Cultural Anecdotes, Similarities & Differenceshttp://www.englishforums.com/English/CulturalAnecdotesSimilarities-Differences/Forum19.htmAll topics related to cultural interaction. Please register if you wish to post here.enXMOD (Build: 3616.28671)Re: What do you think of the differences between the characteristic of brihttp://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDifferencesBetweenCharacteristic-BritishAmerican/2/jwmh/Post.htm#423077Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:24:52 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:423077Thethenothere1230http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDifferencesBetweenCharacteristic-BritishAmerican/2/jwmh/Post.htm#423077http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments19-423077.xmlAnonymous wrote: They may not be but to me, British people sound sophisticated. Sounding and being are two different things. Actually, middle- and upper-class people in Britain probably are more sophisticated than their American counterparts on average; although, I don't think there's much difference amongst working-class people.Re: What do you think of the differences between the characteristic of british people and american people?http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDifferencesBetweenCharacteristic-BritishAmerican/2/jwmh/Post.htm#422864Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:24:52 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:422864Anonymous1http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDifferencesBetweenCharacteristic-BritishAmerican/2/jwmh/Post.htm#422864http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments19-422864.xmlamerican is new,british is oldRe: What do you think of the differences between the characteristic of brihttp://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDifferencesBetweenCharacteristic-BritishAmerican/2/jwmh/Post.htm#406531Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:24:52 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:406531Anonymous2http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDifferencesBetweenCharacteristic-BritishAmerican/2/jwmh/Post.htm#406531http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments19-406531.xmlThey may not be but to me, British people sound sophisticated.Re: What do you think of the differences between the characteristic of brihttp://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDifferencesBetweenCharacteristic-BritishAmerican/2/jwmh/Post.htm#298087Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:24:52 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:298087Jhumjhum3http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDifferencesBetweenCharacteristic-BritishAmerican/2/jwmh/Post.htm#298087http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments19-298087.xmlI don't know any British or American personally.Here in this Forum I found Nona and GrammarGeek equally fine. But I have heard that British people are more formal than Americans,British people are concious and proud of their heritage ,culture etc.Americans are very much concerned about their work and busy for their own welfare.etc I don't know these are all illicit genralizations or notRe: What do you think of the differences between the characteristic of brihttp://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDifferencesBetweenCharacteristic-BritishAmerican/2/jwmh/Post.htm#297938Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:24:52 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:297938Anonymous4http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDifferencesBetweenCharacteristic-BritishAmerican/2/jwmh/Post.htm#297938http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments19-297938.xmli meet a lot of british here in california. as for british being more "quiet", i'd have to disagree. the british ive met were more social than most americans i've known, but they were a little more calm and controlled in their speech. as for americans facing each other on public transportation, i've never noticed this. on both buses and trains, we always stare at the back of the seats in front of us. and we do not feel the need to talk to everyone we see. the british watch all the same tv shows as americans, and our entertainment industries are really quite connected. the type of people who work in foreign countries are usually a bit more educated than the common person, so i don't expect to see many dumb british in the states, we only...Re: What do you think of the differences between the characteristic of brihttp://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDifferencesBetweenCharacteristic-BritishAmerican/2/jwmh/Post.htm#276291Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:24:52 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:276291Anonymous5http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDifferencesBetweenCharacteristic-BritishAmerican/2/jwmh/Post.htm#276291http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments19-276291.xmlThe War of 1812 (as MOST competent Americans know) was where the lowly colonies fought the mighty British empire to a standstill. The British burned D.C., but got their butts kicked in the Battle of New Orleans, signed a treaty in Ghent, Belgium and went home. I think independence worked out better for both of us. For the Brits who love talking trash about wars fought 200 years ago, I guess we could always refight the war now, if you'd prefer. I believe the outcome would be the same, but certainly more lopsided. As far as the French go, we owed them greatly for their help in the Revolutionary War. However, we returned the favor about 60 years ago, so I'd consider us even. Americans don't have a problem with Brits, as long as they aren't...Re: What do you think of the differences between the characteristic of british people and american