Crisps or Chips

In the UK - crisps are those things that you get in small little packets in different flavors and shapes. Chips are the things you get in a newspaper that are fried and you can put salt and vinegar on.

In the US - chips are the things in small little packets. Fries are the things you get from McDonalds, burger king, wendy's etc.

At Washington airport my cousin and her kids were at the airport and fancied some 'chips' (the typical fish and chips). and when they asked for chips at a food stall, they were surprised when they got a packet of crisps  (Doritos) which in America are actually called chips. So just remember when visiting.......... you have to know what is called what if you want a good snack.