A positive stereotype that I think a lot of people in America have about British people, is that we're all proper, and very well educated. As flattering as this is, it's just not true and people are often surprised to hear my accent isn't nearly as posh as they'd expected. From a first hand experience of living in England, I can definitely say that this stereotype is VERY off... the majority of people in England speak far from proper English, and most people are educated in public schools that are just like American ones. I would say the crime rate was higher even living in a nice area outside of London, and there also exists what we like to call a "yob" or "chav" culture that is sweeping the nation that is the furthest thing from proper out there. Consult Urban Dictionary for further understanding. The amount of drinking that goes on in England too is outrageous... definitely not proper! To be honest, England is nothing like most Americans expect, but it's nice to be thought of in such a good light!
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