Patriotism or prejudice.
By 41Combedale
@41CombedaleRoad (5966)
Greece
January 13, 2017 3:12am CST
I was recently introduced by a colleague to a friend of hers. She described me as 'very British'. I did not like this because I did not like the 'very'. I did not feel that it was a compliment. Probably because I am aware of the prejudiced impressions that people have about national characteristics.
Am I alone in this, I wonder how My lotters might feel if they were introduced to a stranger as being 'very/American/German,French,Italian,Indian,Spanish etc.?
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@41CombedaleRoad (5966)
• Greece
13 Jan 17
You have hit the nail on the head Anna pointing out why it is so annoying. I gather from your comments that some people think Italians are noisy and bad time keepers. That is not too bad. The British are considered to be cold, snobs and unlikely to show their emotions and of course colonialists - that is the one I hate most of all.
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@LadyDuck (502235)
• Italy
13 Jan 17
@41CombedaleRoad You know many also think that all Italians are part of the mafia and they cannot be trusted. I am a northern, I was born in Milan, the rest of Italy consider us cold, snobs and unable to show our emotions. 
@allknowing (153544)
• India
13 Jan 17
I would not like it either. Much water has flown down the bridge since my birth as an Indian
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
13 Jan 17
@41CombedaleRoad We get exposed to what we like to imbibe and that changes us.
@41CombedaleRoad (5966)
• Greece
13 Jan 17
You have remained always smiling regardless!
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@41CombedaleRoad (5966)
• Greece
13 Jan 17
So what is it about her that is so utterly British? Obviously nice things as she is your friend.
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@egdcltd (12059)
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13 Jan 17
@41CombedaleRoad She just seems the best of what I consider British - even if her accent is strong. Her behaviour and attitudes seem completely naturalised. I say you don't need to be born here to be British.
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@41CombedaleRoad (5966)
• Greece
13 Jan 17
That is a compliment to your friend and to the way people can make a new land their home
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@JudyEv (381905)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Jan 17
I don't think it is a compliment either. I'd probably be described as 'very Australian'.
@41CombedaleRoad (5966)
• Greece
13 Jan 17
I have no idea what might be inferred from 'very Australian' - can you enlighten me?
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@JudyEv (381905)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Jan 17
@41CombedaleRoad I'm not too sure myself 
It is always a surprise when people say 'I love your accent' because obviously I can't hear it myself. And perhaps we seem a bit over-friendly sometimes as I find some nationalities seem a bit stand-offish which makes me wonder if I've been too 'forward'.
It is always a surprise when people say 'I love your accent' because obviously I can't hear it myself. And perhaps we seem a bit over-friendly sometimes as I find some nationalities seem a bit stand-offish which makes me wonder if I've been too 'forward'.@41CombedaleRoad (5966)
• Greece
13 Jan 17
hmm, obviously very comfortable under your skin.
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@41CombedaleRoad (5966)
• Greece
13 Jan 17
@Plethos To my mind it sounds like a gift and one that is to be appreciated - especially by your parents who found themselves with such a sensible and well grounded son.
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@Plethos (13718)
• United States
13 Jan 17
@41CombedaleRoad - ive always been this way. i never cared what anyone opinioned about me. it made me immune to bullies or negative people. my parents to this day wonder where i got it from.
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@amitkokiladitya (171988)
• Agra, India
13 Jan 17
I will not like it at all and shall correct the person rightaway
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@celticeagle (189820)
• Boise, Idaho
14 Jan 17
I find other cultures and people interesting. Some more than others.
@changjiangzhibin89 (17239)
• China
13 Jan 17
It sounds like there are some overtones in what she said.By that it is even understanded to mean one has certain deep-rooted habits.Maybe I read too much into what she said.
@41CombedaleRoad (5966)
• Greece
13 Jan 17
Not so much habits but deep routed characteristics that we are stuck with.
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