Times they are a-changin

[suesjools]

Lived in London for most of my last 27 years. Think its a great place. My wife and I are torn, i want to travel alot of the usa, but she has been to most places I want to go, and she wants to travel alot of the uk, which I have seen alot of

Sounds like a lovely dilemma to me, why not do both? That way you'll both be happy. I've been to almost every state in the U.S, plus Canada and Mexico, but my European travel is limited to London, would love to go back and see the north as well as Wales and Ireland, also France, Germany, Spain and Italy. Maybe I'll win the lottery one day...

Best wishes for many sales to all,

[apennysaved]

I didn't know this, thanks.

Yes, people know the wage or hourly rate when the take on a job. However, the restaurant industry is NOT REQUIRED to offer minimum wage (I don't know why). So, people do take on the jobs with the expectation that there will be some degree of tipping to supplement. After tipping, many waitstaff make very good wages, even when sharing with other staff.

[apennysaved]

We are in the process of sorting our first mortgage and our first child is due in 6 weeks, we won't be travelling anyone other that London to visit my family for a while!
But some day im sure we will get to do some of both!

Sounds like a lovely dilemma to me, why not do both? That way you'll both be happy. I've been to almost every state in the U.S, plus Canada and Mexico, but my European travel is limited to London, would love to go back and see the north as well as Wales and Ireland, also France, Germany, Spain and Italy. Maybe I'll win the lottery one day...

Best wishes for many sales to all,

[suesjools]

We are in the process of sorting our first mortgage and our first child is due in 6 weeks, we won't be travelling anyone other that London to visit my family for a while!
But some day im sure we will get to do some of both!

Congratulations to both of you on your soon to be baby! Time for some cigars and brandy!

Best wishes for many sales to all,

[JanetB]

When I moved to the USA I was confused about the tipping as well. My hubby taught me, as a general rule, you double the tax amount, and that will be the tip you leave.

[apennysaved]

thanks sue!

Yeah its a pretty exciting time. The last 12 months have been crazy for us.

Congratulations to both of you on your soon to be baby! Time for some cigars and brandy!

Best wishes for many sales to all,

[HerMajesty]

You think the past 12 months were crazy? Just wait for the next 21 years.................wow!

I'm happy for you guys!!

[apennysaved]

3.

Supporting sports teams

The major thing I have noticed in the greater boston area atleast, is that people have ALOT of loyalty to their hometown sports teams. Growing up in London, it was very common to have friends who supported football teams from all over the country. especially the successful ones.
but in Boston, everyone seems to support the 'local' teams, the Red Sox, The bruins, New England patriots.
I'm yet to find anyone here who supports the Yankees, and am told its very un-common.

So difference number 4 is Americans have more loyalty to sports team than us British

[suesjools]

thanks sue!

Yeah its a pretty exciting time. The last 12 months have been crazy for us.

Just wait til the newbie arrives, it's bound to get even more exciting. My sister and her hubby had my nephew Stephen in February and they haven't slept since, LOL.

Best wishes for many sales to all,

[apennysaved]

My sister and her hubby had my nephew Stephen in February and they haven't slept since, LOL.

Best wishes for many sales to all,

Thats probably the worst thing to tell an expectant father, thanks for that hehe