The Brit holidaymaker I love em. Made my first million back in the eighties selling them their holiday attire see pic below. Made another million in the Millenium just changed the material and colour and sold them to the pink set. Ahhhhhhh good old Freddie Mercury. I only wish I was the first to come up with the head gear. Y3 and New Era you were not always the rappers first choice of headgear.

Brits the worst Tippers, watch the Spanish, mostly nothing or max 20 cents

Maybe tipping depends where the service industries are i.e tourist areas or central Spain. I have found that the majority of locals do not tip or 10/20 cents max whereas 99% of Brits whether they are tourists or not will tip. Although integration does lead to acceptance lets hope that the Brits don`t pick up these habits!!

British also blame everybody and everything on someone/thing else.

We`ve lost the ability to say "It was my fault".

Can`t learn a new language, well that`s not Spain`s fault.

Responsibility isn`t granted.

Where I live there is hardly any British and very few people speak English also. It was really hard for us as we didn't speak any Spanish. But I found people helpful and never had any feeling of "hate". In fact people were driving us around shopping (as we didn't have the car in the beg.) and offered help with taking my child to British school which was not walking distance. I am used to everything now, have friends here and my Spanish is better. Work was/is the only problem but I went to some trading course when I was in the USA on holiday and trade forex at home now. Not much, but pays the bills. But if I wanted to work in the local restaurant for eg. I could have done, but I have a small child so I couldn't do the hours. So I can't really complain. It takes time to get used to everything as someone told me when I got here in 2007.

This is an interesting take on British Ex pats.

http://lujos.wordpress.com/2009/03/2...t-communities/

Nice article and I agree totally.

Before we get too hard on British expats, let us remember that a certain proportion moved to Spain after a lifetime working back in Blighty. It's definitely harder to learn a language once you get beyond 40 or 50. Even so, there does seem to be an improvement in Brits learning the language. Yes, things aren't always perfect, and cultural differences can make a big difference once taken on board. A simple "hola" or "muy buenas" on entering a shop or bar can pay dividends in terms of prompt service. And yes, it would be better if British migrants started registering for local services (and taxes) earlier than they do sometimes. But by and large British settlers obey the law, don't resort to muggings or house-breaking if things get hard, and often invest in the local area (if only to enrich a local property developer). It's only anecdotal evidence, but the Spanish I met who came from coastal areas, are only too aware of how the influx of tourists and migrants (including Brits) has benefited these communities economically.

From the many Spaniards I no, none view me with contempt, all though make fun of Guiri`s, both resident and none resident.

You only have to watch Spanish sit coms, comedies and gossip programmes to view the locals appreciation of british immigrants.

Pelota`s is a good example of Spanish culture, humour etc.

Most retired ex pats are viewed differently to the younger generation, the Spanish have a strong ability to respect the OAP`s.

It's been interesting to read the last couple of pages with the US in mind (where I live now).
Some Brits here do the exact same thing!
Loathe to learn/use the local words to get their point across.

A couple of days ago we filled the car up with petrol and didn't have enough money to pay...3.50 euros short (my fault I'd just put credit on my mobile) I explained in my best Spanish and the cashier just smiled and said come back tomorrow with the money When we went back the next day she was all smiles and even though I apologised again and thanked her for being so understanding she simply said "de nana". I wonder if it would have been a different story in the UK

Nice story, we have had nothing but politeness and friendliness form the people we live amongst. We love coming back to Spain and will be there for Easter to buy land to build our dream home on.

Do the Spanish hate the Brits? No, they just don't understand us, but then, can we blame them?

i think she just let her intuition guides her, so, her reply was good because of you. I'm sure she doesnt act the same with everybody

Realised spelling error

I will take that as a compliment and thank you for that