Heya people.....I've been set a new brief at uni......and I need your help! :cheesy: .......particularly people who aren't English for this first part...... bear in mind this is about ENGLISH people....not neccessarily 'British'......cheers!! It would help so much if people from loads of different nationalities could answer some of the questions? :kiss: thank you! please feel free to write as much as you want for each question....it all helps! :D

 

What is the first thing you think when you think of ENGLISH people?

 

Would you like to be ENGLISH/move to ENGLAND?

 

What do you think is good about ENGLISH people?

 

What do you think is bad about ENGLISH people /the country in general?

 

What do you think is the best thing to come out of ENGLAND?

 

What is the funniest thing about ENGLAND?

 

Have you ever visited ENGLAND? If so, what region/city?

 

Do you like the English accent?

 

When you hear world news regarding England, what are the issues usually about?

 

What clothes/fashion do you most associate with ENGLAND?

 

What would you say is the most stereotypical thing English people/England has?

 

What do you think makes a typical English person?

 

What do you think is your country's opinion of England?

 

 

If you are from England:

 

Do you like living in England?

 

What would you change about England?

 

What do you think makes a typical English person?

 

CHEERS IF YOU ANSWER!! :D I only have 2 weeks to do this.... :bigcry:

If you are from England:

 

Do you like living in England?

 

Yeah. I'm not saying I would never consider ever living anywhere else. But I live in a great part of England and can't complain about anything in my lifestyle. I'm very appreciative of what I have and where I am.

 

What would you change about England?

 

If I'm honest, the weather. I'm not a big fan of cold. Other than that, there is a big percentile of our population who do idiotic things. We have too many criminals, too many unemployed people, too many racists. But I understand that there is no quick fix to this. Perhaps in generations of the future these problems with be less prominent.

 

What do you think makes a typical English person?

 

Unfortunately it's not a good perception. This is only because I live here though. I am often grateful but ashamed to be English. There are some people in England who I don't want to be classed in the same nationality as.

 

But that's not answering that question. The typical English person for me is, really, a very privaledged person who doesn't appreciate what they have, and take enough notice of the world around them.

 

I would say I'm probably too much like that typical person for my own liking. I think I've seen the best and worst England has to offer though.

 

 

 

 

Kara, is that enough? Do I not need to answer the top questions? If you need me to I will :P

 

And on a more personal note - TJ Walker broke his hand and is dunzo for the season :( I am sad.

If you don't mind my asking? What class is this for? Something to do with sociology?

 

I'll answer it when I have a minute... I can be kind of long winded with these things... ;)

What is the first thing you think when you think of ENGLISH people?

Their accent, the cool flag, coldplay, tea, funny british humor.

 

Would you like to be ENGLISH/move to ENGLAND?

 

Yes i would, but hey i can't complaing about living in the USA...

 

What do you think is good about ENGLISH people?

 

They're funny, and make good music. :D

 

What do you think is bad about ENGLISH people /the country in general?

 

Kings and Queens are just wierd to me, but then again i've alwase lived under a presidency.

 

What do you think is the best thing to come out of ENGLAND?

 

For me at least, Coldplay!

 

What is the funniest thing about ENGLAND?

 

I love the show Extras right now, and have only seen a bit, it's funny though!

 

Have you ever visited ENGLAND? If so, what region/city?

 

No, but i wish i have, and i will someday.

Do you like the English accent?

 

Who doesn't?

 

When you hear world news regarding England, what are the issues usually about?

 

Well they're pulling out of Iraq soon..

 

What clothes/fashion do you most associate with ENGLAND?

 

I'm not sure, alot of whats worn in England is probably also worn here in the US.

 

What would you say is the most stereotypical thing English people/England has?

 

That everyone drinks tea in england, and bad teeth :o

 

We all know that's not true though.

What do you think makes a typical English person?

 

I'm not sure, i don't know any Englishers.

 

What do you think is your country's opinion of England?

 

I'm pretty sure England is our greatest ally right now. (with america.)

