Period and comma: In British English, the period and comma are placed outside quotation marks. However, if the punctuation mark is a part of the quote itself, then the quotation mark is placed after the period or comma. In American English, the period and comma are always placed inside quotation marks.
Introduction
The concept of adding milk to tea would offend many tea-loving Americans. On the other hand, the British have a reputation for adding milk to their tea. Even if tea and milk are more frequently enjoyed as a staple in Great Britain than in the United States, everyone may appreciate the traditions for what they are. Similar to that, the language used by Americans and Britons may be understood by both sets of speakers while being spoken differently in the two countries.
American punctuation vs. British punctuation
Another important grammatical distinction is the use of punctuation between American and British English. If an American were to pick up a book in a London bookstore, they may be surprised by the inverted use of quotation marks. In the United States, double quotation marks are used for initial quotations, and single quotation marks are used when there is a quote inside of a quote. In Great Britain, however, the exact opposite is true.
Then there’s the Oxford comma—also known as the serial comma. This little mark can spark quite the controversy, though it isn’t necessarily required in either American or British English. Americans, however, tend to be more liberal with it, while Brits use it only if a sentence would be unclear without it.
There are even more differences in how American and Brits punctuate: Brits place commas and periods outside of quotation marks while Americans place them inside. And, British English does not add a period to abbreviations that Americans would write as “Mr., Dr., and Mrs.”
Conclusion
It shouldn't come as a surprise that Americans speak more casually and directly than their British colleagues. Even in the workplace, Americans frequently say "hello" or "what's up?" to others. However, you are more likely to receive a "good morning" and a "how are you?" in Great Britain.
British idioms may communicate a sense of humour while still maintaining polite communication, even if they may sound foolish to Americans. Some Brits may conclude a list of straightforward instructions with "and Bob's your uncle." Other idioms between American and British English are obviously connected. While "odds and ends" may be used in American English, "bits and bobs" is more likely to be used in British English.
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