuse Americans."

TikTok creator Andrea Celeste has a whole series of videos devoted to the topic and regularly draws in thousands of viewers when she shares the clips as @anndreacelleste. So, if you're a UK resident keen to know how our customs come across to others, here's your chance.

Although Andrea, who moved from LA, is now a pro when it comes to life in the UK, it sounds like she faced a pretty steep learning curve. From jaywalking to grocery store etiquette, here are a few things she had to adjust to when she moved across the pond.

First up, it's probably no great surprise to learn Americans are chattier than most of us on this side of the Atlantic. "Service workers, like cashiers and retail workers, don't typically start conversations with people to that extent that they do in America," Andrea explained. "The more outside of London you go the more chance there would be of that happening, but definitely not like in America." However, you might be surprised to learn you can't enjoy a tinny on the go in much of the US, as it's often illegal. You've also got to be careful where you go, without a drink in hand, as jaywalking is illegal.

Meanwhile, Andrea thought her friends from home would be surprised by black pudding. "It tastes amazing. I freaked out my American friends saying that, though," she revealed. Equally, she's learned to love beans on toast. Andrea continued: "I saw this thing about Americans seeing a photo of beans on toast and being mortified by it. To be fair it looks terrible on photos, but it's actually really good," before adding it's great as a "snack during university when you're trying to save money'."

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In response to the video, which has racked up over 500,000 views and counting, fans from both sides of the pond were quick to share their shock. One person wrote: "I don't go into a shop to discuss how my day has been." While another revealed: "I remember as a kid going to America for the first time and it freaked me out when the lady working at the bakery in Walmart started talking to me." But a different person said: "I missed the chatting with strangers when I lived outside the US. I think it's a lovely cultural norm." Meanwhile, someone else added: "Beans on toast both looks and tastes divine".

Amber O'Connor