Being British

joanlawson
joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
edited 9. Aug 2010, 18:03 in Community Chit-chat archive
Hi

Joseph has reported that he has taken the government's test for being British, and failed. ( see Daily Express thread ) This is my alternative test.

What are the first three things which come into your mind when you think of being British :?:

Joan
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  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    rehab44 wrote:
    1. Driving a German car
    2. eating a Chinese meal
    3. Drinking Belgian lager

    :lol::lol::lol: So true :!: You have passed the test :!: ( with merit)
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  • ninakang
    ninakang Member Posts: 1,367
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    1. Queuing. Never known a nation so obsessed with joining a queue, even if they don't know what it's for

    2. Talking about the weather

    3. Rubbish public transport. I can't believe how much more efficient Germany is.

    Nx
  • bertyboy
    bertyboy Member Posts: 1,860
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    1 listening to a forign language in the street
    2 feeling like an inposter in my own country
    3 the seasons that are so topsy turvey

    these are how i feel to day
    I know i am a lady ,all life is a journey xx MAY xx
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Tea. Beer. Cricket. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • mellman01
    mellman01 Member Posts: 5,306
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I took the governments citizen test and failed!, I'm now being deported on Monday!!!
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    fish and chips . five seasons in one day, clotted cream and cider
    val
  • oneday
    oneday Member Posts: 1,434
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    mellman01 wrote:
    I took the governments citizen test and failed!, I'm now being deported on Monday!!!

    well at least you come back and get load of benefits as not british,sorted.
  • oneday
    oneday Member Posts: 1,434
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    fish and chips, talking about the weather, striking up converstions with strangers.
  • suncatcher
    suncatcher Member Posts: 2,174
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Cup of tea
    Fish n chips
    Are regular complaints about the weather what ever it is we are not happy
    Joanne
  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    There are some interesting replies here, so I think you have all passed the test.

    Mine would be:

    1. The monarchy. The Queen is so symbolic of Britain.

    2, Tolerance. Sometimes it wears thin, but I think we should be proud of our tolerance of other people.

    3, A good cup of tea. I've drunk tea in other countries, but it never tastes the same.
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  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I think that we are the only nation that understands the fluid known as 'builder's' tea. The Chinese understand fragrant tea. The Americans have absolutely no idea about anything other than coffee, and then they muck that up too. The Italians are far better at coffee than tea. The Chermans do beer extremely well, the Dutch have a take on coffee that is quite remarkable. The French do wine. I have yet to discover what the Nordic nations are good at, refreshment-wise. Maybe Elna can enlighten me? DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • tonesp
    tonesp Member Posts: 844
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Rubbishing immigrants for not learning English
    Asking why they don't integrate into society
    Critisising the smell of their food
    AND
    Moving here to Spain and not learning a word of Spanish
    Joining the Buffaloes and the British Legion here
    Looking for Fish& Chip Cafes
    Only shopping in British shops at inflated prices
  • ichabod6
    ichabod6 Member Posts: 843
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    My mum, my dad and my grandparents.
  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Another thread I had forgotten about, so thanks Tone and Ichabod :D
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