I am from Czechia and we remove shoes before going inside. It always grossed me out how people from certain countries walk inside with shoes. So in case you're from such cultures, please don't be part of the problem. It's not that hard to change. If the floor is cold, you can wear slippers.
The UK is in almost terminal decline, sadly and I hate to say this. The litter, the slovenly attitudes. The economy is very poor and has been for decades with lack of investment, poor productivity and appalling GDP per capita. The health service is frighteningly deteriorating. I hate to go on.
@@mattwright2964 true, healthcare is falling apart, bad sarcasm, unhelpful attitude and limited resources. Only propaganda is keeping NHS alive. Maybe I should go back to HK, healthcare also bad there but can get private healthcare.
I lived in Italy for 20 years ..came back to the UK in 2006..it's gone seriously down hill here since.mind you Italy ain't so great now either..it's a European wide thing...immigration maybe 🤔
Had this exact medical issue, I got stabbing pains in my stomach when visiting my parents in the UK, went to the doctor and he told me it would be 18-24 months for a referral to the hospital for diagnosis. A few days later I flew back to Ukraine, paid about £50 for tests and within a few hours was given medication which fixed the issues within a couple of days.
I also spent 20 years away from the UK - I came back to be close to my mother at the end of her life and boy did I feel like a foreigner in my own country - my dear mum passed away last christmas and I cant wait to move back to the Far East again where everyone smiles, is respectful and makes you feel welcome…..
I come from Latvia and I have been living in the UK since 2006. I think that when you are talking about good health care and low cost of living, you forget to mention that your income is coming "from the West", I am sure. That is why you are able to afford to pay for your health care, for example. Most of local people in India, Philippines or Vietnam will not be able to afford MRI or "excellent dentistry". I am working from home, so I guess I can also go and live in one of the third world countries with my UK salary:)) In this case, I will be taking advantage of their misery/poverty. I had a couple of Indian neighbours in the UK (IT professionals). They told me that only well off people can afford good schools and hospitals in India. They also told me that free NHS hospitals are the same as their private ones in India. So, of course British enjoy their way of life abroad, when their income comes from the UK. Most of them would not be able to afford "great healthcare and dentistry" if they were native Indian or Vietnamese.
That's nonsense. Medical care and dentistry is extremely affordable in the countries you mentioned, easy to access, friendly, and professional. I got a lovely set of dentures made in Cambodia for $250, which is affordable for a Cambodian person, and it's one of the more expensive things you might need, relatively speaking. Medical care is cheap and very good, also immediate, in Asia.
That’s exactly what the west propaganda tells their own people. Try living in Vietnam (or China, or Philippines) most people get decent healthcare compared to the UK.
In India: Recently, a neighbour had kidney stones removed. No insurance, so it cost him: $1250 (Govt. hospitals are cheaper but people prefer private).
Cheers Oldman, that's the attitude that got us here. I await the currency collapse, history shows that will mark the bottom. I won't be shedding a tear over your invisible pension. I've had several geriatrics, including family members play the 'I'll be dead soon anyway' card. When discussing the socioeconomic freefall, they've been a witness too and taking part in their whole lives.
@NYCSubwayWorker ... Yeah, how irritating for you rootless jews eh. ... You just HATE the fact, that those of us (with Celtic and Saxon and Viking blood), have real ancestry here, eh.
Same. Although apparently we are not allowed to say ‘native & indigenous’…. despite the fact for example my family can be traced back centuries… & have a shared cultural & genetic history, because we are English, apparently it stands for nothing/we are racist 🙄🤦🏻♀️. And despite the fact my family never left England (I did) I am also an evil colonizer 🤷🏻♀️. Oh well, so be it. The useful idiots will destroy from the inside & then we will have to rebuild.
I am Canadian and I really like the UK, outside of the cities. You noted the countryside and I feel like that is where the UK (and Canada) really shine.
Well I'm not sure if you have been lately but just outside city you see ditches full of people dumping garbage construction materials. I couldn't believe it in the Caledon area in Ontario.always was known for being a really clean beautiful area but now it is disgusting .
Outside of cities and big towns it all looks okay in the South but people are getting very skint due to inflation...bills and food. The cities run the countryside and vote in these actor politicians
I am from England and have been in China since 2004 as a teacher and now as a retiree. Not been out of the country once since arriving apart from a two week vacation in the Philippines. Not interested in returning as I am happy here and financially well off compared to what I would be if I was still in England. I have been married since 2007 and bought our own apartment for the equivalent of 40 thousand quid. I would never have been able to buy a home with the two jobs I had. My home town of Huddersfield has gone downhill with empty shops, dirty streets, potholes and a high crime rate.
@@geoffreycurrieIII Yes it can. I know the laws as I have been here for 20 years. One of my friends, a Canadian, married a Chinese woman. She died of cancer over a year ago and he has ownership of the home in his name. They were married for 20 years. Yes, China does allow foreigners to buy property. But there are a few requirements you’ll need to meet as a US citizen, or a citizen of any other country, venturing into the Chinese property market. The main one is length of stay in the country. You’ll need to have lived in China for at least 12 months, working or studying on a valid permit. These are the country-wide rules, but there may also be other requirements depending on which region you’re looking to buy in. For example, in Shanghai, you’ll need to submit copies of tax receipts for 12 of the past 24 months.² If you’re buying in Beijing, you’ll need to prove that you’ve paid local taxes and social security contributions for at least the last five years. You can only buy one property in China as a foreigner - second homes aren’t allowed The property you buy must be for living in You’re not allowed to rent out the property or act as a landlord
@@teflerchina.2987 Ah. interesting! I stand corrected!!! Apologies. all the foreigners I knew said they couldnt and it was in the wife's name! a LOT of money lost there! You cannot own land though, so in effect, the government can seize your property at any time, and your body! lol.
British culture, history and people are routinely mocked and derided by the mainstream establishment while the country is rapidly transforming demographically, dare I say it, for the worse. It’s no wonder standards have dropped as any pride in one’s culture and society has been stamped out and in the case of England, English communities are falling apart due to mass immigration. Yes, the weather isn’t always the best and the food is not as exciting as some cultures, but we always had comedy, a sense of decency, a community and a pride in who we are. That’s been destroyed and is ongoing.
I think that’s not talked about enough. Everybody understands that morale is crucial in a sports team or a military unit. But when an entire country hates itself we don’t think about the implications.
It's always been the same, Thomas More (1478-1535) - "If the world were to be turned upside down, it would scarcely be any worse than it is now." John Milton (1608-1674) - "I see that the people of this nation are set upon ruin, the greater part of them choosing darkness rather than light. Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) - "The world is so bad that the good is taken to be bad, and the bad taken to be good". Basically you're getting old, and don't understand the world any more and you're frightened.
@@dariusrana8487If it was a genuine invasion, I’d say your point would have some pertinence. However, this is being done by traitors within, so your point falls short.
