Do you think expats are mean to each other?
Dec 6th 2005, 6:00 pm
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Re: Do you think expats are mean to each other?
Get tw@s the world over...she was probably gutted to find she isn't special *l*
Dec 6th 2005, 6:09 pm
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Re: Do you think expats are mean to each other?
Originally Posted by cutina
I went to a pub quiz last night in Cincinnati, where the host was a british expat woman. The quiz was crap, but that isn't the point here... I was there with my team (4 americans and a canadian), and she had me singled out as british from the start. when she found out I didn't know the answer to a 'British Question' about Sir Isaac Newton, she called me a dumb bitch over the Mic. It was really mean and uncalled for, she wasn't even laughing. We exchanged words and my friends were all really shocked at how nasty she was to me. Did she single me out because I am british?
I know I can be opinionated about things, but i always try to be respectful to people and although I can defend myself when attacked, why would someone do that? It really upset me, and i felt totally embarassed in front of my friends, some of whom happen to be colleages too.
My friends felt like she thought she was some kind of celebrity because she was English... and maybe I stepped on her toes?
I know I can be opinionated about things, but i always try to be respectful to people and although I can defend myself when attacked, why would someone do that? It really upset me, and i felt totally embarassed in front of my friends, some of whom happen to be colleages too.
My friends felt like she thought she was some kind of celebrity because she was English... and maybe I stepped on her toes?
Dec 6th 2005, 6:20 pm
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Re: Do you think expats are mean to each other?
Competition? threatened? who knows. My American colleague at work told me that he get treated better in the UK than when he works here............
Originally Posted by cutina
why do you think it's like that? I'm happy to meet brits!
Dec 6th 2005, 6:21 pm
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Re: Do you think expats are mean to each other?
Originally Posted by ironporer
Have you thought about inviting Ray to the next get-together?
Dec 6th 2005, 6:24 pm
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Re: Do you think expats are mean to each other?
I have met Brits just like you, who for some reason think now we have to be buddy buddy etc. Well in fact, it just nice to meet a fellow country folk, this maybe a Brit thing because I have worked with a lot of Americans when I was in the UK and they were always egar to meet fellow Americans etc.
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
Ive not met any particularly rude brits. Most just ask how long we've been here and do we like it. I must admit I dont like it when a Brit realises I am too one and instantly wants to be my best friend because of it but I just keep my distance. Perhaps they think I am a rude Brit then.
Dec 6th 2005, 6:26 pm
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Re: Do you think expats are mean to each other?
Here we go again, some one has set him off.
Originally Posted by Patrick
Piss off!!!
Dec 6th 2005, 6:40 pm
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Re: Do you think expats are mean to each other?
Originally Posted by cutina
I went to a pub quiz last night in Cincinnati, where the host was a british expat woman. The quiz was crap, but that isn't the point here... I was there with my team (4 americans and a canadian), and she had me singled out as british from the start. when she found out I didn't know the answer to a 'British Question' about Sir Isaac Newton, she called me a dumb bitch over the Mic. It was really mean and uncalled for, she wasn't even laughing. We exchanged words and my friends were all really shocked at how nasty she was to me. Did she single me out because I am british?
I know I can be opinionated about things, but i always try to be respectful to people and although I can defend myself when attacked, why would someone do that? It really upset me, and i felt totally embarassed in front of my friends, some of whom happen to be colleages too.
My friends felt like she thought she was some kind of celebrity because she was English... and maybe I stepped on her toes?
I know I can be opinionated about things, but i always try to be respectful to people and although I can defend myself when attacked, why would someone do that? It really upset me, and i felt totally embarassed in front of my friends, some of whom happen to be colleages too.
My friends felt like she thought she was some kind of celebrity because she was English... and maybe I stepped on her toes?
Dec 6th 2005, 6:47 pm
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Re: Do you think expats are mean to each other?
I met some Brit guy in Columbus recently, what an arse. Been here 5 minutes and knew it all. Juanita and i made a hasty exit.
Dec 6th 2005, 6:51 pm
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Re: Do you think expats are mean to each other?
