2006-06-06 20:41:59 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Oh for pity's sake! Of course it's okay. How is declaring your pride for your nation going to offend anyone? If someone does claim to be offended, it's only because hand-wringing liberals, who are terrified of being labelled bigots, have branded anything other than fawning deference to other cultures as racism. If you constantly worry about causing offence to a self-pitying, thin-skinned minority, then you'll spend your life tip-toeing around people and never asserting yourself or stating your true feelings.
Should you apologise for being English or supporting England? Of course not. There are certain people who feel resentful because their ancestors were wronged by the Empire and want the English to hang their heads in shame for ever more, but that's just revisionist nonsense. This sort of brainless mindset would have us constantly extolling the virtues of others, while considering any pride in our own character or achievements as arrogant. Be proud. Fly your flag.
2006-06-07 00:42:09 · answer #1 · answered by Tayles_100 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I am an American living in Geneva too! Yes, you can put the flag on your car I think, but since I have no car (I live just outside the Old Town, no need for one) I hope I am not ignorant of the laws regarding the voiture. Have you noticed all the flags hanging in peoples windows?
2006-06-09 04:39:02 · answer #2 · answered by Vivreici 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'd have concept a union flag (union jack) would have been extra suitable in terms of celebrating being British. the St Georges Flag is the flag of britain on my own. As for the flag why no longer merely pin it up on the interior of your window looking out, that way they are able to't allow you to comprehend to take it down because it does not breach making plans rules.
2016-11-14 07:42:47 · answer #3 · answered by cathell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO IT. Im English and live in Zürich. I have 2 St Georges flags. Each are hanging from each side of my house. Im proud. Its nice to enject a little more culture into Switzerland. Go England!!!
2006-06-06 23:44:59 · answer #4 · answered by emmi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Multi-cultural Geneva is in tune with the Nature because variety is the beauty of Nature. Why should you identify yourself with any organisation by flying its Flag? You should have your own identity and opinion and respect others and their opinion which I am sure, you will agree that it is the hallmark of a civilised life.
2006-06-06 20:52:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah go for it... I've seen plenty on flags around London that aren't England.
It adds to the fun of the World Cup, we're all patrotic to our home country when it comes to football!
2006-06-06 20:47:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
put your flag on one side and the Geneva flag on the other side,everybody will be happy come on the lads.
2006-06-06 21:00:52 · answer #7 · answered by davedtaff 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on whether you see the flag as a proud English person or simply a football supporter, If you support football try three lions, If proud Britain try Union Jack.
2006-06-06 20:48:23 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course it is ! it is a proof you are proud of your origin and you support them in whatever they participate in wherever you are in the world.its simply loyalty.
and if you're not english,it is a proof you are not afraid to love and support the team of your choice.its simply freedom of expression.
2006-06-06 21:03:21 · answer #9 · answered by notnot 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't see why it wouldn't be ok, considering its multicultural.
2006-06-06 20:44:47 · answer #10 · answered by Jon N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