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Except if you go to England they don't like to be referred to as Europeans even if they are technically. These countries like their distinct identities. They l
by exclusiv 10y ago
Except if you go to England they don't like to be referred to as Europeans even if they are technically.
These countries like their distinct identities. They like to visit other European countries but they really don't want a melting pot at home.
- Ma8ee 10y agoAs a European I say that you are wrong. Of course there are quite a few right wing extremists in Europe, but in general we are very happy with people from other European countries coming to study or work in our own home countries. (Those who come to beg are seen as more problematic.) In addition, we as everyone else are capable of identifying with many things, and what is important at the moment depends on the context. When I speak to an American or Chinese, I'm European, when I speak to an Englishman I'm a Swede and if I speak to another Swede I'm from Stockholm.
- NetStrikeForce 10y agoIn Europe, I identify as Spaniard. In Spain, I identify as Catalan. In Catalonia, I identify as someone from Barcelona. In most world affairs, I identify as European. It is human nature to look for your own identity; and sharing that with your neighbours substracts from your own personality. On the other hand, against external competition you would look for group membership. What I'm saying is, the Brits are not special or different on their aspirations than their neighbours. Their main difference is who owns the media and the aspirations of those media moguls.