UK best country in the world
Feb 21st 2006, 1:17 pm
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UK best country in the world
As said by Sky News
Survey : Brand UK Rules
Britons face an identity crisis after an international poll rated the UK the world's best country - but its people the most boring on the globe.
A survey of 25,000 people in 35 countries said that ''brand UK'' was the best.
But while UK citizens were considered to be the most polite and best educated, they were also rated the most boring.
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Blimey...the USA is at the bottom! Even France is above them. There'll be some tears and outrage over this! Oh the indignity!
Survey : Brand UK Rules
Britons face an identity crisis after an international poll rated the UK the world's best country - but its people the most boring on the globe.
A survey of 25,000 people in 35 countries said that ''brand UK'' was the best.
But while UK citizens were considered to be the most polite and best educated, they were also rated the most boring.
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Blimey...the USA is at the bottom! Even France is above them. There'll be some tears and outrage over this! Oh the indignity!
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Feb 21st 2006, 1:21 pm
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Re: UK best country in the world
They're all just jealous of us.
Feb 21st 2006, 1:23 pm
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Re: UK best country in the world
Originally Posted by Rockgurl
As said by Sky News
Survey : Brand UK Rules
Britons face an identity crisis after an international poll rated the UK the world's best country - but its people the most boring on the globe.
A survey of 25,000 people in 35 countries said that ''brand UK'' was the best.
But while UK citizens were considered to be the most polite and best educated, they were also rated the most boring.
Views of countries' popularity as a place to invest in or migrate to were also sought in the poll, which is carried out every three months by international marketing company GMI and branding expert Simon Anholt.
The French were seen as the rudest in the world and Americans the most ignorant and ambitious.
The UK's overall number one position came after it was voted first on investment, third on sports and cultural heritage, fourth for having "highly-skilled citizens" and eighth for tourism.
VisitBritain chief executive Tom Wright said: "I'm delighted that Britain has come top and is also recognised for its unique culture and its popularity as a visitor destination.''
Opinions on the US were divided, with America coming near the top for product brands, popular culture, investment, technology, education and sport, but near the bottom for cultural heritage and governance.
The top 10 nation brands were:
1 UK
10 United States
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Blimey...the USA is at the bottom! Even France is above them. There'll be some tears and outrage over this! Oh the indignity!
Survey : Brand UK Rules
Britons face an identity crisis after an international poll rated the UK the world's best country - but its people the most boring on the globe.
A survey of 25,000 people in 35 countries said that ''brand UK'' was the best.
But while UK citizens were considered to be the most polite and best educated, they were also rated the most boring.
Views of countries' popularity as a place to invest in or migrate to were also sought in the poll, which is carried out every three months by international marketing company GMI and branding expert Simon Anholt.
The French were seen as the rudest in the world and Americans the most ignorant and ambitious.
The UK's overall number one position came after it was voted first on investment, third on sports and cultural heritage, fourth for having "highly-skilled citizens" and eighth for tourism.
VisitBritain chief executive Tom Wright said: "I'm delighted that Britain has come top and is also recognised for its unique culture and its popularity as a visitor destination.''
Opinions on the US were divided, with America coming near the top for product brands, popular culture, investment, technology, education and sport, but near the bottom for cultural heritage and governance.
The top 10 nation brands were:
1 UK
10 United States
====================
Blimey...the USA is at the bottom! Even France is above them. There'll be some tears and outrage over this! Oh the indignity!
Feb 21st 2006, 1:38 pm
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Re: UK best country in the world
It's 23 degrees outside this morning, clear and sunny.
Feb 21st 2006, 1:42 pm
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Re: UK best country in the world
And the reason Britain has shot into number one place.........Its because us Facking rabble moved to the U.S. and thats why everyone else has been labeled "boring" 
Feb 21st 2006, 1:53 pm
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Re: UK best country in the world
Originally Posted by Rockgurl
As said by Sky News
Survey : Brand UK Rules
A survey of 25,000 people in 35 countries said that ''brand UK'' was the best.
1 UK
10 United States
Survey : Brand UK Rules
A survey of 25,000 people in 35 countries said that ''brand UK'' was the best.
