r/europe • u/MarktpLatz Lower Saxony (Germany) • Feb 21 '17

What do you know about... the UK?

This is the sixth part of our ongoing weekly series about the countries of Europe. You can find an overview here.

Todays country:

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The UK is the second most populous state in the EU. Famous for once being the worlds leading power, reigning over a large empire, it has recently taken the decision to exit the EU.

So, what do you know about the UK?

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u/BritishBusiness Feb 21 '17

I'm Scottish and from the Highlands which is very friendly compared to the central belt of Scotland IMO. Now live in Cumbria which is ridiculously friendly too. Southerner's aren't as friendly IMO.

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u/stevenfries Feb 21 '17

I love the Scottish. Damn shame I can't understand half of what they say. Trainspotting 2 with no subtitles? Big mistake

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u/BritishBusiness Feb 21 '17

The accents change so quickly. Many Scottish folk can't understand full on Glaswegians!

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u/Bunt_smuggler Feb 21 '17

Its gotta be a rural thing, or maybe a national park thing, when people live in a beautiful location they probably enjoy the presence of visitors more so they can share the love of the location

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u/pipiska ☑️ Russian bot Feb 22 '17

Southerners are the friendlier the further you are from London and Bristol.