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Re: Is the UK the same as it used to be?
Originally Posted by SDDep
(Post 8743158)
Great Britain my friend..is not 2nd rate to anywhere, for any reason...:frown::p
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Re: Is the UK the same as it used to be?
Originally Posted by sallysimmons
(Post 8742999)
I think that's the difference. Just walking round the streets where I live, you could go months without hearing a curse word. Last time I was back in England, it seemed as though every kid was cursing in public.
I don't care about swearing - I do it myself - but I do it much less since I left England. I'm sure the UK has issues very similar to the US but I would rather face those issues closer to my family thank you very much - and enjoy seeing my nieces and nephews grow up!! |
Re: Is the UK the same as it used to be?
Originally Posted by sallysimmons
(Post 8742999)
I think that's the difference. Just walking round the streets where I live, you could go months without hearing a curse word. Last time I was back in England, it seemed as though every kid was cursing in public.
I don't care about swearing - I do it myself - but I do it much less since I left England. Here I find myself using it constantly, usually when I'm talking about my job or some useless customer service I've encountered. |
Re: Is the UK the same as it used to be?
Originally Posted by Sally Redux
(Post 8743007)
I think a huge amount of the perception of British people is media-driven. I have a friend who lives in a lovely house, both kids in private school, she doesn't work, they take holidays 3-4 times a year etc, last I heard from her, "Everything ghastly here as usual" :lol:
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Re: Is the UK the same as it used to be?
Originally Posted by ExBritFL
(Post 8743097)
That's good to hear! What part of FL are you from and when do you move?
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Re: Is the UK the same as it used to be?
Originally Posted by Lorac05
(Post 8743258)
Interesting - as I found myself swearing more when I first came to NYC and it took a large effort on my part to reduce it!! Also where in NY are you as I can assure you many people swear in NYC - and surrounding areas - on a regular basis. I doubt I go a day without hearing someone swear on the streets here - and I live in a very prosperous area of Jersey City and work in the Chelsea area of NYC.
I'm sure the UK has issues very similar to the US but I would rather face those issues closer to my family thank you very much - and enjoy seeing my nieces and nephews grow up!! I too want to be close to my family, but I am coming to realize that I will be giving up a lot in terms of lifestyle in order to do it. It's all just part of the decision-making process I think. Cursing doesn't bother me at all - but whining and complaining and negativity does. I think that will be the hardest thing for me to get used to. |
Re: Is the UK the same as it used to be?
Originally Posted by kevin747
(Post 8743155)
This is a great point. I returned from Oz 17 monyhs ago. Last week I went to Spain(no, not Bedidorm or package holiday). I will tell you this!!!
Britain is 2nd rate for living in comparison to Spain,Italy,France and Germany.It is vastly superior to the States ,Australia and NZ. Serious unemployment and no job prospects especially for young people. Terrible state and much worse than the UK. Can´t wait to go back to England... |
Re: Is the UK the same as it used to be?
Originally Posted by dunroving
(Post 8743598)
Anyone who uses the word "ghastly" is not in touch with the real world. Does she have a double-barreled surname, too? ;)
The only thing that gave her any hope for the future was looking forward to going to live in Libya; or Egypt; or Switzerland in retirement. Of course, she never did, she lived in Sevenoaks until she died. Oh dear; I wonder if the UK has changed as irrevocably since 1991 as Egypt has since 1947?? Can you still engage reliable parlour maids? Are the bobbies still on the beat? Is there still a reliable P&O service to Egypt and India? Is Mr. Baldwin still in No. 10? :confused: |
Re: Is the UK the same as it used to be?
Originally Posted by robin1234
(Post 8744190)
Ah yes, "ghastly" .. my late mother's most frequent term of opprobrium. For instance, England was an "absolutely ghastly country." Over the years I tried to tell her (to no avail) that Egypt had changed a bit since she was last there, in 1947.
The only thing that gave her any hope for the future was looking forward to going to live in Libya; or Egypt; or Switzerland in retirement. Of course, she never did, she lived in Sevenoaks until she died. Oh dear; I wonder if the UK has changed as irrevocably since 1991 as Egypt has since 1947?? Can you still engage reliable parlour maids? Are the bobbies still on the beat? Is there still a reliable P&O service to Egypt and India? Is Mr. Baldwin still in No. 10? :confused: |
Re: Is the UK the same as it used to be?
Originally Posted by dunroving
(Post 8743598)
Anyone who uses the word "ghastly" is not in touch with the real world. Does she have a double-barreled surname, too? ;)
Originally Posted by robin1234
(Post 8744190)
Ah yes, "ghastly" .. my late mother's most frequent term of opprobrium. For instance, England was an "absolutely ghastly country." Over the years I tried to tell her (to no avail) that Egypt had changed a bit since she was last there, in 1947.
The only thing that gave her any hope for the future was looking forward to going to live in Libya; or Egypt; or Switzerland in retirement. Of course, she never did, she lived in Sevenoaks until she died. Oh dear; I wonder if the UK has changed as irrevocably since 1991 as Egypt has since 1947?? Can you still engage reliable parlour maids? Are the bobbies still on the beat? Is there still a reliable P&O service to Egypt and India? Is Mr. Baldwin still in No. 10? :confused: |
Re: Is the UK the same as it used to be?
Originally Posted by robin1234
(Post 8744190)
Can you still engage reliable parlour maids?
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Re: Is the UK the same as it used to be?
Originally Posted by sallysimmons
(Post 8744729)
I hear it's shocking. Some are even taking up with young men, demanding a full day off instead of half, and complaining that gruel 3 times a day isn't nutritious enough. I'm not sure how a person is supposed to set up a respectable household under such conditions.
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Re: Is the UK the same as it used to be?
Originally Posted by Sally Redux
(Post 8744693)
:lol: Have to admit she's not at all in touch with the real world and is a bit like Robin's Mum.
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Re: Is the UK the same as it used to be?
Originally Posted by robin1234
(Post 8744738)
My mother was a character. She disliked Americans, Socialists and Jews. I guess that had some influence on my choice of a companion for life. :)
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Re: Is the UK the same as it used to be?
Originally Posted by sallysimmons
(Post 8744729)
I hear it's shocking. Some are even taking up with young men, demanding a full day off instead of half, and complaining that gruel 3 times a day isn't nutritious enough. I'm not sure how a person is supposed to set up a respectable household under such conditions.
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