Which one is better to live in? do brits wanna live in the U.S.? or vice-versa?
2007-03-02 05:20:48 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
lol, i agree with u, Danru, i also dislike american accent(not offending anyone), i LOVE english and australian accents.
2007-03-02 05:28:51 · update #1
And according to ur answer, why do u think uk would like to live in the us. or vice-versa?
2007-03-02 05:31:33 · update #2
UK!!! Never lived in the US and never want to!
2007-03-02 05:24:36 · answer #1 · answered by splandastic 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am a British citizen but I currently live in the US because my wife is American. There is good and bad about both countries but I will list a FEW of the good points about each and none of the bad because misery loves company:
UK
Football (soccer) - The most exciting sport and competative league in the world is the English Premier League.
Education - British kids for the most part have a good all round education and are further ahead academically than their American counterparts.
Diversity - There is less suspicion or intolerance of anything foreign in the UK. For instance; just look at how many different world cuisines you can sample on any British high street.
The BBC - Makes the best programmes in the world and has the widest variety of shows than any network I have seen in the US. And, despite some meddling from Labour it is relatively impartial.
Global awareness - Britain's position in the world means the British are perhaps the most informed people in the world and have greate knowledge of issues affecting other countries.
US
Healthcare - Sure its expensive and you have to pay for it but the level of care is first class.
Country music - All the best singers and song writers are in the country music business where real talent is a must for any successful artist or group.
Cost of Living - For those with a good level of education, a job with a good wage awaits. There is less competition for positions meaning it is easier to succeed and achieve a good standard of living.
Civic Pride - Generally where ever you go in the States people take care of their neighbourhoods. There are fewer instances of anti-social behaviour here.
Hospitality - Americans are in my experience just so much friendler. People go out of their way to ask how you are and to just hello. In the UK most people would sooner punch you than simply smile and say hello.
This is not meant to be an exhaustive list and there are exceptions to every rule. I am proud of my British heritage but I am also grateful to be given fresh opportunities here in the States.
2007-03-02 11:05:10 · answer #2 · answered by Golf Alpha Nine-seven 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My father is 1 of 6 siblings who chose not to live in the USA. After 2 years there, he possessed the foresight to realise America is not the land of milk and honey. The American dream is merely a nightmare for the majority.
The family returned to UK and prospered. The other 5 siblings are still chasing that elusive American dream. The majority of my relatives rarely travel overseas. I would hate to think I could have been one of them. I would miss European culture too much.
I visited regularly with my 80+ relatives prior to Bush becoming president. Whenever we met politics would be debated and the question you posed here came up many a time. The 2 stock American replies were; The rest of the world are jealous of America, and; God bless America….
Verily I say unto them; God bless America, however, thank God I live elsewhere.
2007-03-03 11:28:40 · answer #3 · answered by Devil's Advocate 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't feel bad. I am American, have lived here all my life and I will be the first to admit: our education system is a joke, our leaders are worthless, and homeland security apparently means having out troops patrol everywhere but home. We are also taught is school that our currancy is strongest, which anyone knows is so not true. The UK may be a little island, and I know everywhere has problems, but at least it's a decently educated island. Most people here either don't even know where the UK is or can spell it.
2007-03-02 05:36:44 · answer #4 · answered by alynette84 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am Australian and I enjoy living in London. Not sure I could ever live in the US - maybe New York for a short period of time, but I no offence, I don't know how long I would be able to stick with listening to the American accent...
2007-03-02 05:25:14 · answer #5 · answered by Danru 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm origanally from the US but now live and work in the UK.
Both countries have plus points but I much prefer to live in the UK. I've found the UK to be more tollerant and at least the UK can elect their government without it going through the courts.
2007-03-02 05:59:42 · answer #6 · answered by Mikey C 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Neither! but if i have to choose (which i had to just recently) it would be the US because the UK is just too far behind the times in all aspects. This country is in deep trouble and it's all going to come to a boiling point soon.
I find alot of common british people i've talked to long for a life in the states.
2007-03-02 08:14:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
UK , never want to live anywhere else, but if I did I would stay in Europe. I would never live in a country that allowed guns to be held legally by the public, had capital punishment or made such a huge carbon footprint on the world
2007-03-02 05:53:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think you should have got the message - within ten minutes and you seem to get the con census that the UK is the best place to live - legally.
2007-03-02 05:32:37 · answer #9 · answered by deep in thought 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
UK is getting worse all the time under current government. Its a nice place to live, bu things arent as good as they could be for our supposed wealth. I have always been interested to see what America is like.
2007-03-02 05:26:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes I agree with the others. Its not perfect here in UK but it seems a lot worse in America.
2007-03-02 05:30:24 · answer #11 · answered by iain xx 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