Positive Aspects of British Culture

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Besides the history, the authors, the architects, the beautiful countryside, the schools and colleges, might I laud the typical English manners? People queue, rather than mill. Even the city pace is slower, and people look each other in the eye. Above all, no matter what, people there basically really care about other people. They might mutter about immigration, but are the first to respond to the new immigrant family with blankets, casseroles, tea and sympathy. The old story about the British family who were solidly ready to kill Hitler and any invading Germans, finding a wounded German soldier on their land, and instead taking him in, treating him like a son, and saving his life, is representative in a nutshell of the British character–and his exemplification of “love thy neighbor as thyself”.
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Well said. I just said “The People”, but I had some fantastic experiences when I worked there. My boss invited me out to a Jensen/Healey club weekend (somewhere near Corfe Castle near the SW coast). Other than my boss, no one there had reason to treat me like I was part of the group, but they did. I’ve been to events here at home where I was an “outsider” and felt more awkward/less accepted than I did that weekend.

That said, I’ve seen a lot of good comedy about the British “stiff upper lip” taken to the extreme. It is possible to be proper to a fault. 🙂
 
Has C.S. Lewis been mentioned? He is certainly a giant in moral thought.

I think the British have a strong sense of duty, gratitude and loyalty. More than I can say for some of the rest of Europe.

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balvenie malt whisky and st john ogilvie
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I’ll take those as a recommendation! All in the name of cultural awareness, of course 😃 .
 
Don’t mean to burst anyone’s bubble, but I’ve heard they’ve retired the double decker busses, can you imagine!

Oh, and GK Chesterton, if he hasn’t been mentioned yet! He belongs up there with Tolkien and CS Lewis whom I have seen mentioned.
 
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1)TWINING English Breakfast Tea
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My favorite tea besides Earl Grey…
My great-grandfather was born in England and emmigrated to Canada… So I just naturally LOVE:love: most things English:bounce:

Oooh! I love English Cotswald (sp)Cottages too! And of course the Tudor…don’t know if my ancestor Mary Queen of Scots would appreciate that though…
 
Uh, that’s NOT me, Annunciata! :mad:

If you want a pic of me, I’ll email you one… 🙂
 
I love their comedy, their general character and way of being so cultured and friendly at the same time. As well as the beauty of the country itself. It’s the history that fascinates me though, especially the Tudor era. I’m a little bit of a dork when it comes to that stuff. Annunciata, are you really a descendant of Mary, Queen of Scots? How cool. I’m jealous. 🙂
 
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Celia:
I love their comedy, their general character and way of being so cultured and friendly at the same time. As well as the beauty of the country itself. It’s the history that fascinates me though, especially the Tudor era. I’m a little bit of a dork when it comes to that stuff. Annunciata, are you really a descendant of Mary, Queen of Scots? How cool. I’m jealous. 🙂
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That’s what Nana maintains…her mother was a Stuart and she( Mary) died for the Faith…
 
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Annunciata:
That’s what Nana maintains…her mother was a Stuart and she( Mary) died for the Faith…
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Very cool, Annunciata…exciting,also. I like history…have you ever done any family tree research? Would be really interesting…
 
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