Inconvenient Annoyances

As a Brit, we are rather bland individuals but we do seem to suffer with what I've come to call the false sense of superiority problem. Possible a hangover from the Victorian era and the class system?

I do encounter this actually quite a bit but never usually in person! I always see this online (usually Reddit in the r/AskUK sub or something) where the people there almost seem to have this sense of superiority over things that are quite culturally similar even to Americans but they just don't like or can't fathom that they would be compared to Americans. It just absolutely seems to boil their blood! BUT, in real life, I rarely find these types of confrontations...

What was wrong with your coat? I don't understand!

I wear a mask a lot in public, and others with my condition really should but they won't because of the looks and comments they receive.

I've found that this seems to be the case everywhere except Asia because it's more the cultural norm there. For them, it's considerate to wear masks to not make others ill or to make sure that you, yourself, don't get ill. Doesn't seem to just be Brits that give it weird reactions (it's almost like human beings in the western world in general are afraid you are some sort of "patient 0" or something!), but after seeing how the Japanese do it, I honestly think every country should adopt this approach!

I think that must very much depend on what part of the country you're in! I don't see any evidence of that at all here... I fit right in! 

I'm wondering if it's a generational thing as well. I know it seems to be younger people (in both the US and UK) that are OBSESSED with having expensive brand names. I've not noticed an increase in this since moving by any means (beyond brand names in the UK seeming to actually be more affordable than the brand names I knew people were into back in the US- but that might also be because I'm older now too) but do notice the difference between younger generations and their obsession with brand names vs. older generations (not suggesting you're an older generation btw..when I say younger, I literally mean like mid-20's and younger typically from my experience).

I'm sure it does.  And I think most people really mix up their wardrobe - a few nice pieces with some budget pieces mixed in. 

But look at people's handbags.  WOW.  People drop some cash on those.  At least where I am they do!

Are you sure they are all authentic?? I've seen a lot of AMAZING knock-offs since living in this country. Apparently Turkey is where it's at for EXPENSIVE but spot-on knock-offs as well lol.  Or being able to get expensive brand names in T.K. Maxx for CHEAP. I got my Betsey Johnson bag there for a heffffttyyyyy markdown.

I used to work for a shopping channel

I  DID NOT see that coming...

We have a guy in the office who makes £19,500 a year who drives a Porsche.  Late model, nice model....

I cannot count the number of women who make below £20k, yet have a Mulberry bag (about £1k each).

Rik and I say all the time how now a-days, just because you have a nice car, it doesn't actually mean that they own that car or make a lot of money. They could easily have the car on loan. Our surveyor was driving a Tesla and Rik said "wow this guy must make LOADS! I'm in the wrong field!" and look up how much surveyors make and they don't actually even make as much as we thought!

Rik and I say all the time how now a-days, just because you have a nice car, it doesn't actually mean that they own that car or make a lot of money. They could easily have the car on loan. Our surveyor was driving a Tesla and Rik said "wow this guy must make LOADS! I'm in the wrong field!" and look up how much surveyors make and they don't actually even make as much as we thought!

I know people who have thousands in credit card debt because they buy things like cars and go on nice holidays even though they don’t have much money... they just stick it all on their credit cards and spend years and years paying it back. Or they use their overdraft.

On the other hand, I have never had an overdraft on my account, I only ever buy my cars outright (used) and I only use my credit card for things I know I can pay off in full at the end of the month.


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I have noticed a sort of uniform among people here. It changes by age and class. Most women of my age that I see are either working class or slightly above. The slightly above dress very nicely (business casual, semi-tailored, for the older set) and have short hair in one of a very few styles. The women of  lower means/education/status seem to all be wearing leggings/jeggings, carry oversized purses, and have basically the same hair. Although it may have a very vibrant color streak of neon pink or something added.

I wear my men's jeans (they fit better and I don't like tight clothing) and baggy sweatshirts, and have my hair still long and braided. I am bathed, my hair is washed, and my clothes are clean and mended, where appropriate.  And, quite frankly, I don't give a damn what anyone thinks.    People whose lives revolve around wearing the "right" clothing are so shallow that they have no interest to me at all.

I kinda like the pink hair thing, though, and might try it sometime.   

I'm wondering if it's a generational thing as well. I know it seems to be younger people (in both the US and UK) that are OBSESSED with having expensive brand names.

Excellent point! 

(not suggesting you're an older generation btw..when I say younger, I literally mean like mid-20's and younger typically from my experience).

Thank you! 

I know people who have thousands in credit card debt because they buy things like cars and go on nice holidays even though they don’t have much money... they just stick it all on their credit cards and spend years and years paying it back. Or they use their overdraft.

On the other hand, I have never had an overdraft on my account, I only ever buy my cars outright (used) and I only use my credit card for things I know I can pay off in full at the end of the month.


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We buy our cars outright as well! And then we run them into he absolute ground (or, if you’re my husband, Park it in the garage and hope no moisture gets on )




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Some interesting and amusing replies! My coat is red, white and blue and has "US Polo Assn" printed on the sleeve in white block capitals. I like it. It's light weight and waterproof. I think it's just seen as "American" by other Brits and it gets all their village snobbery all up high and mighty. I make no apologies to them nor am I afraid of re-educating them!

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Yeah, I don't think people wear pieces here! 

It's almost like you were reading my mind. Lolol

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It's almost like you were reading my mind. Lolol

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Based on Tami's reply alone I'm going to ask....does that mean something rude? Like men's bits or something? LOL

Based on Tami's reply alone I'm going to ask....does that mean something rude? Like men's bits or something? LOL

Nope. Not this time. Just clothing talk.

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Nope. Not this time. Just clothing talk.

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hahahah i was totally expecting it to mean willies.

jeggings

Don't knock the jeggings and bright hair colours! Jeggings just mean extra room for pudding!   hahaha

Thank you! 

hahaha :p just had to clarify before anybody jumped to any conclusions! 

Don't knock the jeggings and bright hair colours! Jeggings just mean extra room for pudding!   hahaha

hahaha :p just had to clarify before anybody jumped to any conclusions! 

Not knocking the bright hair coloring. I'm deciding between magenta and bright blue, myself.

Jeggings, on the other hand, are worn by many more people than should wear them.    (Actually, it doesn't really give me any sort of "ugh" or "nice!" at all. I just think the ladies look like they are freezing their patookas off! And would be much more comfortable in something that gave them some sort of cushion of airspace to warm up, as you get in baggy trousers.)

I'm hoping my new office is open to semi fun hair colors, I haven't dyed mine again yet cuz I was afraid it'd be too bright at first. I would never wear leggings to work, but I admit I have many because they are comfy. I am also glad a TK Maxx opened in town, I used to go to Marshalls a lot looking for good value on name brands. Hoping I can find some of the same here!

I would also like to see photos of Nan with Magenta hair!

And would be much more comfortable in something that gave them some sort of cushion of airspace to warm up, as you get in baggy trousers.)

For me, I would be thinking that's a lot of extra space for cold air to get in and circulate! LOL

I would also like to see photos of Nan with Magenta hair!

I too vote for the pink haha. Blue is great but if it doesn't come out right, it can look far more crap than a pink that doesn't come out as expected.