dont you think it is SO rude when people who choose to live in another country?

Question

not of their birth, continually knock and abuse the culture and way of life in their adopted country? newsflash!!! this is a free country, feel free to leave!

i`m in England...
happy murcia, i agree with you, it works both ways for me,brits abroad who moan should shut up or come home!

Answer 1

the grass is always greener on the other side, as they say...

i'm american. i had an old girlfriend who was originally from the philippines. day and night she would go on and on and on about how much better it was back in the philippines, and americans are so stupid, and americans are this, and americans are that, and blah blah blah. after hearing this crap day in and day out for the better part of a year, i finally told her to shut up and go home. she didn't do either. she just got mad. LOL.

it's extremely rude when people are like that. my uncle heinz (yes, we're a german american family) makes every attempt he can make to try to be ''american.'' you've never heard of anything quite so funny as a kraut with a thick german accent who says ''howdy, pardner'' and wears cowboy boots and a hat, but hey, it's far better than complaining about the country he chose to immigrate to.

Answer 2

I hate ex-patriot Brits who move elsewhere and moan all the time.
I hate Brits who go on vacation to an amazingly rich place full of wonderful culture, beautiful weather and clear oceans, only to go and spoil it by wearing their favourite football t-shirts and asking for fish and chips or burgers at a native restaurant.

I'm British, and the above statements makes me wish I wasn't.
Whenever I travel anywhere in the world, I give up every single aspect of myself that is British, and I try to absorb the new culture and way of life as much as possible.
Oh and I most definitely steer clear of those British holiday hot-spots.

Answer 3

What happened to freedom of speech? I've lived outside the UK for more than half my life. I like living where I am, warts and all, and there are some warts.
Very often it's easier for an outsider to see the warts!
One time when I was in England, I said something like, 'Recycling should be much easier and people should be made more aware of the benefits.'
I was told that if I didn't like it, I should go back 'home'.
I don't think I could live in the UK now, too much annoys me and sometimes I'm embarrassed.
The last time I was in England was the first time in my life that I have missed a flight. (Because the trains from the Lake District and in the Midlands) were running late and we had to change our route to Heathrow three times.
My companion, originally from South America, took it in her stride, but I was ashamed of the display of incompetence in what, for good or ill, is still 'my' country.

Answer 4

Yes, I do believe it is rude. What I really hate though, is people who come into the country illegally, somehow manage to get government benefits, and still say slanderous things about this country.

And, Victoria T, I think you might have misunderstood the question. The part about "it's a free country, feel free to leave!" I believe was referring to the people here in the US who come over and then want to disrespect our culture and way of life. What she's trying to say is that if they don't like our ways, they need to go back to their own country.

EDIT: Sorry, didn't realize that you were in the UK. But the same thing is true here in the US. Many people want to come over here but when they get here, they do nothing but complain about things and talk about how much better it was in there country (notice I said many, not all). I guess the same is true anywhere, if you don't like it then go home. Nobody is forcing you to stay.

Also, if you contribute to the country (taxes) and are in the country legally with citizenship, then yes, you do have the right to complain about the way things are ran. However, you do not have the right to dictate that everyone must cater to your culture. If I move to Germany or Spain or France, and obtain citizenship, I still do not have the right to insist that these places must learn to speak English to accommodate me or celebrate the Fourth of July or fly the American flag.

Answer 5

Why do not racist scumbags write English in public? isn't this rude and a slap interior the face to everyone who's English? Does it make the hollow between racists and good human beings wider? you may make the effort to comprehend the language of the country you declare to choose to preserve from distant places invasion. or perhaps you're purely yet another racist attempting accountable your very own shortcomings on somebody else.

Answer 6

Could you imagine how he people of Hawaii feel.Basically every person except for the native Hawaiian is a foreigner!We wish they would all leave! the people who abuse our culture and way of life should go home!!!Go back to where ever you came from!!!!They build multi-million dollar homes everywhere so the property values skyrocket, thus no locals because they can't afford it.These islands used to support over one million Hawaiians in a sustainable fashion!No oil, no cars, no stores, no roads none of that. Just the aina{land] and the kai[ocean] supported life. So yes, it is rude!

Answer 7

It's interesting how many people immediately assumed you were talking about the US...I do think if you contribute to the running of the country via taxes, etc. you can complain-but not by comparing it to your birth country, only by trying to create good change. But talking about how great it is where you come from vs. where you have chosen to live-you're right, GO HOME.

Answer 8

You are right.I live part-time in Europe and have to watch my mouth.It is hard for me not to complain here when I see people leave dog droppings on the city streets, men take a leak wherever and just about when ever they want to.Going to the park for a stroll and witnessing prono being filmed live in the park,(I am not lying, I couldn't believe my eyes!)
People openly drinking outside of my apt. building and people just generally starring for no reason.
I love it in Europe but as an American, I feel like I must have a split personality to adjust to things over here.

Answer 9

Naty, my love!!! *swoon*

I'm not the first to point this out, and I am sure I will not be the last, but you just said they chose to live in another country... then told them they are free to leave. You do see the problem here, right?

By the way, criticizing the government and country is one of the most important aspects of living in a country that holds the freedom of speech in high regard. Not to mention it is a fundamental aspect of a functioning democracy. I think you should rethink your position on this subject.

Answer 10

I dislike the persons who have never traveled yet proceed to hate other countries and cultures.I feel if one lives in another country long enough,they gain the right to moan!