@@ruzziasht349This isn’t simply moaning about the youth and their behaviour, this is demographic replacement. To simply ascribe the sentiments I shared as being out of touch and old, is either misguided or disingenuous. I’ll be charitable and go with the former.
I live in Cumbria, and in spite of what incompetent governments have done to our country over the years, I still love it here. I look outside my window and see beautiful countryside, old stone houses, and centuries old stone walls. There's a real sense of history here too. I appreciate that not all of the UK is like that but there are still many parts that are unsurpassed in beauty.
Well said. It’s easy to take a myopic and dystopian view of life in England. Yes there are issues but it’s not all doom and gloom as some would have you believe.
Phew thank goodness you found some of our good qualities its all well and good complaining when you have the money and opportunity to live abroad the rest of the time
I think being away from high density populations is a good thing as well. I agree with you with reference to the English countryside from what I’ve seen. Never been there though. (I’m Dutch born, lived in Australia since 1966 at 2 years of age. Now 60.
Ditto and like most i only leave when i have to (once or twice a year)and this gives us a very unbalanced view of the UK as a whole. Most here are unaware as we don`t have the same issues. I have to go to London soon and really not looking forward to it.
I left England when I was a teenager and now I'm 64 and I agree with everything that you are saying. I now live in Finland & thankfully, here people also remove their shoes before entering the house. This is an incredibly clean country compared to England.
@@leaidiep5852 Maybe they should wear shoe covers. Perhaps host/hostess put shoe covers by the door for their guests. Most cultures do remove their shoes at the door.
I live in rural France now. When I go back to the UK it's depressing. People now lack manners, the government has its hand in your pocket at every turn, towns are run down and depressed, people are drab...hoodies, tracksuit bottoms, grubby trainers, back pack. There seems to be a bad undercurrent and people i speak to in banks, shops, pubs tell me how unhappy they are, how the towns feel unsafe . Here in France people are polite, strangers say hello, service is helpful, restaurants are excellent and affordable, streets are clean, borders mowed, flowers planted. The roads are excellent. My property taxes are a fraction of what I paid in the UK whilst council services are excellent. Even the people in the tax office are nice and helpful...they see themselves as public servants. The health service is excellent. Like most French I pay a complementary health insurance but I can choose my doctor, they have time to talk to you and get to know you, they freely prescribe and monitor health on each visit. They are not standoffish or treat you like an object as happens so often in the NHS. Blood tests, scans etc are quick and easy. All of your results are sent to both you and your doctor. What do I miss ? Pubs, real ale, banter, fish and chips, curry, pork pies etc. I can get them in France but not quite the same...although a British guy, French wife and his British friend now have a pub, a brewery, great food local to me......and if you don't get in early it's packed with locals. They obsess over the Bitter, IPA and fish and chips 😂. Oh, and we aren't bombarded with LGBTQ+, race, wokeism etc. at every turn. Children are allowed to be children, they are taught manners, how to eat properly, dress nicely, encouraged to play and exercise. The elderly are respected. We have a nice Christmas and celebrate saints days throughout the year. French history and culture is celebrated rather than denigrated.
Pubs are dying or dead in the UK - no smoking, £8 a pint, no people, no "scenes". Now the gov wants to even ban smoking OUTSIDE the pub. F the UK. But France has seriously viscious tax for wealthy people and they want to now go after people's money who live in other countries. Macron is a f**king bastard.. it's not all roses.
I moved to Thailand in 2003 and have spend most of the years since in South East Asia. I am currently back in the UK, but looking to rebase. I completely agree with everything you've said. I think this is probably the best, most accurate, and comprehensive video on the topic I've seen.
@@myroomismyoffice You should take the MRT (clean, cheap, safe, and very few Joes) out to Seaside Boulevard in Manila and walk the promenade. Or cross over into MOA when it gets dark. Lots of families and plenty of young people enjoying the foodcourts, eating ice cream at DQ, lounging in Starbucks, cinemas, skating rink (2 hours for less than PHP300), archery, table tennis, bowling, laser quest etc. Lots of people enjoying life, and you will count the number of foreigners you see on one hand. Perhaps you are the one with the distorted view?
Australia is good , try Melbourne; or even Hong Kong (the cost of living has decreased due to an influx of fleeing Hong Kongers so estate is cheaper and eating out is always cheaper than cooking compared to London, there is also a more stable pegged Hong Kong Dollar
Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka, South India, Northeast India are cleaner than United Kingdom. The Himalayan towns of Northwestern India look more European compared to United Kingdom today especially Shimla while Kashmir is as beautiful as Romania. I have visited all these places in India along with many in Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka. I have seen economic activity, prosperity, middle class boom. Whereas Europe today looks going in opposite direction. Save your country,God be with you otherwise Britain will become Middle East 2.0 ( excluding Israel offcourse)! Good luck!
I've been to Vietnam...Fantastic for Westerners supporting themselves there on a Western salary...Living on average Vietnamese wage - approx $275US a month or for less, not so much. Suddenly what seems like cheap healthcare for you, is expensive for locals. It's quite common for expats to have an unrealistic view of their host country.
Yeah that guy compared the average in the UK with being an upper class out of touch expat in developing countries with poverty everywhere that makes servants cheap. Some of what he said is accurate, but a lot of it is out of touch
Man, you believe it or not India's private health care facilities are best in South and Southeast Asia. You see, South Indian private hospitals like Apollo, Fortis, Manipal attracts large number of people from Southeast Asia, Gulf countries for treatment. Apollo in Chennai literally has a counter which deals with Arab patients from Gulf Nations. India ranks extremely decent in medical tourism. You can see a lot of Asian faces in the big, private healthcare facilities in India especially the south.
@@DariusMazdehan-wl9du What percentage of the Indian population can afford to be treated at these facilities? Just looked at some of their prices...Heart valve replacement - $6200 US at Apollo, not including drugs and follow up consultations. Average monthly salary in India $350.
My main issue in the UK and Ireland is that it costs a fortune to do anything. Eating out, cinema, bowling, staying in a hotel are all so expensive now. I end up just drinking at home watching tv now just like what this guy said.
Australia is very expensive too. Am in my 30s and like many friends, rarely leave the house. We can barely afford our rents/mortgage, electricity and food. We’re very isolated here. It’s quite sad!
@alletsnow I have two brothers over there and thankfully they're making good money in construction, they've said it definitely feels like they have more disposable income over there than Ireland but every situation is different.
I left the UK for Japan 25 years ago, and this video is spot on. I do miss it, but much is through rose-tinted glasses. The countryside is still beautiful, but the towns and cities are tatty and run-down. The potholes are terrible, as you say, and the health system is terrible. Service is terrible, places are dirty, and there is a lack of pride in what people do with a huge sense of entitlement. All that aside, people still love banter, and I miss that.
You will forever be a foreigner in Japan though. You’ll never be one of them. And it will never be your home, regardless of whether you think it is or not.
Totally agreed on your last point, as a Chinese tourist visited UK for several times, English people are the best really cool and friendly mixed at the same time.
