What do you think of English people?
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Cornish Emmet
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ManiNorthernstar wrote: »
Originally from Yorkshire... That's north! I said ish! Midlander sounds pants x0 -
I am just loving this entire conversation!! As an American from Kansas and my goal is to go to England I watch videos and tutorials about English people and I am trying to understand Rugby. It looks like lots of fun!0
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I am from America and never met anyone from England. I do enjoy Harry Potter and his cute accent- Is everyone a wizard in England? Are there religious extremists in England that "banned" the Harry Potter books, as well? Is it even slightly socially acceptable to not like Harry Potter? How do you get your broomsticks to fly? Do your vacuums do the same? Do you even call them vacuums? So many questions!!
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jennmpantoja wrote: »I am just loving this entire conversation!! As an American from Kansas and my goal is to go to England I watch videos and tutorials about English people and I am trying to understand Rugby. It looks like lots of fun!
Rugby is actually very easy - think continuos NFL but you can't throw forwards, and can't tackle a person who doesn't have the ball. (Before other Brits jump on my case, I'm trying to simplify it to 'others'!!!)
No - we don't all talk like Harry Potter or Bond. We have numerous accents and dialects. Someone from one side of Scotland can sound very different to another Scotsman. Some people speak Gaelic, Welsh and Cornish!)
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Girls with English accent (ESPECIALLY Cockney) = Yummz and RAWRZ.0
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I swear, every time a buddy of mine are admiring someone from a distance this happens:
Him: She's attractive.
Me: She's from England
Him: How can you tell?
Me: Because I think she's gorgeous.
Him: What does that have to do with her being English?
Me: Just go ask her where she's from.
Him (coming back after talking to her): You're right.. she's from (insert any English city here).
Me: Told you.
Him: How did you know?
Me: Because I thought she was attractive.
Him: What's that got to do with anything?
Me: No idea, but it always works out that way.
Something on the order of 2 dozen times now.
*Edited to fix words... because they are hard.0 -
Based on the actual English people I've known, I tend to have this stereotype in my mind of them being really smart but not caring really about a lot of material things or even about their own hygiene and style...and they are some of the more attractive & stylish people, despite that.
Tiny sample of like 20 people I actually know but they're all just like that. Guys and girls. Less likely to obsess over things. More likely to get drunk, not shower, still turn up to an event looking fabulous but smelling all sweaty. I've also noticed English women tend to have these awesome capsule wardrobes, and don't mind wearing the same skirt or top like two or three times in a week (even in a professional environment).
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We are actually pretty cool people if you get to know us
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MsJulesRenee wrote: »I am from America and never met anyone from England. I do enjoy Harry Potter and his cute accent- Is everyone a wizard in England? Are there religious extremists in England that "banned" the Harry Potter books, as well? Is it even slightly socially acceptable to not like Harry Potter? How do you get your broomsticks to fly? Do your vacuums do the same? Do you even call them vacuums? So many questions!! Don't get me started on Dr. Who...
@MsJulesRenee
Not everyone are wizzards, most are muggles, only the special ones gets to become wizzards and to go to Hogwarts (there are other schools, but lets face it, Hogwarts is the best)
The Harry Potter books have replaced the bible for wizzards, so there is no banning, it is actively promoted, and churches are now just for muggles, the wizzards have their own temples
Broomsticks to fly? Erm magic.... geeshhhh watch the Harry Potter movies again
Vacuums are hoovers and no they do not fly, unless we cast a spell on them to chase you around the room or something0 -
How awesome is having a royal family rather than a prime minister or president.
Long live the king!0 -
ManiNorthernstar wrote: »jennmpantoja wrote: »I am just loving this entire conversation!! As an American from Kansas and my goal is to go to England I watch videos and tutorials about English people and I am trying to understand Rugby. It looks like lots of fun!
Rugby is actually very easy - think continuos NFL but you can't throw forwards, and can't tackle a person who doesn't have the ball. (Before other Brits jump on my case, I'm trying to simplify it to 'others'!!!)
No - we don't all talk like Harry Potter or Bond. We have numerous accents and dialects. Someone from one side of Scotland can sound very different to another Scotsman. Some people speak Gaelic, Welsh and Cornish!)
Okay that is helpful. I will keep that in mind. I know when I communicate with people they think I have a "Southern" accent. I can say living in the most central part of the United States I have no accent what so ever. Our's is pretty flat.
I will have to google a few video's of Rugby and watch them. Understanding the rules may take me some time, however I totally understand our Football in the states, I am still learning Soccer.0 -
Great humor. Really hardworking, at least the ones I've met.0
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Sugar_Pill wrote: »Like, @JackKopCh ?!
Cause- he's awesome. If they're all like him- it's probably the bees knees over there!
Basically England is slang and dark humour.... and we like moaning at bus stops...0 -
jennmpantoja wrote: »ManiNorthernstar wrote: »jennmpantoja wrote: »I am just loving this entire conversation!! As an American from Kansas and my goal is to go to England I watch videos and tutorials about English people and I am trying to understand Rugby. It looks like lots of fun!
Rugby is actually very easy - think continuos NFL but you can't throw forwards, and can't tackle a person who doesn't have the ball. (Before other Brits jump on my case, I'm trying to simplify it to 'others'!!!)
No - we don't all talk like Harry Potter or Bond. We have numerous accents and dialects. Someone from one side of Scotland can sound very different to another Scotsman. Some people speak Gaelic, Welsh and Cornish!)
Okay that is helpful. I will keep that in mind. I know when I communicate with people they think I have a "Southern" accent. I can say living in the most central part of the United States I have no accent what so ever. Our's is pretty flat.