 

Thanks very much! Nice answers, keep it coming!

 

Erin, my course is 'graphics and advertising'....this is a brief based on audience identidy and the question is 'what does it really mean to be English?' (produce a story or scenario of some kind at the end)....its hard to explain, lol.

 

TJ, point guard? oh no! I always quite liked him as a player...oh well. Eagles arent doing that great anyway are they?? oh....and if you want to do the other questions, you can Jack! ;)

Yeah. He might retire at the end of the season so we may have lost him for good. :( The Eagles are 3rd in playoffs, lost in cup final the other week but we're bouncing back.

 

 

And, I'll maybe answer the other questions tomorrow. Business Essay :(

Kara, just answered it and sent it throu PM!!!

Hope it's helpfull...

:kiss:

boring quiz i wont take

What is the first thing you think when you think of ENGLISH people?

i love his/her accent, sarcastic humor and beer

Would you like to be ENGLISH/move to ENGLAND?

yes, no doubt about any of those

What do you think is good about ENGLISH people?

once again their humor, music... they're very friendly (at least the ones i know)

What do you think is bad about ENGLISH people /the country in general?

about English people: they are too reserved (can't blame them though, im the same)

umm.. you've got to be on time always, too punctual in my opinion.

What do you think is the best thing to come out of ENGLAND?

music, books, movies and clothes.. but that depends on each one's taste.

What is the funniest thing about ENGLAND?

driving on the right side, everyone goes to a pub after work and breakfast.

Have you ever visited ENGLAND? If so, what region/city?

no, ill be going in July for the first time and hopefully not the last!

ill be visiting London, Evesham, Chichester, Cheltenham and im not sure what else.. Portsmouth i suppose and maybe Liverpool.

Do you like the English accent?

absolutely

When you hear world news regarding England, what are the issues usually about?

Tony Blair, Tony Blair and Tony Blair.

What clothes/fashion do you most associate with ENGLAND?

sober, kind of neat and stylish

What would you say is the most stereotypical thing English people/England has?

Pubs, double-deckers, underground and a civilised mind

What do you think makes a typical English person?

the only thing in common i've seen in English people i know is their sense of humor, other than that.. love for music and a nice smile.

What do you think is your country's opinion of England?

Argentina and England are enemies for the most stupid reasons and i hate that so i won't answer, sorry.

 

 

 

i've focused on my English family to answer, so maybe they're not right

What is the first thing you think when you think of ENGLISH people?

Striped scarves. :confused: I seriously don't know why I instantly thought of that....

Would you like to be ENGLISH/move to ENGLAND?

I'd like to visit one day...maybe when I go to college take a semester at a University there.

What do you think is good about ENGLISH people?

Sophisication, and of course their music.

What do you think is bad about ENGLISH people /the country in general?

Is it always cloudy there?

What do you think is the best thing to come out of ENGLAND?

Coldplay....:P

What is the funniest thing about ENGLAND?

Their slang/lingos.

Have you ever visited ENGLAND? If so, what region/city?

I'm afraid I haven't.

Do you like the English accent?

Yes...as a matter of fact I have a decent English impression myself.

When you hear world news regarding England, what are the issues usually about?

Music, the underground bombings..

What clothes/fashion do you most associate with ENGLAND?

Sophisicated and classy....then very casual and rockerish.

What would you say is the most stereotypical thing English people/England has?

Do they really have bad teeth...? I don't think they do.

What do you think makes a typical English person?

Hm.........that's a toughy....

What do you think is your country's opinion of England?

I guess we are tight...

 

...and apparently American teenage girls loooove English guys....:rolleyes: :P

What is the first thing you think when you think of ENGLISH people?

The accent, great music

 

Would you like to be ENGLISH/move to ENGLAND?

Definitely!

 

What do you think is good about ENGLISH people?

THeir sense of humour, their practicallity (in most casses,lol.)

 

What do you think is bad about ENGLISH people /the country in general?

I saw alot of intolerance toward other races while I was there. I'm not saying all of England is like that, but it was prevalent.

