I'm English

[Ajay]

White rose supporters? Have those b******ds from Yorkshire started fielding an international rugby team?

My maternal grandmother was from "the other side" - Bradford actually.
Although she was a beautiful, kind, loving woman I'm happy to blame her genetic input for all my personality faults

 

[redcard]

I've never understood this whole "proud to be English" thing.

What exactly is it we're all proud of? It's an accident of birth; had you been born in France you would most likely hate yourself.

 

[martint235]

My maternal grandmother was from "the other side" - Bradford actually.
Although she was a beautiful, kind, loving woman I'm happy to blame her genetic input for all my personality faults

See I think this sums it up. Indians, Chinese, Iraqis, even the French would be welcome in these Isles if only I could find a way to get rid of Yorkshire.

 

[mcshroom]

The feeling's mutual

 

[rollinstok]

Englishman, Scotsman and Irishman meet up for the first time at a hotel bar whilst on holiday
Englishman says "hello folks, I'm called George... I was born on St.Georges day you see"
Scotsman says " funny enough I was born on St. Andrews day and am hence called Andrew "
Irishman says " I'm called Pancake"

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

You all realise that technically, I could represent England at Curling? He he.

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Once you start playing it is a lot more fun!

 

[Riverman]

Just a a few points about this.

Firstly no I don't speak Portuguese but I'm trying to learn it because I feel it's important to appreciate the cultural background of your ancestors. Whereas I was born and have only ever lived in England, the person I was with was born in Portugal and hence speaks fluent Portuguese if slightly broken English.

When I was growing up I didn't experience any racism of any kind. No-one ever seemed to question whether I was English or not. I have a very English accent so perhaps that is why. What surprises me more though is I grew up in an area that is 99.9% white but I just blended in. It was only since I've lived in cities that I've ever experienced anything bordering on racism.

 

[asterix]

When I was growing up I didn't experience any racism of any kind. No-one ever seemed to question whether I was English or not. I have a very English accent so perhaps that is why. What surprises me more though is I grew up in an area that is 99.9% white but I just blended in. It was only since I've lived in cities that I've ever experienced anything bordering on racism.

A colleague of mine some while ago was half Pakistani and lived in a largeish village near York. We used to go to pubs in York and have no trouble but in his village there were 2 pubs where the atmosphere was hostile. He moved away some time ago and a few individuals in that village have become slightly notorious for picking fights. It doesn't take many.

 

[Saddle bum]

I've never understood this whole "proud to be English" thing.

What exactly is it we're all proud of? It's an accident of birth; had you been born in France you would most likely hate yourself.

God is an Englishman, haven't you heard?