British..but how much?
Apr 24th 2006, 9:05 am
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Re: British..but how much?
Originally Posted by britontour
I think we are all saying we fit in while we are in the USA that still doesn't mean you loose your true Britishness. For example its not like we are building "Church of England" churches everywhere I mean thats just not good cricket.
exactly....couldn't have said it better myself
Apr 24th 2006, 9:10 am
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Re: British..but how much?
Originally Posted by Manc
and yet when the Muslims of Bradford don't want to assimilate, we think they should be deported. 
We? Who?
Apr 24th 2006, 9:16 am
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Re: British..but how much?
Originally Posted by Manc
and yet when the Muslims of Bradford don't want to assimilate, we think they should be deported.
good thought!
Apr 24th 2006, 9:25 am
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Re: British..but how much?
Originally Posted by TruBrit
exactly....couldn't have said it better myself
Apr 24th 2006, 9:26 am
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Re: British..but how much?
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
Here, here and up the cucumber sandwiches.
Apr 24th 2006, 9:30 am
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Re: British..but how much?
Originally Posted by TruBrit
ohh it's just that time of day...i do like the crusts cut off though
Apr 24th 2006, 9:33 am
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Re: British..but how much?
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
No I love the crusts.
Apr 24th 2006, 9:56 am
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Re: British..but how much?
I think if you mix with other Brits wherever you are abroad, you will keep your essential British identity, if you mix mainly with the locals, as I do, I think you take on the characteristics of the locals, using there language and stuff.
I have been in the states 2 years now, hardly ever meet another Brit, except at the local fish & chip cafe, or maybe occasionally out shopping somewhere. I try to keep away from the British contingency here in Florida, they mostly give you a load of BS. When I first arrived in the states I wanted to keep up with all things British, now I could'nt care less.
I have been in the states 2 years now, hardly ever meet another Brit, except at the local fish & chip cafe, or maybe occasionally out shopping somewhere. I try to keep away from the British contingency here in Florida, they mostly give you a load of BS. When I first arrived in the states I wanted to keep up with all things British, now I could'nt care less.
Apr 24th 2006, 10:59 am
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Re: British..but how much?
Originally Posted by britontour
I think we are all saying we fit in while we are in the USA that still doesn't mean you loose your true Britishness. For example its not like we are building "Church of England" churches everywhere I mean thats just not good cricket.
Apr 24th 2006, 11:03 am
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Re: British..but how much?
Originally Posted by Moribundian
May I request that each respondent give a percentage (out of 100) of how 'British' they feel at present.
I have never felt British, especially since the Scots and Welsh and Irish all got permission to mis-rule themselves again.
I am as English as they come as far as my colleagues and neighbours are concerned but after spending 26 years sailing around the world I do not feel very English any more.
My outlook is much more cosmopolitan which is partly why I don't have much sympathy for the "Homesick Brigade" on this forum.
Bah Humbug..............
Apr 24th 2006, 11:15 am
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Re: British..but how much?
[COLOR=Cyan]100%
Apr 24th 2006, 11:16 am
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Re: British..but how much?
Originally Posted by rushman
100%
Apr 24th 2006, 11:20 am
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Re: British..but how much?
Originally Posted by BigDavyG
I would have had you more at 49% British, 2% French and 33% cheeky pixie
Apr 24th 2006, 11:24 am
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Re: British..but how much?
Originally Posted by rushman
And that was 100% English mate, none your yer celtic muck running through my veins
Apr 24th 2006, 11:25 am
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Re: British..but how much?
Originally Posted by BigDavyG
Well if you're british with no celtic blood great, great, great (*10) grandfather rushman most probably a frenchie or hun way back in the mists of time - sorry about that.