 

What do you think is the best thing to come out of ENGLAND?

All of the music from Manchester, The Beatles, Coldplay and Crumpets!! EDIT: And how could I forget fottie and BEER!

 

What is the funniest thing about ENGLAND?

Monty Python, The notion that the trains in the South run on time.lol.

 

Have you ever visited ENGLAND? If so, what region/city?

Yes. I staryed in Knutsford, Cheshire (20 minutes from Manchester) and visited Manchester, London and East Grinstead.

 

Do you like the English accent?

I ADORE IT!

 

When you hear world news regarding England, what are the issues usually about?

ENgland's imigration policy, and their roll in the Iraq war.

 

What clothes/fashion do you most associate with ENGLAND?

Wellies, Trenchcoats, and football jerseys (THat's European football)

 

What would you say is the most stereotypical thing English people/England has?

The Monarchy, Tea at 4:00 (which they don't all actually do), double-decker busses, bobbies, Monty Python.

 

What do you think makes a typical English person?

THey usually tell it like it is, but still have a reserved manner. Early bedtime,lol.

 

What do you think is your country's opinion of England?

I notice some residual resentment even though we've had our own constitution for 25 years now. What interests me is England's opinion of us. At least from my experience when I was there, they LOVE us!!

What is the first thing you think when you think of ENGLISH people?

When I think of England, I think of music. But if you're asking about English people, then I have to say that the first association I got is a man wearing top hat and walking stick who's always having tea at 17 pm. But that's just a stereotype which is bad.

 

Would you like to be ENGLISH/move to ENGLAND?

Yes, I would.

 

What do you think is good about ENGLISH people?

I haven't really met that many English people, just a few. They were quite polite but I don't think it was because they were English.... I don't know. I think it's silly to divide person's qualities beause of the nationality.

 

What do you think is bad about ENGLISH people /the country in general?

The prime minister and oatmeal.

 

What do you think is the best thing to come out of ENGLAND?

Music, obviously. Football. And I love the weather, rains and fogs is what I need.

 

What is the funniest thing about ENGLAND?

The way they speak, their accent. I mean, English accent is so weird, like they're laughing at you. I like it though.

 

Have you ever visited ENGLAND? If so, what region/city?

Nope.

 

Do you like the English accent?

Ha yeah, who deosn't?

 

When you hear world news regarding England, what are the issues usually about?

Mostly music or politics, sometimes disasters.

 

What clothes/fashion do you most associate with ENGLAND?

Like I said, top hats and walking sticks.

 

Seriously, I'd say topcoat.

 

What would you say is the most stereotypical thing English people/England has?

Don't know them that well.

 

What do you think makes a typical English person?

Red hair? Nooo.

 

English accent? Nooo.

 

Loving Radiohead? Nooo.

 

A passion for their Monarchy? Yes.

 

What do you think is your country's opinion of England?

Well from what I know Russian people don't really like English. First of all, because Russians don't like learning English, they think it's way more ugly than Russian language so they suppose the whole world should learn Russian instead.

And Russians mostly don't get English humor. I gave my mother one of the books about Jeeves and Wooster because I found it really really funny and she was like 'eh?...' That's it.

Erin, my course is 'graphics and advertising'....this is a brief based on audience identidy and the question is 'what does it really mean to be English?' (produce a story or scenario of some kind at the end)....its hard to explain, lol.

 

Oh neat. I was taking a course like that when I studied graphic design afew years ago.

 

I finished the survey... but it ended up really, really long to I pm'd it. Hope it isn't too long.

What is the first thing you think when you think of ENGLISH people?

Well, when I think fo England I first get all these typical prejudices in my mind. English humor, bad breakfast, amazing music, rainy weather, tea-time, cute accent etc. Honestly I don't know what to write more about Englisch people at the moment.

Would you like to be ENGLISH/move to ENGLAND?

I'm proud to be German, but to be English would be great, too. If I would ever get a chance to move to England I would do it. Maybe not for the rest of my life, but at least for a year.

