Do Brits Know Our States?
Nov 27, 2013 08:02:20 #
I'm surprised at how well so many British people did on this test. They should do the same thing with Americans. Or have Americans locate English cities - like London.
http://www.buzzfeed.com/robinedds/its-thanksgiving-so-we-asked-some-brits-to-label-the-us-stat
http://www.buzzfeed.com/robinedds/its-thanksgiving-so-we-asked-some-brits-to-label-the-us-stat
Nov 27, 2013 08:03:53 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I'm surprised at how well so many British people did on this test. They should do the same thing with Americans. Or have Americans locate English cities - like London.
http://www.buzzfeed.com/robinedds/its-thanksgiving-so-we-asked-some-brits-to-label-the-us-stat
http://www.buzzfeed.com/robinedds/its-thanksgiving-so-we-asked-some-brits-to-label-the-us-stat
Most American kids don't know where Africa is on a map of the world.
Nov 27, 2013 08:29:09 #
That's a good idea, test our US friends on UK geography such a top 10 major towns or cities.
Here's one to begin with: what's the difference between a city and a town.
Cheers
John
Here's one to begin with: what's the difference between a city and a town.
Cheers
John
Nov 27, 2013 08:33:20 #
johneccles wrote:
That's a good idea, test our US friends on UK geography such a top 10 major towns or cities.
Here's one to begin with: what's the difference between a city and a town.
Cheers
John
Here's one to begin with: what's the difference between a city and a town.
Cheers
John
Once Cities had cathederals and towns churches but that is no longer 100%
Can be based on population
Nov 27, 2013 08:40:48 #
Thanks JR1, I meant the question to be directed to our US members.
Congrats on you book, perhaps you could get invited onto local TV and promote your excellent publication.
Cheers,
John
Congrats on you book, perhaps you could get invited onto local TV and promote your excellent publication.
Cheers,
John
Nov 27, 2013 12:06:54 #
johneccles wrote:
That's a good idea, test our US friends on UK geography such a top 10 major towns or cities.
Here's one to begin with: what's the difference between a city and a town.
Cheers
John
Here's one to begin with: what's the difference between a city and a town.
Cheers
John
It's confusing here, too. We have counties, cities, towns, townships, boroughs, states, and commonwealths. They all have one thing in common - taxes. :D
Nov 27, 2013 12:26:48 #
Hi Jerry, it's the same here: we pay tax on what we earn (PAYE), tax on our property (Council Tax) tax on what we buy (20% vat) tax when we die (Inheritance Tax) tax when we fly (Airport Tax) and that's just a few to start with!!
Nov 27, 2013 17:43:51 #
Well, I've heard of Yorkshire, but couldn't tell you where it is, either. So, I guess it works both ways.
Nov 28, 2013 00:22:49 #
SteveR wrote:
Well, I've heard of Yorkshire, but couldn't tell you where it is, either. So, I guess it works both ways.
It's just below heaven (it is known as gods own country)
Nov 28, 2013 05:42:38 #
wonkytripod wrote:
It's just below heaven (it is known as gods own country)
Only by Yorkshiremen
Nov 28, 2013 08:01:03 #
Being a Brit who lives in the USA, in warm weather thankfully, I am amazed at how many Americans don't know what the United Kingdom actually is or the difference between Northern Ireland and Eire. Having said that I know there are lots of English people who have never been North of Manchester.
Nov 28, 2013 10:10:04 #
pedalmasher wrote:
Most American kids don't know where Africa is on a map of the world.
Scary thing is, many people thing that Africa is a country.
Nov 28, 2013 10:29:28 #
Stroudsburg, PA, where I taught for 28 years, is now little more than a bedroom community for eastern NJ and NYC. I had a girl in my 8th grade class that did not know there was a State of New York. She was from one of the boroughs and truly thought that NYC WAS New York. true story. So it easy for me to believe American students haven't a clue where THEY are, much less where the rest of the world is.
Nov 28, 2013 12:19:01 #
johneccles wrote:
That's a good idea, test our US friends on UK geography such a top 10 major towns or cities.
Here's one to begin with: what's the difference between a city and a town.
Cheers
John
Here's one to begin with: what's the difference between a city and a town.
Cheers
John
A city usually has a cathedral.
Cheating a bit because I am en expat Brit. ha ha.
Nov 28, 2013 12:21:57 #
I have loved geography ever since I was a child. In retirement, my wife and I have been doing a lot of traveling. We toured the British Isles and Ireland in August. Got to visit many English cities such as Chester, York, Bath, Newcastle, Stratford and of course London.
I think I have a pretty good handle on where the cities are now.
I think I have a pretty good handle on where the cities are now.
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