British culture

What's tragic about it. It's repressive. The formality, the protocol, the expectations of deference and people knowing their place. The idea that no-one can speak up unless they are in important positions, the self-importance, the cap-doffing and class prejudice(even as far as old and new money). The stuffiness, emotional repression. Envy and pulling people down.

All reasons why the Americans have it right and we have it wrong.

Discuss.

I think most people who complain about this country being reserved and unfriendly have only ever lived in the south/south-east..

I think most people who complain about this country being reserved and unfriendly have only ever lived in the south/south-east..

What's tragic about it. It's repressive. The formality, the protocol, the expectations of deference and people knowing their place. The idea that no-one can speak up unless they are in important positions, the self-importance, the cap-doffing and class prejudice(even as far as old and new money). The stuffiness, emotional repression. Envy and pulling people down.

All ways in which the Americans have it right and we have it wrong.

Discuss.

I've only ever lived in the south/London, and that is far from what I have ever experienced.

Ok, I'll give you stuffiness, but some what you've just written is in fact ridiculous.

The grass is always greener isn't it?

British culture can be summed up with three points:

- The pint measurement
- Chavs
- Stigma on friendliness.

There are places I'd much rather be. And hopefully will be within the next few years.

lol lol agreed. I moved into this country 9 years ago, still can't get used it it.
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