My college mates and I were discussing this after reading this blog.
http://olivesopinion.blogspot.com/2006/09/i-know-you-dont-like-to-wear-your.html
I found alot of questions on Yahoo answers about it.
Frankly I am shocked.
None of my friends cared that we needed to actually read to find out what was going on, but some people said that it was too long.
I realize that British people do actually read more than Americans but this is pityful. I'm not being rude just truthful.Note, I have friends of all colors but all are college educated. But I do know two people from the US, and they like to read too, but that's 2 out of like 100,000.
2006-09-10 13:42:02 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Other - Entertainment
I absolutely love to read, and am always in the middle of a book. I have loved reading ever since I can remember, and it has definitely helped with spelling, comprehension, etc. I also find a book much better than a movie. I have three kids, none of whom like to read much, and it makes me sad because their spelling and comprehension is not up to par. Still, plenty of Americans do love to read!
2006-09-10 14:59:21 · answer #1 · answered by cynshyn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry Hot stuff.
Looks like no one actually read what you were talking about.
Stay in college man, where folks actually answer questions.
Just kidding. Wink. Wink.
Just a reminder, I am American and read alot. But compared to a Brit who reads alot, I might be ashamed to call myself a book worm. And when I say read I mean books, not magazines, or cereal boxes.
But I agree with you on the commercials tv thing. It's really to many and I think that might cause ADD. But I'm no doctor, at least not yet.
2006-09-10 14:59:13 · answer #2 · answered by kyle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think that you are being fair to the Americans. I know for a fact that we work more hours. I would like to know how the Brits divide up their time during the day. I use to read a lot growing up when I did not have the stress and strain of daily life. In your defense we have let the technology become the bane of our existence. I have started the hobbit and Giovannis Room.
2006-09-10 13:48:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-30 13:39:43 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not so sure you Brits read more that we Americans, I read at least one book a week. But I think that people are just too lazy to read, that and their not very good at it . Reading takes practice. I mean why read when you can watch TV, right?
2006-09-10 13:48:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love reading! People actually give funny looks when they look in my bag and find a book. Then they look in my car and find 3 more. I just don't seem like the typical book worm I suppose, people should read more. Then there'd be smarter guys to date!
2006-09-10 13:48:32 · answer #6 · answered by redalibi89 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
b/c people are relying too much more on electronics to find information and get their work done. they are watching movies to find out what happens instead of reading the book. they think it's faster and saves time than having to read. i agree with you reading is important esp. for reading comprehension and vocabulary.
2006-09-10 13:48:08 · answer #7 · answered by loretta 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like to read, but I don't have a whole lot of free time on my hands dince I got a job. And besides, we have TV and the internet for entertainment.
2006-09-10 13:48:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't generalize. Some Americans read a lot, others don't. And you'd be hard-pressed to convince me that some Britons don't read much either.
2006-09-10 13:46:19 · answer #9 · answered by sci55 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That blog is NOT too long. I understand we read less than you guys but come on, that blog was not so difficult.
Alot of far fetched commentary and heated discussions.
Anyhow. Have a nice night. Thanks for the link, though I am already an Olive fan.
2006-09-10 14:53:06 · answer #10 · answered by Sahara Desert 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