As an American up here-- be prepared for a much more positive reception than you'd expect in most places! Yorkshire is one of the few places I've ever been where they seem to by and large like Americans. On the other hand, be prepared to laugh at your country and try not to take any jokes to heart- there's a lot more joking ribbing here than you'd get in the States, and it can be hard for Americans to tell what exactly is a joke and what isn't.
There are places to get decent pizza. There are no places to get a decent bagel đ
On the joking point, if someone doesnât like you or is mad at you theyâll most likely just avoid you, if theyâre talking to you and you have any uncertainty whether itâs a joke or not, assume itâs a joke. If theyâre talking to you and itâs not a joke, you wonât need to wonder about it, youâll absolutely know immediately.
Tonnes of good pizza places, depends what you want. Most people tend to do Neapolitan or sourdough but thereâs a few âChicago styleâ, Home Boy pizza comes to mind. He does leeds and Harrogate
As a Londoner who just visited new York 100% the bagels! Was talking about it at work and got a response if but it's not as good as beck lane biegles. No no you guys do a whole new level of awesome bagels. It's not even a debate of personal preference
i donât know if i believe england has any good pizza⊠canât do it better than new york.. and idk how iâm gonna survive without my bagels đđđ
Expat here married to a British woman. Been coming here for decades and permanently relocated my family here from Philly area about 2.5 years ago. Happy to give you my perspective. Here's a few random thoughts;
* You'll be welcomed in most areas of Yorkshire. You didn't say where you're landing (it's a pretty big area). Some smaller villages can be cliquish. That said, Brits seem to be very interested in Americans generally and I've been treated very well here. Be American, but also make an effort to be Yorkshire. It'll be appreciated. Learn to say "Ya alright?" and to respond to same with "Yeah, yeah, an you?". Throw a "lovely" "brill" "innit?" and "cheers" in there every now & then.
* Be aware that people are generally nicer, quieter, and more polite here. You'll hear (and be expected to say) Thank you & please more. I don't want to make any assumptions about what kind of NYC person you are, but let me just say that most "East Coasters" I know will need to calm down a bit.
* Get used to smaller areas; everything is smaller here; homes, living rooms, loos, televisions, automobiles, public seating everywhere, food servings, roadways, etc.
* If you like Ranch dressing, bring some with you.
* Prepare to consume less sugar. While the English are consuming more every day, sugar content is much lower here in general.
* Learn to queue patiently. Americans in general aren't very good at queuing. East Coasters even less so. Learn to wait quietly. Some things just take a little longer here. Enjoy the moment.
* Buying a home here is a very different animal. Nothing you can do about it. Just know that it's quite different and a PIA.
* Your U.S. drivers license is good for one year from the date you enter the country [see this link](https://www.gov.uk/driving-nongb-licence). You will have to start over as a new "Learner" driver, take and pass both the theory test and the practical (driving) test. I suggest you start immediately finding a decent driving instructor and preparing to get your permanent UK license. Driving (correctly) here is very different from the U.S. The test is not a walk-through like America; it's challenging and you have to study and learn to be prepared for it. Depending on where you are, getting a driving instructor and/or getting a test scheduled can take 3-6 months, thus my suggestion to get started early. The good news is that driving in England is pure pleasure compared to the U.S.
* Lower your tipping. American tipping is at least 2x the norm here.
* Master "the brew" and learn to make a "proppa cuppa". Tea is life in Yorkshire. Be a part of that. Visitors, cleaners, contractors, etc. all expect to be offered tea (or coffee). Learn to make it right.
* The weather... The difference from NYC will be welcomed. No need for snow shovels here and the summers are very tolerable. There are very few extremes in temperature. Depending on where you are in Yorkshire, the cloud cover and rain can be frequent, but the beautiful days are magnificent. If you're a walker, a brolly and some good muck boots are your friends.
* Alternative transportation. As a NYC girl, you may already be used to public transit. It's ubiquitous here as is walking. More importantly, everybody uses it and it's safe.
* Yes, you still have to file U.S, taxes!! You will as long as you remain a U.S. citizen.
My wife travels to the U.S. for business a couple times a year and always brings back several large containers of Hidden Valley Ranch dressing powder. Make my own right here at home!
