The Picard ManeuverMar 1
Being British
Show threadSchwertImStein
Could I ask for explanation?
Mar 1 at 4:24pmWeb
Show threadDiplomjodlerMar 1
You can’t complain in the UK any more, or you’ll be jailed.
Show threadfourMar 1

oi, you got a license for that complaining?

Show threadThe Picard ManeuverMar 1
It’s an English stereotype that they feel awkward when expressing emotions and would rather suffer silently than “impose” on someone by asking for help.
Show threadSchwertImSteinMar 1
thanks
Show threadNaibofTabrMar 1
Keep a stiff upper lip, old chap.
Show threadhungryphrogMar 2
Ohhh I thought there was some stereotype about Brits getting water leaks all the time, that clears it up.
Show threaddeathmetal27Mar 3

I guess Pink Floyd was referring to this in the song Time:

“Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way.”

Show threadMiaouMar 2

Yankees are so over the top whenever they yell something that they believe the British speak in euphemisms all the time.

Of course this stereotype wouldn’t exist if they knew how to speak more than one language, or if non-native speakers didn’t usually learn simplified English.