What do you think British people ar really like?
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They have  been lulling America into a false sense of security for hundreds of years. I know that they are going to invade us and take back Boston. They might be digging a tunnel under the Atlantic Ocean. They is why its taking them so long. Any day now they will emerge from the subway stations in Boston and begin processing the people there. Ive been preparing for years. Ive got a basement full of ammunition, food, water, and beer. Ill be ready to lead the resistance when those dirty Brits begin their reign of terror.
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I presume you are British, as I am. I believe in the Royal Family for one important reason; national pride.\n\nSure they don't do much, or even really have that much power any more. But the monarchy if what defines Britain and being British to a lot of people, especially those from abroad.\n\nBritain has sold out big time; there are maybe two truly British car companies left (Ariel and Noble, off the top of my head- even Morgan is powered by BMW!) when there were literally dozens in the post-war era. Our sports are dominated by foreign talent; how many of Manchester United's team are actually from Manchester- or even Britain at all?! The England team manager is foreign. A large percentage of British companies, from retail to technology, are owned by foreign interests.\n\nThe rates of immigration are soaring, although this in itself is a good thing as it promotes world knowledge and understanding to those who will isten. The English language is becoming saturated with slang derived from these foreign migrants and the old school virtues of chivalry and the good old British gentleman have been flushed down the pan.\n\nMy grandfathers, and thousands of others, fought for the British way of life, their 'King and Country', and we should honour them by upholding the traditional British values they lived and died by, whilst moving forward in to a new world with the rest of the globe.\n\nEven our patron Saint, George, was a Turk, and I am not oblivious to the fact that the British royal family were, in themselves, of Nazi stock. However, we must forgive (but not always forget) the blemishes of the past; living in a multi-cultural society has given us the opportunity to do just this whilst upholding our common values of decency and strength in the face of adversity.\n\nSo yes, I think we should keep the royal family even if, I admit, Prince Phillip has never ironed my shirt or made me a cup of tea. They are a bastion of British culture when few others remain. Ask anyone what the first things that come to mind are when you say 'Britain'- I'll bet the queen will be in there, along with Buckingham Palace. And bad teeth. Remember the monarchy also represents our kin in Canada, Australia and a few more places that I wil not list here. \n\nRule Brittania!\n\nAnd...breath...
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Made in the United Kingdom (Great Britian).
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I am married to English man and almost married to American. There are advantage and disadvantage of both sides. Both of them are quite honest, say it as it is - but American can say it without irony and sometimes a little humorous. Both of them are proud of each country, but my husband can go down to the very brand of watch or shoes that he wants to wear.\nIn terms of loyalty (well this doesn't go for everyone) I will say English man has it. In terms of look, I will say American man has it, only because they seem to enjoy life more without irony and sinister plus they are smiley and easier to chat with.\nI think that's pretty general. Everyhting else is too personal to say here.
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England, we love them over here, when I go back to the States (I'm half british half american fyi) my friends all want postcards with prince harry on them (don't ask), hey they may not do much anymore, but they sure are fun
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signed. i agree entirely.\n\nif people want to live in england then they must abide by,and respect english culture,rules and ways of life!
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I like the english comments
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I'm with Leanne on this!  I do like Americans, rather more than is fashionable in the UK at the moment, but I really don't mind that I'm not one.\n\nI get the impression of rather more national pride in America than we see in the UK.  In recent years our flags (the Union Flag and England's St. George's Cross in particular) have been hijacked by racist groups. This does not encourage the more recent immigrants to the country to adopt the national symbols as their own.  As a result we have a collection of sub-cultures which are not really well integrated into the whole.
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I say it is the best from my own personal experiences in other countries, what I have heard from friends and family and what knowledge I have of our political system and those of other countries.  I have a cousin living in Ireland right now and he loves it, but still prefers America.  I can only base my decision on what I know.
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I spent my first 25 years in England and the rest (33) over here and I don't know why they don't like us, but being a Brit from birth I can tell you that they are opinionated and a tough audience so don't take it personal. They have no reason to not like Americans. Could be envy couldn't it?
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british accents are pretty tasty...I like english boys!
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England, because it's got pretty countryside, nice small towns, big cities, friendly markets, Shakespeare, George Eliot, Jaguar cars, royalty. It is also steeped in history, and is my home. :)
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I vote for emphatic British English , by FAR the most beautiful in my ears.  I just love the rhythm & cadence & intonation of strong British erudite English.  The formalism of it.is so charming.\ncoming in second place to me is the High-German language.   so forceful & direct & powerful.  Makes anything you say sound like a command.  German is a no-nonsense language ideal for military & discipline & command.  and I like that.  \n\nI find the Romance languages boring.  I am not interested in the so-called Mediterranean culture.  I was raised in so-called Eastern mediterranean culture & I didn't care for it.  \n\nI also am charmed by the sounds of Swedish,& Norwegian - also very partial to the sounds of Korean& japanese.& Russian.  I love the cadence & the way they resonate.   And I also am fascinated by the sound of the Greek language in songs & speeches.\n\nI'm sick &tired of hearing how great French & italian are.  I want to differ sharply from this.
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I'm English and I love the queen have a union jack on my wall. I also bottle everything up stiff upper lip and all that and try to be a gentleman all the time. Oh yeah and I drink tea all the time and love roast beef on a Sunday with Yorkshire puddings.\np.s. you patronising bugger LOL.\np.p.s. I love cricket,rugby (like yank football but with no padding) ,football.
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Though I am not a Britisher or and Englander as is sometimes said - I think a true british man (briton) is one who can keep the proverbial stiff upper lip in the face of any diversity. He has a wry sense of humour and is a romantic at heart which manifests in his manners towards ladies. He is chivalrous to the extreme and will swim across the seas and climb over the mountains to rescue a damsel in distress. He reads P G Wodehouse and can carry a crysanthemum in his Double Brested Coat buttonhole. He tends to treat the aristocracy with affection and prefers a stout or a beer at the local pub to wine. He loves dancing the Tango and the Waltz at a ballroom yet is not averse to spending an eavening at the discotheque or attending a performance by a group singing Beatles songs. Stubborn as a mule he does not know when he has lost a war - as some found out during the world wars to their discomfiture. He integrates easily with people across the world and this leads to words which are vernacular to some countries forming a large percentage of his language "English".\nIn short a British man is a bundle of contradictions and in my view is a man of the earth and not a man of a race or nation.
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They really do like it!!!\nCan't stand it ,myself...but then,l'm not Scottish.
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Thanks for that link, I enjoy burberry Brit, I'm putting this question on watch.