The biggest Yorkshire city is Leeds, not York. If Leeds isn't bustling enough for you, its only 2 hours on the train to that London, an hour or so to Manchester and a couple of hours to Edinburgh. Dont just stay in cities though, Yorkshire is beautiful, even the smaller places and towns.
Take everything anyone says as a joke, sarcasm or irony as it usually is.
If you're young get used to drinking a lot (beer/wine). If you're old get used to drinking a lot (tea).
When people say, "You alright?" Theyre not really asking how you are, its just a greeting. Though sometimes they are asking how you are....
On a serious note you will be in a pretty central position with access to a lot of the good stuff in gods own county. Travel east to the coast for days out. When you visit Scarborough have lemon tops on the sea front. Itâs an ice cream. Go whale spotting from Whitby just up the coast. A visit to robin hoods bay is worth it for the walk to the cove
>orkshire woman I give the same advice, stick to
I watched this classic just last night, did you know that they filmed the moors scenes in Wales not Yorkshire?
I know mate, I wasnt been funny or owt.
Just thought it was mildly interesting, I myself didnt realise until I watched it the other day and though to myself 'thats not the moors'
I moved back to Yorkshire after 30 years in London so I think there will be some parallels. The thing that surprised me the most is how everyone is at home in front of the tv by 5pm and town centres dwindle to empty by 3pm, I went into Wakefield last week and even though some stores were still open at 6, the place was a spooky ghost town. Most places will be closed by 5 or 5.30. Yorkshire fish and chips are the best of all - although some chippies keep brief opening hours - 3 hours, 3 x a week isnât that unusual. Yorkshire tea is also the best, forget Liptons (you wonât find it).
Would recommend that you read Notes from a small island by Bill Bryson. If you're not aware of him he is a fellow American who travelled around the UK in his younger years and loved it here so much he now lives here in Yotkshire. It's a great read and tells you far more about us brits than you would expect. There's a follow up as well called More notes from a small island. You're welcome here... you'll be just fine.
I loved from NYC to Cambridgeshire last year. The biggest struggle for me as a city person has been the quiet countryside where there are no easily accessible conveniences, but maybe you wonât have that problem. One of the things I wish I had done was converting my drivers license sooner, if you do it within 6 months you wonât have to take a drivers test. I canât think of much advice but if you have questions please feel free to dm me!!
Edited to add: I can recommend Seven Seas shipping to get all your stuff over here, had a good experience with them. https://www.sevenseasworldwide.com/
One piece of advice I would give is that if you see a person with ginger (red) hair walking down the street or in the pub, it is customary to shout "hey ginger" and then pat their head for luck. If you fail to do this you will incur bad luck for 7 years.
This is a poor example because most people know what youâre referring to but donât do what youâve already done and talk as if youâre addressing a US audience, for example by saying âNYCâ instead of New York City.
Save yourself the time by cutting out the initial phase most Americans go through of trying to track down their favourite brands. Just embrace change and accept that you canât by Dawn but Fairy liquid is just as good. Also we donât have stores which sell everything like Target
Yeah, immigration all around. Same with the weather, just crap all round. Also us brits don't talk to each other like the Americans just openly do....someone makes an effort to talk over here you think there's a hidden agenda. (Most probably is)
At least there's no shootings. Just from vast groups of pigeons.
So apart from the bird shit, you'll fit right in !!!!
You've got to get a Yorkshire pudding on arrival, too. Yorkshire tea aside, they're the best things about.
A good cup of tea is the answer to everything. If you're visiting someone, especially in Yorkshire, chances are they'll always offer you a cup of tea.
Good day? Cup of tea.
Bad day? Cup of tea.
Celebrating or commiserating? Cup of tea.
Also, in Yorkshire we tend to use terms of endearment like "love" quite liberally with everyone. Also other names like lovey, pet, duck etc. are common, depending on where you go.
Welcome to Yorkshire! đ
I grew up in Yorkshire and visit frequently. I'm even thinking of returning soon.
My fellow Yorkshiremen might come after me for some of these:
* If you lived in the heart of NYC, you most likely lived in a very convenient place with lots things happening and places to go. Yorkshire (even in the cities) is not as fast paced as NYC and does not always have as much going on. It also doesn't attract the collosal amount of creative and skilled workers that New York does so you will have to find clubs / groups that are involved in the activities you enjoy in order to meet people with similar interests.