 

What do you think is good about ENGLISH people?

Very very friendly (I noticed that in London), good humor and especially people from London were so brave after the attacks on 7/7. That was very impressive.

 

What do you think is bad about ENGLISH people /the country in general?

I'm totally annoyed about this "kraut-bashing" stuff. It's really getting on my nerves.

 

What do you think is the best thing to come out of ENGLAND?

The music! What would we all do without music coming from England? Also football and beer

 

What is the funniest thing about ENGLAND?

I like all this stuff like Mr. Bean, Extras, the office etc.

 

Have you ever visited ENGLAND? If so, what region/city?

Yes, London (three times) and Cambridge

 

Do you like the English accent?

Of course, I really like it although it's harder for me to understand compared to an American accent.

 

When you hear world news regarding England, what are the issues usually about?

The war in Iraq, Tony Blair

 

What clothes/fashion do you most associate with ENGLAND?

Three lions on the shirt! :D Well, I noticed that clothes and fashion are very similar compared to my country.

 

What would you say is the most stereotypical thing English people/England has?

The monarchy, tea-time, bad weather

 

What do you think makes a typical English person?

A typical English person is friendly, civilised and cooperative.

 

What do you think is your country's opinion of England?

Well, I think my country's opinion to England is good. Both nations have so many things in common, like the pashion to football or the bad weather. British and American influences are very strong here. Unfortunately due to our horrible past not everything is fine. People in England still seem to have the opinion that we all are still nazis etc. Yellow press like "The Sun" are especially responsible for this wrong picture. Hope World Cup helped us a bit to get a better reputation all over the world though.

 

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If you are from England:

 

Do you like living in England?

 

What would you change about England?

 

What do you think makes a typical English person?

 

 

1) Yes

2) The government would be a good place to start

3)

What is the first thing you think when you think of ENGLISH people?

british humor, strong accents, football fans

 

Would you like to be ENGLISH/move to ENGLAND?

i'd love to move to england.

 

What do you think is good about ENGLISH people?

people are generally very friendly.

 

What do you think is bad about ENGLISH people /the country in general?

the government. racism. people getting silly about football rivalries. high unemployment/ poverty. bad schools.

 

What do you think is the best thing to come out of ENGLAND?

the beatles. generally the city of liverpool and its people.

 

What is the funniest thing about ENGLAND?

i love british humor/ commedy.

 

Have you ever visited ENGLAND? If so, what region/city?

i lived in liverpool, visited a few towns in the merseyside. i've also been to chester, birmingham, manchester, leeds, newcastle, middlesbrough, darlington, london, oxford... thats it i guess.

 

Do you like the English accent?

i like some english accents, especially scouse.

 

When you hear world news regarding England, what are the issues usually about?

war in iraq. about the royals. about elections. sport news

 

What clothes/fashion do you most associate with ENGLAND?

tracksuits. hoodies. football shirts and girls who wear little even if its freezing.

 

What would you say is the most stereotypical thing English people/England has?

five o'clock tea. english breakfast. the gentlemen image. red busses and phone booths. chippies. pubs. the monarchy.

 

What do you think makes a typical English person?

i dont think theres such a thing, englands got a very diverse society.

 

What do you think is your country's opinion of England?

people have a very old fashioned imagine of england. they think everyone dresses like a lady/ gentlemen, drinks tea at five and stands in the queue for hours without saying anything. they think its raining alll the time and lots of people think england= london

What is the first thing you think when you think of ENGLISH people?

great accent, driving on the left side, tea, too passionate football fans

Would you like to be ENGLISH/move to ENGLAND?

I wouldn't like to move to England, but I'd like to visit it.

 

What do you think is good about ENGLISH people?

Nice and friendly, I haven't met a rude English person yet.

 

What do you think is bad about ENGLISH people /the country in general?

Hmm... I don't really know... :\

 

What do you think is the best thing to come out of ENGLAND?

Coldplay!

 

What is the funniest thing about ENGLAND?

The humour.

