Any British on here who are living in Florida?
#17
Re: Any British on here who are living in Florida?
I feel sorry for you, that must be a terrible affliction.
#19
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Re: Any British on here who are living in Florida?
if I get the 'do you mind we kicked you out' version I hit back with ' well you did it because you didn't want to pay taxes and guess what...you still do AND you got Clinton and Obama , so I reckon we came out better off........ that's causes the grumps
#20
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I was expecting something, but more along the lines of congratulations on leaving Sheffield.
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#21
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OK, so you do get nasty comments about 4th of July and the like?
#22
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Re: Any British on here who are living in Florida?
I have a question about how British immigrants are generally received in the state of Florida. Just to be clear: I'm not attempting to insinuate anything about either Americans or the British, or Florida state residents.
I love Florida. I used to live there, in South Florida, and I am considering moving back with my English husband!!!
I'm just attempting to gather as much information as possible before making such a big decision.
If you are British, and living and working in Florida, I'd like to know how you are generally received...
Have you experienced any negative social issues or negative economic issues based on your nationality of origin, or any positive social experiences or positive economic experiences, based on your nationality of origin?
My view and assumption would be that the British are well received, in general, in all of America, based on the reported experiences of my British friends and family members. But, I'm American born, so what do I really know?! Maybe they would not tell me even if it were not actually the case, because I'm American... They may be afraid of offending me, or hurting my feelings. It wouldn't offend me or hurt my feelings though. But, they might fear that it could.
I do hope I've not inadvertently offended anyone by asking. Please believe me, it is not my intention! I'm simply aware that my perception of the situation, many situations, is not guaranteed to be the reality.
So, I figured maybe on here, where people can answer anonymously, they would feel more open to share any and all experiences without worrying about hurting my feelings.
And, I know that we all have positive and negative experiences all the time, regardless of nationality and geographic location!
And... I'm NOT easily offended at all.
So, British expats/immigrants in Florida... Do they 'looooove your accent'?
How is it going for you in sunny Florida? I'd love to know!!!
Thank you in advance for taking the time to answer my strange question!
(Please don't think I'm trying to be offensive! I'm really, really NOT!)
I love Florida. I used to live there, in South Florida, and I am considering moving back with my English husband!!!
I'm just attempting to gather as much information as possible before making such a big decision.
If you are British, and living and working in Florida, I'd like to know how you are generally received...
Have you experienced any negative social issues or negative economic issues based on your nationality of origin, or any positive social experiences or positive economic experiences, based on your nationality of origin?
My view and assumption would be that the British are well received, in general, in all of America, based on the reported experiences of my British friends and family members. But, I'm American born, so what do I really know?! Maybe they would not tell me even if it were not actually the case, because I'm American... They may be afraid of offending me, or hurting my feelings. It wouldn't offend me or hurt my feelings though. But, they might fear that it could.
I do hope I've not inadvertently offended anyone by asking. Please believe me, it is not my intention! I'm simply aware that my perception of the situation, many situations, is not guaranteed to be the reality.
So, I figured maybe on here, where people can answer anonymously, they would feel more open to share any and all experiences without worrying about hurting my feelings.
And, I know that we all have positive and negative experiences all the time, regardless of nationality and geographic location!
And... I'm NOT easily offended at all.
So, British expats/immigrants in Florida... Do they 'looooove your accent'?
How is it going for you in sunny Florida? I'd love to know!!!
Thank you in advance for taking the time to answer my strange question!
(Please don't think I'm trying to be offensive! I'm really, really NOT!)
on the other side of the coin-I hate the humidity for months on end, the gun culture and no seasons , and Florida is flat as a pancake, no scenery.
Im not a "Beach person" and the jobs are not as well paid down here.
#23
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Re: Any British on here who are living in Florida?
have you ever been up near Ocala and further north ? theres some nice scenery up there , but for me the beaches compensate for the flatness round here
#24
Re: Any British on here who are living in Florida?
Nope, not all. The informed might ask what we make of it (grilled food, cold beer, nice weather, what's not to like? ), a minority ask daft questions that demonstrate their own profound ignorance of the basics of the history of the US.
#25
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I have been told that the UK lost the war of 1812 too, I guess that's what they're taught.
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#26
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I have been asked what kind of food we have for Thanksgiving over there?!
I usually stand there and stare at them with a puzzled smile on my face, they eventually get there on their own, well most of the time.
#27
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Re: Any British on here who are living in Florida?
They are nice to us, not sure we're actually seen as equals. Fairly high on the pecking order of immigrants though.
#28
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WriterChick...
As a fellow-American my advice is: Get off these boards for now!
Make your move (or don't). And if you do - come back once you've begun your new life - and can assess what people are posting thru the lens of your own experience.
Because if you're going to make a life-altering decision based on what people post here - then you're lost even before you set out.
FWIW: My British husband loves it here.....far more than me. And he's in a rare position which allows him to live anywhere in the world he chooses. Many posting here do so because it gives them the opportunity to vent, spew and sound off - or to get a rise out of the goadable. Take it with a grain of salt. The contented ones tend not to post on these subjects.
As a fellow-American my advice is: Get off these boards for now!
Make your move (or don't). And if you do - come back once you've begun your new life - and can assess what people are posting thru the lens of your own experience.
Because if you're going to make a life-altering decision based on what people post here - then you're lost even before you set out.
FWIW: My British husband loves it here.....far more than me. And he's in a rare position which allows him to live anywhere in the world he chooses. Many posting here do so because it gives them the opportunity to vent, spew and sound off - or to get a rise out of the goadable. Take it with a grain of salt. The contented ones tend not to post on these subjects.
#30
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Re: Any British on here who are living in Florida?
WriterChick...
As a fellow-American my advice is: Get off these boards for now!
Make your move (or don't). And if you do - come back once you've begun your new life - and can assess what people are posting thru the lens of your own experience.
Because if you're going to make a life-altering decision based on what people post here - then you're lost even before you set out.
FWIW: My British husband loves it here.....far more than me. And he's in a rare position which allows him to live anywhere in the world he chooses. Many posting here do so because it gives them the opportunity to vent, spew and sound off - or to get a rise out of the goadable. Take it with a grain of salt. The contented ones tend not to post on these subjects.
As a fellow-American my advice is: Get off these boards for now!
Make your move (or don't). And if you do - come back once you've begun your new life - and can assess what people are posting thru the lens of your own experience.
Because if you're going to make a life-altering decision based on what people post here - then you're lost even before you set out.
FWIW: My British husband loves it here.....far more than me. And he's in a rare position which allows him to live anywhere in the world he chooses. Many posting here do so because it gives them the opportunity to vent, spew and sound off - or to get a rise out of the goadable. Take it with a grain of salt. The contented ones tend not to post on these subjects.