why are british white people so cold ?its like i am new here "studing"! i catch my bus everyday and see loads of white getting on the bus and trust me no one till now gave me a warm smile .... no one wants to sit next to me duh all right i look like south arabian but i am just lik one of u with grey eyes and fair skin n red blood....i walk alone on da road and no one even looks at me..its like british people dont have eyes to look! i wanna know whats up with this..why are they so cold to me
(i live in east london)
2006-10-20 11:04:23 · 10 answers · asked by Yasmin 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Studying Abroad
Londoners are some of the friendliest people there are but sometimes you have to reach out to them.
2006-10-20 15:08:58 · answer #1 · answered by malcy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello Yasmin,
I think you will find that the average British person has run out of goodwill to engage with yet another 'visitor' to their country , we do after all have so many of them.
Additionally it is more the norm rather than the exception that visitors have a limited grasp of the English language .
The average person in large cities is usually concentrating on getting to or from a place of work & home , stress levels especially in cities are quite high amongst those who live in them.
If you have occassion to visit some of the suburbs or go to more social occassions you will find them more receptive and of course there is always the 'curse' of the Old British Reserve.
Be patient accept our life style , understand the causes and don't judge on first impressions and don't seek to set yourself apart from the average Brit by way of attitude or 'clothing' and you will make friends over time.
Good luck with your studies.
2006-10-20 11:20:12 · answer #2 · answered by diycolin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not alone. It takes takes time. I moved from an inner London suberb to the 'real' suberbs and the first summer I was there I was followed around in the local shops because they hadn't seen me around. I still haven't really every spoken to many people at the gym I go to. But.... a smile coming from you breaks the ice. London is my city, I love it. I am sure there may be friendlier places but give it a chance. It will reward you.
2006-10-20 17:10:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's not personal - no-one in London is nice to anyone. You've not been singled out, I assure you. People live their lives in little bubbles, letting no-one else in.
That's why I left 7 years ago, and moved to the South West
2006-10-20 11:08:07 · answer #4 · answered by Ali C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a Londoner but i dont live there any more. Londoners tend to be very insular. I believe that is common in large cities
2006-10-20 11:07:32 · answer #5 · answered by Maid Angela 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the fact that ur asian and maybe ur a muslim do u wear a hijaab cos if u do then theres ur answer muslims these days in england are hated it wasnt like this before smile thats what i do i get some odd looks but sometimes they smile back good luck
2006-10-20 11:07:57 · answer #6 · answered by sassy! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its nothing personal, everyone just keeps there self to there self...
It can be a dangerous place, so people do not like to stand out to much............
Go to the markets etc everyone is friendly there, its always difficult in a new place because you tend to be more sensitive......
Good luck love xx
2006-10-20 11:16:43 · answer #7 · answered by xXx Orange Breezer xXx 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
youre in london love, every body is wanting to get somewhere no time to smile or chat. they just wanna get their day at work out of the way
2006-10-20 11:06:14 · answer #8 · answered by Happyworms 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Awww, poor you.
Everyone thinks they are sitting next to a terroroist now, unfortunately.
2006-10-20 11:07:11 · answer #9 · answered by Mr Glenn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
London is a horrible place. As soon as you can, move away.
2006-10-20 11:15:05 · answer #10 · answered by Matt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