Why are English people so Familiar?

Because I am living and born In England doesnt mean im familiar with you ******* matey Mate! Whats the difference between familiar and friendly? If I am studying on the side of the road and an 'official' looking person asks me 'What are you doig mate?' in an aggressive tone I dont have to answer him! Who the **** is he besides English cos of his stupid accent! I dont have to answer him or do I have to because he sounds like an idiot and might be a thug? Its not just the English but foreign racist 'English' too! I do not have to explain to racist toilet cleaner why I take my son to the toilet when she shouts at me. I dont want to be friendly with these people! Unless they are friendly to me! There is a difference between familiarity and friendliness as there is a difference between helpfullness and dodginess! Get outa my face I know your police will take your side but I dont have to acknowlede you.

Why are English people so Familiar?
Well, I amEnglish, but I don't call people mate... but I see what you mean, I get called 'love' all the time, or 'darlin' and that, (unless its a guy I like) is annoying.
Reply:I know what you mean. In America people are very much too familiar with each other. I wasn't really aware of it until my daughter-in-law brought my attention to it.


she had just arrived from Hungary and was dressed up in a skirt and high heels when a strange man said to her,"Nice shoes."She was really put off by his attitude, in the Hungarian language they keep their distance from each other by using different phrases of speach depending on how well you know the person you are talking to.It is very formal but saves much embrassasment.
Reply:What the ****** are you on about? As far as I can make out, you had an argument with a bog cleaner and don't like being called "mate".





If that's your biggest problem in life, I'd shut up moaning, you tosspot.





You're right about the idiots, though.
Reply:Where i live in the North everyone is happy and friendly to each other. Like we say in England if it`s "not your cup of tea" then you are welcome to take a plane to a miserable Country of your choice.


Ta Ta


Missing you already...
Reply:ERR....Don't come to Liverpool then. We see it as a divine right to ask peoples business. If you make full eye contact with someone they WILL strike up conversation.





So my city will be your idea of hell. YOU are my city's idea of hell.





Have you tried a radox bath???IT may help.....
Reply:Presumably you choose to remain in the UK, have a UK passport and use things like the NHS and education system? That make you a UK citizen and so British. If you don't like the UK then emigrate - problem solved
Reply:Tosser!!!
Reply:You ever considered Anger Management ?
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Reply:and furakku you too knacker twiddler
Reply:Wow, you have anger issues.
Reply:hahaha what are you on about
Reply:I don't think anyone really knows what you are talking about
Reply:Go see your doctor hun..


Was this a real man.. or was it all in your head??
Reply:I think i understand. It's like when my bank writes to me, and calls me by my first name. I'm like what the %26amp;^%$ ?!?!??