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What's the difference between American and British people
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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About 3,500 miles?? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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What the similarity?
Sense of superiority. Over the rest. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Most of us don't have Guns "
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Culturally there's a lot of difference I think but on a basic human level, no difference at all |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Mainly what they name food as.
Cookies (biscuits)
Biscuits (scones)
Custard (Soft scoop ice cream)
Chips (Crisps)
etc
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By *ornyguyMan
over a year ago
Hillsborough, NI |
Americans forget the 's' in Maths |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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British people think they know everything about the US and its citizens, and feel qualified to comment and criticise carte blanche in my experience. |
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By *etcplCouple
over a year ago
Gapping Fanny |
I hate how she says Herbs… its not urbs it has a bloody huh at the start!
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By *ty31Man
over a year ago
NW London |
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By *ty31Man
over a year ago
NW London |
I think (generally) Americans are more confident and outgoing. Bigger personalities |
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One lot live in America and the other lot live in Britain?  |
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By *izzy.Woman
over a year ago
Stoke area |
British people write the date the correct way |
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They are both fairly close in their overall level of ignorance. |
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*some* Americans (the ones I’ve observed) have a terrible job using a knife and fork!
I can’t watch them eat!
If they’re on holiday, they tend to go absolutely mental as if they’ve been let loose!
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It's okay to ask but I don't think you should faucet. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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They have good teeth.  |
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By *anky_PankyWoman
over a year ago
Filthy Fuckeryville |
All of the above and more!!
Massively patriotic is missed out though, there are American flags EVERYWHERE! Where I live over there every third or fourth house has a small or large flag above its front door even! |
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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago
East London |
Americans don't eat beans on toast. |
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"About 3,500 miles??"
Brilliant |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"All of the above and more!!
Massively patriotic is missed out though, there are American flags EVERYWHERE! Where I live over there every third or fourth house has a small or large flag above its front door even! "
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Is this still a thing - Americans keep their shoes on indoors? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Cultural differences. Its like me going to Alabama. They still human with different word play and customs. |
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We heard recently that they consider 'pocket rocket' to mean a vibrator....P has been called a pocket rocket on many occasions and even in our veris |
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"*some* Americans (the ones I’ve observed) have a terrible job using a knife and fork!
I can’t watch them eat!
If they’re on holiday, they tend to go absolutely mental as if they’ve been let loose!
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Yeah pretty much this x |
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We don’t end every sentence with an affirmative “ RIGHT” drives me insane my colleagues say it even more when in the wrong ?? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"We don’t end every sentence with an affirmative “ RIGHT” drives me insane my colleagues say it even more when in the wrong ?? "
Thought that was more a Canadian thing, ending everything Right? Or Hey? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"An IQ"
Yeah I mean they (as a nation) have never been involved in some of mankind's greatest achievements have they? 
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"An IQ
Yeah I mean they (as a nation) have never been involved in some of mankind's greatest achievements have they?
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ohh they have or did
but lets get real here, that was then, they rented in their or most of their greatest minds,since then their education levels have dropped to a level that as of now a child has to only scrape basic level math and English to advance to the next grade without a red flag being raised in relation to support, they only concentrate on education inwards, and as a result the favourite pass time now is either window kicking, or if you are south of a certain line gun rubbin and cousin lovin, or is that the other way round,
So and maybe up until the British folk voted in Boris the biggest difference WAS IQ, now
Im not so sure,  |
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" British people think they know everything about the US and its citizens, and feel qualified to comment and criticise carte blanche in my experience. "
Well England did own parts of America until the 1700's, so surely this gives us a right to comment on anything that has happened since then. Doesn't it? |
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We do humour differently to Americans
Both countries can be funny, but we're able to nail that awkward social humour.
