unexpected cultural differences

[beccaelizabeth]

you know when a Brit says 'pancake' they are not in fact referring to the same foodstuff as when an American says it?

http://www.funsocialstudies.learninghaven.com/articles/pancake.htm
'When is a pancake not a pancake?'
All American children know that a pancake is thick round and dry, and that you add a topping to it. British children will tell you it is thin, slightly oiled and tastes best rolled up with lemon juice and sugar in the middle.

different foods, same name.

I wondered why the ones on tv were so little.

things that come up in conversation when lamenting the lack of lemons (cause the Americans couldn't understand how that could possibly connect with pancakes)

World - big
English - tricky