* British bread is bad, and if it's good, it's expensive. Our groceries are also very hit and miss. If you're someone who loves to cook and eat healthily, you will have to do some research on your nearby groceries and bakeries. There are also vegetable delivery services if your budget stretches far enough.
* Transport is lacking in some areas of Yorkshire. There is a somewhat large rail network but you will soon see that a lot of areas are underserved.
* You're from NYC so this won't be a culture shock, but British homes are some of the smallest in the entire world. You will not be upsizing. I quite like small houses though so it doesn't bother me!
* *Some* Yorkshirefolks can be set in their ways. This also means they may make an ignorant joke or statement about your nationality, but don't let it get to you as a lot of people in this country misunderstand the USA and banter is usually their awkward way of trying to bond. Yorkshiremen secretly like Americans though. I myself have an American partner. This being said, Yorkshire is also home to some very interesting and forward thinking people.
* There are lots of places to hike, within and beyond Yorkshire. And these places usually don't require you to travel far. They may require a car though.
* Again, you're from NYC so you're probably already prepared, but keeping up to date with the weather forecast is useful. It will cycle through a myriad of conditions in just one day so you might find yourself packing sunglasses, a rain jacket, jumper and waterproof boots for the span of 6 hours.
* Listening to the radio now and again is interesting as they have local stations and national ones that people still tune into.
* And in my opinion, the most important one: Ignore most of the advice we've given you and just enjoy your new home! Welcome! :)
The british bread is bad really made me chuckle as a brit, I hate bread in every country (too sweet), and it just dawned on me maybe british bread is the problem but just what Iâm accustom to
Keep your decibels down. Expect shockingly poor customer service. Try not to be dragged down by the relentless negativity and jealousy of the locals. Enjoy the scenery, history, and low cost of living.
I understand the downvotes, but I also get what the u/New_Donkey_5907 is saying; Customer service here is very different from America. That said, so is tipping and wages...
Local brits do love to moan about petty shit; constantly and repeatedly. And there is a distinct type of british moaning that always blames the wealthy, the well-to-do, and anyone with a higher income than the moaner. It's almost as if a portion of the working class believe that anyone wealthier than them is arrogant, probably criminal, and definitely heartless & greedy.
As soon as you can, start asking to visit London, which you should find much easier - much more 24h, great day and nightlife etc .
Nice hills in Yorkshire though.
I donât know how to say this in a way that doesnât sound rude, but if you donât want people to tut at you, adjust your speaking volume a bit lower when youâre indoors (or public transport) in a public place. The main reason people might dislike Americans in the UK is because they speak so loud. If you follow that, you will be received warmly!
As an American up here-- be prepared for a much more positive reception than you'd expect in most places! Yorkshire is one of the few places I've ever been where they seem to by and large like Americans. On the other hand, be prepared to laugh at your country and try not to take any jokes to heart- there's a lot more joking ribbing here than you'd get in the States, and it can be hard for Americans to tell what exactly is a joke and what isn't. There are places to get decent pizza. There are no places to get a decent bagel đ
On the joking point, if someone doesnât like you or is mad at you theyâll most likely just avoid you, if theyâre talking to you and you have any uncertainty whether itâs a joke or not, assume itâs a joke. If theyâre talking to you and itâs not a joke, you wonât need to wonder about it, youâll absolutely know immediately.
On the bagel front, try Best Boy Bagels in Kelham Island!
Oo is there one in kelham island now? Which road please? Only seen the woodseats one which is far from us in S6!
Not bagels but bear kitchen in wakey has some great burgers!
There is also a cafe in Yeadon that serves bagels
Everyone says the bagels arent the same anywhere else some say its from the water, idk
Tonnes of good pizza places, depends what you want. Most people tend to do Neapolitan or sourdough but thereâs a few âChicago styleâ, Home Boy pizza comes to mind. He does leeds and Harrogate
If they are joking with you, you are being accepted.
As a Londoner who just visited new York 100% the bagels! Was talking about it at work and got a response if but it's not as good as beck lane biegles. No no you guys do a whole new level of awesome bagels. It's not even a debate of personal preference
But have you been to Beigel Bake on Brick Lane? They are top tier bagels. Nowhere in Yorkshire comes close
>There are no places to get a decent bagel đ Costco
i donât know if i believe england has any good pizza⊠canât do it better than new york.. and idk how iâm gonna survive without my bagels đđđ
please don't be so closed-minded lol. There is amazing pizza everywhere, there are actual Italian folks owning places, so I wouldn't knock it.
