What does it mean to be British to you?

Question

Just watched Panorama and it got me thinking what it actually means. I thought I saw myself as British until I actually asked myself, why am I British?

Answer 1

Bad teeth, a funny accent, and poor spelling????

Answer 2

Bad teeth, a taste for bland food and a warped sense of humor (the humor is good though). Some are also overly cocky.

Answer 3

To me it's a culture.....nationalities can be changed-nowadays you can move to another country and apply for their citizenship---so British is a culture---the way you got raised, the way you were taught to do things, the way you talk, the food you eat, all that makes your culture---and in these times, that's what British, German, French, or whatever is---at least that's how I see it.

Answer 4

When I think of the Brits, proper manners and funky psychedelic mini skirts come to mind.

Answer 5

There's more than a good chance you have a tooth ache

Answer 6

Tea and Crumpets

Answer 7

Bad food....bad teeth.....cool accent.....

Answer 8

I think we have lost everything to be proud of to be honest - and no Political party will bring it back - like someone said once ( cant remember who ) another country cannot be saved by others unless it wants to be saved  

Answer 9

to be part of a long history and tradition. some wonderful and glorious, some not so good.  

Answer 10

as an outsider...what i like about the english..is the queens english when spoken with elequence. ,the whole english country side /cottage/town /hamlet ..is  magical to me....english humour when its bawdy but not rude. the fact that you can name a national dish called spotted d**k and get away with it....keeping a stiff upper lip.......and i adore old english..chaucher times...//////// what i hate is warm beer....soccer holigans.....pissed drunk english men and women....and the phrase speak english.