British Expats - Pet Peeves?

Here's a pet peeve: you know that loud American tourist in London wearing plaid shorts who is obnoxious and doesn't have the slightest sense of decorum?

Yeah there's millions of them here:rofl:

Lion in Winter

Mar 20th 2014 1:20 pm

Re: Pet Peeves?

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Originally Posted by Sally Redux (Post 11183090)

Hot Cross Buns aren't the same either.

And why is the cream full of seaweed extract?

Sally Redux

Mar 20th 2014 1:27 pm

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Originally Posted by Lion in Winter (Post 11183225)

And why is the cream full of seaweed extract?

It comes from the Pacific Northwest.

Lion in Winter

Mar 20th 2014 1:32 pm

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Originally Posted by Sally Redux (Post 11183242)

It comes from the Pacific Northwest.

Of course! That's it!

I went there once and the damn place was almost entirely covered with seaweed. A bit like Eastbourne when the tide's out.

Sally Redux

Mar 20th 2014 1:33 pm

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Originally Posted by Lion in Winter (Post 11183257)

Of course! That's it!

I went there once and the damn place was almost entirely covered with seaweed. A bit like Eastbourne when the tide's out.

Pulaski

Mar 20th 2014 2:27 pm

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Originally Posted by ellegiselle (Post 11183031)

..... Brits in America who do not accept our culture, ......

You have culture? :confused: You kept that pretty quiet, because I certainly haven't seen much evidence of any. :unsure:

Hotscot

Mar 20th 2014 2:41 pm

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Maybe he/she meant mold...

Mr Weeze

Mar 20th 2014 2:42 pm

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Originally Posted by Pulaski (Post 11183394)

You have culture? :confused: You kept that pretty quiet, because I certainly haven't seen much evidence of any. :unsure:

Muller corner?

Pulaski

Mar 20th 2014 2:45 pm

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Originally Posted by hotscot (Post 11183413)

Maybe he/she meant mold...

They don't have that in America either do they? .... At least not on the "bread", my wife bought a loaf back in 2007 and half of it still in the fridge looking as "nutritious" as the day she bought it. :unsure:

lizzyq

Mar 20th 2014 9:15 pm

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Strangers who insist on referring to me as 'love'

Beaverstate

Mar 20th 2014 9:20 pm

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Originally Posted by Pulaski (Post 11183420)

Not always true. I bought a loaf of bread that I have bought continuously for a couple years (very spendy @ $5.48). Neglected to check the expiration date which was 2 days out, a few days later it was green. I received a full refund but now always check the date.

Cardienscarf

Mar 20th 2014 9:36 pm

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Originally Posted by lizzyq (Post 11183727)

Strangers who insist on referring to me as 'love'

I like it a whole lot more than 'Ma'am'

lizzyq

Mar 20th 2014 9:47 pm

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Originally Posted by lizzyq (Post 11183727)

Strangers who insist on referring to me as 'love'

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Originally Posted by Cardienscarf (Post 11183761)

I like it a whole lot more than 'Ma'am'

It gets up my nose when someone does it when placing an order or requesting a price at work. And when silly trolls do it on forums when trying to pick a fight.....

lizzyq

Mar 20th 2014 9:48 pm

Re: Pet Peeves?

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Originally Posted by Pulaski (Post 11183394)

You have culture?

She should see a doctor about that :rofl:

Cardienscarf

Mar 20th 2014 9:49 pm

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Originally Posted by lizzyq (Post 11183774)

It gets up my nose when someone does it when placing an order or requesting a price at work. And when silly trolls do it on forums when trying to pick a fight.....

Ah yes. I had pictured a different scenario - buying a sausage roll in Gregg's. :D

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