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both in equal amounts and equally fluently, which language do they think in?

People from England, Scotland or Wales constantly complaining about people calling them British? How is that different than someone calling me, someone from California, American?

I realize that the make up of the countries are different. Wales, Scotland and England are separate countries, and the states are not. But we are both part of larger entities.

I also know I am making a generalization, but do you know what I mean? If the 3 above mentioned countries are all part of Great Britain, why are there so many against being called British?

Kibworth Harcourt? (In Leicestershire, England)

What can you tell me about it? :)

I found this patch as I was cleaning my room. Does anyone know what it is a symbol for????

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f114/clovehopper...

Shepreth Wild Animal Park? How was it? Did you do one of the "experiences"?

I have travelled from California to England several times, and know what to expect...but have no idea what to tell my boyfriend what to expect on his visit here. I have heard that the United States immigration is more difficult and annoying lol. Is this true? Could any English citizens please tell me their experiences? Thank you.

(My boyfriend is English)

at least 1/2 of the questions posted on here could be easily looked up on google, yahoo, etc....? It seems it would take less time to look the info up yourself than it does to post the question in here... lol

..."FDIC insured" change from $10,000 to $100,000, for standard acounts?

I am flying in to London (Heathrow) in December, and the drive to my b/f's house takes about 3 hours, so when we get home we are both exhausted...(Since he has to drive for 3+ hours to pick me up, not to mention the wait for me to get through customs lol) Can someone recommend a reasonably priced hotel in London, not ratty lol, so we can just go there, then go home the next day?

...lick their plate or bowl when they are finished eating?

I want to take him to the vet, but I am between jobs at the moment and, while I can afford the 'office visit', I can't afford any type of diagnostics or treatments, if needed. Does anyone know of low cost veterinary care in southern California? Specifically Orange County. Thank you for your help.

My b/f has an XBOX 360, but it fell or something and now has a crack and doesn't work. Can I just buy a box to replace it? I don't want to buy all the accessories, ie; the remote, headset, etc...as he already has these...any suggestions????

thank you! :)

Where would I go if I wanted to go to school in England to become a pharmacy technician? Or how would I find a place that hires student techs?

I am currently in America going to school to be a pharmacy technician. I would like to work in England. Is anyone out there (yahooland) looking for a student technician????? I wuld need a visa/work permit...

I've been to England twice and never spent time in London, except Heathrow lol...and am going again on Tuesday. I would like to go through the roundabout where Big Ben is. I will be flying into Gatwick this time, and I stay in the East Midlands. Would this location be 'on the way' to where I am staying? What is the roundabout called?

Just because s/he is a jackass doesn't mean s/he is American lol. By the words and descriptions frequently used in the questions, I would guess s/he is a Brit! Either way, I think s/he is only asking these dumbass questions to get a rise out of people lol.

*I hope s/he's not anyhow, makes the rest of us look like idiots! And if so, its just another reason for me to leave this country! lol*

(for those that dont know who I'm on about.....) http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/my/qa/index;_ylt=AhfgE...

I am flying into Gatwick and staying in Leicestershire. (Specifically Kibworth) Can anyone tell me about the public transportation I will need to use? Is there a train I can take?

I think it's odd since all the traffic signs are in English... :-/

People trying to turn the illegal immigration issue into a race issue? Also, I live in southern California, and any time I bring up illegal immigration, it is automaticaly assumed that I am refering to those that cross the border between Mexico and the southwest states....why is that? In my opinion, an illegal immigrant is any person, from any country, who comes to and stays in the United States illegally, and as such, should not be allowed to stay. Your thoughts on one or both issues?

What is the typical work schedule in England?...

For example, in America, we generally work 5 days, 2 days off. It's a 40 hour work week, 8 hour days with a 1 hour lunch. Overtime (time and a half) is paid for any hours worked over 40 hours per week, and here in California we get overtime pay for anything over 8 hours per day as well. Usually after 3 months or so our 'benefits' kick in, which is medical, dental, etc... After a year you get vacation time, which will vary by employer, but generally starts at 1 week for each of the 1st few years of service, taken after the 1st year, and goes up from there...

What is it usually like there?