I will have to google a few video's of Rugby and watch them. Understanding the rules may take me some time, however I totally understand our Football in the states, I am still learning Soccer.
...what don't you understand about Rugby? Let's see if we 'Brits' can help.
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ManiNorthernstar wrote: »jennmpantoja wrote: »ManiNorthernstar wrote: »jennmpantoja wrote: »I am just loving this entire conversation!! As an American from Kansas and my goal is to go to England I watch videos and tutorials about English people and I am trying to understand Rugby. It looks like lots of fun!
Rugby is actually very easy - think continuos NFL but you can't throw forwards, and can't tackle a person who doesn't have the ball. (Before other Brits jump on my case, I'm trying to simplify it to 'others'!!!)
No - we don't all talk like Harry Potter or Bond. We have numerous accents and dialects. Someone from one side of Scotland can sound very different to another Scotsman. Some people speak Gaelic, Welsh and Cornish!)
Okay that is helpful. I will keep that in mind. I know when I communicate with people they think I have a "Southern" accent. I can say living in the most central part of the United States I have no accent what so ever. Our's is pretty flat.
I will have to google a few video's of Rugby and watch them. Understanding the rules may take me some time, however I totally understand our Football in the states, I am still learning Soccer.
...what don't you understand about Rugby? Let's see if we 'Brits' can help.
Lol, I think I need to watch it. I am sure there are a few rules that need to be followed, right? If I make it to England (I also hope to make it to Scotland) I want to be able to watch it without bothering the person next to me to explain it.
I mean nothing like ruining a game. 0 -
jennmpantoja wrote: »ManiNorthernstar wrote: »jennmpantoja wrote: »ManiNorthernstar wrote: »jennmpantoja wrote: »I am just loving this entire conversation!! As an American from Kansas and my goal is to go to England I watch videos and tutorials about English people and I am trying to understand Rugby. It looks like lots of fun!
Rugby is actually very easy - think continuos NFL but you can't throw forwards, and can't tackle a person who doesn't have the ball. (Before other Brits jump on my case, I'm trying to simplify it to 'others'!!!)
No - we don't all talk like Harry Potter or Bond. We have numerous accents and dialects. Someone from one side of Scotland can sound very different to another Scotsman. Some people speak Gaelic, Welsh and Cornish!)
Okay that is helpful. I will keep that in mind. I know when I communicate with people they think I have a "Southern" accent. I can say living in the most central part of the United States I have no accent what so ever. Our's is pretty flat.
I will have to google a few video's of Rugby and watch them. Understanding the rules may take me some time, however I totally understand our Football in the states, I am still learning Soccer.
...what don't you understand about Rugby? Let's see if we 'Brits' can help.
Lol, I think I need to watch it. I am sure there are a few rules that need to be followed, right? If I make it to England (I also hope to make it to Scotland) I want to be able to watch it without bothering the person next to me to explain it. I mean nothing like ruining a game.
Ok!
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ManiNorthernstar wrote: »jennmpantoja wrote: »ManiNorthernstar wrote: »jennmpantoja wrote: »ManiNorthernstar wrote: »jennmpantoja wrote: »I am just loving this entire conversation!! As an American from Kansas and my goal is to go to England I watch videos and tutorials about English people and I am trying to understand Rugby. It looks like lots of fun!
Rugby is actually very easy - think continuos NFL but you can't throw forwards, and can't tackle a person who doesn't have the ball. (Before other Brits jump on my case, I'm trying to simplify it to 'others'!!!)
No - we don't all talk like Harry Potter or Bond. We have numerous accents and dialects. Someone from one side of Scotland can sound very different to another Scotsman. Some people speak Gaelic, Welsh and Cornish!)
Okay that is helpful. I will keep that in mind. I know when I communicate with people they think I have a "Southern" accent. I can say living in the most central part of the United States I have no accent what so ever. Our's is pretty flat.
I will have to google a few video's of Rugby and watch them. Understanding the rules may take me some time, however I totally understand our Football in the states, I am still learning Soccer.
...what don't you understand about Rugby? Let's see if we 'Brits' can help.
Lol, I think I need to watch it. I am sure there are a few rules that need to be followed, right? If I make it to England (I also hope to make it to Scotland) I want to be able to watch it without bothering the person next to me to explain it. I mean nothing like ruining a game.
Ok!
I mean I am not opposed to someone explaining it to me, please do not misunderstand. I think if I watch them on You Tube and someone explain them to me while I'm watching them, that would be helpful. Sorry if that past reply came off as rude or mean. Not what I intended. 0 -
As a Brit, I have absolutely no interest in rugby or football. However, those are some mighty fine legs those lads have!
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http://youtu.be/3wgcOsTY1iY
When I see people commenting on how awesome the English accent is, all I can think is they haven't seen shows like misfits.
Is this a real accent? Derby?0 -
http://youtu.be/3wgcOsTY1iY
When I see people commenting on how awesome the English accent is, all I can think is they haven't seen shows like misfits.
Is this a real accent? Derby?
It is s Midlands accent- one of many!!!
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I was just joshing, I see the queens face on my money every day0 -
LOL
I was just joshing, I see the queens face on my money every day0 -
as a British person I'd have to say we have a lot of good points. sense of humour, particularly sarcasm and also self -deprecation we seem to excel at. I love tea and much prefer Rugby over Football.0
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ChrissyC1985 wrote: »as a British person I'd have to say we have a lot of good points. sense of humour, particularly sarcasm and also self -deprecation we seem to excel at. I love tea and much prefer Rugby over Football.
Yep - agree with this!0 -
I'm English 0
https://youtu.be/zcgxBHBsl-4
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