The difference is best exemplified in American versions of British shows |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Americans…Nobody else’s opinion is valid it’s our way that’s right and we run the world
British ain’t far behind |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"An IQ
Yeah I mean they (as a nation) have never been involved in some of mankind's greatest achievements have they?
ohh they have or did
but lets get real here, that was then, they rented in their or most of their greatest minds,since then their education levels have dropped to a level that as of now a child has to only scrape basic level math and English to advance to the next grade without a red flag being raised in relation to support, they only concentrate on education inwards, and as a result the favourite pass time now is either window kicking, or if you are south of a certain line gun rubbin and cousin lovin, or is that the other way round,
So and maybe up until the British folk voted in Boris the biggest difference WAS IQ, now
Im not so sure, "
angry ? |
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"An IQ
Yeah I mean they (as a nation) have never been involved in some of mankind's greatest achievements have they?
ohh they have or did
but lets get real here, that was then, they rented in their or most of their greatest minds,since then their education levels have dropped to a level that as of now a child has to only scrape basic level math and English to advance to the next grade without a red flag being raised in relation to support, they only concentrate on education inwards, and as a result the favourite pass time now is either window kicking, or if you are south of a certain line gun rubbin and cousin lovin, or is that the other way round,
So and maybe up until the British folk voted in Boris the biggest difference WAS IQ, now
Im not so sure, angry ?"
god no
It takes a lot more than that
I am however happy to have flown home and away from the maddness for a few weeks
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"An IQ
Yeah I mean they (as a nation) have never been involved in some of mankind's greatest achievements have they?
ohh they have or did
but lets get real here, that was then, they rented in their or most of their greatest minds,since then their education levels have dropped to a level that as of now a child has to only scrape basic level math and English to advance to the next grade without a red flag being raised in relation to support, they only concentrate on education inwards, and as a result the favourite pass time now is either window kicking, or if you are south of a certain line gun rubbin and cousin lovin, or is that the other way round,
So and maybe up until the British folk voted in Boris the biggest difference WAS IQ, now
Im not so sure, "
I think (I realise much of the above is tongue in cheek) people are making bland statements fed by media and absolutely no experience whatsoever in general.
I mean, I could certainly venture onto the streets of the UK and portray a lazy,inept,self centred and uneducated population if I wanted to? But its how you choose to see things?
I never understand why people will so vehemently defend some countries cultural and diversity choices (even if they are horrendous) yet jump on uncle Sam. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"An IQ
Yeah I mean they (as a nation) have never been involved in some of mankind's greatest achievements have they?
ohh they have or did
but lets get real here, that was then, they rented in their or most of their greatest minds,since then their education levels have dropped to a level that as of now a child has to only scrape basic level math and English to advance to the next grade without a red flag being raised in relation to support, they only concentrate on education inwards, and as a result the favourite pass time now is either window kicking, or if you are south of a certain line gun rubbin and cousin lovin, or is that the other way round,
So and maybe up until the British folk voted in Boris the biggest difference WAS IQ, now
Im not so sure, angry ?
god no
It takes a lot more than that
I am however happy to have flown home and away from the maddness for a few weeks
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well seems you hate it here maybe its more prudent to stay home since your superiority complex is getting in the way. |
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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago
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They're people, just the same as us and anyone else in the world. We all have more in common than differences 
Apart from people who don't like Turkish Delight (Frys). |
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Americans speak a strange unintelligible language. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It's okay to ask but I don't think you should faucet. "
Hahaha |
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I find them friendly but it's often superficial. So when I changed jobs I found it very hard to keep in touch with my past colleagues. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Americans speak a strange unintelligible language."
and Geordie accent is totally understandable.  |
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They think they are the greatest nation on this planet ,and are very loud , sooner they realise they are the same as the rest of us , the better |
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Its the queuing thing ... they don't and we do |
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"An IQ
Yeah I mean they (as a nation) have never been involved in some of mankind's greatest achievements have they?
ohh they have or did
but lets get real here, that was then, they rented in their or most of their greatest minds,since then their education levels have dropped to a level that as of now a child has to only scrape basic level math and English to advance to the next grade without a red flag being raised in relation to support, they only concentrate on education inwards, and as a result the favourite pass time now is either window kicking, or if you are south of a certain line gun rubbin and cousin lovin, or is that the other way round,
So and maybe up until the British folk voted in Boris the biggest difference WAS IQ, now
Im not so sure, angry ?
god no
It takes a lot more than that
I am however happy to have flown home and away from the maddness for a few weeks
well seems you hate it here maybe its more prudent to stay home since your superiority complex is getting in the way. "
ohhh ohhh whoooooo,
Maybe i should have said Scrambled eggs, (yep they cant do them either) that way someones ninnies would not be twisted right now |
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"They think they are the greatest nation on this planet ,and are very loud , sooner they realise they are the same as the rest of us , the better "
Yeah, the US do the same thing too |
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We don’t shoot people who annoy us.
