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Canid117 said:
Mackheath said:
Nimcha said:
When you use 'could of' or any variation thereof.

Or being extremely xenophobic.
Actually, thats Japan.
We dont talk about it much on this forum when there is good old America bashing to do but as far as I can tell British newspapers are like an openly racist version of FOX news. Is this true or have I been lied to?
Only slightly true. Some tabloid newspapers are notorious for having very narrow-minded views, particularly when it comes to immigration... but "openly racist" is a bit of a stretch. We don't currently have anything as ludicrous as Fox News, in any medium.*

British journalists are the scum of the earth [http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2011/jul/04/milly-dowler-voicemail-hacked-news-of-world], though, make no mistake. Just not for the reasons implied.



*Sky News is trying really hard, though.
 
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When you talk about the weather incessantly: What it's doing right now, what it will do in a couple of days, past reflections about the weather, how it's affecting you and your friends/family/plans/job prospects/pets ...
 

devotedsniper

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When M$ Word insists Colour is spelt as "Color"

hmmm another...

When a chav shouts "Emo" in your face for wearing a hoodie not made by adidas, nike, etc but made by Airwalk, No Fear, etc.

Final one

When you drive on the left (i know a few others do but Englands known for it)
 

Nickolai77

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When you are an all round English language nazi and get offended whenever an American says "Data" or spells generalisation as generalization.

Also, you know your British if you love alcohol and winning in WW2, and constantly have to remind everyone about it.
 

The Diabolical Biz

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When the words 'Balderdash', 'Poppycock', 'Scallywag', 'Shenanigans', 'Cad', 'Bounder', 'Egads', 'Haberdasher', 'Nincompoop', and 'Rapscallion' are all used as exclamations/insults in your daily vocabulary.

Well, mine anyway.
 

franconbean

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Nimcha said:
When you use 'could of' or any variation thereof.

Or being extremely xenophobic.
Its a sad fact that the Xenophobia is true :(
Anyway. You know you are English when you walk into a Starbucks in New York and are suprised to find that they do not serve Earl Grey tea. (True story).

You know you are British when you are looked upon with fear and disgust by the staff at your holiday destination Hotel.
 

JWAN

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All of your dress coats are red.
(I kid, British people are awesome)
 

CaptainTrilby

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Whenever there is a bank holiday and a slight bit of sunshine, it is straight into shorts and sandals. Or you can start a whole conversation by mentioning the weather OR you know the magic words that can solve any dilemma, predicament, trauma or strife... 'I'll put the kettle on.'
 

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neoptolemus said:
stu_thomo said:
... you are from england :p
England isn't the only British country ya know, even though they like to pretend it is.

Ti'n gwybod ti'n Prydeinig pan ti'n siarad Cymraeg!
AHHH! they can get internets in the valleys!?!?!? ;P

People also tend to forget about The Falklands.

And, personally, I hate Tea.

OT: You know your British when you spell your words with the right amount of vowels.
 

brunothepig

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This has probably been said but, when someone suggests a strong drink and you put the kettle on.
 

imnot

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When you look out the window and everything looks like pre bloom lighting Half life 2.
WHich is to say.

Dreary as fuck
sravankb said:
T8B95 said:
You know you're British when you start using the word "glass" as a verb.
The covenant are British?
I bloody wish.
Also when you use the word bloody a lot.
 

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When one drinks tea while wearing their top/ bowler hat and monocle, and get offended by being called 'British'. How dare you group us with the Scottish and Welsh, they are all Cads and Bounders!