An American in the UK: 3 Reasons to Stay

Life in the UK and US is different. They speak the same language, eat similar food, and celebrate similar holidays.
The US and UK have big cultural differences. An American man in the UK said he wouldn't move back.
The man gave three reasons for staying in the UK. He said they have a real impact on him.
His first reason is his car passed its MOT test. He wants to use it until the next test.
He said he won't move back for at least a year. He wants to use his car as much as possible.
His second reason is his mug collection. He doesn't want to pay to ship them to the US.
He has many mugs and doesn't want to pay customs fees.
He has learned to joke with his British friends.
He thinks his jokes won't work in the US and he won't fit in.
He said he would cause offense in the US and get in trouble.
He wants to be cremated in the UK and fill a pothole with his ashes.
He joked about putting his ashes in a pothole to be useful.
Commenters welcomed him to the UK and said he's one of them now.
One person said he's now part of the UK and should stay.
Another person said he would miss Greggs and M&S if he moved back.