We don’t think it’s acceptable to talk to everyone you meet like shit. Much more civilised breed.
The mr |
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Loads.
World Series Baseball only involves their Country.
They call Football Soccer
Food is supersize there, no such thing as a child size meal.
Mass gun shooting is a monthly thing.
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"An IQ
Yeah I mean they (as a nation) have never been involved in some of mankind's greatest achievements have they?
ohh they have or did
but lets get real here, that was then, they rented in their or most of their greatest minds,since then their education levels have dropped to a level that as of now a child has to only scrape basic level math and English to advance to the next grade without a red flag being raised in relation to support, they only concentrate on education inwards, and as a result the favourite pass time now is either window kicking, or if you are south of a certain line gun rubbin and cousin lovin, or is that the other way round,
So and maybe up until the British folk voted in Boris the biggest difference WAS IQ, now
Im not so sure, "
You'd make a great Ambassador.
Winston |
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By *ananas57Couple
over a year ago
lake ariel |
I think we are all the same except the accents, and what we call items. e.g. panties-knickers |
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"An IQ
Yeah I mean they (as a nation) have never been involved in some of mankind's greatest achievements have they?
ohh they have or did
but lets get real here, that was then, they rented in their or most of their greatest minds,since then their education levels have dropped to a level that as of now a child has to only scrape basic level math and English to advance to the next grade without a red flag being raised in relation to support, they only concentrate on education inwards, and as a result the favourite pass time now is either window kicking, or if you are south of a certain line gun rubbin and cousin lovin, or is that the other way round,
So and maybe up until the British folk voted in Boris the biggest difference WAS IQ, now
Im not so sure,
You'd make a great Ambassador.
Winston "
That maybe the greatest Compliment i ever got
Forget that the man was a grade A
AHOLE but he is still the Hero to so so many,,,
Cheers for that
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"We don’t think it’s acceptable to talk to everyone you meet like shit. Much more civilised breed.
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El oh el |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Easier to list what we do have in common;
1. Language
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By *host63Man
over a year ago
Bedfont Feltham |
"Morning everyone . "
If yo have an argument with an American they are likely to kill you. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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We took @1000 years to build and trash a great nation, whilst they have managed it in less than 250!.... |
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By *lecom1Couple
over a year ago
Stornoway |
If I hear an American say "Mate" or "bloody hell" it just sounds wrong. |
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By *anky_PankyWoman
over a year ago
Filthy Fuckeryville |
"Easier to list what we do have in common;
1. Language
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Within reason.... As much time I stay there I will never say 'aloominum' - its ALUMINIUM!!! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I think we are all the same except the accents, and what we call items. e.g. panties-knickers "
lol and bum  |
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They say process instead of process
And data instead of data.
This doesn’t really work in text does it?  |
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"They say process instead of process
And data instead of data.
This doesn’t really work in text does it? "
lol |
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American adults have a higher average number of missing teeth than their British counterparts: 7.31 versus 6.97. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Americans can obtain handguns far easier than us in the UK
You can even buy them in Walmart and other supermarket shops in USA
Here in the UK you must have a specific handgun added to your firearms certificate before you decide to purchase. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Americans can obtain handguns far easier than us in the UK
You can even buy them in Walmart and other supermarket shops in USA
Here in the UK you must have a specific handgun added to your firearms certificate before you decide to purchase."
