In the UK, many a deal is struck in the pub over a pint (or six)... I suppose the equivalent in the US is the coffee shop, in this regard. It's just not the same though. D
I have and find the differences are only the normal UK/USA stuff.
BTW, my missis has racked up enough vacation time here to take a week off every month !!!!
But that is just the way her company is, work hard and play hard.