Comments on: The Things I’ve Missed about America

By: An American in London

An American in London — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:20:00 +0000

Re: wearing gym clothes on a Sunday — is that really that popular? I don’t remember that being the case in NY or DC.

I miss having vented tumble dryers that are separate from your washing machine (as a standard London appliance). Come to think of it, a nice big refrigerator would be great as well.

Pizza by the slice (though admittedly lots of people in America lack this particular amenity outisde the NY/NJ area).

Costco.

Choice and pricing on shopping, generally.

Still, on the balance, London is the place for me!

By: The Winesleuth

The Winesleuth — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:51:38 +0000

I had to laugh at the washer/dryer point. I was explaining to my Spanish and Italian flatmates the other day what I missed about America and that was one of the biggies. They were completely mystified as to WHY I would miss a washer and dryer!

By: Krista

Krista — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:41:46 +0000

In reply to Melanie Seasons.

Oooh central heating…good one! And hard-shell tacos from Taco Bell…yes!

By: Melanie Seasons

Melanie Seasons — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 09:09:24 +0000

Not that I’m back in America, but I made a short list when I was in Christmas about the things I missed. Mainly:
– Free Wifi everywhere
– Taco Bell
– Cheap, good wine
– Free refills, in general
– Central heating

And yes, to the Cheerios. Long live the Yellow Box! My mom sent me some a couple weeks ago, and it was the best present I ever got.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:42:33 +0000

I agree with everything on that list. I’d like to add cell phone providers that have unlimited data/internet.

By: kaszeta

kaszeta — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 18:08:19 +0000

I had to laugh at the fountain soda one. My UK-resident brother and my partner liek to go to Nando’s Chicken in Pimlico for two reasons:

1. It’s one of the few non-Indian places that is really spicy, and
2. They have a free-refill soda fountain.

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