Yes
Yes
Only black powder handguns, ie muzzle loaders |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Americans forget the 's' in Maths"
And they can’t say ‘aluminium’ or ‘nuclear’ (aluminum and nucular’) |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Apart from the obvious
I'd say there is no difference |
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There aren’t one size fits all Americans or British, USA east coast people are (as a rule) different to people from the west coast, but both areas are so vast the cultures are different within as well
There’s a vast difference between north and south in the UK, Scotland and England. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Americans speak a strange unintelligible language. and Geordie accent is totally understandable. "
Whey aye canny lass! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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A British person would not build a house made of wood and dry wall in a place called Tornado Alley. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Americans can obtain handguns far easier than us in the UK
You can even buy them in Walmart and other supermarket shops in USA
Here in the UK you must have a specific handgun added to your firearms certificate before you decide to purchase.
Yes
Yes
Only black powder handguns, ie muzzle loaders"
Utter nonsense
various handguns are still legal to purchase in the UK
i.e. Taurus .38/357 magnum, Colt .44
Various semi automatics are also legal to purchase in the UK
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"They are both fairly close in their overall level of ignorance."
And what makes Canadians superior |
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There are more of them - 330 million Americans and about 70 million British. |
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By *ty31Man
over a year ago
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"I think we are all the same except the accents, and what we call items. e.g. panties-knickers lol and bum "
And pants are different items of clothing in the UK and USA.
And NEVER ask an American if they want to bum a fag |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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We find 100 miles to far to travel
They will travel 800 miles like nothing |
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"An IQ
Yeah I mean they (as a nation) have never been involved in some of mankind's greatest achievements have they?
ohh they have or did
but lets get real here, that was then, they rented in their or most of their greatest minds,since then their education levels have dropped to a level that as of now a child has to only scrape basic level math and English to advance to the next grade without a red flag being raised in relation to support, they only concentrate on education inwards, and as a result the favourite pass time now is either window kicking, or if you are south of a certain line gun rubbin and cousin lovin, or is that the other way round,
So and maybe up until the British folk voted in Boris the biggest difference WAS IQ, now
Im not so sure,
You'd make a great Ambassador.
Winston
That maybe the greatest Compliment i ever got
Forget that the man was a grade A
AHOLE but he is still the Hero to so so many,,,
Cheers for that
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That awkward moment when a joke goes over someone's head.
Winston |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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We study global geography in our schools |
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By *avexxMan
over a year ago
cheshire |
sense of humour slightly different,, |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Americans can obtain handguns far easier than us in the UK
You can even buy them in Walmart and other supermarket shops in USA
Here in the UK you must have a specific handgun added to your firearms certificate before you decide to purchase.
Yes
Yes
Only black powder handguns, ie muzzle loaders
Utter nonsense
various handguns are still legal to purchase in the UK
i.e. Taurus .38/357 magnum, Colt .44
Various semi automatics are also legal to purchase in the UK
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They are all Long Barrel Revolvers, not handguns. As you say, semi-auto too, but only in .22RF, and known as Long Barrel Pistols.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"sense of humour slightly different,,"
Quite different in some respects. I have worked alongside US military and they don't get that we constantly take the piss out of each other. Some think we don't like each other. It's funny to watch. Those that spend more time with our military get it. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Cunt mmmmm lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"sense of humour slightly different,,
Quite different in some respects. I have worked alongside US military and they don't get that we constantly take the piss out of each other. Some think we don't like each other. It's funny to watch. Those that spend more time with our military get it."
True it took my husband and I awhile to get use to banter when we where at wattisham. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Asking to lick someone's fanny can be a very different experience. |
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Americans have a much more varied sense of humour I find |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"An IQ
Yeah I mean they (as a nation) have never been involved in some of mankind's greatest achievements have they?
ohh they have or did
but lets get real here, that was then, they rented in their or most of their greatest minds,since then their education levels have dropped to a level that as of now a child has to only scrape basic level math and English to advance to the next grade without a red flag being raised in relation to support, they only concentrate on education inwards, and as a result the favourite pass time now is either window kicking, or if you are south of a certain line gun rubbin and cousin lovin, or is that the other way round,
So and maybe up until the British folk voted in Boris the biggest difference WAS IQ, now
Im not so sure,
You'd make a great Ambassador.
