Things Americans should not say in Britain

Although many countries do speak English, there are some differences between the meaning of the same words. Here are a few: 1. Calling your butt a fanny isn't okay

"Fanny" is a colloquialism for the female genitalia, but not viewed as extreme as the c-word. "Bum" is acceptable slang for the posterior, roughly equivalent to butt.

2. Don't comment on our pants!

"pants" usually referred to underwear in the UK - not trousers. "pants" used also when referring to something that is/was not good e.g the film last night was pants.

3. Referring to a person as "so full of spirit and spunk" isn't ok. “spunk” is a colloquialism for ejaculate (noun, not in the verb form).