❤❤ As an iverterate diehard anglophile, it really makes me sick to see how the incompetent politicians are not capable of filling up the potholes and helping the poor miserable homeless and yet have billions of dollars to send warships and aircraft carriers to the South China Sea.
@@ahatzfeldt It's a plan. It went by many names over the years. N.W.O, WEF, Agenda 203O, UN Sustainability etc. In any country I lived in or visited it's always the same story. Same things happening everywhere in the West. Someone is pulling the strings from behind the curtain.
Your comments about healthcare access and standards is spot on. Even in Jakarta you can now find pockets of medical excellence and if needed a quick cheap flight to Singapore KL or Bangkok offer whatever care is needed.
Totally. I dread going to the dentist in UK, but in Manila it's always a fantastic (and cheap) experience. I think a lot of Brits would be shocked at how far ahead of the UK the private dental clinics in Manila are.
@@CaldonianDude Thailand also has top hospitals and you can recover from surgery in a what looks like a five-star hotel. The bill is still cheaper than those hospitals in the West.
Sir you should check out the private hospitals of India. Examples: Apollo, Christian Medical College of Vellore, Fortis Hospital, Narayana Health, Manipal Hospitals. And yes All India Institute Of Medical Science ( AIIMS) which is the best and most prestigious in the entire country with branches in all major Indian cities. AIIMS is under Indian Government but it's totally opposite of other government hospitals in India in terms of facilities and infrastructure. Studying in that institute requires tremendous academic excellence because only the top scorers in medical entrance exam gets a chance there. Rich Arabs from gulf countries, southeast Asians and even people from India's neighbouring countries except China come to India for treatment. Infact you check the latest news, an American tourist fell ill in India and was treated in a private hospital which she admired.
I totally agree. I lived in a cute little “posh” village in England for years and I ll never forget the pure and clean air I would breathe every morning.
I don’t think air quality is great in the UK unless you live in the middle of nowhere in which case you have other problems than air. London has terrible air quality just like many other places in England. On the other hand Scotland 🏴 air and water quality is amazing. A lot of people confuse air quality with the perceived temperature, just recently heard someone saying that the air is fresh when it’s cold 😂
I spent 30 years away overseas and was shocked on my return to England. It was the attitudes and apathy that struck me. The fact that every contact with real people government or business was only possible after a frustrating and onerous process of getting through all manner of digital website-fronted barriers. I found the Nanny state oppressive and while things in general still worked in 2009 the grey skies hanging over the landscape didn't improve my experience. They rallying cry of the youth was:- "Whats the point..." I spent nearly a year in England and inevitably met a good few people ...most of whom it seemed apathetically inclined to a philosophy of... "don't rock the boat" and plodding along just hoping to get by. It was depressing - I left again as soon as was practical. Never to go back under any circumstances.
The Government websites work really well and are an example to many countries. Try dealing with the IRS in America. Germany still wants everything done with paper and faxes ! The German internet is really slow too.
I left 5 years ago, and I doubt I'll ever return. It's just way overpriced, and you don't get what you pay for. Taxes are also ridiculously high. Almost immediately after starting a business, the council bombards you with angry threatening letters saying "you owe us money for this, and that...". Just about every letter that comes through the letter box is from the council demanding you pay them for something, or a utility company telling you how prices have gone up. And from what I hear from family and friends still stuck on "Old Blighty", things have gotten much worse since I left!!!
Why would you work hard to maintain a country your politicians are giving away to globoslop? Or have kids for the globoslop to rape? Pay those prices to live with globoslop? UK is a 2nd world country at best.
The UK would be fine with a well planned and big house building program. The UK needs around 5 million new homes right now. Its a great opportunity to build a few new designer cities with great ocean views. The UK needs a Donald Trump to strip out the bullshit and get things done.
I'm from the UK and currently living in Saigon and there are pros and cons in both places. The UK is a beautiful country and easy to live in with money. Vietnam is harder to find the UK luxuries like cheese and sliced bread but the pros are numerous, great weather, people, cheap food and can taxi across the city for £5. Until the UK sorts out the cost of living then I'm staying in Vietnam
Vietnam is my go to place in S E Asia. Used to be Chiang Mai but Vietnam has a bit more of an edge IMO. Also has my number one favorite bar, Number Five bar in Saigon. I live in far north queensland and even though the cost of living is high in Oz I have a good lifestyle here. The UK really has some big issues right now. I'm staggered their ploice lock up people for just posting wrong thought online. 1984 stuff! At least they now have a universally popular & honest leader in Keir Starmer. Yes that's sarcasm on steroids. Oue medicare system here seems to work better than the NHS. Just got an eye op two weeks into a 90 waiting list. I also survived admonial surgery at FV hospital in D3 a few years back. Stephen I always hail a Grab bike while in HCMC. So much cheaper than a taxi and a real adventure.
I’m from the U.K. and never ever worn shoes in the house. I now live in Australia and most people leave their shoes outside which I don’t do purely cos I’m terrified a spider or something hideous would be waiting for me 😂 but I never wear shoes around the home. I have to agree with you on the general state of things, buildings, roads etc. The amount of litter blowing around on the floor in the U.K. and broken windows, broken down and derelict town centres. I live in Brisbane now in Queensland Australia and I am still amazed at how well Aussies look after their country. No litter or broken glass lying around. It’s just so much nicer.
Thank you for mentioning culture and theatre. I'm currently in a show in the West End and it's heart-warming to bring so much joy to people's lives night after night. I've also toured a lot in Asia, and can see why you resonate with their cultures. Peace. ✌️
@SingaporeSkaterSam very true. My wife and I are lucky, but we feel so sorry for younger actors starting out these days. Rents are so high, and the cost of living in London can be unaffordable to many. We try to help out finding work for our younger colleagues.
I have been in UK last 2 years as my children playing squash tournaments there, it's a completely different country from when I first visit 25 years ago. So many English are starving, needing food bank, felt unsafe at night, hardly any local English people were service us while we were there, I felt sometimes I might be in middle east or somewhere in SE Asia.
@@montecarlo1651Ask Victoria Newland why Russia took over Crimea and after eight years of war and patience invaded with just 100,000 troops ( not a full invasion just enough to get Ukraine to the negotiation table). But Boris cancelled the Ankora agreement. 900,000 dead Ukrainians later Boris has blood on his hands , Europe's Economy is irreversibly shattered, NATO has Lost & now America wants nuclear war. Long distance missiles will make no difference. Did V1 & V2 rockets save Germany when they hit London ? Same Difference. Biden wants a legacy that says he did everything even if the planets existence is at risk from nuclear war because we do not have the military industrial complex to compete with Russia..
I've never been in a UK home where people don't take their shoes off, so this remark strikes me as strange. I'm totally with you on the roads. Not so much on the service and eating out experience, but I suppose that depends on where you go. I've been living in Spain for the last 15 years and British service and hospitality is always a pleasure to go back to.