1 UK
10 United States
Feb 21st 2006, 1:57 pm
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Re: UK best country in the world
Originally Posted by Rockgurl
As said by Sky News
Survey : Brand UK Rules
Britons face an identity crisis after an international poll rated the UK the world's best country - but its people the most boring on the globe.
A survey of 25,000 people in 35 countries said that ''brand UK'' was the best.
But while UK citizens were considered to be the most polite and best educated, they were also rated the most boring.
Views of countries' popularity as a place to invest in or migrate to were also sought in the poll, which is carried out every three months by international marketing company GMI and branding expert Simon Anholt.
The French were seen as the rudest in the world and Americans the most ignorant and ambitious.
The UK's overall number one position came after it was voted first on investment, third on sports and cultural heritage, fourth for having "highly-skilled citizens" and eighth for tourism.
VisitBritain chief executive Tom Wright said: "I'm delighted that Britain has come top and is also recognised for its unique culture and its popularity as a visitor destination.''
Opinions on the US were divided, with America coming near the top for product brands, popular culture, investment, technology, education and sport, but near the bottom for cultural heritage and governance.
The top 10 nation brands were:
1 UK
2. Switzerland
3 Canada
4 Italy
5 Sweden
6 Germany
7 Japan
8. France
9 Australia
10 United States
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Blimey...the USA is at the bottom! Even France is above them. There'll be some tears and outrage over this! Oh the indignity!
Survey : Brand UK Rules
Britons face an identity crisis after an international poll rated the UK the world's best country - but its people the most boring on the globe.
A survey of 25,000 people in 35 countries said that ''brand UK'' was the best.
But while UK citizens were considered to be the most polite and best educated, they were also rated the most boring.
Views of countries' popularity as a place to invest in or migrate to were also sought in the poll, which is carried out every three months by international marketing company GMI and branding expert Simon Anholt.
The French were seen as the rudest in the world and Americans the most ignorant and ambitious.
The UK's overall number one position came after it was voted first on investment, third on sports and cultural heritage, fourth for having "highly-skilled citizens" and eighth for tourism.
VisitBritain chief executive Tom Wright said: "I'm delighted that Britain has come top and is also recognised for its unique culture and its popularity as a visitor destination.''
Opinions on the US were divided, with America coming near the top for product brands, popular culture, investment, technology, education and sport, but near the bottom for cultural heritage and governance.
The top 10 nation brands were:
1 UK
2. Switzerland
3 Canada
4 Italy
5 Sweden
6 Germany
7 Japan
8. France
9 Australia
10 United States
====================
Blimey...the USA is at the bottom! Even France is above them. There'll be some tears and outrage over this! Oh the indignity!
All I know is I have a BBQ at least 2-3 times a week in great weather and Mango's tropical cafe is 30 minutes away.
Feb 21st 2006, 2:11 pm
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Re: UK best country in the world
Originally Posted by Schnorbitz
You can keep it - I'm much happier in the US!
I cant f**king wait to leave the place.
Feb 21st 2006, 2:22 pm
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Re: UK best country in the world
Originally Posted by britvic
Well good for you I cant f**king wait to leave the place.
I cant f**king wait to leave the place.
Feb 21st 2006, 2:25 pm
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Re: UK best country in the world
Yes, but do they have Tesco's?
Feb 21st 2006, 2:26 pm
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Re: UK best country in the world
Interesting story ..of course poorly reported by sky new ...
No indication of what pressure group ran the survey....
No indication of what pressure group ran the survey....
Feb 21st 2006, 2:28 pm
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Re: UK best country in the world
Originally Posted by Ray
No indication of what pressure group ran the survey....
Feb 21st 2006, 2:32 pm
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Re: UK best country in the world
Originally Posted by Patrick
Yes, but do they have Tesco's?
Feb 21st 2006, 2:42 pm
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Re: UK best country in the world
Originally Posted by Patrick
You really are sunshine on a rainy day aren't you Ray!
http://www.gmi-mr.com/gmipoll/release.php?p=20060221
Feb 21st 2006, 2:47 pm
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Re: UK best country in the world
Originally Posted by Ray
Ok ..I found it .... that well known international marketing company that we all know so well GMI....
http://www.gmi-mr.com/gmipoll/release.php?p=20060221
http://www.gmi-mr.com/gmipoll/release.php?p=20060221