Originally Posted by tht (Post 13175943)

Surely an American would just pull their sidearm, shoot you and then tell you to “have a nice day”…

Originally Posted by tht (Post 13175943)

Surely an American would just pull their sidearm, shoot you and then tell you to “have a nice day”…

Originally Posted by lansbury (Post 13176016)

In Oregon 72% of CCLs are held by men over 46 years old. Useful to know before starting a fight here.

Originally Posted by excpomea (Post 13176188)

I think this 9 year old lives there too.
Don't mess with her, she has 36 guns herself lol.

https://www.youtube.com/@AutumnsArmory

Originally Posted by Nutmegger (Post 13174279)

Has every single British person you've come across in your life understood you perfectly? If so, you've been luckier than me! Some people "get" you, some people don't -- whatever country you are in -- whether we're talking about humor or just daily life. There's no need to stress about it. And there is so much British TV (comedy and otherwise) available over here now, that I think that has helped to broaden people's grasp of British vernacular. Over forty years ago I told a friend in NYC that I had been "really pissed" the night before. She took this to mean that I had been furious with someone, not having heard the other usage! To this day, she jokes about that language conflict.

Originally Posted by civilservant (Post 13174922)

I have totally suppressed by dry sense of humor. In the south people just think I'm being an asshole.

Originally Posted by smithtranters (Post 13176554)

This is what I am worried about...

Originally Posted by smithtranters (Post 13176554)

This is what I am worried about...

Originally Posted by civilservant (Post 13174922)

I have totally suppressed by dry sense of humor. In the south people just think I'm being an asshole.

Originally Posted by smithtranters (Post 13176554)

This is what I am worried about...

Originally Posted by robtuck (Post 13176593)

There have been a few times down here in the South that I have had a puzzled look in response to something "funny" I have said, most of the time they get it though, especially those who hear my voice more than once. The only time I got in trouble was in San Fran in a bar, but I was drunk and I was almost certainly the arsehole in the comversation.

Originally Posted by robin1234 (Post 13175834)

OMG! Who knew? Thank god you came along, to contemptuously put the foreigners in their place - yet again!

Originally Posted by smithtranters (Post 13174120)

Hi all,

Is it unreasonable to be worried about the sense of humour differences between the US and UK? I’ve got a very dry sense of humour, and I am being told my friends that people in the US just won’t get it. I’m worried it will make me feel more alienated than normal. We are moving to NY/Connecticut so I wonder if the East Coast and bigger cities are a bit more similar to us here.

Does anyone have experiences they can share?

Thanks!