has any american been to england?

Question

what did you think and what cultural differences did you find.were you excpecting cricket on the village green and cucumber sandwiches.and to all the britain sucks brigade [get a life]

Answer 1

I'm an American, and I was in London for a day... I loved it!!
However, the driving in the UK is crazy, (made worse by the narrowness of the streets) and I didn't see any drinking fountains or escalators. I may be wrong about the latter two; but I sure didn't see any.
But it is so beautiful there; I'd go back in a heartbeat!!

Answer 2

I lived in Ireland many years ago, and travelled all over Britain. I think people expect that it will be the same from town to town, and I found that was not true in the least. Every township, village or city had her own cultural differences.

I enjoyed taking the public transport everywhere because it afforded me the opportunity to meet a variety of folk from different backgrounds. I choose not to have any expectations of a place when I visit or travel there. I also keep low key and avoid touristy venues, choosing instead to settle into a flat or b&b and live with the folk around me. I am able to have more intimate conversation in that way, and get to know people better.

Some of the differences. Honestly, in the cities there was little difference. There was more focus on traditions though. In the countryside, because of the way I travelled, I was readily accepted in most places. Had I barged in and said, "Hi, I am an American and my grandfather saved this town in the great war," I am sure I would have had problems:) hehe.

One of the really odd experiences I had regarded station in Society. Apparently, because I descend from respectable nobility I was treated above the station of other tourismos. I knew that there was some regard or contempt for blue bloods, but I had no idea that it made such a difference in daily life. I was near expected to pull my weight and visit every manor in eyeshot. Which was a wonderful experience of course:) Lucky even. God the food was good. When people would ask about my family, they would either look shocked, or they would regale me with stories about their own ancestors. I LOVED the stories, tales and poems. Being an anthropologist by trade, it was exactly what I wanted in the experience.

As for religion. I am a bit of a pagan. I was very amused by Arthur Pendragon. He was a hoot. I was very happy by the everydayness of real pagans present. I loved that no one really cared or bothered with me about my religious or Masonic ties. That was a relief from the stuffy backwards Puritanism here in the US.

I truly enjoyed Wales, Cornwall, Lancaster, Yorkshire, and lowland Scotland. I found England and her People as a whole Lovely.

Answer 3

I've never been. Planning on flying into LGW and arriving next Thursday to see a lady who may or may not show up to meet me at the airport. So either my memories of London will be a short trip through on the way to a happy home or of walking around the city with tears in my eyes and trying to figure out what to do next. I certainly wouldn't judge all of England by whatever experience I end up having.

Answer 4

I travelled to England to study, then married an Englishman and lived there for some years, and yes there was cricket on the common and cucumber sandwiches with my high tea in the small country hotels or Harrod's and people who were quite closed and reserved until you'd known them ages, and beautiful country and historical places I loved to visit, but horribly bone chilling winters but lovely fish & chips.....I enjoyed my years there very much actually....

Answer 5

Yes i've been there a few times in the last few years. I love it. People are nice and friendly. I realize Yorkshire is not the poshest place in the UK but they have the best fish and chips and shandy.

Actually I was expecting bad food and people with bad teeth but I didn't see any of that.

Answer 6

most white americans originally came from England during the colony days.

Answer 7

The Brits hate Americans in general.

In general they are tolerant but get over your Britannicamania. You have to wait until Bush gets out of office and the US is out of Iraq until the rest of the world (including the UK) changes their mind about the US. Of course, they will never say they hate you. They are way too polite to say taht to your face.

Answer 8

Yes have been, and all I can say is its a good thing we won the American Revolution to get our Independence!!!!!

Answer 9

Very nice country and nice people.

Answer 10

why?
shite food?
crazy laws?
no thanks, ill stay outta england thank u very much