 

Have you ever visited ENGLAND? If so, what region/city?

No, I haven't.

 

Do you like the English accent?

Generally, I do. I don't know a lot of them, but actors with British accent speak lovely. :)

 

When you hear world news regarding England, what are the issues usually about?

Usually about Tony Blair and the royal family.

 

What clothes/fashion do you most associate with ENGLAND?

School uniforms, because we were told that English pupils/students wear them.

 

What would you say is the most stereotypical thing English people/England has?

Double-decker buses, tea time, Big Ben.

 

What do you think makes a typical English person?

I don't know. Perhaps the uniforms, drinking tea at certain time and also football worshiping.

 

What do you think is your country's opinion of England?

Hm. I think that my country has benevolent attitude to it, and thinks good about England.

What is the first thing you think when you think of ENGLISH people?

the accents, beer, football, fish'n'chips, the Queen, tea and... chavs :rolleyes:

Would you like to be ENGLISH/move to ENGLAND?

i use to (well,i actually still am) be a lot into the english history and the citeis and stuff and i followed the idea of moving to england for about a year. i'd still love to visit a few places and living in england would be cool, too, i suppose. but perhaps it's a bit too similar to germany so that i wouldn't learn to much from living in england. i'd rather go to a foreign country and get a real culture shock. but yeah, i'm movin to Jack anyway...so what.

What do you think is good about ENGLISH people?

the ones i've met were all quite nice. they're all polite and friendly and i love their sense of humour. they're not as "negative" as other nations

What do you think is bad about ENGLISH people /the country in general?

don't want to offend anyone now, but sometimes the english seem a bit too stuck-up. it feels like they do not want to be associated with the rest of europe.

plus, there's still a negative attitude towards germany, which i really dislike.

What do you think is the best thing to come out of ENGLAND?

the music. england has always had the best bands. oh, and yeah... Earl Grey is awesome, too.

What is the funniest thing about ENGLAND?

prolly the fact that everyone's so much into beer.

still remember that little kid that was in the newspapers during the WC. he was like 5 and drank beer. O_o

and yeah, of course their sense of humour. they don't even need words to make one laugh (Mr Bean),

Have you ever visited ENGLAND? If so, what region/city?

naaaah. that makes me a loser, i know.

Do you like the English accent?

of course, i do. but just show me one person on our planet that DOESN'T like the english accent. sounds so sexy. hehahaha. :) (and way better than the american one, but psssst.)

When you hear world news regarding England, what are the issues usually about?

the Iraq war and Tony Blair. it's always the same. ah, and yeah... that Guy guy from "Apple". does anyone remember him?! :laugh3:

What clothes/fashion do you most associate with ENGLAND?

trenchcoats and burberry caps :rolleyes:

What would you say is the most stereotypical thing English people/England has?

everyone's got bad teeth and drinks beer in a pub all day. and yeah, the english have "tea and biscuit" at least once a day..

and the english press is horrible.

What do you think makes a typical English person?

a typical english person is nice in my opinion. hehe. and humourous :)

What do you think is your country's opinion of England?

hehe. there's this constant competition between Germany and England somehow. they've always gotta be better than the other one, but to be honest... i actually think that we kinda adore the english... but we always think that the english do not like us. mentioned in some question above ;)

[weeeh, that was one fun survey, Kara! :nice:]

1) Yes

2) The government would be a good place to start

3)

lol. He's pretty much what I'd think of too...and that colour of green. WHen I see it, my heart leaps and I want to go back.:)

I would like to answer but I'm afraid my answers would be too negative...sorry:(

Thanks everyone for your answers...... if anybody else can do it, I'd be so grateful. The more opinions, the better! :)

What is the first thing you think when you think of ENGLISH people?

idealist,nationalist,imperialist,hooligan (in football).

 

Would you like to be ENGLISH/move to ENGLAND?

no, i wouldn't.

 

What do you think is good about ENGLISH people?

their music.

 

What do you think is bad about ENGLISH people /the country in general?

politics.

