Things people here have told us about America(ns) that made us laugh.

Are you going to clap when we land? I thought all Americans clap when a plane lands.

Jaywalkers get arrested all the time in the USA.

What do you call these? Candied yams, right? Say 'candied yams.' [To another British person:] Americans don't call these sweet potatoes, they call them candied yams.

But your speed limits top out at 50 mph. Or is it 55?

You don't have veneers? I thought most Americans had veneers on their teeth.