Brits: how much do you hate Americans

[Catwoman]

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?

[melidasaur]

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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[quote=melidasaur]
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.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Originally Posted by Catwoman

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.

See, you can do it when you crave nylons and chocolate.