Why are the British so rude?

[Anonymous]

The contempt towards Americans is pervasive in the whole of Europe. Old world vs. new world

I lived in Germany, the UK and France, and France was much more direct about it The British were more underhanded and the Germans just wanted to sign the deal.

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Anonymous wrote:Trump hasn't even bothered to visit GB, our closest ally. Yeah, they're pretty miffed about it. We would be too, honestly.

America can in London here, actually they don't want him to visit.
I'm not finding people to be rude, we moved from D.C. On year ago and have been welcomed.

Most rudeness is actually stated ironically, if done well, you should't realize the speaker is being rude at all.

The bolded is the worst part about the British rudeness.

They throw shade, massive amounts of shade. They don't want to be called out on it and think they are so clever if they do it well so the person they are making a snide remark to doesn't catch onto their rudeness. It's the height of arrogance.

No, its just a cultural difference, which you as an American interpret as arrogance. It really isn't. There is plenty of arrogance within the uk of course (I am one of the brits who has contributed to this thread and live in the US) but that particular quirk is a social thing amongst all classes, educated or not. Its just not something you are used to.

When I go back to the UK I do find more "negativity" and living in the US i experience more "positivity", there is an overwhelming can-do attitude here, especially when times get tough. I absolutely love that.

Okay then, arrogance is part of the British culture. Yup, I'd say you're right there.

Did you even read what was written? You are in danger of up holding that horrible cliche of "stupid american". Come on now!

Yes, I did. Americans are "interpreting" British rudeness as arrogance. Oh silly us.

[Anonymous]

^^ if you don't know there is a difference between "rude" and "arrogant" then you are certifiably dumb. Fact.

[Anonymous]

After reading this thread, I realize the rudeness I've endured from Brits living in the U.S. wasn't personal at all; they're just uncouth assholes. What say, DCUM: Should we demand all Brits get sent to charm school before they're allowed to live in the U.S.?

[Anonymous]

As an American who lived in Britain for many years (England and Scotland) as well as other expat destinations with large British populations, this is a weird thread. Just as weird as any threads on boorish and loud Americans would be.

The UK like any country has lovely people and rude people.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:After reading this thread, I realize the rudeness I've endured from Brits living in the U.S. wasn't personal at all; they're just uncouth assholes. What say, DCUM: Should we demand all Brits get sent to charm school before they're allowed to live in the U.S.?

I vote yes

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Anonymous wrote:I don't find the Brits rude but really reserved.

In terms of rude, I have a difficult time with South Africans. I find them painfully rude.

Afrikaaners, maybe. Not South Africans generally.

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Anonymous wrote:I don't find the Brits rude but really reserved.

In terms of rude, I have a difficult time with South Africans. I find them painfully rude.

Afrikaaners, maybe. Not South Africans generally.

Well that's rude.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A friend of mine who lived there (pre Trump) said they were the worst people she'd met in her life. She loved the Irish, Scottish, and Welsh- and she said the English were the most stuck up, smug jerks anyone could ever run into. She said there was a lot of passive aggressiveness and a sense of being better than anyone else

Ink British and it's so weird that Americans think Brits think they are better than everyone else. It's actually completely against British culture which is to never boast about your self. A Brit would down play a job promotion, for example.

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Anonymous wrote:Trump hasn't even bothered to visit GB, our closest ally. Yeah, they're pretty miffed about it. We would be too, honestly.

America can in London here, actually they don't want him to visit.
I'm not finding people to be rude, we moved from D.C. On year ago and have been welcomed.

Most rudeness is actually stated ironically, if done well, you should't realize the speaker is being rude at all.

The bolded is the worst part about the British rudeness.

They throw shade, massive amounts of shade. They don't want to be called out on it and think they are so clever if they do it well so the person they are making a snide remark to doesn't catch onto their rudeness. It's the height of arrogance.

What I think you are talking about here is British sarcasm, which is different from rudeness though certainly can be interpreted that way. If a British person starts poking fun at you ("taking the piss") it can be out if affection or as a way too bond. It's a cultural difference.