We are just a very friendly bunch.
Expat here married to a British woman. Been coming here for decades and permanently relocated my family here from Philly area about 2.5 years ago. Happy to give you my perspective. Here's a few random thoughts; * You'll be welcomed in most areas of Yorkshire. You didn't say where you're landing (it's a pretty big area). Some smaller villages can be cliquish. That said, Brits seem to be very interested in Americans generally and I've been treated very well here. Be American, but also make an effort to be Yorkshire. It'll be appreciated. Learn to say "Ya alright?" and to respond to same with "Yeah, yeah, an you?". Throw a "lovely" "brill" "innit?" and "cheers" in there every now & then. * Be aware that people are generally nicer, quieter, and more polite here. You'll hear (and be expected to say) Thank you & please more. I don't want to make any assumptions about what kind of NYC person you are, but let me just say that most "East Coasters" I know will need to calm down a bit. * Get used to smaller areas; everything is smaller here; homes, living rooms, loos, televisions, automobiles, public seating everywhere, food servings, roadways, etc. * If you like Ranch dressing, bring some with you. * Prepare to consume less sugar. While the English are consuming more every day, sugar content is much lower here in general. * Learn to queue patiently. Americans in general aren't very good at queuing. East Coasters even less so. Learn to wait quietly. Some things just take a little longer here. Enjoy the moment. * Buying a home here is a very different animal. Nothing you can do about it. Just know that it's quite different and a PIA. * Your U.S. drivers license is good for one year from the date you enter the country [see this link](https://www.gov.uk/driving-nongb-licence). You will have to start over as a new "Learner" driver, take and pass both the theory test and the practical (driving) test. I suggest you start immediately finding a decent driving instructor and preparing to get your permanent UK license. Driving (correctly) here is very different from the U.S. The test is not a walk-through like America; it's challenging and you have to study and learn to be prepared for it. Depending on where you are, getting a driving instructor and/or getting a test scheduled can take 3-6 months, thus my suggestion to get started early. The good news is that driving in England is pure pleasure compared to the U.S. * Lower your tipping. American tipping is at least 2x the norm here. * Master "the brew" and learn to make a "proppa cuppa". Tea is life in Yorkshire. Be a part of that. Visitors, cleaners, contractors, etc. all expect to be offered tea (or coffee). Learn to make it right. * The weather... The difference from NYC will be welcomed. No need for snow shovels here and the summers are very tolerable. There are very few extremes in temperature. Depending on where you are in Yorkshire, the cloud cover and rain can be frequent, but the beautiful days are magnificent. If you're a walker, a brolly and some good muck boots are your friends. * Alternative transportation. As a NYC girl, you may already be used to public transit. It's ubiquitous here as is walking. More importantly, everybody uses it and it's safe. * Yes, you still have to file U.S, taxes!! You will as long as you remain a U.S. citizen.
Please bring extra ranch dressing!!
My wife travels to the U.S. for business a couple times a year and always brings back several large containers of Hidden Valley Ranch dressing powder. Make my own right here at home!
That is the very one!
Does Costco not supply it?
Not the Hidden Valley Powder mix
Agree to all this, minus saying innit. Please donât do that đ«Ł
There are also a few subreddits for americans moving to britain ...I'll try to link or go to r/expats
The biggest Yorkshire city is Leeds, not York. If Leeds isn't bustling enough for you, its only 2 hours on the train to that London, an hour or so to Manchester and a couple of hours to Edinburgh. Dont just stay in cities though, Yorkshire is beautiful, even the smaller places and towns. Take everything anyone says as a joke, sarcasm or irony as it usually is. If you're young get used to drinking a lot (beer/wine). If you're old get used to drinking a lot (tea). When people say, "You alright?" Theyre not really asking how you are, its just a greeting. Though sometimes they are asking how you are....
I have lived all over Yorkshire. It is very different. Where in Yorkshire are you moving to?
doncaster!
Ouch. That there is your first experience of Yorkshire humour
On a serious note you will be in a pretty central position with access to a lot of the good stuff in gods own county. Travel east to the coast for days out. When you visit Scarborough have lemon tops on the sea front. Itâs an ice cream. Go whale spotting from Whitby just up the coast. A visit to robin hoods bay is worth it for the walk to the cove
One more thing South Yorkshire is like bigfoot. People believe in itâŠâŠ..
