Are people from England, Scotland, Ireland & Wales treated the same or differently when abroad?

Question

Thanks to all who have answered so far, it makes a nice change to have decent, well thought answers instead of idiots answers
The 10 points will be hard to decide.

Dam, knew i spoke to soon

Answer 1

I lived abroad for a while (Canaries) and worked in a pool bar of a large complex - there was a difference in how Brits were seen and treated, the Scottish, Irish and Welsh always got a good response, the English not so good - I am Scottish and I would say that abroad, the minority of English people have a touch of a superiority complex which unfortunatley clouds the views of all and over time, a reputation has developed which although unfair, has stuck.

Answer 2

Ooooh now there's a loaded question. I think as a Scot, I'm probably treated a bit better than my English counterparts but that I think comes from history of unfortunately who has been the most destructive (English football "supporters") and who hs the better record abroad for good behaviour. I also think people like the "underdog" and I often get into conversations with people abroad about Scottish independence etc or people trying to claim Scottish ancestory.

Answer 3

I'm from Spain and I don't agree with Mary C. We don't generally make any difference among Irish, English, Welsh or Scotish... it is thought that they are all the same. Which is not true!
However, I've got Irish and English friends and they were treated differently in France. I believe Irish are better treated because they are thought to be nice people and not a threat. Why? Because of old and recent english politicians, because of the politicians of other countries who try to manipulate the general opinion of the citiziens,...

Answer 4

I'm Irish and I do believe we are seen differenly in certain parts of the world. A lot of people have never heard of Ireland....
My experience has been that most 'foreigners' first ask me am I from England. I tell them that I am Irish and they usually (but by no means always) smile and say what a great little country we have and that we are so friendly.... blah, blah. These peolpe are usually trying to make money off me (waiters, barmen etc).

Answer 5

Being Irish, I think I sometimes get treated differently from English, people can be more welcoming and trusting of the Irish, but it really depends where you are, e.g. Americans love the Irish, in other countries poeple would not make any distinction.

Sometimes you can see peoples attitudes change when they realise you are Irish and not English as they thought.

Answer 6

The nicest stranger I ever met was from Scotland. My friend & I were in Sydney & he stopped to ask if we would like him to take our picture in front of the pub. It was clear we'd all been pub hopping! If all Scots are as friendly, outgoing, and nice - they should be treated well!

Answer 7

Definately Differently. Scots and Irish are welcomed!

Answer 8

Yes,if you're Irish and you go to America almost every second person will say 'I'm Irish too' or 'My great great great grandparents came over during the famine'.. when you go over its as if they're giving you a welcome home. I think its most likely because of events in history to do with wars and emigrating.

Answer 9

We English are treated better we are looked up to as we are obviously superior to the rest, after all whats worse than a Taff, Jock or especially a Paddy

Answer 10

Scottish and Irish seem to be taken as more lighthearted travellers