[gregebowman]

Originally posted by Growltigger:

Finally, I wouldn't dream comment on whether or not the majority of Americans are basically uneducated about life and circumstances out the US. I haven't really met enough to know whether this is a fair statement or not. Some certainly are, but then so are a lot of British who wont go abroad because of the greasy food, funny people and heathen language. I do not think America has a monopoly on introverted types.

I spent a weekend in England in 1994. Won a radio contest, and went to the Reading Festival, which is a musical festival starring a whole bunch of bands. I'll admit, even though I was kind of tempted, I just stuck to eating foods I was familiar with. Ate at the McDonalds and a couple of other American fast foods joints over there in London. Took getting used to warm tea. I like my tea cold. Don't drink, so I can't comment on warm beer. I won't say it was a complete culture shock. My ancestry is British, and I do like watching some of the british shows on PBS. But it was definitely different than what I was used to. I did love the Underground. First time on a subway. I wish I could have stayed longer. I really enjoyed my stay over there.