people?http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDifferencesBetweenCharacteristic-BritishAmerican/2/jwmh/Post.htm#223843Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:24:52 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:223843Anonymous6http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDifferencesBetweenCharacteristic-BritishAmerican/2/jwmh/Post.htm#223843http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments19-223843.xmlActually that is a perfect analogy. Most Americans will tell you that they generally like and respect the Brittish people. After all ,they did spawn the United States in a round about way. It seems that the UK and the US are like members of a disfunctional family; lots of love and repect for the most part, however, both assume that the other dosen't "get it" and snickers behind the back ensue. As an American who lived briefly in the UK, I can tell you that there are many more simularities than differences...and we have plenty of trees and clean water.Re: What do you think of the differences between the characteristic of brihttp://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDifferencesBetweenCharacteristic-BritishAmerican/2/jwmh/Post.htm#215754Tue, 26 May 2009 13:24:52 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:215754Thethenothere1237http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDifferencesBetweenCharacteristic-BritishAmerican/2/jwmh/Post.htm#215754http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments19-215754.xmlAnonymous wrote: I found that Americans were very friendly when I stayed in Texas last year. However I noticed that they are not shy in discussing their personal wealth, asperations and achievement. They always asked me what everything costs in the UK compared to prices in Texas. In England we never discuss our incomes. In fact to ask someone's income is considered rude and to volunteer it to quickly is seen as boastful. I met many people on my travels and I must say that people I met that said they were on the minimum wage (bar staff, hotel staff, shop girls &c) were by far the friendliest and most inquisitive about the English and life in England. Whilst I found business types in airport hotels rather sniffy and aloof.and a...Re: What do you think of the differences between the characteristic of british people and american people?http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDifferencesBetweenCharacteristic-BritishAmerican/2/jwmh/Post.htm#213714Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:24:52 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:213714Anonymous8http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDifferencesBetweenCharacteristic-BritishAmerican/2/jwmh/Post.htm#213714http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments19-213714.xmlPeople sometimes mention that Americans are very patriotic, which isn't a bad thing, as long as one is not hurting the sentiments of others. A point always missed by some people is that, many other countries have patriotic populations, like Britain, France, Germany, Russia etc. People is those countries have an large, old, well set in culture for over thousand years at least, they are as or more patriotic than an American. Replying to previous statements, yes the Brits are reserved, polite, courteous in the general behavior, compared to the Americans and Canadians. There is a differnence in being friendly and being courtious. Also some people like to comment that America was the critical factor in WWII and WWI victories, which sounds...Re: What do you think of the differences between the characteristic of british people and american people?http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDifferencesBetweenCharacteristic-BritishAmerican/jwmh/post.htm#205664Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:24:52 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:205664Anonymous9http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDifferencesBetweenCharacteristic-BritishAmerican/jwmh/post.htm#205664http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments19-205664.xmlPerhaps the Brits have less to say, simply due to the fact that there is less rolling around in their heads. As for the preference for staring at the back of a strangers head..... well what CAN we say. ME THINKS turning the Boston Harbor into a giant teacup was just to much to bear.Re: What do you think of the differences between the characteristic of british people and american people?http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDifferencesBetweenCharacteristic-BritishAmerican/jwmh/post.htm#161745Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:24:52 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:161745Anonymous10http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDifferencesBetweenCharacteristic-BritishAmerican/jwmh/post.htm#161745http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments19-161745.xmlI found that Americans were very friendly when I stayed in Texas last year. However I noticed that they are not shy in discussing their personal wealth, asperations and achievement. They always asked me what everything costs in the UK compared to prices in Texas. In England we never discuss our incomes. In fact to ask someone's income is considered rude and to volunteer it to quickly is seen as boastful. I met many people on my travels and I must say that people I met that said they were on the minimum wage (bar staff, hotel staff, shop girls &c) were by far the friendliest and most inquisitive about the English and life in England. Whilst I found business types in airport hotels rather sniffy and aloof.and a little insecure I also...Re: What do you think of the differences between the characteristic of british people and american people?http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDifferencesBetweenCharacteristic-BritishAmerican/jwmh/post.htm#123592Tue, 26 May 2009 13:24:52 