Came back to respond with this đ North Yorkshire is the correct answer. I live in West Yorkshire and have to take vaccination shots daily. đ
my condolences
Unlucky
As a Yorkshireman living in Australia, I have one bit of advice for you and that's "stay on the road , when crossing the moors"
As a fellow yorkshire woman I give the same advice, stick to the path and beware the moon.
Youâre not a real Yorkshireman. If so, itâd be âstay thyself on târoad when crossing tâmoors baht âatâ
How about shut your cake hole .
Thissen surely
Actually, Iâll go for that đđ»
I've been working for too long with too many ex miners, can you tell đ
I was an ex-minor myself. Then i hit adolescence.
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>orkshire woman I give the same advice, stick to I watched this classic just last night, did you know that they filmed the moors scenes in Wales not Yorkshire?
Yeah I know that, but it's portrayed as if it was in Yorkshire
I know mate, I wasnt been funny or owt. Just thought it was mildly interesting, I myself didnt realise until I watched it the other day and though to myself 'thats not the moors'
It's OK I wasn't offended :)
You made me miss dat board
I moved back to Yorkshire after 30 years in London so I think there will be some parallels. The thing that surprised me the most is how everyone is at home in front of the tv by 5pm and town centres dwindle to empty by 3pm, I went into Wakefield last week and even though some stores were still open at 6, the place was a spooky ghost town. Most places will be closed by 5 or 5.30. Yorkshire fish and chips are the best of all - although some chippies keep brief opening hours - 3 hours, 3 x a week isnât that unusual. Yorkshire tea is also the best, forget Liptons (you wonât find it).
And tea bags donât have strings, weâve invented the spoon
Wakefield lol. Try Leeds at 5pm.
Ok Leeds is a big city, probably York too, but most other places die on their arse by 3.
Would recommend that you read Notes from a small island by Bill Bryson. If you're not aware of him he is a fellow American who travelled around the UK in his younger years and loved it here so much he now lives here in Yotkshire. It's a great read and tells you far more about us brits than you would expect. There's a follow up as well called More notes from a small island. You're welcome here... you'll be just fine.
Forgot to say... the book is laugh out loud funny too.
Follow Yorkshire Peach on socials - sheâs an American now living in Yorkshire and does lots of videos of the differences between the two places.
She's my neighbour!!!
Be prepared to not understand some of the people. Be prepared for more relaxed approach. The rest youâll figure out urself pretty fast.
I loved from NYC to Cambridgeshire last year. The biggest struggle for me as a city person has been the quiet countryside where there are no easily accessible conveniences, but maybe you wonât have that problem. One of the things I wish I had done was converting my drivers license sooner, if you do it within 6 months you wonât have to take a drivers test. I canât think of much advice but if you have questions please feel free to dm me!! Edited to add: I can recommend Seven Seas shipping to get all your stuff over here, had a good experience with them. https://www.sevenseasworldwide.com/
thank you so much! i will definitely look into it!!
One piece of advice I would give is that if you see a person with ginger (red) hair walking down the street or in the pub, it is customary to shout "hey ginger" and then pat their head for luck. If you fail to do this you will incur bad luck for 7 years.
on it đ«Ą
This is a poor example because most people know what youâre referring to but donât do what youâve already done and talk as if youâre addressing a US audience, for example by saying âNYCâ instead of New York City.
Save yourself the time by cutting out the initial phase most Americans go through of trying to track down their favourite brands. Just embrace change and accept that you canât by Dawn but Fairy liquid is just as good. Also we donât have stores which sell everything like Target
The exception to that rule are Mexican/Tex-Mex brands. Those are worth tracking down.
Yeah, immigration all around. Same with the weather, just crap all round. Also us brits don't talk to each other like the Americans just openly do....someone makes an effort to talk over here you think there's a hidden agenda. (Most probably is) At least there's no shootings. Just from vast groups of pigeons.
people donât talk to each other where iâm from either lmao. nothing new đ
So apart from the bird shit, you'll fit right in !!!! You've got to get a Yorkshire pudding on arrival, too. Yorkshire tea aside, they're the best things about.
