Rugeley Villa Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 (edited) 18 minutes ago, mjmooney said: I think you'll find that most people everywhere are most comfortable in their own culture. But that's no reason to slag off other people's. Of course they are, I mean we are all foreigners to someone. Weren't slagging it off, just making it clear that I'm happy with my bad teeth, poor taste in cuisine and the best humour in the world. Thought someone might take it the wrong way , but it was never in my intention to come across as an en-ger-lun-der. We are probably the most mocked culture, but with that stiff upper lip, we shall carry on Edited December 13, 2017 by Rugeley Villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 I feel like sometimes it's an offence to be British and be happy being British. That's all the "**** that" was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Davkaus Posted December 13, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted December 13, 2017 Just now, Rugeley Villa said: I feel like sometimes it's an offence to be British and be happy being British. That's all the "**** that" was. These days, they put you in prison just for saying you're English. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 1 minute ago, Davkaus said: These days, they put you in prison just for saying you're English. Racist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 6 minutes ago, Davkaus said: These days, they put you in prison just for saying you're English. That's why I always say I'm from The Albion, but never when I'm in Wolverhampton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted December 13, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted December 13, 2017 53 minutes ago, Rugeley Villa said: I feel like sometimes it's an offence to be British and be happy being British. Nah. I'm happy being British. But I don't feel the need to declare that I'm 'proud' of it. It's an accident of birth, not an achievement. And I don't think that we're 'better' than <random country>. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 I get more British when I go abroad. I can be in a bar in rural Lithuania and I turn into Hugh Grant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 (edited) 9 minutes ago, mjmooney said: Nah. I'm happy being British. But I don't feel the need to declare that I'm 'proud' of it. It's an accident of birth, not an achievement. And I don't think that we're 'better' than <random country>. I'm not one of these English and proud types. If I was born in Spain, I'd be happy to be Spanish, like you say it's an accident of birth. Britain has done some tremendous achievements throughout the world and also some shameful things. Some British born people hate this country and hate being British. I'm just one of those that don't. Edited December 13, 2017 by Rugeley Villa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 4 minutes ago, Xela said: I get more British when I go abroad. I can be in a bar in rural Lithuania and I turn into Hugh Grant! I'd have you down as a Del Boy type abroad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 2 hours ago, HanoiVillan said: I received a box of David Beckham-branded deodorant last year. I refused to join in this year. I'd be really paranoid if someone gave me deodorant. I got someone a tube of Zovirax for Secret Santa one year as they'd had regular trouble with cold sores and they didn't appreciate it as much as I'd hoped. I think deodorant is a similar no-no in these kind of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 18 minutes ago, Xela said: I get more British when I go abroad. I can be in a bar in rural Lithuania and I turn into Hugh Grant! Lewd conduct in a public place? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 1 minute ago, snowychap said: Lewd conduct in a public place? Whenever possible Snowy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted December 13, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted December 13, 2017 I like being British. There's a lot about British culture that I love. But there's also a lot about it that I hate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villakram Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Navel gazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Went on a lads holiday to Tenerife when I was 20. There was about 13 of us altogether, and we all acted very British. We had a right scream though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 I'm utterly neutral on the concept of being 'british'. I certainly can't think of an instance where I've ever described myself to others as 'british'. But I'm perfectly happy if other people want to be british. I'm not a hater. I can get tetchy about stereotypes on account of it being lazy low witted bullying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dAVe80 Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 What even is British these days? Drinking a can on every train journey, no matter how short, and voting for votey McVoteface. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram85 Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 (edited) The concept changes with every decade. With a widely multicultural society I’m not sure ‘britishness’ in its perceived form even exists these days. You can have little snippets here and there I guess. Also wonder if it’s a city/countryside thing. Living in brum I struggle to find an identity but when I get out into the country or seaside and visit the little towns and market villages I get a massive sense of Britishness and identity but it’s one that isn’t mine being a city boy. Multiculturalism is a great thing, you can get a whole host of microcosms of cultural identities to experience but not one I’d consider traditionally British. If I had to be honest, to get a taste of real Britishness I think you need to get out to the places that haven’t been homogenised into the modern business ‘big city’ world. For me, a day out in proper countryside, a walk through the woods, a peruse around an old historic town or market town and a nice roast dinner with a few ales to finish it off is as close to feeling British as I get now. Alternatively, going out and about around parts of brum with all the influences and experiences from around the world is just as enjoyable. Although now divorced, being married to a Sikh girl and being part of her family and their culture was gratifying and an immense pleasure to be a part of. It makes me proud of parts of the country that welcomes other nationalities and what they bring to the table with open arms. Doing both fills me with pride and both options can live side by side. I’m proud of both our homegrown heritage and traditions and also our global mixing pot society we live in. Edited December 13, 2017 by Ingram85 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddywhack Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, chrisp65 said: I can get tetchy about stereotypes on account of it being lazy low witted bullying. I’ve just spent a good few minutes trying to work out if a sheep joke would be funny here or not. I wimped out. Edited December 13, 2017 by Paddywhack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeyVillan Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Teaching 'British Values' is something every teacher is directed to do in their general day to day teaching. It's as part of the Prevent strategy to minimise radicalisation (which doesn't seem to be working). The problem being it tends to end up as 'being nice' because Britian doesn't truly have shared values. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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