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Britain's U.S. embassy has some cheeky 4th of July advice for Britons in America

July 5, 2018

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Fireworks over the U.S. Capitol on the Fourth of July

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The British Embassy in America's capital has some astute observers of U.S. mores and traditions, and also a social media team with a sense of humor:

TRAVEL ADVICE UPDATE: Showings of patriotism expected across the USA today. Expect large red, white and blue gatherings, hot dog consumption, “U-S-A” chants and firing of decorative explosives. British nationals are encouraged to hide their tea. pic.twitter.com/BYS6vb3DKw
— British Embassy Washington (@UKinUSA) July 4, 2018

The British Embassy added a coda to its tweet: "But seriously Happy #FourthOfJuly to all our American friends!" And in case you don't get the tea reference, for whatever reason, Late Night and its host, Seth Meyers, kind of explain the Boston Tea Party in this equally cheeky Fourth of July rundown from a cartoon President Trump. Peter Weber