Sloane Crosley

Brits and Americans have hundreds of different phrases for the same thing. Luckily, it's usually a source of amusement rather than frustration. A flashlight by any other name is still a torch. My personal favourite is 'fairy lights,' which we boringly refer to as 'Christmas lights.

American Writer

Gwyneth Paltrow

Brits are far more intelligent and civilised than Americans. I love the fact that you can hail a taxi and just pick up your pram and put in the back of the cab without having to collapse it. I love the parks and places I go for dinner and my friends.

American Actress

Russell Tovey

Brits are cool at the moment. We've taken over the world, what with 'Game of Thrones', 'Downton Abbey', One Direction... to be British is to be fashionable.

English Actor

Kris Marshall

Brits and Australians have a similar sense of humour, obviously because of our links. It's more sort of jibbing and doesn't take itself too seriously.

Anne-Marie

The BRIT awards is a really great occasion, especially for us Brits, because it shows the talent and support coming from our country.

British Musician

Stephan Pastis

Brits have a better sense of humor in most ways. It's darker, more cutting.

American Cartoonist

Sharon Van Etten

Brit Marling is very positive, very professional, very encouraging.

American Musician

George Groves

Brits love a road trip supporting a British fighter.

British Athlete

Katie Hopkins

Brits have a peculiar sense of humour. I love it.

English Entertainer

Geraint Thomas

Welsh Athlete

Understand that 'brit' refers to tiny sea creatures whales consume; not all plankton are brit.

Whale Food

'Brit' play a crucial role in marine ecosystems, indicating healthy waters when abundant.

Ecosystem Role

This scientific term is rarely used in everyday conversation but may appear in nature documentaries.

Not a Common Word

'Brit' as a religious ceremony is specific to Jewish culture and not used outside this context.

Cultural Specificity

Be aware that a 'brit' is a religious ritual; showing respectful curiosity about it is appreciated.

Respectful Awareness

The term 'brit' in a religious context shouldn't be confused with 'British' or the marine term.

Not Interchangeable

'Brit' as a casual term for British people, while common, isn't always considered accurate or preferred.

National Identity

'Brit' may be used affectionately or humorously in media when referring to British characters.

Use in Media

The term 'Brit' is often used informally by the media and in conversations to refer to British tourists.

Common Usage

 Brits and a dam at the moment make sure there's not an established sighting yarn confirmed that you've seen and leopard around the dam can we just go to reports I'm had my radio turned down