British or English

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Currently having a conversation/ debate with a friend. Are you British or English? Do you consider one a nationality and one an ethnicity?

My Asian family members describe themselves as British Asian. Saying 'I'm English' is synonymous with something else, mainly because of the connotations with the English flag and nationalism.

They are both geographic locations, so technically this shouldnt be that different. And you don't get the same with Scottish or Welsh.

What are your thoughts?

Born and live in England but I can't say it's anything I really ever think about. The only time I do is when I'm asked in an official capacity and then it's always British because that's usually the only option.

English, British and European. I was more aware of the latter when I lived in the US for a couple of years. I still very much resent having my European citizenship stripped from me by a narrow margin on a poorly thought through referendum vote. I’m very glad the Scots have so far rejected independence and I’ve not had that part of my U.K. citizenship removed too.

Depending on context but British , Cornish, English

On Wednesday I would have gone with British nationality and Irish ethnicity. Right now I am harking back to the days of the Norman Tebbit "cricket test" and working my way through this list (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:National_cricket_teams) for sunny climes and sea views. There will be extra points for "never heard of Nigel Farage", and it's a winner if it can also go for "never heard of Donald Trump".