When American's first visit the UK they basically think that there is all this hype about a country that actually sucks. They think that it is too small and depressing and they feel claustrophobic and stuck when they visit.
Another common perception of the UK is it's cold and rainy weather and short days. It takes a lot of searching for someone who isn't British to find the beauty of the UK. Although the fashion and the food and the people are always talked about, when American's get there, they have trouble getting past the weather to find what everyone talks about being so great. Unless they are in the center of London, American's feel that visiting England is a waste of time.
Another common stereotype that American's consider when visiting England is teeth. Stereotypically, British people have terribly crooked and horrible teeth. I am obviously not in that situation because I got braces when I moved to the states. However, a lot of people in England don't get braces, and as a result, they end up with bad teeth. Although this is a stereotype that is partially, it is too generalized. I, as a Brit, know many people in England that don't have terrible teeth. Obviously I know a lot of people who do, but that stereotype, doesn't relate to everyone in England.
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