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“Until you have cried on public transport, you’re not a true Londoner.” The line sounds as if it was taken from a book of modern proverbs, but it’s in fact something that was overheard in London.
With its historical landscape, vibrant culture, beautiful gardens and canals, narrow streets and arts, and double-decker buses, no wonder London is among the most visited cities in the world.
And where there’s a lot of action going on, there’s a lot of miscellaneous things to be overheard. Like the internet’s powerhouse “Overheard LA” that collects conversations which were not meant for others’ ears, “Overheard London” is exactly that but with a Greater London twist.
So make yourself some afternoon tea with bourbon biscuits and get ready to see what Londoners are buzzing about, which is honestly the most entertaining thing ever.
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The old stereotype is that people from London are usually unfriendly workaholics who only care about money and themselves. You'd better not look in the eyes of a Londoner on the tube, as they will give you the evil eye back. Some foreigners think of them as self-obsessed, arrogant and stingy.
But this is just an exaggeration. The rude Londoner stereotype might have been created by the standoffish reputation of London’s fine citizens, who are otherwise genuinely very polite and have great manners. There’s something about this etiquette that is simply unparalleled and that’s why it may have caused a side effect of foreigners getting the wrong impression.
On the other hand, it’s more or less true that people tend to be in their own little worlds on the transportation network. However, the tragic London bombings in July 2005 and the optimistic 2012 Olympics certainly showed that Londoners can join together when it counts.
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Aliquid 4 years ago
Unfortunately, the ones that are that stupid have a habit of drawing attention to themselves... so they are the ones people remember.
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Melissa Gallo 4 years ago
A US customs agent once questioned why I held an Italian passport while I was born in France, he wanted to know why I didn't have a French passport. When I told him it would be redundant (EU passport), I could tell that he truly didn't get it...
Vicky Zar 4 years ago
I guess he just never thought about it? Many US Americans never leave their country. They can't and don't even have the opportunity. Plus, it's so vast. I was born in Poland, but am a German citizen, with German ID, Passport and nationality. Maybe this would have blown his mind, lol
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Nikki Sevven 4 years ago
The most (insert European ethnicity here) people live in America. Many think they're more Irish, Italian, etc. than actual Irish and Italian folks.
Vicky Zar 4 years ago
I know such people here in Germany. They are old and went through a war, so they may be forgiven. (They think they know best how Poland is, because they lived there when they were kids.... in a place that was Germany before the war, when they lived there and no Polish people were to be found for miles around)
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Heidi Sweetwater 4 years ago
How embarrassing. I loathe Americans who travel and make us ALL look stupid. Same with the people who elected Trump.
Daria B 4 years ago (edited)
Slightly off-topic, but how about intercontinental groups? I might bring in my Korean husband in the near future, and my hometown is near the boarder with Slovenia and Italy, so, if we want a one day trip there, I don't want us to separate. Guess, I'll need to bring a marriage certificate, or something?
SoozeeQ 4 years ago
Yep. I'd bring a copy of your marriage certificate, but if you don't want to be separated, I don't think there'd be an issue if you went through the "non-European" line with him. The EU line is just to process locals faster, but I don't think they'll kick you out of that line. (My opinion only though, so try it at your own peril! Disclaimer: I'm an Aussie who's never been to Europe!)
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L.A. Trefry 4 years ago
I hope it was just the jet lag talking. Too many people are just plain stupid.
Devil's Advocate 4 years ago
There should definitely be a special line for these kinds of people. The line that the new starters work through. Last.
Riley Quinn 4 years ago
Oh, for you Americans, we have a special area. Please, "this way to the egress" (an old PT Barnum trick that Americans would still fall for because most are uneducated dolts).
Joanna Werman 4 years ago
How many generations are we going back? Should I be calling myself a European American?
Linda Robinett 4 years ago
I guess I could be called European ethnically but I am not a European.
Baali Venomax 4 years ago
Do they not realise Non Europe means everyone else? Hmm would that be us now since we left the EU?
Rich McCormick 4 years ago
HAHAHAHAHA Yea, our educational system, among a bevy of other issues, is lacking! LOL
Jill Hojnacki 4 years ago
This is a person who believes non-Europeans are POC living in Africa, Asia, the ME, S. America, and Latin America. If pushed, they might agree that Russians are also non-European, but only because they’re communists.
Richard Portman 4 years ago
Europeans think they know everything. They don't even know how to talk to their bastard children .
alwaysMispelled 4 years ago
That sounds about right. SMH, it's embarrassing to be an American sometimes...
Another belief is that food in London is expensive and simply awful. It’s true that not even a BLT sandwich is cheap in the city compared to other European capitals. But when it comes to British food, not everything there is bland and greasy. If unpretentious but hearty is your thing, you’ll like the traditional pub food. Plus think of the crazy meal names like toad in the hole, bubble and squeak, and spotted dick.
Also, the sheer level of worldwide famous British chefs suggests that we may be underestimating the British talent to cook. After all, it does have famous chefs like Jamie Oliver, Nigella Lawson and Gordon Ramsay flying the flag for British cuisine everywhere they go!