Winston
That maybe the greatest Compliment i ever got
Forget that the man was a grade A
AHOLE but he is still the Hero to so so many,,,
Cheers for that
That awkward moment when a joke goes over someone's head.
Winston "
Very diplomatic |
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"They are both fairly close in their overall level of ignorance.
And what makes Canadians superior "
1: I never said they were
2: I’m not Canadian
3: Quite a leap from the thread title, and my response, to what you seem to have interpreted. |
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They insist on calling themselves American when they are in-fact United States Citizen. The term American often refers to people from the United States only, thereby insinuating that the United States is the most important country in the Americas (which is actually made up of 42 countries). |
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By *andy 1Couple
over a year ago
northeast |
"Americans speak a strange unintelligible language. and Geordie accent is totally understandable. "
y i |
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"An IQ
Yeah I mean they (as a nation) have never been involved in some of mankind's greatest achievements have they?
ohh they have or did
but lets get real here, that was then, they rented in their or most of their greatest minds,since then their education levels have dropped to a level that as of now a child has to only scrape basic level math and English to advance to the next grade without a red flag being raised in relation to support, they only concentrate on education inwards, and as a result the favourite pass time now is either window kicking, or if you are south of a certain line gun rubbin and cousin lovin, or is that the other way round,
So and maybe up until the British folk voted in Boris the biggest difference WAS IQ, now
Im not so sure,
You'd make a great Ambassador.
Winston
That maybe the greatest Compliment i ever got
Forget that the man was a grade A
AHOLE but he is still the Hero to so so many,,,
Cheers for that
That awkward moment when a joke goes over someone's head.
Winston
Very diplomatic "
I'm wasted here, really I am.
Winston |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Britons let their cats go outside. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Britons let their cats go outside. "
my Maine coons go out all the time. |
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By *anky_PankyWoman
over a year ago
Filthy Fuckeryville |
"Britons let their cats go outside.
my Maine coons go out all the time. "
In fairness, it depends on the state. The laws in some states don't allow it, for instance in Missouri cats are supposed to be on a leash to go outside |
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"Britons let their cats go outside.
my Maine coons go out all the time.
In fairness, it depends on the state. The laws in some states don't allow it, for instance in Missouri cats are supposed to be on a leash to go outside "
Also In Missouri, it is illegal to drive with an uncaged bear |
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One lot are loud and obnoxious..... |
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By *piderBunnyCouple
over a year ago
Back of Nowhere and Beyond |
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Also In Missouri, it is illegal to drive with an uncaged bear "
And ignorance of the law is no excuse people.
Cage your bears (in Missouri)
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"We find 100 miles to far to travel
They will travel 800 miles like nothing "
Americans think 100 years is a long time.
British think 100 miles is a long way
One of my favourite quotes, even if I can't remember who said it.
My brother is American and thought nothing of driving 90 miles to a restaurant for a meal. |
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Aerosol cheese is only popular one side of the Atlantic. |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
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As a duel National it’s been an interesting read….
I think about queuing… I see you queue… interesting concept!! I have done it through border control… well.. I have watched people do it at border control!!!!
Also… weather… what brits call extreme and what Americans call extreme… 2 different things!! You guys will have to watch the weather channel sometime..
For example we had a cold snap last week… in Chicago today the top temperature is 1 degree……. Fahrenheit!!! (Wind chill minus 25 by the way) you are talking 10 minute frostbite weather!!! |
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"As a duel National it’s been an interesting read….
I think about queuing… I see you queue… interesting concept!! I have done it through border control… well.. I have watched people do it at border control!!!!
Also… weather… what brits call extreme and what Americans call extreme… 2 different things!! You guys will have to watch the weather channel sometime..
For example we had a cold snap last week… in Chicago today the top temperature is 1 degree……. Fahrenheit!!! (Wind chill minus 25 by the way) you are talking 10 minute frostbite weather!!! "
brrr. Best put the microwave on and brew up. |
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Religion has a much stronger influence on American society and politics than in the UK.