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:123592Anonymous11http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDifferencesBetweenCharacteristic-BritishAmerican/jwmh/post.htm#123592http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments19-123592.xmlHiya, I don't think that there is much differences between British and Americans. They are both very beautiful places to be in. The people may have a different accent and a different sense of humour. Whats really important is the fact that America and Britain are very close allies and the people have got to stick together. I believe that Britain and USA are the two strongest countries in the world and are both a strong target for terrorism. Like 9/11 and now 7/7, UK and USA both helped eachother out. I beleive that the british and USA are like two best friends in a playground, but sometimes we do bully eachother, americans think british are uptight and that they are all like Mr. Bean. British think that the amercans accent is...Re: What do you think of the differences between the characteristic of british people and american people?http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDifferencesBetweenCharacteristic-BritishAmerican/jwmh/post.htm#115400Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:24:52 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:115400KYsheeplover0612http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDifferencesBetweenCharacteristic-BritishAmerican/jwmh/post.htm#115400http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments19-115400.xmlI agree with matthewg one the subject of the British having a higher respect for "personal-space" than Americans. Also, I think the British are generally quieter and not as talkative as their American counterparts. -SarahRe: What do you think of the differences between the characteristic of british people and american people?http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDifferencesBetweenCharacteristic-BritishAmerican/jwmh/post.htm#115354Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:24:52 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:115354Amandine13http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDifferencesBetweenCharacteristic-BritishAmerican/jwmh/post.htm#115354http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments19-115354.xmlyesterday, i was with my British friend and we met 2 american girls in the train. They asked my friend if all the British guys were like Mr Bean, and my friend really found offended.Re: What do you think of the differences between the characteristic of british people and american people?http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDifferencesBetweenCharacteristic-BritishAmerican/jwmh/post.htm#115176Tue, 26 May 2009 13:24:52 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:115176YoungCalifornian14http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDifferencesBetweenCharacteristic-BritishAmerican/jwmh/post.htm#115176http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments19-115176.xmlI would have to say that the biggest difference is that most Americans don't think the British get the Simpsons, while most Britons don't think Americans get the Simpsons. Yes, I'd say that sums it up nicely.Re: What do you think of the differences between the characteristic of british people and american people?http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDifferencesBetweenCharacteristic-BritishAmerican/jwmh/post.htm#115061Tue, 26 May 2009 13:24:52 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:115061Anonymous15http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDifferencesBetweenCharacteristic-BritishAmerican/jwmh/post.htm#115061http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments19-115061.xmlI live in a small country village in the lake district its very pretty with mountains lakes farms etc and it is generally very quiet until a bus full of americans arrive and to be fair i must admit that they are extremely loud i think all that life in the cities has damaged their ears i dont think they realise how loud the shout to each other- But they spend a lot of money !!Re: What do you think of the differences between the characteristic of british people and american people?http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDifferencesBetweenCharacteristic-BritishAmerican/jwmh/post.htm#46827Tue, 26 May 2009 13:24:52 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:46827matthewg16http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDifferencesBetweenCharacteristic-BritishAmerican/jwmh/post.htm#46827http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments19-46827.xmlHi, One the differences between British and American people is the concept of "personal space." British people stand far apart from each other when talking, and will rarely touch. On my travels, I found it unlikely that I would strike up a conversation with a British stanger, whereas an American would begin talking to me once I made eye contact. Also, on American trains and buses, the seats face each other, while on British public transport you will always find yourself staring at the back of someone's head. This is because the British favour silence over conversation, and consider it rude to have open (or "loud") conversation in public space.What do you think of the differences between the characteristic of british people and american people?http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDifferencesBetweenCharacteristic-BritishAmerican/jwmh/post.htmMon, 26 Jan 2009 14:24:52 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:46740Guest17http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDifferencesBetweenCharacteristic-BritishAmerican/jwmh/post.htmhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/comments19-46740.xmli am going to hold a disscuss about the differences between the characteristic of british people and american people. what is your opinion?