I just answered a question where someone asked why people in London were celebrating tonight, I gave the answer that it was bonfire night, but I also said that if they live in the UK maybe they should take some time to learn about UK history and tradition, I was polite whilst saying this, but I still got a thumbs down. I would like to know your opinions about why I got a thumbs down, when all I am trying to say is that if you live in a community, shouldnt you take time to get to know about it> I know I would.
2006-11-05 10:09:54 · 6 answers · asked by Kelly D 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
the sad thing is Madribena, I dont think it was a sarcy question, there are more and more people who live here in the UK who know nothing of the country, no history, no traditions, and probably dont really like to interact with alot of UK people so they can find out these basic things that can help them to fit into a UK lifestyle. Thats the sad truth. I, myself, would learn about local culture if I moved elsewhere, I wouldnt like to be seen as ignorant.
2006-11-05 10:20:00 · update #1
I agree with you, and you were very polite.
I live in the States and I know more than the average graduate here and in particular have read so much more about the history of the people and the area in which I live. So much that I ended up with a job as a tour guide.
Do not be put off by the thumbs down. I am level 2 and do not even seem to be able to give the thumbs up or down or else I would give you the "up".
2006-11-05 10:17:59 · answer #1 · answered by suzy c 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The original question would have been posted by an American no doubt,living in America, and posted from the US Yahoo site, there have probably been a lot of questions appearing on the US site about fireworks..
if they specify all questions in english they get questions on the US Yahoo site that have been posted on the UK and Ireland site too but they THINK they are from US posters (NOT) I have fallen foul of this too and almost started a transatlantic slanging match
Your answer will have probably appeared on some americans answers page. The Americans get all shirty if they think you are 'dissing' them, (hence the thumbs down) but if they used Yahoo properly and specified US questions only (like I have UK question only) no problem, they would not get UK questions too!
Problem is they think just because a question is in English that it is written in AMERICAN.
2006-11-05 18:19:52 · answer #2 · answered by flossybean 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I was surprised to learn that they dont celebrate Bonfire night, in Ireland but then again that was slightly ignorant of me. But I agree with you that you should not off gotten a thumbs down for it. Over here in Ireland they set off the fireworks on Halloween even though it is illegal to use fireworks at all. Causing many accident because there are no safety measures advertised.
2006-11-05 18:14:54 · answer #3 · answered by Gar 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
But you also got 2 thumbs up!! I answered the question too and I'm quite offended that I didn't get any, up or down!! Anyway, I think it was a sarcy question to start with! I think you'd have to live underground to not know its Guy Fawkes! I only answered to get easy points!
2006-11-05 18:15:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Guy Fox night always celebrated in London. I think it is nice to have some celebration where all community enjoy themselves. people who do not know any thing about Guy Fox should be explained. Now a days people know more about Diwali and Ramadan than Guy Fox and Christmas.
2006-11-05 18:16:14 · answer #5 · answered by shiningstar2808 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I agree, big thumbs up from me - boom! whoa! there goes another one! (rockets whistlin past ma ****$$!)
2006-11-05 18:12:36 · answer #6 · answered by Miss Behavin 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