There are some key differences in terminology between American and British English when it comes to housing and hygiene. Americans refer to the second level of a building as the second floor and the ground level as the first floor, whereas Brits call the second level the first floor and the ground level the ground floor. Additionally, Americans take baths and showers, while Brits take baths and showers in the restroom, also called a closet in American English but a cupboard in British English.