What is it like to live in England? I am from the United States and have always dreamed of going to England.
2007-02-10 05:47:30 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Other - United Kingdom
I am an American who lived in East Anglia for over 20 years. I was married to a n English women and we raised two children there.
There are many similar yet different aspects, but I want to reflect on what I feel was important. First of all, the people on the whole are very much more community orientated. Neighbors are valued, and everyone seems to be there for each other. Nothing will ever get in the way of these caring people stopping to chat over a cup of tea. Communication is very important there, the English love to socialize.
Another thing I liked about living in England was their National Health system. Although people are constantly complaining about the service, I myself have nothing but praise for it. There are no medical bills to worry over, no matter what service you need, be it seeing a Doctor or going into hospital. A small deduction, or 'Stamp', is taken out in you pay role taxes, and your health needs are completely free to everyone. Medication has only recently been something working people need to pay for, but it is such a very, very small amount compared to here in America.
Another thing that I enjoyed in England was the beauty of living out in the country area. So green and luscious is the area that I couldn't but just feel at pease with the world.
The pace of life is much slower there, and I can honestly say that living was so much easier in England. People are not in a hurry to get anywhere. In every town you visit, you will see people 'walking' to and from the shops or just to spend the day meeting with friends. Cars are not used to the excessive amounts that they are over here in America. In fact, cars are much smaller and not such a statis symbol.
All in all, England is a much less sressful place to live life. Very big advantages on a relativly small island. I would recommend it to everyone that they should visit it at least once.
2007-02-11 14:22:45 · answer #1 · answered by Steve 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I moved here 8 years ago. It's expensive, wet, dirty, grey, ramshackle, the food is bland, everything is broken or closed half the time, the city centers are plagued by drunk louts and chain shops, and the transport system is collapsing. At the same time, England has a special quality about it which can't really be put into words, which makes it a better place to live than anywhere else.
2007-02-10 08:31:38 · answer #2 · answered by bergab_hase 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
England well - it varys massively just like USA.
I see people complaining about the public transport system, but believe me, compared to many places in USA, its actually quite good. (experienced both over long periods of time).
The weather is very dull - however iin summer now (thanks to global warming ) its getting incredibly hot, resulting in droughts in the South of England.
There is beautiful architecture, and countryside - castles, churches and cathedrals - you cant swing a cat without hitting one.
South is expensve, North is cheaper (rich/poor divide its known as. Not because everyone in North is poor, and everyone in south is rich - more standards of living)
American's are welcomed, as long as they are normal (i.e. not rude thinking they are better than everyone)
Hmm theres so much I could tell you, so far i feel im just repeating what others have said - what sort of thing would you like to know about? Any particular favourite regions of Great Britain?
2007-02-10 14:02:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in Cambridge.... and despite the Morse Oxbridge impression, if you are not part of the university, then there is no lower form of peasant.
Americans until about desert storm were loved or at worse tolerated. Now GWB is seen as the spawn of S. We would sooner be seen with the French!........
2007-02-10 10:07:59 · answer #4 · answered by BillyB8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not as good as foreigners seem to think it is.. at all..
But iff you ever do come here....
The southwest in my opinion is the best!
Cornwall.. Devon.. Somerset.. Dorset!!!
Especially in the summer- Loadsa really nice beaches and open countryside ..
Some cities are nice - some aren't..
Bath is my favourite. And Cambrigde is pretty nice.
It rains a lot..!... the summer is the best time to come..!
Why don't you come? :)
I have always dreamed of coming to the USA !!
2007-02-10 07:43:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am English moved to the US fifteen years ago after college. I know I miss the architecture, the people are less stressed and less competative. I miss the trains and the countryside. The weathr is grim though and it is very expensive.
2007-02-10 07:48:14 · answer #6 · answered by beachloveric 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its great. Real weather, real people, humour, great countryside. Expensive in the south - though London's grand. But if you're an american, in the north of england, you'll be unusual and as long as you're not vile, people will be very friendly. We don't like republicans though .......
2007-02-10 06:10:50 · answer #7 · answered by terri2luce 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Its always raining and there are lots of Indian restaurants in London. You like curry?.
2007-02-10 06:00:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i visited my sister in England many years ago, stayed there for two months during summer, and i only saw the sun once !!!!!!!!!
2007-02-10 05:58:06 · answer #9 · answered by Jester 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