We speak the same language, in theory, but we use a lot of different words. You can read about these in books, or look them up on web pages (like this one) , so I won't bother to list them. You will, however, forget, when you are put on the spot. So try to be prepared. Before buying petrol, remember that it's called gas. The one to really watch out for is chips. Chips are crisps, if you want chips, you need to ask for fries. You can know this, but it will take at least one disappointment before you remember for good.
Swearing
You should obvious be as careful (or careless) about offending people as you would be in the UK, but there is a little variation. The word piss, or pissed, especially to mean annoyed, is not as offensive as in the UK. The word twat is more offensive.
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