I left the UK in 2004. Been back probably half a dozen times since and each time I’ve noticed a decline. My home town, like many others, looks shabby and dated. Most of the shops have closed and the whole place just has an air of decline. People only seem interested in getting pissed and have no personal pride. It’s an absolute tragedy. I spent years missing the place but now I look at the way my children have grown up and the opportunities they have had and I am so glad I left. I still love the place but it has gone to shit.
😂hes right..I'm going back to UK 10 years after just to be homeless having a shower at local gym....😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅.....I already biyggt my return ticket to u.k..I was deported from Singapore Taiwan...Cyprus....
Totally agree and feel same. The decline has been shocking and rapid to say the least. Heartbreaking especially for us expats that have family stuck back there.
I visited the UK after living in the US for many years. Littered streets everywhere, rude service and when I would hear young people chatting among themselves the main topic was always about going out and getting drunk. It was totally depressing and I'm glad that I don't live there anymore.
The UK is a rich country, but the wealth is not evenly distributed. The roads are smooth around Westminster, Knightsbridge and Buckingham palace. 1% own 50% of the land, & the UK economy is based on land and property.
@@tmahe28 Serfdom and slavery were once unavoidable too. Then we did something about it. Even capitalist countries with conservative governments redistribute wealth. That's why we have taxation.
@@zivkovicable taxation is part of a civilised democracy providing for its poor, sick and elderly plus the provision of an infrastructure to benefit the country. Taxation is not for a bloated parasitic state apparatus to increase control over its people or for the unfair redistribution of wealth from those who create it to those who suck it dry
You've got to love the Tories when they talk about levelling up and improving social mobility. The reality is they couldn't give a toss. They know that it's a jungle out there and it suits their ideals to keep it that way. The country is indeed in a bad way but conservative politics and a smaller state can never address this.
I’m from Poland and lived in the UK for years, I agree 100% with everything you said in the video. UK has gone downhill so much, sad to watch. I am back home now and it feels so good. UK feels like a rip off in every single aspect of life and people just don’t care. Employer cannot say anything to staff as the way will be taken to tribunal, low paid jobs, horrible service and no health care. 😢
It's easy for you to say how quick and cheap it is to get an MRI scan in Vietnam but thats because you've got money. Locals struggle to pay these prices and would love to have a NHS. Basically you are an economic migrant which is fine but be realistic.
That’s why ur a Loser Because you compare yourself to a bad example to feel good Compare Uk to other European counties. In France people see doctors in the same day. Hospitals are newer, cleaner and less satanic practices by doctors Why don’t you speak about that?
Your so Stupid You play right into the narrative of the politician narcs Your normalising their abuse of you Defending the wrong, when you’re not voting for narcs and attacking anybody with sense. Your a political tool of the satanic Anti-Christ agenda Your a pathetic Example of the worst brainwashing in history Your brainwashed to self-destruct whilst feeling good about it
I moved to the US from the UK in 1997. It's honestly the best thing I ever did. My wife and I lived in Florida for 25 years, and we recently moved to North Carolina. Even with some negatives, I have to say America has been a great place to live.
AMERICA IS GREAT, IF YOU HAVE LOTS OF MONEY BUT IF YOU DON'T, YOU WOULDN'T SURVIVE THERE. AT LEAST IN THE UK, THEY HELP THE POOR FINANCIALLY AND PROVIDE THEM WITH FREE HEALTHCARE, WHERE AS, IN THE AMERICA, IF A PERSON WAS POOR AND HAD NO MONEY, THEY WOULD BE SLEEPING IN THE STREETS, WITH NO HEALTHCARE GIVEN TO THEM.
@RS-ln3ns actually, if you are very poor, you will get treatment at hospitals (they can't turn you away) but you will get a huge bill, which you just don't pay.
@@InimicusSolitus YES. THAT'S ONE OF THE PROBLEMS THERE. YOU WILL BE GIVEN A HUGE BILL TO PAY BUT NOT IN THE UK. EVEN IF, YOU DON'T PAY, IT'S STILL A BIG WORRY, TO KNOW THAT YOU OWE LOTS OF MONEY FOR YOUR TREATMENT WHICH YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO PAY.
Between 1996 and 2012 (with a brief stay back in the UK to get my PGCE) I lived in Zimbabwe, Kuwait, Swaziland, Slovakia, Hungary and Denmark). I had to return to the UK for an extended period due to family circumstances. I remained there for 5 years and hated every minute of it, mainly because I was struggling so much financially.
I totally resonate as a uk citizen. I have however managed to live a high quality life on a modest income as a single person: Gym membership at a local hotel which is smaller more personal yet not much more than the leisure centre. Suppers and drinks parties at home with 4/8 friends Cinema at odeon for £5 Member of local tennis club with clubhouse Member of local choir Art workshops Free art galleries and museums Local coffee mornings Dog walking in the beautiful countryside- people always talk to you whilst you share the common love of the country- even living in London this is possible. There are many locally organised regular events that you get to know when you start to enquire on your local neighbourhood. These are great as they encompass all ages and walks of life.
To be fair, the reason people shower more in countries like you mentioned is because its much warmer and much more humid there. That also plays a massive role
good point, I shower like 3 times a day on holiday in a warmer climate lol, in the UK I tend to shower once a day but if I'm working from home and not going anywhere I sometimes won't bother until I'm leaving the house again
Great observations and summary... all of which is spot-on and so true. Having been born, educated, worked as a professional in the UK, and worked in several other countries.... I'm completely disenfranchised with the UK, consequently looking to move the Family overseas again and not returning. I'm so truly sad and sorry for the UK population for being used and abused by the past, present and future UK Governments for taxes alone with no hope and future of any prosperity and quality of life. For the majority of British people, one key positive to acknowledge of the UK is its highly tolerant and respectful attitude to people of other cultures, religions and freedoms to practice.
As an American this information is eye opening. Glad you made comparisons based on your travels. However, I was surprised that you didn't talk about all the millions of pounds that the taxpayers pay in the UK to maintain their royal families. That money could be used to fix those potholes.
I've been 30 years abroad now, 5 of it was in Saudi (not TEFL but Marine Science then) and raised my kids here in Germany. I only hear horror stories about life in the UK now. But one valuable thing I so so miss is our "banter" our humour and how it is the invisible glue which holds our nation together. When I went down to Spain in autumn I so loved chatting to British campers who share this simple way of chatting yet so powerful.
@@gregmurphy2691 My brother lives in Spain. He has learned Spanish but even he and his wife go down the "local" for a roast dinner on a Sunday. Europe is cool, but they have none of their own rock music culture. No global foodies (Jamie Oliver), and no European equivalent of Monty Python.
I don’t think it’s about people not wanting to do low paid jobs coz they’re beneath them. I think it’s more to do with us now having a population of low morale and low optimism people, led by a government who doesn’t work for the benefit of the country anymore. Our politicians serve corporations and industries, the military industrial complex in particular. As Tony Benn said, if we can afford to kill people, we can afford to help them. But there’s a lot more money to be made in the death industry.
