[Groop] Groo Sightings in the UK?

[Mark Lisa & Jamie]

I was discussing your question with some friends and we have come up with
this easy nine point plan to help you fit right in.. 

 

 

*	Brits talk about the weather - a lot.  Not many of us know anything
about it but making statements of obvious fact about the current weather
will suffice if you are struggling for conversation.  One of the most
exciting things about living in Britain is that you never know just what
weather the day will bring - rain, snow, sun, cloudy, hail, heatwave (two
sunny days back to back).. Could be anything but take it as read that it
will rarely be what the guy on TV said it would be.    Makes planning
outdoor events really exciting !

 

*	We also enjoy moaning and complaining..  Its a national past-time.
Complaining about the price of things, Petrol for example - sold in litres
here but I think the equivalent for a US gallon is currently around $7.20 -
Is always a good place to start  

 

*	Learn to speak knowledgeably about house prices by watching the
following television programs:   Grand Designs, Property Ladder, or Location
Location Location.  so you can have informed conversations with your
colleagues whilst drinking tea or beer .   Don't watch the following:
Eastenders, Emmerdale, Corrie -  they are all far too depressing    

 

*	Never ever talk to anyone else in a queue or in a doctors waiting
room

 

*	Some people take sport very seriously. and a rudimentary
understanding of Soccer (but please don't call it that - its football) will
see you ok in most social situations.  If asked in a hostile and aggressive
manner by a drunken yob which football team you support - the best answer is
to say that you aren't really into football but prefer rugby.   Never
volunteer information that you like cricket.  We hate the England cricket
team only marginally less than we hate the French

 

*	Most of us actually don't want to be European 

 

*	Don't admit voting for George and we won't admit voting for Tony

 

*	We may be a small island, but it will take you ages to drive
anywhere - especially on or inside the M25

 

*	Good day out to understand the British Psyche.  We had a lot or
argument here but decided that this was the winner..
http://www.japar.demon.co.uk/   There is something very quintessentially
British about this whole effort. Just pipped "Gnome Magic". also off the A12

 

*	Don't forget to drive on the left

 

 

Hope that helps.

 

Mark

 

:-)

 

 

 

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From: groop-bounces at groo.com [mailto:groop-bounces at groo.com] On Behalf Of
jvanduine at sbcglobal.net
Sent: 25 April 2007 17:35
To: The Groop
Subject: [Groop] Groo Sightings in the UK?

 

Groop,

I'm considering moving to the UK (Canterbury area) any thoughts you can give
me about what it's like living in the UK?  I'm currently living in Michigan
USA.

Thanks for your thoughts

Justin

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