United Kingdom - January 2007

Hi folks.
I was asked recently in the USA where I lived.
Oh, Bedfordshire. I thought that would suffice.
But oh no. Further inquistion in a bar as to, being a "Brit", and English, was I also a resident of the U.K, or the British Isles, or G.B., or what.?
I set about trying to explain such things as the Isle of Man is independant, Eire is self governing, although the Bahamas are near enough British. etc.
It was a confusing conversation for a humble Geordie to explain.
OK he spake. So what is the diffence between a Geordie and a Cornishman ? I thought that he had kicked off a joke, but nay - he had a point. I started to explain Scoucers, Jocks, Paddys and more, but it all ended in beers.
How should have I explained it all ?
Pray tell - what are your thoughts on this ?
Cheers,
Bob.

2007-01-11 00:11:39 · 8 answers · asked by Bob the Boat 6 in Other - United Kingdom

Just in case certain people are not intelligent enough to understand certain questions
For your information, if I've asked this question, it is not because I am too lazy to look on the net or to call. Actually I HAVE DONE IT !!! Either my english is too poor or wether I did not find the good link, I did manage to get the info by myself. I would like to see how you would act if you were in France from 1 week... So THERE IS NO USE to answer nonsense. Thank you again for your help nd welcome in England !!!!

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anything good of what i added??

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