How American and British share a common language still they are different?

British people emphasize their kids on learning about geography, history, and literature while most American kids won't be able to find the USA on the world map. Two countries are divided by a common language. English and History makes people think that they are closely related, but there are a lot of cultural differences.

Do you know that Simon Cowell, the creator of American got Talent and X Factor is a British person? American Got Talent started first compared to Britain Got Talent though founder is of British nationality.

Roundabout

Indians have built roundabout following the path of British people. Roundabouts are common to see on British roads. American don’t understand roundabout.  Too many information on road direction chart confuses the American Drivers. Many American takes several roundabouts to reach the correct exit. Americans feel comfortable with red and green light. Red mean Stop and Green means Go. Less information comforts US drivers. It let them focus on driving without much thinking.

Tipping

In America, the tip is must for all service right from restaurants to barber to a person who parks your vehicle.  In the UK, the tip is included in the bill, or people would just say keep the change. 

Communication with stranger

It’s common for American to approach strangers in an event or at any occasion. While in the UK, the conversation starts with a question about weather. This is a way to understand if stranger willing to continue the discussion. Don’t get offended if American asks a personal question. Usually, they are very curious to know thoughts and feelings. In contrast, people in the UK are more intrusive. American openly says facts on the face then UK people.

Sports

Most American kids and adults put much emphasis on sports. American takes their games seriously than in the UK. Many college football matches are hosted on TV. However, hardly any university level events in the UK are hosted on TV. UK people don’t talk much about sports unless they are sports fans.

Different terminologies used in US and Britain

If one needs to go the bathroom, then it is called as “Toilet” or “loo” in British. The British people call a garden as backyard while American calls it an Allotment. The British might often say I am going for a fag. Fag means cigarette. A famous dish known as Chicken tikka masala is actually discovered in Britain.  A cookie is an American version while Biscuit is the British English. Americans go for vacations while British go to Holidays.  The letter “Z” is read as “Zed” in Britain while “Zee” in America.

Many British people believe that American don’t speak English. They speak American.  As per many study reports, People with no religion has outnumbered Christianity in England

Famous American TV Shows are – Game of Thrones, How I met your Mother, The Simpsons, Seinfeld, Friends, Modern Family, Family Guy,

Famous British TV Shows are – Doctor Who, Sherlock, Mr. Bean, The Royle family, Midsomer Murders,