[Dan27382]

I’ve personally known more Brits than I can count, and at my old job I used to work with and around quite a few of them; including my boss. I would have to say that Brits are quite diverse, much like Americans. Some are strictly blue collar, who have a very sharp, biting wit and use the F-word in every form of casual conversation, though a soft side will emerge on occasion. Others fit the refined stereotype, and go to great lengths to remain proper. Many are quite polite at all times; others will rip you with a zinging yet subtle insult the first time they meet you, and will expect you to think it’s normal (because it’s normal back in their part of the UK). I guess those are the two extremes I’ve known. Also, the accent covers a vast array. From the refined southern English accents everyone’s used to, on to certain parts of North England where they’re very hard to follow (for instance, Ozzy Osbourne would sound normal back in Birmingham, drugs or not). I’ve also noticed that British people seem more articulate and well-read than most of my American contemporaries; I suspect it’s because of the better public school system. I also try to pick up on the slang, which can be quite interesting. As for non-Anglo Brits… I’ve known only one, who was of Indian derivation. She was quite polite and somewhat introverted (yet vocal at times), and the Indian accent was mixed heavily with the British accent.

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Name : Dan27382, Gender : M, Race : Hispanic/Latino (may be any race), Religion : Pentecostal, Age : 23, City : Los Angeles, State : CA, Country : United States, Occupation : Student, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Lower middle class, 

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