You have nailed it. The British public have realised that there’s no point in working the low paid jobs, when there is a better lifestyle to be had on benefits
Part of my family tree on my mother's side immigrated from the UK to the USA in 1912. Now three generations later most of my family is here in the Four Corners Southwest. I count my blessings. No place is perfect but in the morning, I wake up here in Mesa, Arizona. I can just go with that.
What is happening to the West is not an accident. Who would have guessed the good places would be brought so low instead of lifting the low places higher? People who can still read seemed to know, as this process has been well planned and documented. We deserve to fall if we fail to rise.
It's funny I started my current job in 2004, working as a civil servant. I agree with all of your negative comments. You did not touch on housing. That's the killer, the positives give little compensation I have a wife and two kids in a one bedroom flat.
You are right about being dirty in England, both in personal hygiene and care for the surrounding. This can only be corrected by teaching kids in schools
Well no. That is the job of the parents. As a teacher of 48 years, I would have got into a lot of trouble, if I had implied that one needs to be clean.
That guy was cherrypicking when he said that other countries have higher standards of hygiene. He mentioned even China, where everyone spits everywhere, there is shit all over the place in every bathroom (and a trash can full of toilet paper covered in shit), people don’t wash their hands, etc. He compared meh / average UK to like the top 0.01% of places in Philippines and China
I found the UK really dirty, everyone looks poor and scruffy, streets and city centres littered, grimy eateries, no pride in the homes or yards or appearance.
I moved to the US in 2009. My experience is similar to yours. Visiting the UK only occasionally means that I experience it in the form of snapshots, so the decline is perhaps more obvious to someone like me than it would be to someone who lives there. I too have noticed the decline of the high street. People blame it on online shopping, but that can't be the whole story. We have online shopping in the US too, but our high streets aren't like ghost towns. It seems that general morale is very low. Everyone seems to be struggling, even people with what are considered good careers. My Mom had to wait eleven months for 'emergency' surgery, and she has entirely given up trying to see an NHS dentist, she has to go private now. I hate to say it, but while I enjoy seeing my family and friends, I am always so relieved when I'm back on the plane home.
They say the high st has declined. But go into any town and its filled to the brim with mothers with prams and 100s of shopping bags. Drinking costa. People cant be doing too bad if they can afford kids shopping and a disgusting over priced costa
@maryamvalley9525 It's not like that in my home town any more. It used to be quite a posh shopping centre, and was always really busy, but now it's like a ghost town. People still pass through because it's a hub for busses, but you don't see many people with shopping bags, and a lot of the shops are empty.
@@thepenultimateninja5797 Following on from the previous comment, it definitely varies from town to town, I've seen places which are utterly depressing and like ghost towns but my local town is thriving, it's always busy and it's very well looked after, there's a sense of local pride but it is a more affluent area than many others around the country as a whole which must make a difference
@@5uper5kill3rz That's the funny thing about my home town - it used to be a pretty affluent, upmarket shopping center. Just seems like it never managed to bounce back after the lockdowns.
Showering more often is a hot climate thing. People in cooler climates dont sweat so much. Ive lived in northern Europe and the tropics. You dont need to shower half as much in cold countries.
I live in UAE so I’ve got used to good roads, good service, good healthcare, next to zero crime, good weather, good work opportunities. The only thing I do like now is good beer and seeing my mates.
@alexmay1754 Well, we have yte Americans online trying to shame Black Americans for bathing frequently, washing their legs, using a washcloth. I'm Black American, and years ago, I worked abroad in London. One of my biggest complaints was the questionable hygiene and folk wearing the same clothing day after day (without washing them). This isn't just about climate.
The Red ROYAL Mail boxes were the icon of UK. Then the Red Royal Telephone Booths became icon. Today, I see the green Royal Garbage Bins with 2 tiny wheels everywhere.
I’ve been living in Portugal for the last 5 years and despite it being a much poorer country the sense of community is far stronger and people are on the whole far kinder.
I disagree, people in britain are poor generally that dont happen in portugal. Economy is irrelevant . Being poor is not having basic necessities. Sorry but your comparison is biased. I am portuguese and have been to uk in turism several times and i always find it very low quality so i stopped and chose other destinations. My on believe is that british people are clueless about their own country.
I'm glad he balanced things out by offering his 'positives'. I was born/raised in Canada, left at 28, lived in Oz for 4 years and have now lived in England for almost 30 years. I ADORE my adopted homeland and, despite some of these negatives, I see my life on the south coast as mainly happy and positive. British people/humour are the best and they're the most courteous drivers in the world!
I lived abroad for 17 years in the Far East and came back to England four years ago. I agree with most of what you say but especially the expense of eating out. Its insane.
The UK is very safe (outside London) and a pleasant country to raise your kids. We have clean non-toxic air, clean running water, modern infrastructure, and everything here usually works unlike in poorer countries. As for the weather, you can always go on holiday to escape the cloudy skies (but at least we don’t have to worry about sun burn). Another big benefit is they speak English, my native language!
Personally i always felt safer in London than the provincial home counties town I grew up in. & UK crime rates are actually down from their peak in the 1990's, including in London ..Not unusual, as this is reflected in most major cities across the developed world. The chances of being caught on CCTV plus the increased use of detection using DNA has almost eliminated certain street crimes and armed robbery. Although wearing a Rolex over your sleeve might not be the best idea, and car theft is a problem. Also I'm not a woman. If you are a youth living in certain areas and join a street gang, then risk of something happening to you are high, but the chance of anyone else even witnessing extreme violence is extremely low.
My first visit to the UK was in 1969 as a baby. My last visit was in 1992. I love England and always have. I had hoped to go once more and scratch it from my bucket list but I think I'll pass.
Above all I love that England has a culture and a tradition of kindness to animals. I don’t even want to think about how it has been in many other countries.
As much as us Brits are downtrodden, we still have a steely spirit that rises to the surface. That same wartime spirit of resilience and "have a cup of tea dear!" "Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag and smile." etc etc. Our humour also shines through the greyness. We might get upset a lot and moan, but there are folks who stand up and say enough is enough! The sleeping lion awakens. It just hasn't quite roared yet. We're a patient bunch. Much to our detriment. Lol!
I left UK year 1990 l knew then the economy was getting worse. The government kept raising taxes. It's happening. I feel sorry for everyone who can't leave the UK.
The UK is pretty good, there is worse elsewhere. There is no NHS or welfare, housing. Anywhere else, one must always be employed, I'm sure the rents are cheap, and the ability to speak another language is a must, if you not good at that, moving somewhere may not work out.
I left the UK in 1983 and moved to Winnipeg Canada,and never regretted it! I been back to the UK 9 times since I left and every time I went back I saw that a lot has changed! Mainly a lot of people are depressed my home town when I went back in 2023 I saw so many barbers shop I must have counted 30 or so in my town Burton on Trent!
