An American man who splits his time between the UK and Spain has called out five 'lies' that many US citizens believe about British life. Zach Lincoln, in a viral Instagram video, aimed to correct misconceptions ranging from food quality to dental hygiene.
First on his list was the notion that British food is poor. 'This is bad information,' he said, pointing to the country's diverse culinary scene influenced by many cultures. 'People think of World War II ration-level food scarcity, but that's not where this first world country is.'
Second, he dismissed the idea that Brits only drink tea. While acknowledging the nation's love for tea, he noted a 'huge coffee community' and said he sees more coffee for sale in public than tea.
Third, Zach tackled the stereotype of bad British teeth. 'There are people everywhere with bad teeth,' he said, adding that he doesn't know where the joke originated but it's 'not true.'
Fourth, he refuted the belief that everyone speaks the Queen's English. 'You will hear 28 different dialects within a small amount of space,' he explained, describing the variety as 'so varied.'
Finally, he addressed the assumption that all Brits know the Royal Family personally. 'People don't just know the Royal Family,' he said, noting that Brits abroad are often asked if they know specific royals, which he called a misunderstanding.
