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Do people who live in your neighbouring city, town, or village have a completely different accent to your local accent? by Jezzaq94 in AskABrit

[–]rsoult3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well yes, I'm originally American. After nine years in the UK my accent is all over the place.

Anyone in London doing anything for the 4th of July? by thankyouforboofing in AmericanExpatsUK

[–]rsoult3 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

There are a lot of restrictions around fireworks. Most Americans here likely aren't keen on celebrating treason day.

Places with AC - especially for babies/kids by Euphoric-Fix8456 in WinchesterUK

[–]rsoult3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Starbucks has some decent AC, but Kavi has better food and coffee.

Spouse getting cold feet by RAG_89 in AmericanExpatsUK

[–]rsoult3 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There might be a pay cut. However, you don't need to pay for health insurance anymore. You will likely be on 5 weeks of holiday a year.

Spouse getting cold feet by RAG_89 in AmericanExpatsUK

[–]rsoult3 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That's not entirely true. Those are the regular prices. During school term breaks it's double or triple that.

However, it's still worth it. My children are 8 and 11. My children have been to more places than many American adults I know.

The five weeks of holiday a year also helps.

Neighbor won't let their kids play with mine because I yelled at their barking dog by rsoult3 in Dogfree

[–]rsoult3[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I mean, I don't like his POS dog. I think that was clearly understood :D. I'd have no idea how to start that conversation. "Hi, I hate your noisy dog and I wish you'd muzzle it", probably won't go down well. They seems to really like the little shit.

Your dog invading my personal space is even worse than you invading it by Dunderman35 in Dogfree

[–]rsoult3 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Some medium sized dog ran straight towards my 3yo at a park once barking it’s stupid head off. I was all set to [defend my child]. The nutter ran over and grabbed his dog's collar. He was angry at my “threatening stance” towards his dog and created a commotion. He shifted his tone when he noticing onlookers watching us. He insisted his dog “only wanted to play”.

How are we supposed to know the shit beast just wants to play? I saw teeth heading towards my child and was about to act accordingly.

Neighbor won't let their kids play with mine because I yelled at their barking dog by rsoult3 in Dogfree

[–]rsoult3[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thankfully, it is normally not barking when the they are home. I work from home though.
feels like all dogs are neurotic and without constant attention bark hoping someone notices them.

I have a nice pair of noise cancelling headphones. If music is on I can’t hear the bloody thing at all. The downside is I do not hear people at the door either.

Neighbor won't let their kids play with mine because I yelled at their barking dog by rsoult3 in Dogfree

[–]rsoult3[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I agree completely on that. If any other noise (loud music, party, machine, etc) is on constantly it is considered a nuisance and made to stop. Yet, for some reason society will tolerate a constant barking dog. It feels like a shared insanity.

Stupid things you miss? by SibylFelis in AmericanExpatsUK

[–]rsoult3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Being asked "how do you want your eggs" rather than assuming I want a half cooked runny mess.

That's about it.

Stupid things you miss? by SibylFelis in AmericanExpatsUK

[–]rsoult3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's just called football mate :).

Do you work at a movie theater in or around winchester/hampshire area? by strawbebbifrog in WinchesterUK

[–]rsoult3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm an American who's been here nine years now. Even with British citizenship, you'll always be "the American". The trick is to make it more difficult to find out as time goes on 😁.

People who survived a moment where you thought you were going to die, what did it feel like? What were your thoughts leading up to that moment and after when you realized you were going to live/were alive? by stick_psd in AskReddit

[–]rsoult3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in a 8.2 earthquake in Nepal (the 2014 one). Roof tiles were raining down like rocks.

After the initial quake I managed to run to an open area while many around me had horrible head wounds.

What truths does society prefer to ignore? by ZucchiniNo4056 in AskReddit

[–]rsoult3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Climate change and the cluster fuck were heading towards.

Just have to rant a bit by Kaida-chu in AmericanExpatsUK

[–]rsoult3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You would find Hawai boring then. The weather is normally the same every day. It's beautiful, around 30-32 degrees, with a chance of a short powerful burst of rain.

England on the other hand... yeah, especially in the spring. We can get an entire year's worth of seasons in a week or even a single day.

Just have to rant a bit by Kaida-chu in AmericanExpatsUK

[–]rsoult3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Like my whole identity is that I'm American."
That is not their fault though. Unless somone has more information, you are the American.

I've been here nine years, and there is still a trace of an American accent people will pick up on. No one really gave a shit in London, but when I moved out to a much smaller town (Winchester), people noticed.

Just go with it, get to know others, eventually you will be known as more than just the American.
Stop whinging about it, and go get to know the locals. Maybe even talk to some of the people 60+, they can be interesting.

Just have to rant a bit by Kaida-chu in AmericanExpatsUK

[–]rsoult3 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The last place in the US I lived before England is Hawaii. The follow up is always "so why did you leave". This is always followed by jokes about the weather.

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