Same thing in US cities, especially in bigger cities where homelessness is increasing year after year. More and more business have been shut down without new ones opening up. The condition of the roads and sidewalks are deteriorating. Inflation and cost of living at a much faster rate than increase of pace than pay rate.
As I never lived in South East Asia , it is not possible to have an opinion for these places .But because you mentioned about Southern Europe , I would like to say this : I am a Greek .Greece has breathtaking landscapes and every year there are millions of people who visit the greek islands , which are in the southern part of the country . If you have enough money and financial freedom ,for example you have a good pension pot, you can indeed have a good time there .If you are poor , you can not visit these beautiful islands and you work 10-12 hours per day and your money are still not enough . In my opinion it is not good for a young person who dorsn't have financial support from his family to live all his life in Greece . Something more general I want to say is that we must always appreciate what we have , because there is always better , but there is always much worse . There is no dream country with only positives . Everyone chooses to live where he believes that his dreams are better fullfilled and he can live a life similar on what he always wanted. I wouldn't be able to live in a place where your chance to thrive depends more on your relations with the country's political parties rather than your hard work . And on that perspective I wouldn't be able to live in the Balkans, although I am Balkan my self and I recognise the good things life has there ie delicious food , closer family relationships , warmer weather , History , beautiful landscapes . Best wishes
Yahsoo. Plenty of Greeks came to Australia.....not too many returned. I heard there are still a lot of Greek Australians in Greece. Probably missing their V8s.😁
@kramrollin69 What a coinsidence..I just confirmed that I am a Greek as I have strong DNA ties with Greeks who live in Australia ..My self I live in UK by the way and I won't move anywhere else again .I am ok here .. Have a good day ❤️
I left Scotland in 1982. What the hell has happened since ??? Its dirty and neglected, and people are depressed. The town centres are closing down, pubs closing. Eating out is expensive and poor. I really feel for family and friends who have been beaten down by previous governments. Moving to Sydney was the best decision I ever made.
Personally love visiting the UK. Football, pubs, concerts, the Lakes, the Dales, the Highlands, Devon & Cornwall, London, the West End, the great industrial cities of the north-west, the humour, the friendliness. I love it all, and all with my shoes on!
Western civilization ? Which one ? There are hundreds of different " Western " civilizations from the Mediterranean to the Skandinavian to the US American to the Central or Eastern European one etc etc..... Geeze that's like saying the " African civilisation" or the "Asian" one !!
It's also karma! After interfering (unlawfully and as imperialistic way) in affairs of others all over the planet, there is the rot inside doing its work
Many people in the UK do ask you to take your shoes off in the house, as I do and have done for years. Whilst it’s not a universal practice, everyone is free to ask people to remove their shoes before going into the house
Yes at the same time in the UK you can see people leaving their shoes on chairs, beds, shelves ecc For me coming from Italy this was unthought before! We cannot bear such a thing. I tried to explain people about our risoning, of the shows being in the roads, with dirt, spits, ecc. They think for a moment and then they start again with this bad habit!
trades such a plumbers, carpenters, tilers, builders etc. Its extremely difficult to get a trades person who can actually complete a job to a high standard.
British plumbers who work overseas have a terrible reputation for shoddy workmanship. I bought a brand new two story townhouse overseas. On my first day there was water dripping from the downstairs ceiling. The developer brought the plumber across who was Scottish. He tightened some bolts to the toilet piping upstairs and fixed the problem. He was very uncommunicative and looked bored as if he was doing me a favor. Property developers in other countries spoke similarly of British plumbers and they preferred Canadian and German plumbers for reliability.
Tradesmen in UK are hard to find, cost you the earth like, car service is 80£ min. @ hour, front wooden door replacement labour cost 200£ for 3 hours work, joke.
From bondage to spiritual faith; From spiritual faith to great courage; From courage to liberty; From liberty to abundance; From abundance to complacency; From complacency to apathy; From apathy to dependence; From dependence back into bondage. -Alexander Fraser Tytler, Lord Woodhouselee
My parents visited me from Wales, I live in Guatemala. I’ve been here for 20 years. I started complaining about the UK based on all these negative Brit videos on TH-cam. They didn’t have a clue what I was on about. They were taken aback by my criticism of the UK. Two factors why they didn’t have a clue what I was on about is 1. South Wales went to the dogs quite a while ago(+30 years) 2. They’ve paid off their mortgage and are retired. They’re from a generation that got the money in the bank.
Life is a luck job. Some get lucky. Some do not. Wasn't always easy over previous years. Recessions etc. Life not what it was in the other countries now. A lot of unrest.
@@daviedoveyYes that is really good but I wouldn't say the only luck in life. I married in the 70's. Things were dire. Strikes everywhere. Fewer jobs actually. It went from jobs to no jobs virtually overnight. Redundancies frequent. My husband in work and out of work constantly despite having a trade. Then things got better with Labour in. Yes no bull. People often rewrite history but it is there on film even. The world going through it again now. Trouble with history it repeats itself!
Private school ? They have churned out politicians who haven't a clue about the real world. One of the reasons why the UK is a cess pit. These public school, educated knobs will never know what poverty is. @@daviedovey
When you have police, uni lecturers, civil servants even bankers having tattoos and piercings in goodness know where then it's obvious that a mere waiter should have them too. UK standards have literally gone down the loo. I too left in 2018 and I'm glad I did . The only thing I miss are concerts, sports events and lectures, but I've adjusted I find substitute activities now.
I fully agree with you.: builders , plumbers etc. but electricians have always been good and all round the England( haven’t lived in Scotland Wales and NI )
Thanks to Tony Blair. We now have a bizzare situation where people with university degrees are working in McDonalds since far too many people are encouraged to go to university to study worthless degrees instead of actually learning skills such as trades.
@@ballshippin3809 they had to create a reason for mass immigration. Most of those studying Gender Studies would be doing the jobs that ended up being offered to foreigners on a much lower wage.
I live next to an old stone bridge built in 1745. At the end of August a driver ignored all the warning signs and didn't realise there was a blind 90 degree turn onto the bridge. It was an extremely wet night and the river was in spate. He hit the side wall of the bridge , demolishing about 8 feet of it but somehow avoided plunging 30 feet into the large river below. The bridge was closed for ten weeks before it reopened but the works entailed sourcing matching carved sandstone from a quarry 100 miles away and there has been a nice repair done with a stronger wall as you approach the bridge now in place. It is a listed monument and had to have repairs to the stonework done at both ends in March 2023. It was closed for 6 weeks then Very inconvenient for users and especially those like me who depend upon it for access to the nearest village but the damage was all caused by careless drivers both years and the repairs I bet cost in total 70 to 100 thousand pounds. The road surface has been repaired several times since I came to live here in May 2019 . A new water main was laid for miles in each direction during lockdowns and the surface had to be made good. I honestly don't recognise the scenario you are depicting as far as road surfaces are concerned round here. The local town of Ayr is however in quite a sad state compared to the attractive shopping/ administrative centre/ market town it once was with stunning views of the Clyde estuary and islands of Bute, Arran and Ailsa Craig plus the Mull of Kintyre.
