Lacrissa:

For example, if you are to go study abroad and choose between the UK where you've always wanted to go to see a different side, meet new people or the US where you have your love/sweetheart, which would you choose and why?

It is just an open question for opinions. Thanks

pendo89:


my dear this question of yours is funny but this is what

In Uk I get 2 things ie new (cold) people and see the different side(boring)
In US I get 3 things ie new(crazy)people,see the different side(variety) and see my sweetheart.
So which one wins? the US of course cz that's where the other half of my heart is.

justwise:

No cold in US?

justwise:

No cold in US?

Lacrissa:

I think she meant cold as in mean/wicked

Lacrissa:

I think she meant cold as in mean/wicked

justwise:

That is everywhere, if you are afraid of that then u will never live anywhere else.

Ms. Potato:

UK / US I dont see any difference really so for me I will choose my love and go to the US. I would rather try to work out my relationship as we are all not getting any younger and if you take too long, he might just run and find someone else. Love takes time and hard work. As for the UK, you both can go visit and take a short holiday or sumthin someday

pendo89:

^^ you choose the lesser evil.
I love applying probability everywhere.

Lacrissa:

I agree, was saying I think that's what Pendo meant when she said "cold"


That's right

justwise:

People in the UK are more open minded, US tend to know only about. . . US basically.

justwise:

There are more killings in US as its in the UK, i'm tempted to say. . its even worst in US considering their gun law.

pendo89:

Justwise you could be right.Don't forget the size of the country as well, so if you go adding up the number of killings per state,the total will surpass that of anywhere else.
What I mean is its very easy to chat up an american than a briton.
I find them too cautious,rigid and mean. I wont talk racism cz that is everywhere.

Mrs.Chima:

That's for anyone who doesn't travel outside of their country/continent and educate themselves about cultural diversities without depending on CNN.  

I can say the same thing about Africa.  Lord knows!

pendo89:

Justwise you could be right.Don't forget the size of the country as well, so if you go adding up the number of killings per state,the total will surpass that of anywhere else.
What I mean is its very easy to chat up an american than a briton.
I find them too cautious,rigid and mean. I wont talk racism cz that is everywhere.

justwise:

There are more killings in US as its in the UK, i'm tempted to say. . its even worst in US considering their gun law.

Very true! US is head and shoulders ahead of the UK in terms of violent crime, yet their police all carry guns as compared to the UK police!

@OP: If I were you, I will still choose US; but the difference between both of us is that I will be making my decision based on the availability of career opportunities, rather than making a life changing decision because of a girl friend.

justwise:

That is true and Americans travel less, Africans know more about America and the UK than those countries know about themselves cos we learn alot about foreign history in school and visit those countries than they do visit Africa.

justwise:

The other way round is the case with me, I don't see them as friendly as i see British pple, maybe younger generation Americans will change that.

pendo89:

Really? interesting.Well am talking out of experience.A briton will put a fake smile.
I dont know but they radiate some coldness.The other fellows are just there.
Infact they can go out of their schedule to do something for you.But not the briton.
rigid is their middle name.

Mrs.Chima:

He knows Brits are less open minded and expressive than Americans. He is pulling your legs. 

One thing I can say about America though at least we have a Black President and can move up the corporate ladder compared to UK.

Speaking of killings and violence, a bomb exploded in Abuja.

justwise:

Actually you are. . . wrong, Americans doesn't do it for me, you got to worry for a country that produced the likes of Sarah Palin who thinks she can see Russia from her bedroom and thinks that Africa is a country.

Mrs.Chima:

You like UK and that's okay.  No tears shed.  

What's worse in your opinion,  a redneck white American woman who isn't well traveled thinking Africa is a country or a Nigerian man thinking Cubans aren't hispanic and DC has the largest HIV/AIDS infections in the world?  

justwise:

People in the UK are more open minded, US tend to know only about. . . US basically.

justwise:

That is true and Americans travel less, Africans know more about America and the UK than those countries know about themselves cos we learn alot about foreign history in school and visit those countries than they do visit Africa.

justwise:

That is worse considering her position, she policies could be dangerous. . .Tea Party for example. . . what unknown Nigerian thinks doesn't matter.

BABE!:

Uncle Wise, are you among of my mind? lol. Chei! You spoke my mind. Americans (generally speaking) are very funny peoples.

@ OP: So you're trying to choose between your Sweerat and studying abroad/Meeting diff. people---?. Well, the choice is yours. Draw your scale of prefrence and choose which is more important to you.

Mrs.Chima:

A fool is a fool is a fool position or not.  There are dumb politicians everywhere included Nigeria and UK.

God help us!  They think Sarah Palin is the epitome of America.  We are doomed. 

By the way, Sarah Palin isn't even in the running so she doesn't count. Any other politicians?

justwise:

That is true though we seems to have more of them in America.