My son (24) as met a girl in Ameica and she is coming over to England for a couple of weeks in April to meet the Family.
Question.
What do American people think of England in general good/bad?
2007-03-27 19:20:12 · 19 answers · asked by Russell B 3 in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Other - United Kingdom
In general, if you son has wooed this American girl, then use your
warm English ways, and act as you normally would. She'll love
you also! (Personally, there are both good and bad in England,
but the English people I knew best, were the best people I ever knew.)
2007-03-27 19:37:53 · answer #1 · answered by V B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I love England. Beautiful countryside, warm people, I thought the food was good(except for the beans at breakfast...I'm not a bean person lol), intriguing history, great castles. I really don't have anything to complain about. I'd love to go back for a visit.
As to the answerer who asked about Scotland, Ireland, and Wales - I love them too! Especially Scotland. I've been there twice and I instantly fell in love. It felt like a home I never knew I had. I'll probably end up moving there. I have yet to visit Wales and Ireland though I really want to. They sounds gorgeous from what I read about them.
As for the accents, I've known Americans who can't tell the difference between English and Australian, yes. But it's not meant as disrespectful in any way. We're just not used to hearing those two accents side by side. And those of us who are (like me and probably your son's girlfriend) will be able to tell. Not every American is ignorant.
2007-03-28 03:22:00 · answer #2 · answered by Betsy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like England and want to visit. I have never been there before, but I would say out of all the countries, the English are most accepting towards us Americans.
I have no ill feelings toward any Nationality, but England seems like it is the closest to our culture as far as language (even though I love the accent, you may have different words for some things.) I also feel like worldwide, England and the US have been allies through many times and even recently in Iraq, England has not just stood by and watched, like other countries have done. The other countries hoping they will not get bombed because they do nothing makes them seem more distant than if they did something about it.
My husband fought overseas and talked well of the British soldiers he would meet at the bars or whatever. He seemed to like them so maybe that effect has rubbed off on me, also.
2007-03-27 19:28:29 · answer #3 · answered by kaliroadrager 5 · 11⤊ 0⤋
Generally speaking - alot of Americans have ancestors and relatives in England and neighboring countries whether they know it or not. I also think of the beauty of the countryside and the people too. I think that Americans are way out of touch with the culture and expectations people in England have. I have the impression that we're much less civilized and mature in many cultural kinds of ways. But, I've never been to England - alot of us are probably way off base with our impressions - I may be too! I've only been to Belgium and that was only passing through on a flight to Africa.
2007-03-27 19:28:07 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
For the most part good, tho you guys talk funny. For
some reason, bad teeth seem to be prevalent. We
went for a visit a couple of years ago, enjoyed London,
museums and historic sites, but the food was pretty
forgettable unless we ate Chinese or Indian.
Spent a whole day in Harrods and had a great tea there.
I wouldn't mind going back and see a bit of the country.
She will probably be a little nervous about meeting you
so a warm greeting will go a long way.
2007-03-27 19:27:32 · answer #5 · answered by Caiman94941 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Most Americans have a high opinion of England. When we got ready to move to the UK from America, all of our friends were excited for us. There is a perception that many things are somehow "better" in the UK and Europe than they are in the States. There is also a perception that the food is "terrible" and that you will have nothing to eat except for bad pub food and warm beer.
More than likely she will be excited to come and meet you, but even more excited to be visiting the UK.
2007-03-27 23:52:29 · answer #6 · answered by ErnieBert 2 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Good, except for the food, Sorry but I stayed for a summer in South Hampton with my Aunt and it was lovely but the local food was awful. But I found you friendly and nice. We went shopping in London and I love those double decker buses. So I like England even though some of your accents are kind of hard to understand.
2007-03-27 19:31:50 · answer #7 · answered by tootsie 5 · 6⤊ 0⤋
I think all those people who are saying the food was forgettable must have been eating at the wrong places. I lived in the UK for 8 years and loved British food. Nothing better than coming in from the snow, and tucking into a nice steak and ale pie. mmmmm....
2007-03-27 20:56:25 · answer #8 · answered by Sarcasma 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think this depends on each one's opinion...
But of course most of them think that the fact that they are the world most powerful country and with a lot of activities they are the best but in the same time they have a lot of respect of England for being their coloniser.
Thanx!
2007-03-27 20:11:06 · answer #9 · answered by Invasion 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
all i can say is that my family and i went to the states 2yrs ago and we cant wait to go back the way we were treated by the American people we came across was outstanding they loved are strange accent don't understand that myself but they were great so give her a warm welcome and show her around and don't forget the pancakes with maple syrup for breakfast just has a little home comfort for her
2007-03-27 19:50:42 · answer #10 · answered by steve738494 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