Fri, 3 September 2010
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American Meagan moved to the UK for love and finds the Brits "the most lovely people on Earth", if you can put up with a little passive aggressiveness.Name: Meagan Lopez
Nationality: American
City of residence: Bristol, England
Date of birth: 18 August, 1982
Civil status: In a relationship
Occupation: Writer
Reason for moving to the UK: Love
Lived in the UK for: 1 year, 2 months
What was your first impression of the UK?
When I stepped off the plane, it was very grey. I expected that though, and was actually surprised at how often the sun did come out. I had heard for so many years from reading Dickens, and having a general knowledge of what the British felt of their home country, that it was a dark nation. Coming from California, the change of weather didn't bother me until this month.
As much as I tried to get into the whole “putting myself down” part of the culture, it went against every grain in my body and I found it difficult at first. Especially as I was trying to adjust and I felt like I was being ridiculed by everyone. Of course, this wasn't the case, but it felt like that at first.
Meagan: Moved for love to deepest, darkest Dickens' land
What do you think of the food?
I can't handle the fried food. I know America has a lot of it as well, but fried fish? Definitely don't understand that. I absolutely adore Sunday roasts. It is one of my all-time favo(u)rite things to do now, and I know that I will miss it immensely when I go back. Never thought I would prefer something over a Sunday brunch, but I definitely do.
Plus, I have gotten really into tea and ‘elevenses’. Love that whole concept. I've heard the British have massively improved in this area.
Here's a short introduction to our Banking section for those living in the UK.
Read Expatica's short introduction to our Pensions & Insurance section for the UK.
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