This should clear a few things up.

For some folks in the Pub who come from the USA it can get a little confusing when speaking to someone from the U.K. Mistakes happen such as referring to a Welshman as being English, or a calling an Irishman a Briton. This chart and accompanying article should help.

Now if we can only find a similarly simple way to explain how the Electoral College in the US works in selecting the president.