Cute, generally funny, and occasionally laugh-out-loud funny, this piece has its charm. However, it does suffer from being a little out of date, which is always a problem when it comes to pop culture references.

As an American, I can't really say whether it offers a (humorous, exaggerated, or even caricatured) portrayal of Brits in general. But on the American side, it's clearly limited to a specific type of American - white, Protestant, and middle to upper class.

Despite this limitation, the parts about the mindset are actually quite accurate. It manages to capture some of the common traits and attitudes that are prevalent among this particular group.

Overall, while it may not be a comprehensive or fully representative look at either side, it still has its moments of entertainment and insight. It's a light-hearted take that can bring a smile to your face, even if it doesn't quite hit the mark in all areas.

This hilarious yet perceptive book, Brit-Think, Ameri-Think, is truly an indispensable guide for understanding the vast cultural ocean that exists between Yanks and Brits.

It's not merely the vocabulary that sets us apart. When it comes to topics ranging from death, where Americans believe that death is optional, to change, with Britons remembering that God usually gets it right the first time, our attitudes and aspirations couldn't be more diverse.

In this revised edition, Jane Walmsley, an American married to an Englishman, explores a whole spectrum of British-American divergences. Her sharp eye zeroes in on various subjects, from sex to food, from pets to religion, from sports to money, and from war to humor, which is perhaps the most divergent of all.

Entertaining and invaluable, the book now includes chapters on cultural icons Oprah Winfrey and Bridget Jones, as well as on Brit-cool versus Ameri-cool, complete with a guide to what is and isn't hot.

Whether you're a tourist or a business traveler, an Anglophile or a Yankophile, this book will assist you in better understanding your transatlantic neighbors and also help you see things a bit more clearly for yourself.

Well, yes, it was indeed funny, though not uproariously so. I didn't entirely concur with her portrayal of "Yankness" nor did I particularly agree with her version of "Britness." Nevertheless, it was a fun, short read that provided some interesting insights into the cultural differences between the two nations.