its weird...americans and britains speak the same language, but if you went to GB you wouldnt understand what the f someone was saying. examples... American: flashlight British: torch American: parking lot British: car park American: backyard British: garden American: shopping cart British: trolley American: semi-truck British: lorrie American: wrench British: spanner American: garbage man British: dust man or bin man American: rest stop British: services American: French fries British: chips American: chips British: crisps American: windshield British: windscreen American: hood (of your car) British: bonnet American: trunk British: boot American: joking British: "taking the piss" American: take out (food) British: take away American: elevator British: lift American: bathroom British: toilet or loo