Non Britains can i have your opinions please?

Question

Hello there, i am from the U.K and i always thought nobody was really interested about us over here on our little islands. I have noticed many questions about Britain, the British etc and ive found it quite surprising - this question is for people interested in Britain, why do you find our nation interesting :) thank you in advance :)

im aware the Canadians and Britains have strong ties and here here in my book :)

I walk through the Yorkshire Dales often, its where im from :)

Answer 1

I'm Canadian, just across the pond from you, and we are also subjects of the Queen. The eastern area of Canada (outside Quebec) is mainly settled by British descent immigrants, many of whom have relations in Britain. So we still feel a strong connection to the old country.
I can remember my parents sending food parcels to a very elderly aunt in Hull, just after WWII, while rationing was still severe.

I'm descended from United Empire Loyalists, who came to what is now Canada, because of their loyalty to the Crown.

Answer 2

I suppose that folks are interested in parts of the world that they're not familiar with. Or, with things they've only seen in the movies, or read about in books.

Personally, I would like to see Buckingham Palace, and Big Ben, and the other tourist sites. Historical things, too. Had a whole itinerary all set, and then 9/11 happened, and the people I was going to go with all backed out.

I once had the chance to talk with some people from Yorkshire that were visiting in the US. They told me they loved it over here. And, I talked with a guy from New Zealand who was fascinated with the things over here that he was seeing.

And then, there was a desk clerk in Mass. who was amazed that there were actually people visiting who'd never seen an ocean before. That would be me, too. I enjoyed the ocean beach and tasted the salt water, and enjoyed seeing starfish.

Answer 3

The monarchy might have something to do with it - and of course Diana melted everyone's hearts with her warmth, her beauty and her caring personality & quite probably put Britian "on the map" for alot of people.
Your history is varied & interesting, your countryside is lovely, and your food yummy.

I'm Canadian & visited Britain on an organized tour about 6 years ago. The holiday was too short & I only saw the Yorkshire District and the Lake District (+1 day in Scotland ????). I would have loved to have walked the hills & seen more of the villages we drove through. Also loved seeing the towns & villages with the same names as we have in Canada. I'll be back...........

Answer 4

Well, first of all, since my earliest memories I have found it mystifying but unquestionably true that everything sounds better (and more sophisticated) with an English accent. I actually took a job and imitated a Welsh accent for several months. I have never had better job reviews, more friends, more free drinks bought for me (because the Welsh love their drink, right?).... In fact I lived out every fantasy I ever had about the British (until I lived abroad). Americans are simply enamored of all things British and the accent is to be trusted at all costs. My personal sense is that it goes back to our roots as a severed branch of the Empire. The same blood still runs in our veins and the desire of a child to know of their forefather's history becomes urgent as we become more people of the world.

Answer 5

I'm from Canada, living in Toronto, and originally from an area known as Empire Loyalist territory, where people have always been loyal to the Crown. I'm always interested in British events, and I watch British shows on TV whenever I can (for example, Midsomer Murders was a favourite, last year.) I have some friends who moved to Canada from the UK (one from Manchester, two from Scotland), so there is always plenty to discuss.

Answer 6

haha never really thought about britain before! why don't you ask yourself what is it you find interesting about other countries? don't you realise that even though it's not obvious, sometimes the "styles" of the country you live in is very different from other countries? it doesn't mean it's the same thing in every country. like for example in singapore we live in flats, mostly. i used to think flats were a very natural thing but recently i found out it is not so, that this flat thing had to be planned... and it was not as natural as i thought so. it didn't come effortlessly. everything around you is not there effortlessly, actually.

when i think about britain, what comes to mind is green fields in the countryside, with cottages. oldish but important looking buildings, like in the story books. i think about the cold. i think about bridges.

you know, your country is very fairy-taley. if one is to think about prince, princesses and queens, one would most likely think about an english prince, princess or queen. don't you realise that? imagine if you are a little child in another country far away from britain, reading about castles and knights in shining armours from england, what would you feel about that country?

Answer 7

People think England is cool.
A lot of Americans are interested in the U.K.

I personally like the history.

Answer 8

Well I' m Canadian so my ' british' interest goes waaaaay back. I find the commonwealth countries have a similar world view, a similar lifestyle, whether we're in Tuktiyuktuk or Tasmania.

Answer 9

Everyone from the United States if they aren't native is connected to the United Kingdom through at least one generation. I love Britian for the history. You have to admire people who put up with so much nasty weather & overcrowding.

Answer 10

I dont know why you would think that , over here in US all the rich people try to simulate the rich British aristocracy .
And many many people travel to there from here every year. I being one of them.