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FoFa said:
It's the dialects that kill you.
I have heard both Brits and Scots that I had no clue what they were saying.

But I had the same problem last time I was in Boston also.
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I know what you mean. I found the same problem in Dallas when I was last there. :)
 
I was in London yesterday.
I noticed the restaurants in the West End are all sushi, Mexican, Italian etc. - not a decent greasy spoon or chippy anywhere! I had to buy a sandwich in the end from Tesco's. Sushi? yuk - Japanese muck.

Col
 
I am not a fan of seafood, which is strange being that I live in Florida. I completely agree with you on disliking sushi.
 
Vassago said:
I am not a fan of seafood, which is strange being that I live in Florida. I completely agree with you on disliking sushi.
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Well if you don't like seafood you are not going to like sushi, I am and do, I think the one in Japan had the edge over Liverpool.

BTW Vass I also enjoyed dining by the river in San Antonio but it was hardly Haute Cuisine, but thats great as I don't like pretentious food or restaurants.

Brian
 
FoFa said:
It's the dialects that kill you.
I have heard both Brits and Scots that I had no clue what they were saying.

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Don't panic we have the same problem, I'm sure its the same the world over.

Brian
 
I heard this about a Frenchman and an Englishman. The Englishman was boasting about their military victories for the French.

Englishman: "we are victorious over the French because we pray to God."

Frenchman: "We also pray to God."

Englishman: "But we pray in English."
 
I must say that today I am extremely proud of my fellow Americans. It does not matter where or what the need, it seems America is there first, with the most and without expectations. Hardly had the dust settled from the tragic 8.9 earthquake before we were steaming to Japan's aid. My neighbor, who raises and trains search and recovery dogs, had her bags packed, airline booked and dogs ready to go within 8 hours. She is there now.

You may decry our politics or even they way we talk, but you cannot fault the true generosity and spirit of the American people.
 
Thales750 said:
And which ones would that be?

Where I come from on the Texas Gulf Coast I think you will find many restaurants with cuisine that would match any in the world. Maybe not for their six star architecture or elegance, but if what you seek is good food.

Well sister, that is what you shall find.

One of the advantages to having a multicultural country is the variety of women, food, and music, just to name a few.

Maybe you Britts should give it a try, there’s nothing wrong with your women, of course, or your music, but your food sure could use some improvement. hehehe
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You think the UK isnt multicultural?
 
ChipperT said:
I must say that today I am extremely proud of my fellow Americans. It does not matter where or what the need, it seems America is there first, with the most and without expectations. Hardly had the dust settled from the tragic 8.9 earthquake before we were steaming to Japan's aid. My neighbor, who raises and trains search and recovery dogs, had her bags packed, airline booked and dogs ready to go within 8 hours. She is there now.

You may decry our politics or even they way we talk, but you cannot fault the true generosity and spirit of the American people.
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Its the bragging - rather than quitely getting on with it we dislike.
 
Brianwarnock said:
Well if you don't like seafood you are not going to like sushi, I am and do, I think the one in Japan had the edge over Liverpool.

BTW Vass I also enjoyed dining by the river in San Antonio but it was hardly Haute Cuisine, but thats great as I don't like pretentious food or restaurants.

Brian
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The river food wasn't the best. I actually only ate at one place on the river. The city itself is filled with non-chained restaurants that are ALWAYS busy. That's what I loved about it. I don't think I ate at a single bad place while I was there.
 
AnthonyGerrard said:
Its the bragging - rather than quitely getting on with it we dislike.
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Being proud of your fellow citizens is certainly not bragging. Bragging is "excessive or unwarranted pride in an accomplishment, feature or act" and the pride I feel for these unselfish actions of my fellow citizens is certainly not excessive nor unwarranted.
 
However your pride in their actions could be construed as "excessive or unwarranted" especially as you were not involved in their actions but seemed to be trying to share the credit.
 
ChipperT said:
Being proud of your fellow citizens is certainly not bragging. Bragging is "excessive or unwarranted pride in an accomplishment, feature or act" and the pride I feel for these unselfish actions of my fellow citizens is certainly not excessive nor unwarranted.
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The fact yopu only mentioned Americans and put them seemingly first with most - does indeed make your remarks excessive and unwarranted. Especially given the task undertaken.
 
AnthonyGerrard said:
The fact yopu only mentioned Americans and put them seemingly first with most - does indeed make your remarks excessive and unwarranted. Especially given the task undertaken.
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Methinks I read a large measure of sour grapes and long-seated resentment in your response. Someday perhaps you will find a reason to feel rightful pride and admiration in the selfless actions of your fellow citizens. I will belabor this point no further. Additional moaning and groaning on your part will only reinforce those facts.
 
ChipperT said:
Methinks I read a large measure of sour grapes and long-seated resentment in your response. Someday perhaps you will find a reason to feel rightful pride and admiration in the selfless actions of your fellow citizens. I will belabor this point no further. Additional moaning and groaning on your part will only reinforce those facts.
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I'm sorry Chipper but I think that is unwarrented. It is true that America is generous in these circumstances, although I did not read of their involvement in Christchurch, however it was the wording of your original statement that caused offence.

America is closer to Japan so one would expect it to be first, although I did read of a German team being there the day after it happened.

America is bigger, so one would not be surprised if it supplied more.

For the record I believe that a team from Lancashire did a quick turnround after getting home from Christchurch, I suppose they needed clean undies and more dog biscuits.


Brian
 
ChipperT said:
Methinks I read a large measure of sour grapes and long-seated resentment in your response. Someday perhaps you will find a reason to feel rightful pride and admiration in the selfless actions of your fellow citizens. I will belabor this point no further. Additional moaning and groaning on your part will only reinforce those facts.
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An apology would have done - for not to bother having mentioned the other 60 + nations doing their best, irrespective of their nationality. To then relegate their contibution to secondary and less -the fact you see nothing wrong with this - says it all.


I see some very brave and selfless individuals, not Britains, or Americans or Chinese or anything else and I dont care who arrived first with most - just that they are there, as quick as they could be, doing their best.
 
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