'I moved from the US to the UK and one British habit scares me daily'

Daily Mirror

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Jessica Wilkinson shares updates about her family and their travels online. In one recent video, she spoke about their move to the UK as she talked about all the things they're 'still not used to'
Those who move countries often have to adapt to the lifestyle changes of their new chosen location. However, one mum who has moved with her family from the US to the UK admits there is one thing about living in Britain that 'scares her daily'
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Jessica Wilkinson shares updates about her family and their travels on Instagram account @ourmicroadventures, which boasts 28,700 followers. In one recent reel, she spoke about their move to the UK as she talked about all the things they're 'still not used to'. The video starts with a clip of Jessica and her family in their new UK home. Overlay text reads: "Things in our UK house we're still not used to two years later."
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The first thing she mentions is emptying the dryer as she's seen pouring the water from the tumble dryer drawer down the sink.
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She also is left baffled by the fact that there are no screens on windows.
Many Americans have screens on their windows to keep insects out. The screens are a standard feature in most homes, particularly in places where mosquitoes and other insects are rife. They allow for ventilation by letting in fresh air while keeping the pests out.
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Jessica is also still getting used to turning on the electrical outlets to use things like the kettle.
However, it is the last point which she admits "scares her daily" – getting the mail put through the door.
Most Americans instead have a mailbox at the front of their house which is away from the home instead.
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Following up in the caption, the mum wrote: "The last one still scares me daily.
"The adjustment with the move was much harder than expected. But two years later we've finally settled in and (probably thanks to double the sunny days this year) found there's so much to love about living here!"
People were fascinated by their insight as the post racked up more than 15,000 likes.
Many people recommended that instead of using the tumble dryer, Jessica should get her clothes on a washing line to dry them to help save money.
While another person from the US also agreed on the insect screens point.