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What makes the brits and Irish different

By *ebsandkev OP Couple over a year ago

Crowborough

We are in greenfield on lockdown in pdi. got in the lift today doors opened for a lovely Irish lady standing there in full st Patrick day outfit. (spoke to this lady once yesterday) the first words out her mouth top of the morning to you happy St Patrick's Day now let's get a beer in.

The the world is in crisis and that's her first words , this will be over sometime in the future now keep you heads held high and your chin up put the kettle on and remember we are brits and Irish and we are DIFFERENT

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By *-4pleasureCouple over a year ago

Belfast

"We are in greenfield on lockdown in pdi. got in the lift today doors opened for a lovely Irish lady standing there in full st Patrick day outfit. (spoke to this lady once yesterday) the first words out her mouth top of the morning to you happy St Patrick's Day now let's get a beer in.

Well intentioned no doubt but thanks fof perpetuating those Irish stereotypes

We here are adhering to medical advice, not planning a hooley, begorrah, begorrah etc etc

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By *igdodger13Man over a year ago

sompting

Well intentioned no doubt but thanks fof perpetuating those Irish stereotypes

We here are adhering to medical advice, not planning a hooley, begorrah, begorrah etc etc "

Have a sense of humour you are on holiday and got to make the best of it.

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

Well intentioned no doubt but thanks fof perpetuating those Irish stereotypes

We here are adhering to medical advice, not planning a hooley, begorrah, begorrah etc etc

Have a sense of humour you are on holiday and got to make the best of it.

We're all struggling in some way aren't we Roger, so yes, let's try and keep a sense of humour. Hope you're ok

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

If it had been St George's day and a Paddy had posted similar about someone draped in a St George's flag, holding a can of John Smith's, I'm sure there'd have been an entirely different spin on things put by the OP

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By *anzcoupleCouple over a year ago

Lanzarote

I’ve seen a lot of English posting “any underground party’s on” etc. Stupidity runs through all nationalities I’m afraid...

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By *igdodger13Man over a year ago

sompting

Well intentioned no doubt but thanks fof perpetuating those Irish stereotypes

We here are adhering to medical advice, not planning a hooley, begorrah, begorrah etc etc

Have a sense of humour you are on holiday and got to make the best of it.

We're all struggling in some way aren't we Roger, so yes, let's try and keep a sense of humour. Hope you're ok

Hi Samiss im good we are lucky as pools still open and sun beds plus the naked roof is still open.

All nationalities pulling together here and drinks parties in the evening going on in the rooms

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

Well intentioned no doubt but thanks fof perpetuating those Irish stereotypes

We here are adhering to medical advice, not planning a hooley, begorrah, begorrah etc etc

Have a sense of humour you are on holiday and got to make the best of it.

We're all struggling in some way aren't we Roger, so yes, let's try and keep a sense of humour. Hope you're ok

Hi Samiss im good we are lucky as pools still open and sun beds plus the naked roof is still open.

All nationalities pulling together here and drinks parties in the evening going on in the rooms

Not so bad then

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By *ebsandkev OP Couple over a year ago

Crowborough

My point was, this is not good but keep a sense of humor and make the most of it

Obviously some people have a bet sense of humor and other

Stay safe people

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By *ebsandkev OP Couple over a year ago

Crowborough

We did not mean to offend or upset anyone

For that we are sorry

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By *ot Wife BeckyCouple over a year ago

Near Agde

It wasn't you upsetting anyone, no need to apologise...!

Some here have an inflated view of their own importance and understanding of the situation.

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By *igdodger13Man over a year ago

sompting

"We did not mean to offend or upset anyone

For that we are sorry"

Did nothing wrong just some people have a very narrow view of life and no sense of humour

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By *ebsandkev OP Couple over a year ago

Crowborough

Well intentioned no doubt but thanks fof perpetuating those Irish stereotypes

We here are adhering to medical advice, not planning a hooley, begorrah, begorrah etc etc "

The greenfield is a very Irish hotel in the Irish bit of pid with Irish bars all round it we came to pdi at this time of March because of St Patrick's day

If you have ever been hear at this time you would know you guys know how to party

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"We did not mean to offend or upset anyone

For that we are sorry"

You did not upset anyone! It’s nice to hear people

Even more nice to hear when we are all stuck here climbing.

Now where is the party

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By *eddy and legsCouple over a year ago

the wetlands

"We did not mean to offend or upset anyone

For that we are sorry"

Some people go out of their way to be offended.