Americans are much more into circumcision. Over half of baby boys are cut in the first few days of their lives, which is down from about 80% in the 80s.
These are a couple of things Americans have difficulty letting go of. |
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I really don't think there's enough hours in the day to go into the difference between the two |
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over a year ago
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Quality of chocolate |
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I've found that it's a lot easier to get laid in America. Both girls and guys seem to cut to the chase and be a lot more upfront about what they want. I've only visited the major metropolitan areas though, NYC, San Fran, Portland, Miami, Orlando, LA and Vegas. It could just be a quirk of big US cities? |
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America was invented by ABANDONED CHILDREN,,,
And like Unsupervised kids they went nuts altogether,
Fffking
Build skyscrapers the size of Mountains,
Cars the size of Swimming pools,
Eating Chicken out of Buckets, and wondering why they are Fat.
And writing into their Constitution IN THE Pursuit Of Happiness,,
Sure chasing happiness is like trying to have a sneeze a cough a shite and a Wank at the same time,
You are going to be left Disappointed,, whaaaaa
(its a joke folks, before more knickers or Panties get twisted here ffs) |
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"One lot are loud and obnoxious....."
And the other lot have the NFL |
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"One lot are loud and obnoxious.....
And the other lot have the NFL"
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By *ryan...Man
over a year ago
1950's Original |
The British don't wear as many T- Shirts,
as we don't have the right to bear arms |
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over a year ago
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"As a duel National it’s been an interesting read….
I think about queuing… I see you queue… interesting concept!! I have done it through border control… well.. I have watched people do it at border control!!!!
Also… weather… what brits call extreme and what Americans call extreme… 2 different things!! You guys will have to watch the weather channel sometime..
For example we had a cold snap last week… in Chicago today the top temperature is 1 degree……. Fahrenheit!!! (Wind chill minus 25 by the way) you are talking 10 minute frostbite weather!!! "
This storm happening now is pretty crazy. |
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having America been part of our empire I leave it to you to deduce. |
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over a year ago
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The first amendment rules |
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By *ik MMan
over a year ago
Lancashire |
Brits say please and thank you , Americans bark orders and throw tips |
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By *ryan...Man
over a year ago
1950's Original |
"As a duel National it’s been an interesting read….
I think about queuing… I see you queue… interesting concept!! I have done it through border control… well.. I have watched people do it at border control!!!!
Also… weather… what brits call extreme and what Americans call extreme… 2 different things!! You guys will have to watch the weather channel sometime..
For example we had a cold snap last week… in Chicago today the top temperature is 1 degree……. Fahrenheit!!! (Wind chill minus 25 by the way) you are talking 10 minute frostbite weather!!! "
Oops |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"As a duel National it’s been an interesting read….
I think about queuing… I see you queue… interesting concept!! I have done it through border control… well.. I have watched people do it at border control!!!!
Also… weather… what brits call extreme and what Americans call extreme… 2 different things!! You guys will have to watch the weather channel sometime..
For example we had a cold snap last week… in Chicago today the top temperature is 1 degree……. Fahrenheit!!! (Wind chill minus 25 by the way) you are talking 10 minute frostbite weather!!! This storm happening now is pretty crazy. "
50F to -6 F |
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By *ananas57Couple
over a year ago
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Our weather people are predicting everything will freeze over like in that movie |
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"Our weather people are predicting everything will freeze over like in that movie "
lol true. Went to bed 3 inches of snow. Woke to all gone. Now rain that's going to flash freeze. Good times. |
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"It's okay to ask but I don't think you should faucet.
Hahaha "
Thank God for you ...... everyone else is blind daft or jealous. |
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"All of the above and more!!
Massively patriotic is missed out though, there are American flags EVERYWHERE! Where I live over there every third or fourth house has a small or large flag above its front door even! "
Odd innit Hanky ..... some nationalities we call patriotic. Other nations we label fanatics. Same side of the coin to me. |
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"About 3,500 miles??"
About 3500 lbs |
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"Brits say please and thank you , Americans bark orders and throw tips "
I was raised by my parents to be a very respectful person. I always say please and thank you, I’ve never barked orders at anyone or thrown tips.