 

What do you think is the best thing to come out of ENGLAND?

teletubbies. :rolleyes:

 

What is the funniest thing about ENGLAND?

"what's worse than two french people?

-one english person" :P kidding..

Have you ever visited ENGLAND? If so, what region/city?

nope. i really would like to.

 

Do you like the English accent?

yeah, exactly.

 

When you hear world news regarding England, what are the issues usually about?

some bush 'n blair cooperation stuff.

 

What clothes/fashion do you most associate with ENGLAND?

i've no idea.

 

What would you say is the most stereotypical thing English people/England has?

pubs? :\

 

What do you think makes a typical English person?

that s/he lives in England. :confused:

 

What do you think is your country's opinion of England?

i'm afraid not very good.

 

cheers sista ,take it easy :-)

What is the first thing you think when you think of ENGLISH people? Muse

 

Would you like to be ENGLISH/move to ENGLAND?Meh. It could be cool.

 

What do you think is good about ENGLISH people? Seem more articulate.

 

What do you think is bad about ENGLISH people /the country in general?I've heard they could be quite snotty, and pissy. I dunno if thats true though.

 

What do you think is the best thing to come out of ENGLAND? Muse.

 

What is the funniest thing about ENGLAND? The Mirror(I think thats what its called..:thinking:) English tabloids in general.

 

Have you ever visited ENGLAND? If so, what region/city? Nope.

 

Do you like the English accent? Depends on who's using it, I don't care for the cockney/ overly thick ones, where you can't really understand whats being said.

 

When you hear world news regarding England, what are the issues usually about? Tony Blair..Well I don't know really, as I don't hear to much in the news to do with England, but lately, Posh'n Becks moving to L.A..:laugh4: pitiful.

 

What clothes/fashion do you most associate with ENGLAND? I dunno really.

 

What would you say is the most stereotypical thing English people/England has? That they are all snooty, and have bad teeth.

 

What do you think makes a typical English person? The accent, (??) This is hard to answer.

 

What do you think is your country's opinion of England? Queens and all that, maybe alot of good bands come out of England. Tony Blair seems to buddy with Bush, and thats nonsence..., I don't really know, I feel stupid, but its not really discussed often.

What is the first thing you think when you think of ENGLISH people?

Football, both players and fans, tallness(?haha), pubs

 

Would you like to be ENGLISH/move to ENGLAND?

 

Well, i'm not sure do i want to be english, but i think it could be nice to move to England. I like the people, well at least i think i do.

 

What do you think is good about ENGLISH people?

 

They at least try to be friendly to almost everyone. They're also talkative and social

 

What do you think is bad about ENGLISH people /the country in general?

 

Politics/politicians, eating habits. Honestly, i don't get how some english people are still living if they really eat the way i've heard and seen :uhoh:

 

What do you think is the best thing to come out of ENGLAND?

 

Bands..obviously. I don't get how england can have so many good bands

 

What is the funniest thing about ENGLAND?

 

I think their sense of humour is brilliant, at least most of the time :lol:

Have you ever visited ENGLAND? If so, what region/city?

Yup i have: London, Brighton, Oxford

 

Do you like the English accent?

 

I do like it! and it honestly is one of my favourite accents :lol: but it can be annoying if someone speaks really fast, but i guess the same goes with every accent/language

 

When you hear world news regarding England, what are the issues usually about?

 

Wars, the monarchy, politicians

 

What clothes/fashion do you most associate with ENGLAND?

 

I don't think i can associate anything just with england. I mean the fashions around the world are a huge mix. Plus i don't know that much about fashion anyways

 

What would you say is the most stereotypical thing English people/England has?

 

Drinking tea and having fish and chips, double deckers, some of English kids are also fat because their parents don't know how to feed their kids.

 

What do you think makes a typical English person?

 

Talking a lot, being just nice and trying to make you enjoy yourself

 

What do you think is your country's opinion of England?

 

Hard to say. I think people in general like England but the things that have happened in England during the last few years confuse some people.