D-S
Well-known member
Who on earth frowns at that?
I would and have described myself as English and have never had anyone ever frown at it.
I also describe myself as British and European, dependent on context, which, as so often, is all.
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I would and have described myself as English and have never had anyone ever frown at it.
I also describe myself as British and European, dependent on context, which, as so often, is all.
Slime
Tour Winner
Some people I know who regard themselves, and also regard me, as British, which is absolutely correct, obviously.
But me claiming to be English first and British second is regarded by some as me just being very nationalistic!
KenL
Tour Rookie
For me and maybe the official line is that Scottish, English etc are not nationalities. If you are born in these parts your official nationality is British.
But, absolutely fine to describe yourself as English.
But, absolutely fine to describe yourself as English.
Lucifer MorningStar
Well-known member
Surely that’s not a change at all as the full correct name is The United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland. So in real terms UK is actually a better abbreviation to use as it comes before GB and the term United Kingdom is more w
Arthur Wedge
Well-known member
Uk has been the sovereign political state for decades
GB in the geographical island
why would they
A GB sticker is no longer valid on the back of your car when travelling in Europe. It has to be U.K. now.
Orikoru
Tour Winner
Are we still GB in the Olympics though??
I describe myself as English. I would never say I was British - that just reminds me of Americans in films talking about 'Briddish' accents.
I describe myself as English. I would never say I was British - that just reminds me of Americans in films talking about 'Briddish' accents.
Arthur Wedge
Well-known member
We are GB and NI in the Olympics
Beezerk
Money List Winner
On holiday in Mexico last year, talking to Canadians and Mexicans I always said I was British, then the conversation leads on to which part of Britian etc.
On holiday in Gran Canaria recently, talking to some Dutch people, I said I was from England
Sid Rixon IV
Head Pro
I sat at a bar in Tenerife and a minute after ordering our drinks the (Spanish) manager put a Welsh flag on our table and had "Delilah" blasting over the PA.On holiday in Mexico last year, talking to Canadians and Mexicans I always said I was British, then the conversation leads on to which part of Britian etc.
On holiday in Gran Canaria recently, talking to some Dutch people, I said I was from England
I was well impressed!
Beezerk
Money List Winner
I sat at a bar in Tenerife and a minute after ordering our drinks the (Spanish) manager put a Welsh flag on our table and had "Delilah" blasting over the PA.
I was well impressed!
Now THAT’S service
Voyager EMH
Slipper Wearing Plucker of Pheasants
I am a British UK citizen.
Although "citizen" is questionable in that I am also a "subject" of the Crown, whether I like it or not.
I was born in England and have lived in England apart from one year in Abertawe (Swansea)
If I am asked to say whether I am English, Scottish or Welsh, I reply, "All three, because I am British."
I can not exclude one of the three, because of where my grandparents were born and lived, resulting in me having Scottish and Welsh relatives.
Although we have 4 saint's days, what we are lacking is a UK National Day Of Unity.
USA and France have one and I would find a lot to celebrate if we had one.
Although "citizen" is questionable in that I am also a "subject" of the Crown, whether I like it or not.
I was born in England and have lived in England apart from one year in Abertawe (Swansea)
If I am asked to say whether I am English, Scottish or Welsh, I reply, "All three, because I am British."
I can not exclude one of the three, because of where my grandparents were born and lived, resulting in me having Scottish and Welsh relatives.
Although we have 4 saint's days, what we are lacking is a UK National Day Of Unity.
USA and France have one and I would find a lot to celebrate if we had one.
Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
Us Scots celebrate Burns Suppers a lot more than St Andrews Day
Seems correct to me as most would remember the date of Burns night but not St Andrews day
Seems correct to me as most would remember the date of Burns night but not St Andrews day
KenL
Tour Rookie
That’s very true.
Perhaps the national day should be to celebrate a national hero like Burns (although his work does nothing for me) or Shakespeare or Tom Jones.
Bazz
Q-School Graduate
I always say I'm from England when abroad, then I get puzzled looks....OK my family is from India, and I've been there for 3 weeks out of my 43 years on earth.
Slime
Tour Winner
Scottish and English are nationalities, as is Welsh.
I was born in England and have lived here all my life, I most definitely am English.
