Friday, November 8, 2013

In the UK: Leopard print and man-bags! suggested listening: The XX - VCR

The instrument to person ratio is much higher than in New York. I have also lost count of how many women I've seen with guitars. In New York, I probably never saw more than five women with guitars (and I went to a conservatory there!!!)

Men wearing leopard print and toting adidas purses. It's like something about Jersey Shore culture got completely twisted as it made its way across the Atlantic, which resulted in Geordie Shore.

There are way more styles here than in New York, which practically has a dress code (burrough-occupation).

People here, specifically men, are much skinnier. Of course there are a few people with some extra pounds, but it's not at all like North America, where you can practically guess someone's age based on how heavy they are. This trend is reflected in the width of toilet seats, which are more narrow here.

Still have a long way to go in terms of getting used to the vowels, and the slang. I like using the phrase "utter shit", I highly recommend it; it's a most satisfying expression.

Can't tell if people think I'm funny, or are just laughing to be polite.

All English pubs resemble The Duke of Duckworth, of St. John's, Newfoundland, right down to the smell. The Duke had much better lamps though!

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