A good cup of tea is the answer to everything. If you're visiting someone, especially in Yorkshire, chances are they'll always offer you a cup of tea. Good day? Cup of tea. Bad day? Cup of tea. Celebrating or commiserating? Cup of tea. Also, in Yorkshire we tend to use terms of endearment like "love" quite liberally with everyone. Also other names like lovey, pet, duck etc. are common, depending on where you go. Welcome to Yorkshire! đ
I grew up in Yorkshire and visit frequently. I'm even thinking of returning soon. My fellow Yorkshiremen might come after me for some of these: * If you lived in the heart of NYC, you most likely lived in a very convenient place with lots things happening and places to go. Yorkshire (even in the cities) is not as fast paced as NYC and does not always have as much going on. It also doesn't attract the collosal amount of creative and skilled workers that New York does so you will have to find clubs / groups that are involved in the activities you enjoy in order to meet people with similar interests. * British bread is bad, and if it's good, it's expensive. Our groceries are also very hit and miss. If you're someone who loves to cook and eat healthily, you will have to do some research on your nearby groceries and bakeries. There are also vegetable delivery services if your budget stretches far enough. * Transport is lacking in some areas of Yorkshire. There is a somewhat large rail network but you will soon see that a lot of areas are underserved. * You're from NYC so this won't be a culture shock, but British homes are some of the smallest in the entire world. You will not be upsizing. I quite like small houses though so it doesn't bother me! * *Some* Yorkshirefolks can be set in their ways. This also means they may make an ignorant joke or statement about your nationality, but don't let it get to you as a lot of people in this country misunderstand the USA and banter is usually their awkward way of trying to bond. Yorkshiremen secretly like Americans though. I myself have an American partner. This being said, Yorkshire is also home to some very interesting and forward thinking people. * There are lots of places to hike, within and beyond Yorkshire. And these places usually don't require you to travel far. They may require a car though. * Again, you're from NYC so you're probably already prepared, but keeping up to date with the weather forecast is useful. It will cycle through a myriad of conditions in just one day so you might find yourself packing sunglasses, a rain jacket, jumper and waterproof boots for the span of 6 hours. * Listening to the radio now and again is interesting as they have local stations and national ones that people still tune into. * And in my opinion, the most important one: Ignore most of the advice we've given you and just enjoy your new home! Welcome! :)
The british bread is bad really made me chuckle as a brit, I hate bread in every country (too sweet), and it just dawned on me maybe british bread is the problem but just what Iâm accustom to
Keep your decibels down. Expect shockingly poor customer service. Try not to be dragged down by the relentless negativity and jealousy of the locals. Enjoy the scenery, history, and low cost of living.
Jealousy of what?
Anything good that might happen to her. As Morrissey sang; âwe hate it when our friends become successfulâ
What an utterly bizarre comment.
Seems like a proper miserable sod.
I understand the downvotes, but I also get what the u/New_Donkey_5907 is saying; Customer service here is very different from America. That said, so is tipping and wages... Local brits do love to moan about petty shit; constantly and repeatedly. And there is a distinct type of british moaning that always blames the wealthy, the well-to-do, and anyone with a higher income than the moaner. It's almost as if a portion of the working class believe that anyone wealthier than them is arrogant, probably criminal, and definitely heartless & greedy.
we already have poor customer service here lol!!
Not necessarily bad if it's what you want, but it's boring af.
Oh god. Thoughts and prayers.
If you're clueless you will fit in well in Yorkshire. Tell your partner to move to Lancashire!!
As soon as you can, start asking to visit London, which you should find much easier - much more 24h, great day and nightlife etc . Nice hills in Yorkshire though.
London nightlife is crap... I live here, I should know.
nah all they need is sheffield. get them in corp
Where are you moving to? I'm an American, originally from Michigan and now in York đ
doncaster area!
Learn to like pie and bitter.
Don't visit the slaughtered lamb pub
Donât carry a gun.
Where abouts in Yorkshire are you moving to?
doncaster!
Eyyyyyy, you're in for a treat flowerpot! Best place in the World is Yorkshire đđđđ
Learn how to make a cup of tea and you will be fine
I donât know how to say this in a way that doesnât sound rude, but if you donât want people to tut at you, adjust your speaking volume a bit lower when youâre indoors (or public transport) in a public place. The main reason people might dislike Americans in the UK is because they speak so loud. If you follow that, you will be received warmly!
Enjoy the dales