Things I like better in the U.K. than the U.S.

1. Packaging

The packaging on food seems much more recycle-friendly and efficient. There's not a whole lot of plastic, and most jellies/peanut butters/condiments etc., which would normally come in plastic in the U.S., come in glass jars. I collect jars. I put spices in them. This is very good for me. I also think that products are designed better (more aesthetically appealing) that in the States.

2. Refrigerators/freezers

I think it's good that the refrigerators are smaller. You buy less at a time. Also, this allows them to be hidden in cabinets, like the one of the ones in our flat.

3. Openness on the tube

I love that when you're riding the tube, the operators and other staff tell you exactly what's going on if there is a delay. Sometimes this seems like too much information. They'll tell you when there's a signal failure, and what stop it's at, but they'll also tell you if someone's tried to kill themselves but jumping into the train tracks.

4. Tea

Fairly self-explanatory. I hate coffee. It makes me paranoid. I love tea, although I don't like it with milk like the Brits do, and I prefer green tea to black tea.

5. Nutrition labels

Many of the labels here are much more exact and informative than American labels, or so it seems to me. First of all, they include how many Joules of energy the food gives you, along with the calories. I don't any reason to want Joules on my labels, but I still appreciate the effort. Also, instead of rounding, the labels are exact. My granola bars have 77.6 grams of carbohydrates, not 78. And in general, I think the labels are easier to read, the daily guidelines are easier to understand, and the design is better.

6. Saying "thank you"

In the UK they say "cheers" instead of "thank you" or "thanks" if the occasion is informal.