I think he's talking about the towns and cities in England. English people often say the UK or Britain when they mean England. A lot of England is just a sprawling mass of decaying post industrial towns and cities. There are some nice countryside areas in England but the towns and cities have degraded enormously over the last 25 years. I was up in Millport last month. Some people were telling me Ayr was a bit run down. But one thing you can't take away from up there are the beautiful views. Give me the views over to Arran than some flat and dismal landlocked English place any day.
It’s all very well for this guy to swan around the developing world having had his free British education that allows him to enjoy the fruits of life and then come back a criticise. But has he been in a meat market or restaurant kitchen in SE Asia? Did he see the flies all over raw meat and the detritus on the floor? Did he see the flow of raw sewage into the sea on or near the beaches? Is he aware that working in a kitchen or serving in a restaurant in SE Asia pays poverty wages with draconian working conditions like 6 day weeks at 12 hours+ per day and if they break anything or the customer walks out without paying then employees pay for it. Does he know that working in the police force requires paying a stipend to the station boss, which is recouped by ‘taxing’ local businesses with fees and fining the local population for trivial traffic violations. In some countries you have to put money under the counter just to get them to start investigating a crime. Let’s have a much more balanced view, please.
I’m Swedish and have lived in the uk for about 40 years now. The lack of service culture, the diet, the dirt, the dilapidated state of roads, buildings, and infrastructure was the same then. The culture shock was enormous and in a way still stays with me. I don’t agree with you on British food shopping. Mid and Northern Europe have superseded those here by far: both in produce and design. Unfortunately the Brits have “always” (to my knowledge, going back to before the war, when my dad lived in several countries round the world) been rumoured to be less hygienic on a personal level as well as having dirt and litter everywhere. And don’t get me started on wearing outside shoes indoors!😆.
You think Sweden is any Better? You are the basket case of Europe now with your mass immigration insane policies for refugees and the like. Been to Malmo lately? Swedish people should not throw stones. Sweden is shit as well - globalist policies being bought on Western countries
produce in high end supermarkets r still good... the problem however is u dont know how expensive stuff is until u go to other countries... best if u never know. once u know, u will realize the produce is good but u r charged arm and leg.
I've been in Norway for over 33 years. In the beginning I would make regular visits home to see my father, but I liked the UK less and less. Then my father died, and from that point onwards I didn't see England as "home". On the contrary, I visited the UK twice after his death, and I was glad to return home - to Norway. To be fair, though, what has changed is a function of time. I am separated from the place and people I grew up with not just by the three dimensions of space, but by time. Even if I now were physically in the same place I was growing up, the home of my childhood would be just as far separated from me in *time*. They say "never go back". Perhaps that's why.
I’m Swedish, and I love England, the only part I’ve visited long enough to be able to analyze. My first stay was in 1973, and my latest was in 2006, so it’s interesting to be updated. I lived in Italy in my youth, and I’ve been back, and I have opinions on Italy, as of course my own country, aswell as the other Nordic countries. I so love the British people, I have very dear friends, and British and Irish humour are the best. I also love to be called ”dear” and ”darling” by everyone 😍
I left the UK 12 years ago, live in southern Netherlands. Went back to the UK recently and I concur with your statements. NL is decades ahead and just about everything that matters works here. Balance between earnings and cost of living is better. Healthcare spot on. No potholes that I can remember. Trades people are highly skilled here as well - you have to jump through legal hoops to prove your skills and experience before you can trade, even soletrader. A crying shame because UK citizens deserve so much better and has so much potential and could solve many problems with the right government in power. Time for a big change.
I found this very interesting as it reflects many of my observations on visiting the UK. I have been abroad now for 35 years but the thing I enjoy most about visiting the UK is the friendliness of the people, the banter.
I moved to Australia in 2005 (not by choice). I missed “home” for so long, but I now believe I had a lucky escape. Living in country Victoria, I have all the best of what the UK used to be. I get nostalgic at times, but in my heart I know that overall, my family and I are much better off here than if we’d stayed in the UK. Thanks for the reality check!
Been living abroad for 35 years, mostly in Asia. Over the years, when visiting my home country, Canada, I have grown used to seeing all the public and national infrastructure become more decrepit. There hasn't been any highways, railroads, airports, or seaports built or much expanded in all that time. Wages have not risen, but the price of everything has more than doubled. Unimproved houses have risen 1,000% in price over 3 decades. With all the mass immigration, the place now looks more like the third world, while even S.E. Asia is more modern, clean, and well maintained, like first world countries.
I will advise you to watch the video interviews of Max Chernov, a Russian youtuber based in Singapore. He is an entrepreneur himself and interviews western expats and entrepreneurs living in Asian countries. So some of his interviews are on western expats residing in India. Just listen to their interviews. Obviously they won't be speaking false. Completely different perspective of India compared to what you assume. Even in a video Max Chernov travels with his Singaporean entrepreneur friend to Bangalore is completely amazed by the infrastructure, economic growth. A genuine advise.
@@istvanglock7445 Just dont mention the poooping in the streets, and floating your dead in the river you drink out of........yes a first World country for sure....all 1.4 Billion of them.
I’ve lived in Australia since 2011 and so miss the British humour, sarcasm and comedy. It is, as you say, unparalleled. Though I love Oz, I will always feel like an outsider, but with all that’s happened in England, I could never go back. Good but depressing video.
In my country a lot of people put on slippers when entering the home, not just for cleanliness but for comfort. Here we often have "mud rooms" where you change from muddy/debris outdoor shoes to comfortable slippers.
I am from Canada and lived in Hungary and Poland for ten years altogether, and i got the exact same impression about my home country upon returning.
It is true, much of urban Canada is plain ugly.
i havent been back for ten years. i dont want to, in case i get stuck.
I am from Czechia and we remove shoes before going inside. It always grossed me out how people from certain countries walk inside with shoes. So in case you're from such cultures, please don't be part of the problem. It's not that hard to change. If the floor is cold, you can wear slippers.
Never return to your old home town. You have changed but the people are still the same.
@@mk9430-d8v i fully agree. This was the first thing i learned in Hungary
The UK is in almost terminal decline, sadly and I hate to say this. The litter, the slovenly attitudes. The economy is very poor and has been for decades with lack of investment, poor productivity and appalling GDP per capita. The health service is frighteningly deteriorating. I hate to go on.
Half of the country voted for it for decades.
UK just let itself go when they realized every other country in the EU and NATO would take care of everything for them.
@@mattwright2964 true, healthcare is falling apart, bad sarcasm, unhelpful attitude and limited resources. Only propaganda is keeping NHS alive. Maybe I should go back to HK, healthcare also bad there but can get private healthcare.
I lived in Italy for 20 years ..came back to the UK in 2006..it's gone seriously down hill here since.mind you Italy ain't so great now either..it's a European wide thing...immigration maybe 🤔
@@giogio4833The immigrants look cleaner, work harder and provide better service.
