Page 6 | People from other countries - they’re just better than us, aren’t they?

PebbleDashedDoor · 2026-05-31T13:12:15+00:00

I’m on holiday in the Balkans and like everytime I go overseas, it’s difficult not to conclude people from other countries are just better than us. Immaculately kept, litter free, great service in bars and restaurants by experienced staff, polite well behaved kids eating out in restaurants, not a screen in sight. Everyone generally better looking, better dressed. Or do I have rose tinted holiday goggles on?

Coffeeandbooks88 · 02/06/2026 08:38

user281262 · 02/06/2026 08:32

i think she’s Irish.

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Good guess.

user281262 · 02/06/2026 08:32

Mithral · 02/06/2026 08:21

On another thread she described herself as from the UK but apparently her work colleagues (in the UK) were mean to her because she's foreign. It's not clear tbh.

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i think she’s Irish.

MeAndStuart1981 · 02/06/2026 08:24

There's nothing wrong with being reserved and 'buttoned-up' as someone put it. And so what if I don't attend a funeral of someone vague from years ago or someone I don't know. I will send condolence to their next of kin, maybe flowers but depends on who it was.

Close family and friends are important to me and if that makes me cold, then so be it, but I would never mock someone else's choices.

Coffeeandbooks88 · 02/06/2026 08:22

SquirrelGG · 02/06/2026 08:06

No I haven't. Obviously all Brits aren't the same and I've heard that people in the north are more friendly than southerners, I'm just stating my view from someone who lives outside the UK. There is a huge difference between being like Americans (who I actually find to be generally friendly and polite) and being cold.

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So have you actually visited and met Brits here or just gone on hearsay?

Vargas · 02/06/2026 08:21

mindutopia · 31/05/2026 14:26

I’m American (also British and live in the UK). Trust me, we are not better. 90% of my American friends wish they had my dual citizenship and lived in the UK. I have lived in 4 countries as an adult. Very happy to have settled in the UK and would not want to raise my children in any of the others.

Ditto but Canadian.

Mithral · 02/06/2026 08:21

Dideon · 02/06/2026 07:20

I may have missed it but did you say where you are from Scarlettjune ?

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On another thread she described herself as from the UK but apparently her work colleagues (in the UK) were mean to her because she's foreign. It's not clear tbh.

SquirrelGG · 02/06/2026 08:06

Coffeeandbooks88 · 02/06/2026 06:40

We aren't like Americans. I think it just takes a bit of time and then we are fine. You haven't been to Yorkshire or Liverpool have you?

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No I haven't. Obviously all Brits aren't the same and I've heard that people in the north are more friendly than southerners, I'm just stating my view from someone who lives outside the UK. There is a huge difference between being like Americans (who I actually find to be generally friendly and polite) and being cold.

Dideon · 02/06/2026 07:20

Scarlettjune · 01/06/2026 22:19

It's always someone else's fault but " the English people that are nasty 's fault. Of course.

Do better.

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I may have missed it but did you say where you are from Scarlettjune ?

pouletvous · 02/06/2026 07:02

Plenty of European kids had screens on my holiday last week

they’re scruffy buggers too. Cant give them appearance. Especially Belgians and Germans

Coffeeandbooks88 · 02/06/2026 06:40

SquirrelGG · 02/06/2026 06:01

It's nothing to do with being boring or not, it's just downright cold and unfeeling to not attend the funeral of a family member of a friend, or someone you know very well, just because you don't know the deceased.

I have to say I've never heard anyone say Brits are warm and friendly either.

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We aren't like Americans. I think it just takes a bit of time and then we are fine. You haven't been to Yorkshire or Liverpool have you?

KatiePricesKnickers · 02/06/2026 06:09

Scarlettjune · 01/06/2026 22:10

Honestly, I just think a lot of English people are really weird.

I'm moving on soon, I wouldn't live in England again.

Thank god for small mercies.

KatiePricesKnickers · 02/06/2026 06:07

Cherrytree86 · 01/06/2026 20:55

You don’t get the pavements covered in dog shit in most other countries

You’ve never been to France?

SquirrelGG · 02/06/2026 06:03

WirralWool · 01/06/2026 22:37

I’m knocking on a bit but I remember the days when, if a colleague had suffered a bereavement, a representative from work would attend the funeral, presumably as a show of support and respect. It happened everywhere I worked, but I doubt it would happen these days.

