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[commanderd]

Trying to explain differences in English and American culture to a friend of mine (stateside) last night and she came out with an absolute blinder:

"I don't get you guys at all. Here is the supposed land of culture and upper class behavior and you introduce your friends to other people as "that's Dave, he's a right twat". Your FRIENDS! What on earth

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[garpu]

I don't think it's too different. Maybe a regional thing? When I was introduced to Steve's friends, the guy said, "Yeah, we're assholes, but we're nice assholes."

[madjacktech]

Maybe it's that old Starfleet habit of hiding annoyance behind the most punctilious of good manners (kinda like dealing w/ Klingons, eh?) ;)

[scorpi084]

I know plenty of people in America who talk about their friends in a similar manner - it's all a matter of the circles you run in.