One if the best things about the Irish throughout all our problems is our sense of humour and our ability to laugh at ourselves

*Most

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By *ebsandkev OP Couple over a year ago

Crowborough

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

"We did not mean to offend or upset anyone

For that we are sorry"

I understood your post and there was no intent of offence on your part

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By *eltic CplCouple over a year ago

Kildare

It's the title of your forum post I find offending, hopefully it's down to you having such a hard time with madness that is going on in GC

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By *oxminxCouple over a year ago

Portlaoise

It's the title of your forum post I find offending, hopefully it's down to you having such a hard time with madness that is going on in GC "

Yes, we HAVE also taken offence!

And if you didn't mean to offend. may we sugget you have the thread removed.

Thanking you in advance.

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By *igdodger13Man over a year ago

sompting

For goodness sake some people are narrow minded and complain about nothing.

You need to grow up and get a sense of humour

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By *eltic CplCouple over a year ago

Kildare

"For goodness sake some people are narrow minded and complain about nothing.

You need to grow up and get a sense of humour"

Sorry but I find it very offending, like I said it's a difficult time for people out in GC just now

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

It's the title of your forum post I find offending, hopefully it's down to you having such a hard time with madness that is going on in GC

Yes, we HAVE also taken offence!

And if you didn't mean to offend. may we sugget you have the thread removed.

Thanking you in advance.

Why were you offended?

Because the op dared to lump the Irish in with the Brits?

I can see only positivity here and a recounting of an interesting encounter.

So thanking you in advance for the thread

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By *eddy and legsCouple over a year ago

the wetlands

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By *eddy and legsCouple over a year ago

the wetlands

It's the title of your forum post I find offending, hopefully it's down to you having such a hard time with madness that is going on in GC

Yes, we HAVE also taken offence!

And if you didn't mean to offend. may we sugget you have the thread removed.

Thanking you in advance.

You took offence, they didn't offer it.

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By *oxminxCouple over a year ago

Portlaoise

Our sense of humour does not involve stereotyping people for fun.

We had hoped the world had 'grown up' as a community.

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By *eddy and legsCouple over a year ago

the wetlands

Sorry but I find it very offending"

Why ?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Our sense of humour does not involve stereotyping people for fun.

We had hoped the world had 'grown up' as a community."

Where is the stereotyping?

They didn’t make up a fictional Irish character but recounted an amusing and uplifting encounter

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By *eddy and legsCouple over a year ago

the wetlands

"Our sense of humour does not involve stereotyping people for fun.

We had hoped the world had 'grown up' as a community."

You ever watch television on St Patrick's day ? Greens hats green beer everywhere, worldwide, ffs

It's not stereotyping when it's true lol

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By *eltic CplCouple over a year ago

Kildare

"Our sense of humour does not involve stereotyping people for fun.

We had hoped the world had 'grown up' as a community.

You ever watch television on St Patrick's day ? Greens hats green beer everywhere, worldwide, ffs

It's not stereotyping when it's true lol"

I'm sure you have seen the videos of other " nationalities" in benidorm causing chaos

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Our sense of humour does not involve stereotyping people for fun.

We had hoped the world had 'grown up' as a community.

You ever watch television on St Patrick's day ? Greens hats green beer everywhere, worldwide, ffs

It's not stereotyping when it's true lol

I'm sure you have seen the videos of other " nationalities" in benidorm causing chaos "

Your point?

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By *eddy and legsCouple over a year ago

the wetlands

"Our sense of humour does not involve stereotyping people for fun.

We had hoped the world had 'grown up' as a community.

You ever watch television on St Patrick's day ? Greens hats green beer everywhere, worldwide, ffs

It's not stereotyping when it's true lol

I'm sure you have seen the videos of other " nationalities" in benidorm causing chaos "

You'll have to explain that bit I'm afraid, haven't a clue what you're talking about

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By *igdodger13Man over a year ago

sompting

"Our sense of humour does not involve stereotyping people for fun.

We had hoped the world had 'grown up' as a community.

You ever watch television on St Patrick's day ? Greens hats green beer everywhere, worldwide, ffs

It's not stereotyping when it's true lol

I'm sure you have seen the videos of other " nationalities" in benidorm causing chaos

You'll have to explain that bit I'm afraid, haven't a clue what you're talking about"

They are just trolls as they havent got a point or bored in lockdown

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By *eddy and legsCouple over a year ago

the wetlands

"doors opened for a lovely Irish lady standing there in full st Patrick day outfit"

So I seriously hope those that take offence will be speaking to this IRISH lady who dared to dress up for St Patrick's day, as millions of others will have done rather than sitting in their own shite looking for something to be offended by.

