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“Until you have cried on public transport, you’re not a true Londoner.” The line sounds as if it was taken from a book of modern proverbs, but it’s in fact something that was overheard in London.

With its historical landscape, vibrant culture, beautiful gardens and canals, narrow streets and arts, and double-decker buses, no wonder London is among the most visited cities in the world.

And where there’s a lot of action going on, there’s a lot of miscellaneous things to be overheard. Like the internet’s powerhouse “Overheard LA” that collects conversations which were not meant for others’ ears, “Overheard London” is exactly that but with a Greater London twist.

So make yourself some afternoon tea with bourbon biscuits and get ready to see what Londoners are buzzing about, which is honestly the most entertaining thing ever.

More info: InstagramOverheardLA.com

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The old stereotype is that people from London are usually unfriendly workaholics who only care about money and themselves. You'd better not look in the eyes of a Londoner on the tube, as they will give you the evil eye back. Some foreigners think of them as self-obsessed, arrogant and stingy.

But this is just an exaggeration. The rude Londoner stereotype might have been created by the standoffish reputation of London’s fine citizens, who are otherwise genuinely very polite and have great manners. There’s something about this etiquette that is simply unparalleled and that’s why it may have caused a side effect of foreigners getting the wrong impression.

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On the other hand, it’s more or less true that people tend to be in their own little worlds on the transportation network. However, the tragic London bombings in July 2005 and the optimistic 2012 Olympics certainly showed that Londoners can join together when it counts.

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wv10014
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh dear. We (Americans) are not all this stupid, I promise!!!

Melissa Gallo
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A US customs agent once questioned why I held an Italian passport while I was born in France, he wanted to know why I didn't have a French passport. When I told him it would be redundant (EU passport), I could tell that he truly didn't get it...

Vicky Zar
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess he just never thought about it? Many US Americans never leave their country. They can't and don't even have the opportunity. Plus, it's so vast. I was born in Poland, but am a German citizen, with German ID, Passport and nationality. Maybe this would have blown his mind, lol

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Nikki Sevven
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The most (insert European ethnicity here) people live in America. Many think they're more Irish, Italian, etc. than actual Irish and Italian folks.

Vicky Zar
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know such people here in Germany. They are old and went through a war, so they may be forgiven. (They think they know best how Poland is, because they lived there when they were kids.... in a place that was Germany before the war, when they lived there and no Polish people were to be found for miles around)

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Heidi Sweetwater
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How embarrassing. I loathe Americans who travel and make us ALL look stupid. Same with the people who elected Trump.

Daria B
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Slightly off-topic, but how about intercontinental groups? I might bring in my Korean husband in the near future, and my hometown is near the boarder with Slovenia and Italy, so, if we want a one day trip there, I don't want us to separate. Guess, I'll need to bring a marriage certificate, or something?

SoozeeQ
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yep. I'd bring a copy of your marriage certificate, but if you don't want to be separated, I don't think there'd be an issue if you went through the "non-European" line with him. The EU line is just to process locals faster, but I don't think they'll kick you out of that line. (My opinion only though, so try it at your own peril! Disclaimer: I'm an Aussie who's never been to Europe!)

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L.A. Trefry
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope it was just the jet lag talking. Too many people are just plain stupid.

Printerman
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I swear all of us aren't that stupid (2016-2020 notwithstanding)

Devil's Advocate
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There should definitely be a special line for these kinds of people. The line that the new starters work through. Last.

Riley Quinn
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh, for you Americans, we have a special area. Please, "this way to the egress" (an old PT Barnum trick that Americans would still fall for because most are uneducated dolts).

CV
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

should be in middle so everyone else can see them :P

Jane W.
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are too many Europeans over here and we get confused.

Aayse
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I see the confusion. The great American education system

Joanna Werman
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How many generations are we going back? Should I be calling myself a European American?

Wednesday
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, let's see fellow American who evidently never once f*****g listened in school... You would be Non-European. You may be of European decent, or may not be, but since you were born in America and ask stupid questions, let's stick with Non-European.

Linda Robinett
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess I could be called European ethnically but I am not a European.

Baali Venomax
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Do they not realise Non Europe means everyone else? Hmm would that be us now since we left the EU?

Rich McCormick
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

HAHAHAHAHA Yea, our educational system, among a bevy of other issues, is lacking! LOL

Id row
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is it the stupid always seem to have money to travel? Is there some government travel program you can sign up for to make the US look like it's packed with idiots?

Tamra Stiffler
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3 years ago

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Jill Hojnacki
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a person who believes non-Europeans are POC living in Africa, Asia, the ME, S. America, and Latin America. If pushed, they might agree that Russians are also non-European, but only because they’re communists.

Richard Portman
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Europeans think they know everything. They don't even know how to talk to their bastard children .

GVL
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Americans to the bottom and I live here.

Skara Brae
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if I was the officer I'd point right and grunt "oooo" "ooo" like a caveman.

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Another belief is that food in London is expensive and simply awful. It’s true that not even a BLT sandwich is cheap in the city compared to other European capitals. But when it comes to British food, not everything there is bland and greasy. If unpretentious but hearty is your thing, you’ll like the traditional pub food. Plus think of the crazy meal names like toad in the hole, bubble and squeak, and spotted dick.

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Also, the sheer level of worldwide famous British chefs suggests that we may be underestimating the British talent to cook. After all, it does have famous chefs like Jamie Oliver, Nigella Lawson and Gordon Ramsay flying the flag for British cuisine everywhere they go!

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