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I love Canadians, Brits, Aussies, Scots and consider them the same as I do Americans. I am not always proud of us and I know others are not always proud of their countrymen too.
 

hollydolly said:
Gawds sake some people can be so insular...I know the feeling tho' because I went through similar remarks from people after I moved to England, and like you I came as an adult not a child...now after 40 years it's finally stopped..
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My husband was about 38 when he moved to London and he said he had to adjust his accent and use of Scots to be understood. He says he never experienced any anti-Scots sentiment, but I think he just wouldn't have noticed as that kind of thing just goes over his head as unimportant.
 
Holly, as I understand it Britain = UK = England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales. --?
But I usually specify English, Welsh, Irish, Scottish to designate the country.

Or:

Peter O’Toole - English
Colin Farrell - Irish
Richard Burton - Welsh
Sean Connery – (yum) Scottish :)

However, many Americans use the term British only for people from England.
 
UK = England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Britain is England, Scotland, Wales. Ireland is not in the UK or Britain. Many Americans think British or Brit means English only which is not correct. If you live in a country in Britain, you are British.
 
Yes it's true AC many Non Brits think that British equates to being English, but it's not the case..English, Scottish, Welsh and Northern irish are British...The republic of Ireland (Eire)that is all of Ireland except the North, is a self governing republic and is governed by a President.... It is NOT a part of the UK...nor are they British, they are Irish . The British isles is made up of ''countries' which are not self ruling, but are part of a sovereign unity, ergo ruled by one sovereign. Northern Ireland is a province and not a country..but still ruled by the Queen..

Hope that explains things a little more clearly..
 
I think the problem is Ralphy has NO FACE!!!! He posted all his body parts and after a thorough inventory no face was found. We found one Large ear but, alas, no face.
 
AZ Jim said:
I think the problem is Ralphy has NO FACE!!!! He posted all his body parts and after a thorough inventory no face was found. We found one Large ear but, alas, no face.
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He hasn't posted ALL of his body parts. :D He could be faceless, poor boy.
 
And I just patiently observe.....
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hollydolly said:
Yes it's true AC many Non Brits think that British equates to being English, but it's not the case..English, Scottish, Welsh and Northern irish are British...The republic of Ireland (Eire)that is all of Ireland except the North, is a self governing republic and is governed by a President.... It is NOT a part of the UK...nor are they British, they are Irish . The British isles is made up of ''countries' which are not self ruling, but are part of a sovereign unity, ergo ruled by one sovereign. Northern Ireland is a province and not a country..but still ruled by the Queen..

Hope that explains things a little more clearly..
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Holly, yes thanks. :)
 
Just looking for a place with friendly folks who can share a bit of wisdom for when I finally grow up........

I think we all benefit from the collective knowledge and experiences of others. This seems like a good place to learn as I transition from my working life to my retired life. New issues have (and will) crop up from grandchildren, elderly parents, travel, social security, living on less money, etc. I hope to make some new friends and gain some insights into this next phase of my life so I can make it the best it can possibly be.
 
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