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Having just returned from the states with my wife and 16 Month old son i'd just like to say what a genuinely friendly and warm lot the Americans we met were.
I've been to America a few times before. This time though, going with my little boy I was really impressed at how complete strangers helped us with a pushchair or opening doors etc just general acts of kindness.
On buses I saw people giving up seats for old folks and other acts that seem sadly lacking here in the U.K.
I've often thought that the Americans were a very insular lot with little awareness of the rest of the world but America is such a large and diverse country I can see why people don't bother going abroad. The weather also makes it easier for them I suppose. The news seems to pay little attention to events overseas, except for Iraq (which is still referred to as 'the war on terror').
"so what's your point"
I think that the kindness I received towards my family in the states has made me want to make more effort towards others back here in the U.K.
I went to the garage today to get some milk and said "Hi, how are you?" to the woman at the till. I was met with stony silence. Now it's started raining. .
At least tonight I can have a decent curry.
I've been to America a few times before. This time though, going with my little boy I was really impressed at how complete strangers helped us with a pushchair or opening doors etc just general acts of kindness.
On buses I saw people giving up seats for old folks and other acts that seem sadly lacking here in the U.K.
I've often thought that the Americans were a very insular lot with little awareness of the rest of the world but America is such a large and diverse country I can see why people don't bother going abroad. The weather also makes it easier for them I suppose. The news seems to pay little attention to events overseas, except for Iraq (which is still referred to as 'the war on terror').
"so what's your point"
I think that the kindness I received towards my family in the states has made me want to make more effort towards others back here in the U.K.
I went to the garage today to get some milk and said "Hi, how are you?" to the woman at the till. I was met with stony silence. Now it's started raining. .
At least tonight I can have a decent curry.
stovey said:
I think that the kindness I received towards my family in the states has made me want to make more effort towards others back here in the U.K.
I went to the garage today to get some milk and said "Hi, how are you?" to the woman at the till. I was met with stony silence. Now it's started raining. .
Nice post
I found excatly the same thing when i got back...
LOL!
I was quite innocent when i arrived in SF, Had to wise up quick...
But I can remember a couple of occasions where the barman gave me an unexpected drink and said "It's from the lady in the black top ETC" And two occasions where women just walked up and asked if i wanted a drink!
It was the James Bond accent, and Brian May Hair do that did it....
>> Edited by hedders on Sunday 12th February 13:21
I was quite innocent when i arrived in SF, Had to wise up quick...
But I can remember a couple of occasions where the barman gave me an unexpected drink and said "It's from the lady in the black top ETC" And two occasions where women just walked up and asked if i wanted a drink!
It was the James Bond accent, and Brian May Hair do that did it....
>> Edited by hedders on Sunday 12th February 13:21
hedders said:
LOL!
I was quite innocent when i arrived in SF, Had to wise up quick...
But I can remember a couple of occasions where the barman gave me an unexpected drink and said "It's from the lady in the black top ETC" And two occasions where women just walked up and asked if i wanted a drink!
It was the James Bond accent, and Brian May Hair do that did it....
>> Edited by hedders on Sunday 12th February 13:21
This is True.It seems the American Women love Europeans.And Englishmen are on the top of the list.They say Englishman are Gentleman.I guess they get tired of, "Hey,How You Doin Huh?,or"How The F
k are Ya? Popzak said:
LOL!
I was quite innocent when i arrived in SF, Had to wise up quick...
But I can remember a couple of occasions where the barman gave me an unexpected drink and said "It's from the lady in the black top ETC" And two occasions where women just walked up and asked if i wanted a drink!
It was the James Bond accent, and Brian May Hair do that did it....
>> Edited by hedders on Sunday 12th February 13:21
This is True.It seems the American Women love Europeans.And Englishmen are on the top of the list.They say Englishman are Gentleman.I guess they get tired of, "Hey,How You Doin Huh?,or"How The F
I'm moving..
>> Edited by vixpy1 on Sunday 12th February 14:17
Trooper2 said:
Did you know that only 60% of Americans who are eligible to vote do so?
The other 40% can't fit in the polling booths
Actually the polling booths are plenty wide, 40% of Americans are tired of having nothing but tw
I think it was a joke Derric?
I've been to Florida 5 times now, and each time the freindliness never ceases to amaze me. I would advise anyone who go's to do the Orlando thing once, then get out and travel. You get out and meet people who don't see tourists every day and are not payed to smile and be nice to you, but they still are. Great people.
Popzak said:
This is True.It seems the American Women love Europeans.And Englishmen are on the top of the list.They say Englishman are Gentleman.I guess they get tired of, "Hey,How You Doin Huh?,or"How The F
I would love to think that it was like the film Love Actually but I think the reality might be a bit different
Trooper2 said:
Did you know that only 60% of Americans who are eligible to vote do so?
The other 40% can't fit in the polling booths
Actually the polling booths are plenty wide, 40% of Americans are tired of having nothing but tw
Something you have in common with the Brits.
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