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"Brits say please and thank you , Americans bark orders and throw tips
I was raised by my parents to be a very respectful person. I always say please and thank you, I’ve never barked orders at anyone or thrown tips.
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same. |
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over a year ago
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Fortunate to live in both countries!! Great places both! Tough to pick out one but they call football soccer which I'll never understand |
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By (user no longer on site)
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They cannot pronounce, aluminium, data & pheromones to name a few correctly , and they spell centre incorrectly |
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"I think we are all the same except the accents, and what we call items. e.g. panties-knickers lol and bum
And pants are different items of clothing in the UK and USA.
And NEVER ask an American if they want to bum a fag "
Or to knock you up in the morning. |
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"They cannot pronounce, aluminium, data & pheromones to name a few correctly , and they spell centre incorrectly "
Color
Neighbor
Trunk
Pants
Chips
Jelly
To name a few things that gets reet on me tit's pet. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Fancy calling trousers pants wrong , pants go underneath trousers |
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By *rispyDuckMan
over a year ago
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Americans celebrated & made an 'idiot president'
Brits would have sectioned said idiot & put him in a mental health hospital |
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By *ik MMan
over a year ago
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"Brits say please and thank you , Americans bark orders and throw tips
I was raised by my parents to be a very respectful person. I always say please and thank you, I’ve never barked orders at anyone or thrown tips.
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As I’ve met you Lorraine I can attest to that. However my comment (whilst a sweeping generalisation I know) comes from empirical evidence gathered currently in Mexico |
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"Fancy calling trousers pants wrong , pants go underneath trousers "
Or calling a bum a fanny! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Americans love deepthroating hamburgers.
God bless USA |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Americans celebrated & made an 'idiot president'
Brits would have sectioned said idiot & put him in a mental health hospital "
and Boris was British gift to society? |
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By *hagTonightMan
over a year ago
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I would say, the gun culture is greater there. |
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On my nightly Nøcturnal Threads I find some 'Americans' rather convivial and amenable... |
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"On my nightly Nøcturnal Threads I find some 'Americans' rather convivial and amenable..."
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"Brits say please and thank you , Americans bark orders and throw tips
I was raised by my parents to be a very respectful person. I always say please and thank you, I’ve never barked orders at anyone or thrown tips.
As I’ve met you Lorraine I can attest to that. However my comment (whilst a sweeping generalisation I know) comes from empirical evidence gathered currently in Mexico "
I see…Have a shot or two of tequila for me Nik and carry on.  |
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over a year ago
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American people can’t drink, come across very loud, are impatient, have poor senses of humour, and are massively over weight |
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"American people can’t drink, come across very loud, are impatient, have poor senses of humour, and are massively over weight"
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#NotAllAmericans |
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By *ik MMan
over a year ago
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"Brits say please and thank you , Americans bark orders and throw tips
I was raised by my parents to be a very respectful person. I always say please and thank you, I’ve never barked orders at anyone or thrown tips.
As I’ve met you Lorraine I can attest to that. However my comment (whilst a sweeping generalisation I know) comes from empirical evidence gathered currently in Mexico
I see…Have a shot or two of tequila for me Nik and carry on. "
Deal! Have a fantastic Christmas my friend |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"American people can’t drink, come across very loud, are impatient, have poor senses of humour, and are massively over weight"
guess I should diet. What is UK standards bulimic?
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over a year ago
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I do wonder, how many British folk passing comment have ever been to the USA on anything other than a trip to Disney land to visit relatives |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"We don’t end every sentence with an affirmative “ RIGHT” drives me insane my colleagues say it even more when in the wrong ?? "
Don’t go to St Helens. Every sentence ends in “ do ya know what I mean?” |
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over a year ago
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"American people can’t drink, come across very loud, are impatient, have poor senses of humour, and are massively over weight guess I should diet. What is UK standards bulimic?
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UK is only rated fourth most obese country in Europe...pretty pathetic effort. Stats from May 2022 so we may have improved and reached third by now. |
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I have travelled extensively in the USA.
