British guys!!!

Jenny484

As a German who has been living in the UK for 7 years, I got to say you got some very funny stereotypes in your head. Some Brits hold open doors and help you put on your coat, others don't. The majority don't.

I can't say that British men are better than any other nationalities I have met. It is about the individual.

Buzzybee90

Oduliet wrote: »

I thought Brits like tea :eek: I even have a Union Jack tea towel I bought on ebay which has a picture of 2 teacups and 1 says "Shall we play who can hold the most tea?" the other replies "No that's a mugs game" :rotfl:

He comes from a place called Winchester, I don't know it but looking at pictures it is a very beautiful place.

Winchester certainly is beautiful, stunning cathedral and such a pretty little city.

Ozzuk

Jenny484 wrote: »

As a German who has been living in the UK for 7 years, I got to say you got some very funny stereotypes in your head. Some Brits hold open doors and help you put on your coat, others don't. The majority don't.

I can't say that British men are better than any other nationalities I have met. It is about the individual.

It's certainly a very romantic view of 'British' men. We could easily be referred to a chavs, or binge drinkers, workshy, any number of growing stereotypes.

Personally, I'd like to hold onto the the romantic image. I'm Welsh and though I don't have a strong welsh accent the 'ladies' love it when I travel to North America. I blame Hugh Grant.

I do sometimes get 'Wales? - isn't that part of England?'

PlymouthMaid

I have enjoyed reading your thread. I wouldn't waste time boning up on footie (soccer) as if you are not interested and this relationship went anywhere you will end up looking daft or bored rigid if he is a fan.

I think in your position I would try not to show too much romantic interest too soon but get to know him and maybe invite him out a bit to some American things. That way you can get to know each other better and have fun.

It is true that many British men tease women they like a lot. Seems to be a way of bantering that really breaks the ice so you have to be able to give it back too.

Our men are not really much like Matthew Crawley but plenty do still have lovely manners.

topdaddy_2

Can you drink? Chances are he can. British drink that is not american couple of drinks drink. Ask him out for a few drinks Dont get sloshed. He'll be impressed.

LannieDuck

Oduliet wrote: »

I thought Brits like tea :eek: I even have a Union Jack tea towel I bought on ebay which has a picture of 2 teacups and 1 says "Shall we play who can hold the most tea?" the other replies "No that's a mugs game" :rotfl:

He comes from a place called Winchester, I don't know it but looking at pictures it is a very beautiful place.

I'm from Winchester It is a lovely place.

What's a swag fag?

Am I right that in America it's normal to date a couple of people and then go steady with just one? We only date one person at a time (normally!), so just be aware.

Kabazzzz

Oduliet wrote: »

Can you give me an example of how a British guy does this? So then I know

My ex insulted me in front of our work team on a night out, not an offensive insult as that would've earnt him a smack across the chops but an insult all the same.

A few months after we started going out he said it was purely to get my attention and I quote "it's a bit like chasing the prettiest girl around the playground"... swoon

lostinrates

Jenny484 wrote: »

As a German who has been living in the UK for 7 years, I got to say you got some very funny stereotypes in your head. Some Brits hold open doors and help you put on your coat, others don't. The majority don't.

I can't say that British men are better than any other nationalities I have met. It is about the individual.

Dh's workplace 'offer' mandatory courses reminding people not to open doors for women etc.

margaretclare

Jenny484 wrote: »

As a German who has been living in the UK for 7 years, I got to say you got some very funny stereotypes in your head. Some Brits hold open doors and help you put on your coat, others don't. The majority don't.

I can't say that British men are better than any other nationalities I have met. It is about the individual.

I found courtesy and kindness in Germany. We were going for breakfast in a hotel in Friedrichshafen, I was struggling a bit with plates and cups and a step up into another part of the dining-room (I need another hand on the doorpost to do this, not as young as I was y'know). A gentle male voice behind me said 'Konnen ich Sie hilfen, bitte?' and I was so pleased 'Vielen Danke, mein Herr' and I gave him one of the plates to carry for me. Just very helpful, courteous and unexpected.

I don't know who the man in 'Downton Abbey' is, never watched it, but remember that drama is set a century ago and hopefully we've all moved on since then.

claire21

Make him a Victoria Sandwich (cake)