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troufaki13 4 years ago
One time I was so terribly bloated (courtesy of my IBS) that someone offered me their seat. I was too embarrassed to refuse...
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Mohsie Supposie 4 years ago (edited)
It is just something we voted for and we got it, but we still got no clue what it is!
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KombatBunni 4 years ago
I've heard it as champagne tastes on a beer budget. Old Aussie saying :P
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Caroline Overill 4 years ago
So was I. I'm a stay at home orphan now. Ok so I'm 60 but sometimes you still want Mummy and Daddy
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Valerie G. 4 years ago
My mom used to say "don't tell anyone your troubles, half of them don't care and the other half are glad it happened to you".
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Devil's Advocate 4 years ago
If it was like Brexit, there would be people hanging off the train trying to get back in after it's already left...
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Random person 4 years ago
Look, true Irish people recognise townies easily by the weird clothes. An AMERICAN... simple.
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Jo Choto 4 years ago
Maybe I'm biased, but the British sense of humour is one of the best in the world. The Aussies are also very funny.
Pumpkin Spice 4 years ago
I think I'm secretly British. Nice, snarky people. Wanna move there.
Lauren Caswell 4 years ago
If you can look at someone and express all your pity and incredulity without words: you'll fit right in! :D
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Simon Murray 4 years ago
On the tube years ago I heard 2 guys talking about a friend having trouble with IVF. First guy says "if a girl can't get pregnant is she impregnable?" His friend replies "no I think she's inconceivable" I could see the logic but it cracked me up way harder than it should have
Deanna Crichley 4 years ago
Maybe just because I have only experienced Britain through television, I'm always charmed when they make a statement, and then ask for agreement. Ex: he's made a mess of it, hasn't he? Or this is really fiddly, isn't it?
Karina Henschel 4 years ago
I thought that is the norm. Was taught since primary school that's how you ask that kind of question (I'm obviously not a native speaker)
Load More Replies... Jo Firth 4 years ago
On a British Airways flight that had been given a gate so far from the runway it took 10mins to get there. Pilot came on and announced, " Sorry for the long taxi to the runway everyone. Seems our gate was allocated by someone who doesn't know their a**e from their elbow". Made my day.
Abby Parker 4 years ago
My husband reminded me today of when we came back from DisneyLand and we were coming through customs at Calais. The lady at the desk asked me how my trip was. I said, ‘It was good. Weather was rubbish and I couldn’t get a cup of tea but yeah, it was good :)’ After, my husband said, ‘Could you be anymore British?’ I didn’t even realise what I’d said xD I also have no memory of this and he took great delight in telling me again xD
Evelyn Haskins 4 years ago
The real difference is that Americans seem to fell the need to state the bloody obvious.
Rosie Bannister 4 years ago
ermmmmm that makes them: only 25%; you were sad enough to count; folks voted them into that position so not like it was completely the responsibility of the editor 😎
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Kirsty 4 years ago
What makes you think a British person would let you choke? We'd help you out and then ask sarcastically if you needed the rest of your food chewing for you or if you thought you could manage it yourself.
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Jo Choto 4 years ago
Maybe I'm biased, but the British sense of humour is one of the best in the world. The Aussies are also very funny.
Pumpkin Spice 4 years ago
I think I'm secretly British. Nice, snarky people. Wanna move there.
Lauren Caswell 4 years ago
If you can look at someone and express all your pity and incredulity without words: you'll fit right in! :D
Load More Replies... Simon Murray 4 years ago
On the tube years ago I heard 2 guys talking about a friend having trouble with IVF. First guy says "if a girl can't get pregnant is she impregnable?" His friend replies "no I think she's inconceivable" I could see the logic but it cracked me up way harder than it should have
Deanna Crichley 4 years ago
Maybe just because I have only experienced Britain through television, I'm always charmed when they make a statement, and then ask for agreement. Ex: he's made a mess of it, hasn't he? Or this is really fiddly, isn't it?
Karina Henschel 4 years ago
I thought that is the norm. Was taught since primary school that's how you ask that kind of question (I'm obviously not a native speaker)
Load More Replies... Jo Firth 4 years ago
On a British Airways flight that had been given a gate so far from the runway it took 10mins to get there. Pilot came on and announced, " Sorry for the long taxi to the runway everyone. Seems our gate was allocated by someone who doesn't know their a**e from their elbow". Made my day.
Abby Parker 4 years ago
My husband reminded me today of when we came back from DisneyLand and we were coming through customs at Calais. The lady at the desk asked me how my trip was. I said, ‘It was good. Weather was rubbish and I couldn’t get a cup of tea but yeah, it was good :)’ After, my husband said, ‘Could you be anymore British?’ I didn’t even realise what I’d said xD I also have no memory of this and he took great delight in telling me again xD
Evelyn Haskins 4 years ago
The real difference is that Americans seem to fell the need to state the bloody obvious.
Rosie Bannister 4 years ago
ermmmmm that makes them: only 25%; you were sad enough to count; folks voted them into that position so not like it was completely the responsibility of the editor 😎
Load More Replies... Kirsty 4 years ago
What makes you think a British person would let you choke? We'd help you out and then ask sarcastically if you needed the rest of your food chewing for you or if you thought you could manage it yourself.
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