I have found the average American (If there is such a thing) very friendly and inquisitive about the UK. They are generous and ready to help you. They generally work hard and struggle to see any benefit in "socialist" ideas.
Sadly, because of their sub-3rd World holiday from work schemes very few travel so they have a parochial view of "foreigners". They are far more religious than the UK. They have far greater entrenched views on politics and people of a different colour to themselves. They are constantly being manipulated by the politicians they elect to look after their interests. |
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#NotAllAmericans "
The half-American sibling only has a sense of humour problem....or it might be that they just don't get my neurodivergent morbid British Humour. Then again maybe they are only half the weight because they are half-American. Lol! Nah they were a picky eater from childhood. We have had arguments over the fruit leaf water that they call tea.  |
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over a year ago
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I’ve dated Americans in London . Americans struggle with British sense of humour. They take things in the literal sense.
They don’t understand banter. They generally live a much higher living standard then most Brits whilst living in lets be honest, it’s always London.
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"*some* Americans (the ones I’ve observed) have a terrible job using a knife and fork!
I can’t watch them eat!
If they’re on holiday, they tend to go absolutely mental as if they’ve been let loose!
Re knife and fork, some Americans in WW2 on special operations behind enemy lines were caught out because of this
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"I have travelled extensively in the USA.
I have found the average American (If there is such a thing) very friendly and inquisitive about the UK. They are generous and ready to help you. They generally work hard and struggle to see any benefit in "socialist" ideas.
Sadly, because of their sub-3rd World holiday from work schemes very few travel so they have a parochial view of "foreigners". They are far more religious than the UK. They have far greater entrenched views on politics and people of a different colour to themselves. They are constantly being manipulated by the politicians they elect to look after their interests. "
The half-American sibling comes across as a militant political entity... I'm the one who studied politcs at British uni......That I blame on going to indoctrinating American college. Luckily the un-American part of them has decided to quit their job and travel and can I say that I'm relieved. Roll on their stays in the UK and Japan. |
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"Americans celebrated & made an 'idiot president'
Brits would have sectioned said idiot & put him in a mental health hospital and Boris was British gift to society? "
Cackle at Boris. |
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"I've found that it's a lot easier to get laid in America. Both girls and guys seem to cut to the chase and be a lot more upfront about what they want. I've only visited the major metropolitan areas though, NYC, San Fran, Portland, Miami, Orlando, LA and Vegas. It could just be a quirk of big US cities?"
Mate they didn't make Sex in the City for no reason. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Sense of humour.
Dress sense.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I’ve dated Americans in London . Americans struggle with British sense of humour. They take things in the literal sense.
They don’t understand banter. They generally live a much higher living standard then most Brits whilst living in lets be honest, it’s always London.
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Wasn’t an American Werewolf in London was it? |
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By *ty31Man
over a year ago
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"American people can’t drink, come across very loud, are impatient, have poor senses of humour, and are massively over weight"
I've found Americans to be more responsible drinkers than Brits.
I also think Americans demand a higher level of customer service, perhaps due to their tipping culture?
If you're ever in a US bar- don't forget to tip the bartender. We don't do that over here |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Americans celebrated & made an 'idiot president'
Brits would have sectioned said idiot & put him in a mental health hospital and Boris was British gift to society?
Cackle at Boris."
Hilarious we laugh at Trump but forget we have our very own idiots . |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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By all the forum posts maybe us Americans should ban all flights to and from the UK. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"American people can’t drink, come across very loud, are impatient, have poor senses of humour, and are massively over weight
I've found Americans to be more responsible drinkers than Brits.
I also think Americans demand a higher level of customer service, perhaps due to their tipping culture?
If you're ever in a US bar- don't forget to tip the bartender. We don't do that over here"
My meal last night cost me £10 in service charge. No idea if that goes to the staff or it’s just kept by the restaurant. It seems more common paying 12.5% in service fee. In the US it’s 20% |
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"By all the forum posts maybe us Americans should ban all flights to and from the UK."
If you’ve not realised our government is living off xenophobia. And we the British public are supporting them . |
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