Brit-Think, Ameri-Think: A Transatlantic Survival Guide

Brit-Think, Ameri-Think by Jane Walmsley teaches you to “mind the cultural gaps” and “avoid the common gaffes” and understand the differences between Americans and Britons. I purchased the book out of a desire to know more about the language differences between the native English speakers of the world. During this quest I also purchased and read Brit-Think, Ameri-Think and Bum Bags and Fanny Packs. Each of the books have their own slant. Bum Bags and Fanny Packs is a dictionary that covers all translations to and from British and American English and Knickers in A Twist is strictly a dictionary of British slang. Brit-Think, Ameri-Think was a quick and easy read. I was quite entertained by it, however, I wouldn’t say that it is profound in how it dissects the two cultures apart. The book could have helped me relate more if there were more current pop culture references but I am sure it was very enjoyable for those immersed in the other culture across the pond (which ever that happens to be).