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American living in the UK visits Poundland - but has one criticism
Kobie Jordan, who is from the US but now living in London, visited Poundland for the first time but he had one major criticism. However as he browsed…
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American Tourist's First Visit to Poundland Reveals Surprising Cultural Differences in Discount Shopping
An American tourist, Kjordy, recently shared his first impressions of a British Poundland store, sparking online discussion about cultural differences in discount retail. Kjordy, accustomed to the 'dirty, dingy' Dollar General stores in the United States, expressed surprise at Poundland's cleanliness and extensive product range, which includes not only everyday essentials but also clothing. "I've walked approximately 10 feet and I can already tell it's automatically giving me Dollar General vibes," Kjordy remarked in his video, before quickly noting the key difference: "But their things aren't a pound, which is kind of crazy." He highlighted the store's pristine condition, stating, "everything's in order for a dollar store... it's so clean and sterile." The American visitor was particularly struck by the variety, observing, "They also sell clothes as well," and describing the store as "a low key mini Walmart." He concluded by expressing his overall amazement, saying, "I'm generally shook with the variety of everything... they have a little bit of everything which I kind of like." Kjordy also took note of 'Party Rings' biscuits, a popular British snack, after his British friends informed him they were a childhood staple. He expressed his intent to try them, embracing the local culture during his visit.
