Jim
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I don't think there is anywhere that actively dislikes Americans. What we Brits don't like is constantly being told how much bigger & better everything is in USA, or told how if it wasnt for them we would have lost two world wars.
Come over here and act naturally and you shoul;dnt have any problems, of course there is always going to be the odd person who dislikes you for .... colour of hair/eyes, way you speak, clothes you wear, but that is just human nature.
Hope you like studying over here. Have a great time. |
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lee
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Lived in Sheffield all my life and dont know anyone who's had a bad word to say about a US or Canadian citizen, (but if you are G.Bush then stay away. ) |
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Not. Not at all.
If you do recieve 'abuse' - it will probably be from chavs or drunks rather than the average person.
You need to understand the Brit sense of humour though.
They will take the piss out of you. Out of your accent. Lifestyle.
But it's all light hearted
Mention you're canadian - you'll probably get the 'eh' and all of that. It's a bit of fun.
And 'Yank' isn't generally meant as any more offensive than 'Aussie' or 'Brit' is. So if someone calls you a yank - again - don't take it as something mean. Except when it's obvioulsy meant as an insult (does that make sense)
hm. Yeah... just enjoy it. Don't try and fake the accent... don't 'try' and be British. Just be yourself. Have fun. |
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badmannn
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the UK doesnt hate amercains
i onnly got 1 tip for you if you are going to study here
DONT KEEP GOING ON ABOUT HOW GR8 USA IS |
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calzaghe_fever
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no most people are ok with americans over here |
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not today thanks
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no in general we a glad to welcome the colonials home. |
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"we dont do duvets"...
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No i have never heard of any , you are treated just like us for the best part :) |
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Pam
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I didn't experience any rudeness in the UK. I have been to London and Bath. The people were very hospitable. |
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britgrit
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Idon't think there is anywhere in Uk that Americans are treated badly as long as they understand that they are guest tourists. Born a "jordie" and now a US citizen (think tax reasons), I believe politeness and respect for others is the key to pleasant travel anywhere.
Americans get a bad reputation because of the rude actions of a few. Here in the South we encounter the same sometimes with Yankees,not Yanks. As one Southern lady once said"bless their heart, they do the best with what they have (brainwise)" This can aptly apply to any nationality.
If you accidently offend someone, apologize and move on, or ask for their assistance or guidance to avoid the mistake/offence again. That honesty can be disconcerting. Should they still have an "attitude," the problem is within them,not you.
It doesn't take many loudtalking, bragging, criticizing, big deal Americans to fulfill the stereotype. I don't want to be associated with them and long for the classy black, hard cover British passport, instead of the US green floppy covered .
Enjoy your studies |
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peter k
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yes |
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dave o
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like people said don't go round like the golden child and you'll be well liked everywhere
In south east england you probably wont even be noticed |
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Swyn J
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Brits tend to find all non-Brits fascinating - the people I know do anyway. It might be different in a university (if that's where you're planning on going) because there'll be loads of international students. Most cities are very multi-cultural, as far as I know. You'll blend right in! |
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nativeAZ
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I have lived in London, Edinburgh, and spent some time in Belfast. I was not treated badly just for being an American in any of these places. However, if you behave superior and obnoxious, like a lot of the American tourists do, it can be used as a reason to dislike you. The only place I felt I was treated poorly just for being American was France & Republic of Ireland. |
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gypsy
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I am unsure as to whether there are certain parts of the UK that treat Americans badly, however I must be frank and say that I have considerable experience of meeting Americans and in almost all cases I have found them to be loud, brash, shallow and to have extremely bad table manners ( they literally eat like pigs ! ). My advice to you would be to get a book on etiquette and to take speech lessons. |
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Jock
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You've got no problem if you are Canadian, so I would just stick with that. I'm sorry to say, perhaps in a main part due to their foreign policy, perhaps due to some of the rudeness of the countryfolk in certain areas of the USA (not all obviously), i'd rather welcome people from other European countries to my country (Scotland) first than Americans.
Sorry.
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Stephenie
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If there are, who cares? And don't go there, stay here! |
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