I'd also write to your ministry of fun to make sure a St Patrick's day parade from now on must not involve Irish people dressing up.

No offence intended but feel free to find some

Night night

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By *eltic CplCouple over a year ago

Kildare

"Our sense of humour does not involve stereotyping people for fun.

We had hoped the world had 'grown up' as a community.

You ever watch television on St Patrick's day ? Greens hats green beer everywhere, worldwide, ffs

It's not stereotyping when it's true lol

I'm sure you have seen the videos of other " nationalities" in benidorm causing chaos

You'll have to explain that bit I'm afraid, haven't a clue what you're talking about

They are just trolls as they havent got a point or bored in lockdown"

Far from either but every bit as classy a response from you as the first time we met you , you manners were shocking

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By *eddy and legsCouple over a year ago

the wetlands

"Our sense of humour does not involve stereotyping people for fun.

We had hoped the world had 'grown up' as a community.

You ever watch television on St Patrick's day ? Greens hats green beer everywhere, worldwide, ffs

It's not stereotyping when it's true lol

I'm sure you have seen the videos of other " nationalities" in benidorm causing chaos

You'll have to explain that bit I'm afraid, haven't a clue what you're talking about

They are just trolls as they havent got a point or bored in lockdown

Far from either but every bit as classy a response from you as the first time we met you , you manners were shocking "

Nice to see you're as good at giving offence as taking it l

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Our sense of humour does not involve stereotyping people for fun.

We had hoped the world had 'grown up' as a community.

You ever watch television on St Patrick's day ? Greens hats green beer everywhere, worldwide, ffs

It's not stereotyping when it's true lol

I'm sure you have seen the videos of other " nationalities" in benidorm causing chaos

You'll have to explain that bit I'm afraid, haven't a clue what you're talking about

They are just trolls as they havent got a point or bored in lockdown

Far from either but every bit as classy a response from you as the first time we met you , you manners were shocking "

Without it having to get personal I’m still intrigued to hear your rationale for your taken offence?

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By *eddy and legsCouple over a year ago

the wetlands

There was an lol but it changed to l

Lol

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By *igdodger13Man over a year ago

sompting

"Our sense of humour does not involve stereotyping people for fun.

We had hoped the world had 'grown up' as a community.

You ever watch television on St Patrick's day ? Greens hats green beer everywhere, worldwide, ffs

It's not stereotyping when it's true lol

I'm sure you have seen the videos of other " nationalities" in benidorm causing chaos

You'll have to explain that bit I'm afraid, haven't a clue what you're talking about

They are just trolls as they havent got a point or bored in lockdown

Far from either but every bit as classy a response from you as the first time we met you , you manners were shocking "

We have obviously never met as no one can call my manners shocking read my verifications to prove the point.

Goodnight

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By *eltic CplCouple over a year ago

Kildare

"Our sense of humour does not involve stereotyping people for fun.

We had hoped the world had 'grown up' as a community.

You ever watch television on St Patrick's day ? Greens hats green beer everywhere, worldwide, ffs

It's not stereotyping when it's true lol

I'm sure you have seen the videos of other " nationalities" in benidorm causing chaos

You'll have to explain that bit I'm afraid, haven't a clue what you're talking about

They are just trolls as they havent got a point or bored in lockdown

Far from either but every bit as classy a response from you as the first time we met you , you manners were shocking

We have obviously never met as no one can call my manners shocking read my verifications to prove the point.

Goodnight "

Yes we did meet , a few years ago in the Comeback bar when it was going well, can even tell you who you were sitting with, your first way of saying hello was trying to stick your hand up Mrs C's skirt,

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Our sense of humour does not involve stereotyping people for fun.

We had hoped the world had 'grown up' as a community.

You ever watch television on St Patrick's day ? Greens hats green beer everywhere, worldwide, ffs

It's not stereotyping when it's true lol

I'm sure you have seen the videos of other " nationalities" in benidorm causing chaos

You'll have to explain that bit I'm afraid, haven't a clue what you're talking about

They are just trolls as they havent got a point or bored in lockdown"

CC are anything but trolls, thankyou very much!!

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By *eltic CplCouple over a year ago

Kildare

"Our sense of humour does not involve stereotyping people for fun.

