Do the Irish genuinely not like the Brits?
I'm English and pretty much the only times I have experienced any anti-English sentiment was from Irish people.My local pub in London was an Irish pub (ie Irish owned and with a lot of Irish regulars, not an Irish "theme pub" like most all over the world are). My then girlfriend worked there so I was present at many a lock-in (after-hours drinking session).99% of the time everything was friendly, but a few times I noticed some animosity. The locals would often start singing rowdy rebel songs and would sometimes be quite agressive towards me because I'm English.In another part of town, I once went to the bar in a pub and ordered a beer. The barman told me bluntly that I would not be served and that I must leave because the pub was only for Irish people.Late 90s, early 2000s I worked in a European Irish pub. Every year around half a dozen exchange students from Dublin would arrive. Without fail, a couple would be extremely rude to me, giving me shit for having the cheek to be English and work in an Irish bar. One guy didn't say a word to me for 2 months because I'm English (we later became pals after he realised that I was ok despite being “English scum”). Most simply got used to the fact that they needed me as I was the one giving them their drinks.I never had anything bad to say about the Irish. I know that the English have a long history of treating the Irish appalling but it's not my fault.My experiences of hostility from Irish people were over 20 years ago. Young Irish people today are different. They know their history but also understand that that times have changed.Edit: In case I give the wrong impression, I'm only pointing out the negative experiences I've had. With the vast majority of interactions I've had with Irish people there has been no animosity. I've had lots of Irish friends over the years. I just wanted to point out that it wasn't always as rosy as the other answers implied, at least for me.I’d also like to add that when I was younger, many pubs had signs in their windows saying “No Blacks, No Dogs, No Irish” which is as racist as you can get. (It's actually the title of English - Irish John Lydon’s autobiography). I understand entirely why many older Irish felt badly towards us.
What is the best reply when someone corrects your English?
If it was with a good intention of correcting you - *Smile* Haha/Hehe/Oh/Ha *smile* My bad/My mistake *keep smiling* Thankyou! (And don't forget to make a note of it and use it correctly next time)If the sole purpose of the correction was to insult you in public (you'll just know it, don't ask me how ) - Hahaha! Look who's here! A grammar police! Hahaha! You must be lonely! Hahaha! (Keep calm and Just laugh it off)If it was a genuine mistake from your side - Oh yeah! Correct! Sorry. It was a mistake. (Make sure they know it was a mistake, you have an image to maintain :P ) If the person corrects you in between an argument - My grammar? Seriously? THAT is your comeback? You just lost the argument. Bye. (Walk away, but make a note of your mistake anyway :P )If the person said, Hey, I am a hardcore Grammar Nazi, your spelling is wrong, you say, Hi Mr. Grammar Nazi, spelling and grammar are two different things. But, Thank you. (Change your tone depending on how good or bad the intentions of the person were :D )If the person repeatedly makes a mockery out of it in public (in a real bad way) - Oh Grammar Nazi, is it? You think my grammar is wrong? You want to correct my grammar? You know what is wrong? You know what I want to correct? YOUR FACE! (It's mean, don't really do that unless the person's crossed all possible limits)
When I speak English, I always translate it from Hindi. How do I change it?
Once my Uncle had sent a book for publishing to a reputed publishing house - I think Penguin or some other hotshot. They replied saying, "Mr. Tare, we loved everything about your book, but we can't publish it because it seems to be translated from Marathi".I was dumbstruck when I heard this. But then my Uncle said, "I was happy. I am proud that there is some Marathi touch in my English. Language is not the prerogative of its original speakers alone. It is dynamic and constantly evolves. There are many, many phrases and proverbs which have been incorporated from other languages in English. And if language doesn't evolve like this, it is sure to die some day".That was a refreshing perspective!After that little piece of sermonisation, I would suggest not to worry too much about it. Initially it is okay to translate. Start reading books and conversing in English. That fluency would come. Use Google to find words in English for Hindi words.I hope it helps. It is helpful na? :P
Do the Brits call English Muffins "English Muffins?"?
Muffin (soft like bread) used by the English and derived from the French word "Moufflet". "English Muffins" with all its "nooks and crannies" is credited to a baker named Sam Thomas. He emigrated to the USA and set up shop in NY. The company still exists today and sells more than the original muffin.
In england do they call English muffins "English Muffins"?
Until recently we only had 'English Muffins' which are very similar to tea-cakes, crumpets, etc. but we just called them 'muffins'. Then, a few years ago, they introduced American muffins - the big cup-cakes with blueberries or choc-chips in. So now, they're both called 'muffins' in the UK - but we find one sort in the bread section of a supermarket, the other with the cakes.
Are English people of today originally German and Danish?
Not entirely true. To a greater or lesser extend and in different combinations, most people in Britain (I say Britain because there was no division then) are a mixture of Angles, Saxons, Vikings, Celts, Romans, Normands, etc., and this mixture formed what is considered now as the notion of being British, and being British in the true meaning of the word. Now, if by "true English" you mean the first inhabitants of the island, aside from the very first nomadic hunters who went there, the first organized groups were Celtic people from Portugal, Spain, and France. On a related note, I am sure it would be interesting for you to know that King Arthur was a Roman-British King who defended Britain against the Anglo-Saxon invasion, tough some scholars debate up to what point King Arthur was a genuine historical figure.
Why are people genuinely stupid?
I would say that I am above average most of the time, other times I am average. But I always run into people who are way below average, at first I think that they are trolling me but they are just stupid. What makes people so stupid? Ignorant, Naive, dumb, or the losers that lie to themselves to follow trends. It seems like 100% of the yahoo questions are trolls, but then I realize that I ask genuine questions on here so there are other legit people looking for answers, but the stuff they ask is something they can google and find more information on it then yahoo answers. So why are people so stupid? It doesn't make any sense to me.