A Field Guide to the British

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 10, 2010
England and the U.S. share a language and intertwined histories, but are still two very different cultures. Sarah Lyall, a New York Times reporter based in London, uses her American perspective to help us make sense of English culture…from the traditional “stiff upper lip,” to modern consumerism. Her new book is The Anglo Files: A Field Guide to the British.

Weigh in: What do you think are the biggest cultural differences between the British and American cultures?

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