Holland / Netherlands

[kim_jung_il]

@Corry_El

But IME, knowing many from the non-England parts of the UK, most are not pissed off by this. Because the are practical people who realize that in fact ‘the UK’ comprises England and England’s past conquests in the British Isles (minus the part of Ireland no longer included) and England still does dominate ‘the UK’ in every way.

I also have to disagree. Most Brits who are not English do not like it when foreigners mix up the UK with England. I am very proud to be British and Scottish. I am not however, English.

We acknowledge the role England plays in the UK being the largest and most populous country, but to us, someone mixing up the UK and England shows either a disrespect or lack of geographical intelligence.

Incidentally, I always say I’m Scottish when I’m abroad to avoid confusion. That was until an American man told me he loved Scotland and that Dublin must be awesome. :smack:

[dougie_monty]

The moderator for this forum asked that the issue of British, Scots, etc., be directed elsewhere and not continued in a thread about Switzerland.
So I have obliged. Here, British Isles people and kin, is your own thread.

[PaulParkhead]

@dougie_monty

The moderator for this forum asked that the issue of British, Scots, etc., be directed elsewhere and not continued in a thread about Switzerland.
So I have obliged. Here, British Isles people and kin, is your own thread.

Oops?

[dougie_monty]

You bet OOPS! ! I REALLY screwed this one up…o

[PaulParkhead]

Oh well, it happens. Have another go

[Colibri]

@kim_jung_il

I also have to disagree. Most Brits who are not English do not like it when foreigners mix up the UK with England. I am very proud to be British and Scottish. I am not however, English.

We acknowledge the role England plays in the UK being the largest and most populous country, but to us, someone mixing up the UK and England shows either a disrespect or lack of geographical intelligence.

Incidentally, I always say I’m Scottish when I’m abroad to avoid confusion. That was until an American man told me he loved Scotland and that Dublin must be awesome. :smack:

Moderator Warning

I was hoping to avoid this, but given your post was immediately after mine and many hours later, I’m obliged to give you a warning here for disobeying moderator instructions. Please pay attention in the future.

Colibri
General Questions Moderator

[dougie_monty]

I thank the moderator for that last message; the screw-up is less embarrassing this way.