JustysiaS
17 Oct 2009
UK, Ireland / What is good about being in the UK? [140]
I find Ksysia's comments on the previous page very positive and complimentary, how about you focus on one topic at a time Lefty and stick to this thread and what's been said on it so far instead of dwelling on some old posts? It's a bit childish of you. Do you expect praise and glory for Britain all the time? Aren't we allowed to dislike certain things about UK as well as loving others? For example i like English people and how polite and approachable they are but i don't like the fact everything's being said behind people's backs and your lack of directness. I don't like chavs, small talk, people who live off my tax money, the lack of family values and no respect for the elders. I hate marmite, i don't like pies, mushy peas, pickled eggs, ale and the pub culture. Does it mean i hate Britain and the British? Do i have to pack my bags and leave immediately? If i don't like something or someone i will simply avoid it. Do you love everything about your country? No? Then why don't you leave? You don't own the place, we have the right to stay here as well as you do so stop moaning and throwing a tantrum when you don't like what some people say.
Things i like about the UK, in no particular order:
*The opportunities, wages, working conditions
*Customer service
*Helpful, positive and approachable people
*Variety of accents, colloquialisms and idioms
*Some really beautiful places all around the country
*The weather when it's not raining (i don't like cold)
*Amazing choice of foods from all around the globe and the British cuisine itself
*Affordable prices, sales, reduced stuff ;)
*Fashion and cosmetics (although there's more choice in Poland imo)
*Nightlife (but not pubbing)
*The feeling of freedom and independence
*No pressure to fit in with the crowd
*Men :D
I find Ksysia's comments on the previous page very positive and complimentary, how about you focus on one topic at a time Lefty and stick to this thread and what's been said on it so far instead of dwelling on some old posts? It's a bit childish of you. Do you expect praise and glory for Britain all the time? Aren't we allowed to dislike certain things about UK as well as loving others? For example i like English people and how polite and approachable they are but i don't like the fact everything's being said behind people's backs and your lack of directness. I don't like chavs, small talk, people who live off my tax money, the lack of family values and no respect for the elders. I hate marmite, i don't like pies, mushy peas, pickled eggs, ale and the pub culture. Does it mean i hate Britain and the British? Do i have to pack my bags and leave immediately? If i don't like something or someone i will simply avoid it. Do you love everything about your country? No? Then why don't you leave? You don't own the place, we have the right to stay here as well as you do so stop moaning and throwing a tantrum when you don't like what some people say.
Things i like about the UK, in no particular order:
*The opportunities, wages, working conditions
*Customer service
*Helpful, positive and approachable people
*Variety of accents, colloquialisms and idioms
*Some really beautiful places all around the country
*The weather when it's not raining (i don't like cold)
*Amazing choice of foods from all around the globe and the British cuisine itself
*Affordable prices, sales, reduced stuff ;)
*Fashion and cosmetics (although there's more choice in Poland imo)
*Nightlife (but not pubbing)
*The feeling of freedom and independence
*No pressure to fit in with the crowd
*Men :D