No, its just a cultural difference, which you as an American interpret as arrogance. It really isn't. There is plenty of arrogance within the uk of course (I am one of the brits who has contributed to this thread and live in the US) but that particular quirk is a social thing amongst all classes, educated or not. Its just not something you are used to.

When I go back to the UK I do find more "negativity" and living in the US i experience more "positivity", there is an overwhelming can-do attitude here, especially when times get tough. I absolutely love that.

Okay then, arrogance is part of the British culture. Yup, I'd say you're right there.

Did you even read what was written? You are in danger of up holding that horrible cliche of "stupid american". Come on now!

Yes, I did. Americans are "interpreting" British rudeness as arrogance. Oh silly us.

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Anonymous wrote:Trump hasn't even bothered to visit GB, our closest ally. Yeah, they're pretty miffed about it. We would be too, honestly.

America can in London here, actually they don't want him to visit.
I'm not finding people to be rude, we moved from D.C. On year ago and have been welcomed.

Most rudeness is actually stated ironically, if done well, you should't realize the speaker is being rude at all.

The bolded is the worst part about the British rudeness.

They throw shade, massive amounts of shade. They don't want to be called out on it and think they are so clever if they do it well so the person they are making a snide remark to doesn't catch onto their rudeness. It's the height of arrogance.

No, its just a cultural difference, which you as an American interpret as arrogance. It really isn't. There is plenty of arrogance within the uk of course (I am one of the brits who has contributed to this thread and live in the US) but that particular quirk is a social thing amongst all classes, educated or not. Its just not something you are used to.

When I go back to the UK I do find more "negativity" and living in the US i experience more "positivity", there is an overwhelming can-do attitude here, especially when times get tough. I absolutely love that.

Okay then, arrogance is part of the British culture. Yup, I'd say you're right there.

Did you even read what was written? You are in danger of up holding that horrible cliche of "stupid american". Come on now!

Yes, I did. Americans are "interpreting" British rudeness as arrogance. Oh silly us.

What I think you are talking about here is British sarcasm, which is different from rudeness though certainly can be interpreted that way. If a British person starts poking fun at you ("taking the piss") it can be out if affection or as a way too bond. It's a cultural difference.

[Anonymous]

Also British people are reserved and don't want to come across as nosey or too full on (like many Americans). You wait to be introduced, for example.

As a Brit moving to the US twenty years ago, for example, I hated being pounced on in a store by assistants wanting to help me. We are a nation of introverts.

[Anonymous]

Americans need to stop thinking that criticising your president is a personal affront. Own it. He's a moron. Plenty of Americans voted for him. What does that say about America? No one says you are personally responsible so don't take it personally. Start a conversation about how you think he's a moron too and how there are problems with America, like any country that need to be fixed. Chances are they hate their own government too and bingo you just found a common subject to bond over.

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Anonymous wrote:Americans need to stop thinking that criticising your president is a personal affront. Own it. He's a moron. Plenty of Americans voted for him. What does that say about America? No one says you are personally responsible so don't take it personally. Start a conversation about how you think he's a moron too and how there are problems with America, like any country that need to be fixed. Chances are they hate their own government too and bingo you just found a common subject to bond over.

We do own it. He's not a moron, and we don't care what you have to say. Worry about your own self.

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Anonymous wrote:Americans need to stop thinking that criticising your president is a personal affront. Own it. He's a moron. Plenty of Americans voted for him. What does that say about America? No one says you are personally responsible so don't take it personally. Start a conversation about how you think he's a moron too and how there are problems with America, like any country that need to be fixed. Chances are they hate their own government too and bingo you just found a common subject to bond over.

We do own it. He's not a moron, and we don't care what you have to say. Worry about your own self.

Yeah, this is where there's a problem. Most Americans didn't vote for the guy and most Americans think he's a moron and terrifying for this country. If you don't then that's where you have a problem. You are not going to find a ton of trump supporters (really any) outside of parts of the US. And if you are open about your support for that imbecile no wonder people are rude to you.