10-13-2004, 09:39 PM | #16 |
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The article would've scored even more wingnut points if there'd been a suspicious group of Syrian musicians on the bus in question, playing a jaunty tune for the Brits while they berated the poor American tourist.
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10-14-2004, 05:43 AM | #17 |
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I think Dana's said it all, some excellent points there my dear.
Of course there is anti-American sentiment, but lets take the word 'American' out for a second. Most people, in most countries, will be 'anti' something, most of the time. For the English, it is usually the Monarchy, the NHS, America, the French, the Germans, Scottish football, the Northerners, the Southerners... you get the idea. Wherever there is a distinction there is conflict. It just so happens that America is being run by the most incompetant deluded unfettered fool in modern history, which kind of adds to that 'anti' sentiment. But please, most of us are not stupid enough to blame the average Joe (see how we adapt your terminology - imitation is the highest form of flattery) for political and world events. As vsp says, you get wankers in every country; don't assume all people only hate Americans. Some idiots hate everyone else too. PS. Excuse me UT could we have a 'cup of tea' smiley please?
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10-14-2004, 09:51 AM | #18 |
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I lived in England this past summer for 2 months. I have nothing but positive things to say about my experience and all of the English people that I met. I was never treated with disrespect or negatively because I was from the US.
I do find that many Americans, when abroad, act like spoiled brats because things aren't the same as they are in the US. Hello! That's why you travel - to experience new things... There were numerous occasions when I was quited tempted to burn my passport and renounce my citizenship because of boorish American behavior. Moral of the story - if you act like an ass, regardless what country you're from, people won't like you. I am probably more anti-american now than I was before, but I really had a lovely time there and can't wait to go back. It's a great country. Service in restaurants does tend to be slower than we are used to, but just chalk it up to cultural differences. Buy someone a pint, and you have a friend for life .
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10-14-2004, 10:04 AM | #19 |
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I do find that many Americans, when abroad, act like spoiled brats because things aren't the same as they are in the US. Hello! That's why you travel - to experience new things... There were numerous occasions when I was quited tempted to burn my passport and renounce my citizenship because of boorish American behavior. Moral of the story - if you act like an ass, regardless what country you're from, people won't like you. Yes, this is the point I was getting around to. |
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Hmm methinks the restaurant issue needs clearing up. Depending on the type of establishment you frequent, the food is slower for one of the following two reasons: - We actually cook food to order over here, rather than prick two holes in the film and stick it in the microwave for 3 minutes; - The waitress didn't understand your order, thought you said 'Duck Liver Parfait' not a 'ten buck steak'; the scones are burning and the chef (drunk) has dropped your meal twice (already) and keeps having to re-do it.
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Catwoman, where in England are you? I'm curious to see if I've been there.
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I am so glad you enjoyed being in England Melidasaur. Friends of mine who have visited America tell me they were made to feel very welcome over there, it's nice to know that works both ways. Last edited by DanaC; 10-14-2004 at 03:48 PM. |
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10-14-2004, 03:45 PM | #23 |
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everybody's that easy! Worldwide phenom---it's great! = :
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Not me, I don't like beer.
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...........You could win me over with a pint of tea.....
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10-14-2004, 04:25 PM | #26 |
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cream tea, DanaC? What'll you have, jinx? vodka rocks?
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ahhhh *sighs* Cream Tea in a little tea shop in some narrow little village on a slightly warm summer's day. Now that's England
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10-14-2004, 07:42 PM | #30 |
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speaking of which----did you see the Simpson's episode where Abe was the father of a female Homer only she was born of an English woman during WWII?
Homer said it all when he declared to the Queen that we are England's children and so is Canada---though, Canada has never had a boyfriend, I'm just sayin'...
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