I went to my best friend’s Mum’s funeral. I didn’t know her. I just sat at the back of the church. I wanted my friend to know that I was there for her. She was very touched that I’d made the effort. I didn’t go to the wake. I don’t think that’s weird at all.

Both of those are common where I live - not the UK.

SquirrelGG · 02/06/2026 06:01

Coffeeandbooks88 · 01/06/2026 22:17

Well it would be boring if we all had the same culture. I find baby showers odd in America but I don't criticise or make judgements on how their personalities.

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It's nothing to do with being boring or not, it's just downright cold and unfeeling to not attend the funeral of a family member of a friend, or someone you know very well, just because you don't know the deceased.

I have to say I've never heard anyone say Brits are warm and friendly either.

inamarina · 02/06/2026 00:21

SocialistMummy · 01/06/2026 19:52

Let's just say she posts a lot on Twitter or X or whatever it's called these days

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I’ve seen what she posts on X. I just don’t think there’s an issue with what she posts 🤷‍♀️

Scarlettjune · 02/06/2026 00:13

tulipseason12 · 01/06/2026 23:08

you've never heard of belgrade nightlife scene? or people going on holiday to croatia or montenegro? 😂😂😂what planet do you live on lol

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You missed her point

tulipseason12 · 01/06/2026 23:08

SmashThePatriarchy · 31/05/2026 15:28

Are you also on holiday in 1912? Haven’t heard anyone refer to going on holiday to “the Balkans” before 😂.

you've never heard of belgrade nightlife scene? or people going on holiday to croatia or montenegro? 😂😂😂what planet do you live on lol

tulipseason12 · 01/06/2026 23:04

im from balkans and while countries and people are great, its insanely corrupt! for example .. if you are drink driving you can just give 20 euros and get off free. a young girl was crossing the zebra crossing and a drunk teen killed her by speeding and he was found not guilty because his father was a well known businessman.
if you have a business you HAVE to vote for current president every time lol if not they will threaten you until you dissolve that same business. there is no benefit system, if you lose your job you have £0 income.social support system for families doesnt exist. people will run go fundme type collections for orphaned kids who live on their own because state just doesn't care at all.
so yes nature is beautiful, it is safe especially for women but for living there, no. i thank the lord every day for the opportunity to live in the UK 😅

Mere1 · 01/06/2026 22:57

x2boys · 31/05/2026 14:17

Yes evey single country in the entire world is better thsn us 🙄🙄

😂😱

Scarlettjune · 01/06/2026 22:54

Coffeeandbooks88 · 01/06/2026 22:52

I don't think so.

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Of course you don't. People like you never do. I haven't enjoyed my interaction with you.

Coffeeandbooks88 · 01/06/2026 22:52

Scarlettjune · 01/06/2026 22:42

My interaction with you is nasty

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I don't think so.

Scarlettjune · 01/06/2026 22:42

Coffeeandbooks88 · 01/06/2026 22:23

You have issues. You reckon in every interaction that English person is nasty and it couldn't possibly be you that is maybe not the nice one? Luckily I know the majority of English are nice.

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My interaction with you is nasty

Coffeeandbooks88 · 01/06/2026 22:39

WirralWool · 01/06/2026 22:37

I’m knocking on a bit but I remember the days when, if a colleague had suffered a bereavement, a representative from work would attend the funeral, presumably as a show of support and respect. It happened everywhere I worked, but I doubt it would happen these days.

I went to my best friend’s Mum’s funeral. I didn’t know her. I just sat at the back of the church. I wanted my friend to know that I was there for her. She was very touched that I’d made the effort. I didn’t go to the wake. I don’t think that’s weird at all.

I think I would do that especially as it is a best friend.

Scarlettjune · 01/06/2026 22:37

Coffeeandbooks88 · 01/06/2026 22:23

You have issues. You reckon in every interaction that English person is nasty and it couldn't possibly be you that is maybe not the nice one? Luckily I know the majority of English are nice.

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I wouldn't say that every interaction is nasty. I would say that interactions are cold and unenjoyable. There is a definitely a cold, unemotional culture in England. I am far from the only person to say it

WirralWool · 01/06/2026 22:37

I’m knocking on a bit but I remember the days when, if a colleague had suffered a bereavement, a representative from work would attend the funeral, presumably as a show of support and respect. It happened everywhere I worked, but I doubt it would happen these days.

I went to my best friend’s Mum’s funeral. I didn’t know her. I just sat at the back of the church. I wanted my friend to know that I was there for her. She was very touched that I’d made the effort. I didn’t go to the wake. I don’t think that’s weird at all.