[Sean H.]

I don’t believe the British are particularly xenophobic or racist, and I wonder why you have formed the opinion that we are. In your comment, you say ‘How can they [Brits] say ‘all these people are stupid’. You are claiming all Brits are the same – we’re not. A few hooligans go to Belgium and get worldwide media coverage of their appalling behaviour. Would you like the United States to be be judged by the behaviour of the KKK? Britain has a large black and Asian population. We elect black and Asian politicians. We have openly gay politicians. The vast majority of Brits are relaxed about race, religion, nationhood, sexual orientation, etc. It may be that you have misinterpreted British humour. We are apparently a bit different from other countries in our style of joking, with much sarcastic and ironic comment distinguished mainly by the tone of voice, and context. If the words are taken literally, it can sound offensive. It may be, however, that you have lived in the United Kingdom and seen enough of British behaviour to make a fair comparison. In that case, you have a point, and we probably have some way to go. British friends of mine who have moved to the United States find the ‘politically correct’ culture hard to bear. They sometimes feel afraid to open their mouths for fear of causing unintended offense. Wouldn’t it be great if people assumed no offense was intended, rather than the reverse?

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Name : Sean H., Gender : M, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Atheist, Age : 36, City : London, State : NA, Country : United Kingdom, Occupation : Geologist, Education level : Over 4 Years of College, Social class : Lower middle class,