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Re: What are the British Like
Originally Posted by surly
(Post 5399172)
The Irish-Americans see themselves as American first.
I just think people look silly and it's a sign of insecurity when people say "I'm Irish" when they are patently not. And I think there's a bit of a double standard going on in some quarters: Americans of European descent seem encouraged to make a big deal of their Irish/Italian/Polish/whatever heritage, no matter how far back in time they have to go to find an ancestor who actually came from Europe. But when it comes to Americans of non-European descent (eg Hispanic or middle eastern), there are those in this country who never cease to badger them that if they want to be seen as "real" Americans they should forget their culture/language/heritage lest people doubt their patriotism. BTW my paternal great grandfather came from Regensburg, Bavaria, but I don't bang on about being German or German-British because I don't feel that German heritage or culture has any connection or relevance to me. |
Re: What are the British Like
Originally Posted by elfman
(Post 5399318)
So why aren't they "American-Irish" then? :p
I just think people look silly and it's a sign of insecurity when people say "I'm Irish" when they are patently not. And I think there's a bit of a double standard going on in some quarters: Americans of European descent seem encouraged to make a big deal of their Irish/Italian/Polish/whatever heritage, no matter how far back in time they have to go to find an ancestor who actually came from Europe. But when it comes to Americans of non-European descent (eg Hispanic or middle eastern), there are those in this country who never cease to badger them that if they want to be seen as "real" Americans they should forget their culture/language/heritage lest people doubt their patriotism. BTW my paternal great grandfather came from Regensburg, Bavaria, but I don't bang on about being German or German-British because I don't feel that German heritage or culture has any connection or relevance to me. Has it helped enhance your beer consumption? |
Re: What are the British Like
Originally Posted by cindyabs
(Post 5399313)
Thank God we won't need a translator. :D
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Re: What are the British Like
Originally Posted by Triumphrob
(Post 5399324)
Sorry, it was the best I could do! verily!:D
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Re: What are the British Like
Originally Posted by cindyabs
(Post 5399325)
Forsooth.
Go forth and multiply! :lol: |
Re: What are the British Like
Originally Posted by Triumphrob
(Post 5399328)
Ah yes indeed :D
Go forth and multiply! :lol: |
Re: What are the British Like
Originally Posted by elfman
(Post 5399318)
So why aren't they "American-Irish" then? :p
I just think people look silly and it's a sign of insecurity when people say "I'm Irish" when they are patently not. And I think there's a bit of a double standard going on in some quarters: Americans of European descent seem encouraged to make a big deal of their Irish/Italian/Polish/whatever heritage, no matter how far back in time they have to go to find an ancestor who actually came from Europe. But when it comes to Americans of non-European descent (eg Hispanic or middle eastern), there are those in this country who never cease to badger them that if they want to be seen as "real" Americans they should forget their culture/language/heritage lest people doubt their patriotism. There are those in any country. One of the points I have been trying to make is that the US isn't that different. There are those in the UK that aren't too comfortable with Indians, Pakistanis and Poles. Others that still find Irish jokes funny. Plus the USA is different in that it is made up of immigrants groups with strong cultural heritage. |
Re: What are the British Like
Originally Posted by cindyabs
(Post 5399330)
2 X 2 = 4
It WAS meant in humor |
Re: What are the British Like
Originally Posted by Triumphrob
(Post 5399353)
Thank God you didnt get it!!!
It WAS meant in humor Ps you forgot the other u in humor............. |
Re: What are the British Like
Originally Posted by surly
(Post 5399348)
Plus the USA is different in that it is made up of immigrants groups with strong cultural heritage.
Are you saying that immigrant groups in Britain don't have strong cultural heritage? :blink: |
Re: What are the British Like
Originally Posted by cindyabs
(Post 5399355)
Sez you bubba. :rofl:
Ps you forgot the other u in humor............. |
Re: What are the British Like
Originally Posted by Triumphrob
(Post 5399408)
Ive been here TOO long I guess:ohmy:
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Re: What are the British Like
Originally Posted by cindyabs
(Post 5399409)
I hear there's a plane leaving in January according to LSH
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Re: What are the British Like
Originally Posted by Triumphrob
(Post 5399410)
Sorry, dont get it????:confused:
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Re: What are the British Like
Originally Posted by Triumphrob
(Post 5399410)
Sorry, dont get it????:confused:
when in doubt, punt. |
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