<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Colo1K:
I feel comfortable in London (I'm there 4-5 times per year), keep a low profile, and avoid standing out as an American (use hotels and restaurants frequented by locals, wear shoes and some clothing purchased in the UK, etc.)</font>
Colo:
It's much better to dress like a Brit all the time (One of my Barbour's is usually with me, sometimes even with a suit) to avoid any problems...
You blend in on one end (until you open your mouth) and you are always well dressed on the other.