11th August 2019

The trouble with the world? We still don’t understand each other.
“..US. Every Fall, dress your kids in pointy hats and send them to the neighbours’ houses where they’ll be greeted with smiles and pumpkin candy.
UK. Lock your doors, close the curtains and put a notice on your front door stating in no uncertain terms that Trick-or-Treat callers are not welcome.
US. A take-out means food is bought and taken away with you.
UK. The only thing you take out is your girlfriend or the rubbish.
US. Houses have half-baths.
UK. Houses have full baths or the water runs away.
US. Businesses have drive-thrus for convenience.
UK. If you see a drive-through means a robbery’s taking place so best to avoid..”
(All extracted from An Englishwoman in America.)
So, how to bring peace to the world?  Recognise that every nation has a different mindset and historical ways of living. Visit each other, listen, liaise and learn.