We are slowly picking up on the Scottish jargon over here, although we often need one of the more seasoned South Africans to translate for us! Even with Megs and Kends at my side I have already received some strange looks and had some embarrassing moments!
~ chips vs crisps: chips only refer to 'slap chips' or hot chips, even then fries are more commonly known. If you want something like Simba Chips or Lays, you need to ask for crisps, otherwise you get blank looks!
~ when asking for or giving for directions don't talk about traffic circles or robots! These are strictly roundabouts and traffic lights!
~ don't ask where the nearest garage is if you need fuel, over here they are filling stations.
~ pants are NOT the same as trousers... as I found out in a clothing shop while loudly discussing which pants to buy. I was soon informed that pants mean underwear in conservative Scotland.
~ there is no such thing as airtime, ask for credit.
~ we've already had our first braai here, so exciting and the sun even stayed out. But it's called a barbecue, and if you can find the right butcher you need to ask for South African Sausage because they have no idea what wors is!
~ if you are a fudge fan like my mom, don't get caught out and buy fudge. Look for 'tablet', which is the Scottish version of South African fudge and extremely yummy and rich! The variety of sweets, chocolates and small ready made deserts is huge. We're having way too much fun trying out new treats with too much help and encouragement from Aunty Debbie!
Other small differences are learnt very quickly, like don't stupidly wait for the lady at the supermarket to pack your grocery bags... do it yourself! The same goes for filling up your car at the garage - I mean filling station!
In other news - FOUND MY FIRST HEDGEHOG!!! Thanks to Brian who found one just down the road and brought him home for us to see! It's incredibly cute and we let him go in the garden once he uncurled. :-) :-) :-)
Done some more exploring around Scotland, details to follow... watch this space ;-)
Loads of love and hugs to everyone! XH♡
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