This isn't really directly related to electrics, but I thought another little insight into funny foreigners might prove amusing.
You might think that numbers are pretty much understood wherever you go. Well yes and no: When does one equal two?
Answer: When numbering the floors of a building.
In the U.K., the level above the ground floor is the 1st floor, so the British 1st floor is the American 2nd floor, British 2nd is U.S. 3rd floor.
Very confusing for sleepy newly arrived tourists who get into the elevator, hit "1" but then can't find the way out!