Originally Posted by rushman
I met some Brit guy in Columbus recently, what an arse. Been here 5 minutes and knew it all. Juanita and i made a hasty exit.
Dec 6th 2005, 6:59 pm
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Re: Do you think expats are mean to each other?
Originally Posted by rushman
I met some Brit guy in Columbus recently, what an arse. Been here 5 minutes and knew it all. Juanita and i made a hasty exit.
Dec 6th 2005, 7:03 pm
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Re: Do you think expats are mean to each other?
Originally Posted by Schnorbitz
Ouch, you're sharp!
Dec 6th 2005, 7:05 pm
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Re: Do you think expats are mean to each other?
Originally Posted by cutina
I went to a pub quiz last night in Cincinnati, where the host was a british expat woman. The quiz was crap, but that isn't the point here... I was there with my team (4 americans and a canadian), and she had me singled out as british from the start. when she found out I didn't know the answer to a 'British Question' about Sir Isaac Newton, she called me a dumb bitch over the Mic. It was really mean and uncalled for, she wasn't even laughing. We exchanged words and my friends were all really shocked at how nasty she was to me. Did she single me out because I am british?
I know I can be opinionated about things, but i always try to be respectful to people and although I can defend myself when attacked, why would someone do that? It really upset me, and i felt totally embarassed in front of my friends, some of whom happen to be colleages too.
My friends felt like she thought she was some kind of celebrity because she was English... and maybe I stepped on her toes?
I know I can be opinionated about things, but i always try to be respectful to people and although I can defend myself when attacked, why would someone do that? It really upset me, and i felt totally embarassed in front of my friends, some of whom happen to be colleages too.
My friends felt like she thought she was some kind of celebrity because she was English... and maybe I stepped on her toes?
Sorry about that Cutina....I'd had a few too many beers.
Seriously...what pub were you in? Rookwood? We should meet up for a pint so I can be one of those clingy Brit friends that AWP was talking about
Dec 6th 2005, 7:06 pm
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Re: Do you think expats are mean to each other?
Originally Posted by veryfunny
I have met Brits just like you, who for some reason think now we have to be buddy buddy etc. Well in fact, it just nice to meet a fellow country folk, this maybe a Brit thing because I have worked with a lot of Americans when I was in the UK and they were always egar to meet fellow Americans etc.
Judging by what I see here at BE, I think a huge get together of all BE members somewhere might actually require riot police in body armor.
Dec 6th 2005, 7:12 pm
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Re: Do you think expats are mean to each other?
Originally Posted by ironporer
Judging by what I see here at BE, I think a huge get together of all BE members somewhere might actually require riot police in body armor.
Dec 6th 2005, 7:19 pm
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Re: Do you think expats are mean to each other?
Originally Posted by cutina
I went to a pub quiz last night in Cincinnati, where the host was a british expat woman. The quiz was crap, but that isn't the point here... I was there with my team (4 americans and a canadian), and she had me singled out as british from the start. when she found out I didn't know the answer to a 'British Question' about Sir Isaac Newton, she called me a dumb bitch over the Mic. It was really mean and uncalled for, she wasn't even laughing. We exchanged words and my friends were all really shocked at how nasty she was to me. Did she single me out because I am british?
I know I can be opinionated about things, but i always try to be respectful to people and although I can defend myself when attacked, why would someone do that? It really upset me, and i felt totally embarassed in front of my friends, some of whom happen to be colleages too.
My friends felt like she thought she was some kind of celebrity because she was English... and maybe I stepped on her toes?
I know I can be opinionated about things, but i always try to be respectful to people and although I can defend myself when attacked, why would someone do that? It really upset me, and i felt totally embarassed in front of my friends, some of whom happen to be colleages too.
My friends felt like she thought she was some kind of celebrity because she was English... and maybe I stepped on her toes?
In any case, in situations like that, I'd turn the tables on her and ask her to answer some questions that you'd pose and see if she answers them correctly. If not, calling her a "dumb bitch" would seem quite appropriate though you'd be stooping to her level.