We had hoped the world had 'grown up' as a community.

You ever watch television on St Patrick's day ? Greens hats green beer everywhere, worldwide, ffs

It's not stereotyping when it's true lol

I'm sure you have seen the videos of other " nationalities" in benidorm causing chaos

You'll have to explain that bit I'm afraid, haven't a clue what you're talking about

They are just trolls as they havent got a point or bored in lockdown

CC are anything but trolls, thankyou very much!!"

Thank you, and yes after 50 plus visits we would hardly consider ourselves as trolls

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

"Our sense of humour does not involve stereotyping people for fun.

We had hoped the world had 'grown up' as a community.

You ever watch television on St Patrick's day ? Greens hats green beer everywhere, worldwide, ffs

It's not stereotyping when it's true lol

I'm sure you have seen the videos of other " nationalities" in benidorm causing chaos

You'll have to explain that bit I'm afraid, haven't a clue what you're talking about

They are just trolls as they havent got a point or bored in lockdown

Far from either but every bit as classy a response from you as the first time we met you , you manners were shocking

We have obviously never met as no one can call my manners shocking read my verifications to prove the point.

Goodnight "

Quite so!

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By *arnsleyduoCouple over a year ago

Barnsley

"Our sense of humour does not involve stereotyping people for fun.

We had hoped the world had 'grown up' as a community.

You ever watch television on St Patrick's day ? Greens hats green beer everywhere, worldwide, ffs

It's not stereotyping when it's true lol

I'm sure you have seen the videos of other " nationalities" in benidorm causing chaos

You'll have to explain that bit I'm afraid, haven't a clue what you're talking about

They are just trolls as they havent got a point or bored in lockdown

Far from either but every bit as classy a response from you as the first time we met you , you manners were shocking

We have obviously never met as no one can call my manners shocking read my verifications to prove the point.

Goodnight

Quite so!

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By *enandlisaCouple over a year ago

Burnley'ish

This is comedy gold......if only we could work out who is pissed off with who.

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By *ot Wife BeckyCouple over a year ago

Near Agde

"This is comedy gold......if only we could work out who is pissed off with who."

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

It's good to laugh, with all this doom and gloom around

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"It's good to laugh, with all this doom and gloom around

Anyway, so this Irish couple and English couple walk into a lift........

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By *ot Wife BeckyCouple over a year ago

Near Agde

Closely followed into the lift by a priest, a minister and a rabbit.

The rabbit says "I think I might be a typo..."

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

"It's good to laugh, with all this doom and gloom around

Anyway, so this Irish couple and English couple walk into a lift........

Haha

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

"Closely followed into the lift by a priest, a minister and a rabbit.

The rabbit says "I think I might be a typo..."

"
,

Haha! Love it!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Why put this in a Spanish forum. There's a English and Irish forums

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

"Why put this in a Spanish forum. There's a English and Irish forums

The OP is in lockdown in Gran Canaria....it's about an incident that happened in their hotel

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By *eddy and legsCouple over a year ago

the wetlands

"Why put this in a Spanish forum. There's a English and Irish forums

The OP is in lockdown in Gran Canaria....it's about an incident that happened in their hotel

Not that it's obvious from the first sentence lol

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

"Why put this in a Spanish forum. There's a English and Irish forums

The OP is in lockdown in Gran Canaria....it's about an incident that happened in their hotel

Not that it's obvious from the first sentence lol"

Haha!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

OP.

Democracy seems to mean different things to different people. For many it's how your democracy is applied. Some are told what to do with dire consequences imposed if you don't adhere, others the choice is given but with strong recommendations. After some time if little consideration is given, then stronger implementation is applied with the consequences. The latter is more democratic and empowers. You can see across Europe how democracy is perceived, applied and adhered too in times like this.

As others have said there's massive assumptions made in your OP and it could be said the complete opposite if it was the others national holiday and they wanted a relaxed break from all the impositions. The Irish can be friendly as can the Spanish, Chinese, German, British or even any other sub group as can be the complete opposite said for each nationality too. Much depends on what's happening.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"It's good to laugh, with all this doom and gloom around

Anyway, so this Irish couple and English couple walk into a lift........

It breaks mid floors....

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By *eddy and legsCouple over a year ago

the wetlands

"OP.

The Irish can be friendly as can the Spanish, Chinese, German, British or even any other sub group as can be the complete opposite said for each nationality too. Much depends on what's happening."

Very true as is apparent from the similarly titled post in the Ireland section lol

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