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The Brits
Before I came to England to study, I had the impression that British people* left me with an were polite, urbane, although a bit of hypocritical people. Now I've been studying here (in Britain) for two years, and I have found some intriguing differences between my initial impression and my daily observations, along with the media content that I have consumed.The Brits are, at least in where I live, generally very polite. Unlike in Hong Kong, where people would never thank bus drivers for their service, saying 'cheers' before you get off seems to be a basic courtesy, or a sort of ritual. When someone bumps into them, the Brits' knee-jerk reaction is to say sorry, even when they obviously you have nothing to be sorry for. This might sound surreal, but what's more, it is even contagious! If you spend two weeks here, the magic word will start popping out of your mouth before you know it.
They might be civilised when they are sober, but they are not too polite after a couple pints of lager and a bitter, or when you do not are not supporting their favourite football team. People who have having no interest in football or in clubbing like me might find it quite difficult to could have a big trouble building up a strong bond with the British men. I quite like the Brits because they always express their opinion in a subtle way (or perhaps it's just how they speak when you're not yet acquainted with them their acquaintances). It is my hope that I'll one day be able to translate everything in my mind into English smoothly, and that I will be able to discuss issues with them in-depth.
(It'd be great if you can let me know when the sentences don't look natural/native enough, even if it might be grammatically correct.
Thank you!)
*Either 'British people' or 'the British', no variation.
Your English is very good, extremely idiomatic and clear.
I would suggest that you pay attention to the differences between spoken English and (formal) written English. For example in writing we tend to repeat the subject, we do not omit 'that', we try not to use contractions etc.
Well done.
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