Had this exact medical issue, I got stabbing pains in my stomach when visiting my parents in the UK, went to the doctor and he told me it would be 18-24 months for a referral to the hospital for diagnosis. A few days later I flew back to Ukraine, paid about £50 for tests and within a few hours was given medication which fixed the issues within a couple of days.
Wow. What did you have out of curiosity that was fixed so quickly?
What was it?
I wouldn't call you a liar......yes I would.18- 24 months is absurd and is in no way believable.
@@timothywells8589 I think I’d rather live in the UK than Ukraine right now…
Unbelievable : (
I also spent 20 years away from the UK - I came back to be close to my mother at the end of her life and boy did I feel like a foreigner in my own country - my dear mum passed away last christmas and I cant wait to move back to the Far East again where everyone smiles, is respectful and makes you feel welcome…..
Hi! What's the country you are living in Far East?
if you're rich
@@northernhouse and the children are respectful to their elders. That’s a big difference from the uk. The uk is embarrassing.
...far East?
Sorry for your loss
I've been abroad for 25 years. Breaks my heart when I go back.
Don't go back then
I come from Latvia and I have been living in the UK since 2006. I think that when you are talking about good health care and low cost of living, you forget to mention that your income is coming "from the West", I am sure. That is why you are able to afford to pay for your health care, for example. Most of local people in India, Philippines or Vietnam will not be able to afford MRI or "excellent dentistry". I am working from home, so I guess I can also go and live in one of the third world countries with my UK salary:)) In this case, I will be taking advantage of their misery/poverty. I had a couple of Indian neighbours in the UK (IT professionals). They told me that only well off people can afford good schools and hospitals in India. They also told me that free NHS hospitals are the same as their private ones in India. So, of course British enjoy their way of life abroad, when their income comes from the UK. Most of them would not be able to afford "great healthcare and dentistry" if they were native Indian or Vietnamese.
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That's nonsense. Medical care and dentistry is extremely affordable in the countries you mentioned, easy to access, friendly, and professional. I got a lovely set of dentures made in Cambodia for $250, which is affordable for a Cambodian person, and it's one of the more expensive things you might need, relatively speaking. Medical care is cheap and very good, also immediate, in Asia.
That’s exactly what the west propaganda tells their own people. Try living in Vietnam (or China, or Philippines) most people get decent healthcare compared to the UK.
@@wahid-lg1kk BS!
In India: Recently, a neighbour had kidney stones removed. No insurance, so it cost him: $1250 (Govt. hospitals are cheaper but people prefer private).
The UK is in intensive care forever, no going back.
RIP UK
@@robinwalton-gm5ms it almost sounds like you want it😆😆
@23tv74 people should face up to the facts, especially the dumb politicians
@@robinwalton-gm5ms politicians' salaries depend on them not facing up to the facts
Muslims will take over. You white individualists will get replaced.
Cheers Oldman, that's the attitude that got us here. I await the currency collapse, history shows that will mark the bottom.
I won't be shedding a tear over your invisible pension. I've had several geriatrics, including family members play the 'I'll be dead soon anyway' card. When discussing the socioeconomic freefall, they've been a witness too and taking part in their whole lives.
I am (a native and indigenous), British man, and I live here in London U.K.
I have seen Britain decline rapidly since 1997.
‘nAtIvE aNd iNdiGeNoUs’
… cringe
@NYCSubwayWorker ... Yeah, how irritating for you rootless jews eh. ... You just HATE the fact, that those of us (with Celtic and Saxon and Viking blood), have real ancestry here, eh.
Same. Although apparently we are not allowed to say ‘native & indigenous’…. despite the fact for example my family can be traced back centuries… & have a shared cultural & genetic history, because we are English, apparently it stands for nothing/we are racist 🙄🤦🏻♀️. And despite the fact my family never left England (I did) I am also an evil colonizer 🤷🏻♀️. Oh well, so be it.
The useful idiots will destroy from the inside & then we will have to rebuild.
@@NYCSubwayWorker Idiot
@NYCSubwayWorker The English being apathetic to what they are, acting neutered until going extinct is way more cringe.
I am Canadian and I really like the UK, outside of the cities. You noted the countryside and I feel like that is where the UK (and Canada) really shine.
And now there is a concerted effort to undermine and replace the culture that lingers there. The language by politicians pushing it is Soviet-esque
Well I'm not sure if you have been lately but just outside city you see ditches full of people dumping garbage construction materials. I couldn't believe it in the Caledon area in Ontario.always was known for being a really clean beautiful area but now it is disgusting .
You do realise 'Chinese is Easy is paid by the Chinese Government to spread lies? 😂
Outside of cities and big towns it all looks okay in the South but people are getting very skint due to inflation...bills and food. The cities run the countryside and vote in these actor politicians
I'm old enough to remember when we didn't call the ancient island of Britain ......a bland corporate acronym like UK
I am from England and have been in China since 2004 as a teacher and now as a retiree. Not been out of the country once since arriving apart from a two week vacation in the Philippines. Not interested in returning as I am happy here and financially well off compared to what I would be if I was still in England. I have been married since 2007 and bought our own apartment for the equivalent of 40 thousand quid. I would never have been able to buy a home with the two jobs I had.
My home town of Huddersfield has gone downhill with empty shops, dirty streets, potholes and a high crime rate.
your apartment is in your wife's name. and your life is hers.
@@geoffreycurrieIII
The apartment is in both our names. That was my condition on buying it.
@@teflerchina.2987 can't be done in china.
@@geoffreycurrieIII
Yes it can. I know the laws as I have been here for 20 years. One of my friends, a Canadian, married a Chinese woman. She died of cancer over a year ago and he has ownership of the home in his name. They were married for 20 years.
Yes, China does allow foreigners to buy property. But there are a few requirements you’ll need to meet as a US citizen, or a citizen of any other country, venturing into the Chinese property market.
The main one is length of stay in the country. You’ll need to have lived in China for at least 12 months, working or studying on a valid permit.
These are the country-wide rules, but there may also be other requirements depending on which region you’re looking to buy in.
For example, in Shanghai, you’ll need to submit copies of tax receipts for 12 of the past 24 months.²
If you’re buying in Beijing, you’ll need to prove that you’ve paid local taxes and social security contributions for at least the last five years.
You can only buy one property in China as a foreigner - second homes aren’t allowed
The property you buy must be for living in
You’re not allowed to rent out the property or act as a landlord
@@teflerchina.2987 Ah. interesting! I stand corrected!!! Apologies. all the foreigners I knew said they couldnt and it was in the wife's name! a LOT of money lost there! You cannot own land though, so in effect, the government can seize your property at any time, and your body! lol.
British culture, history and people are routinely mocked and derided by the mainstream establishment while the country is rapidly transforming demographically, dare I say it, for the worse. It’s no wonder standards have dropped as any pride in one’s culture and society has been stamped out and in the case of England, English communities are falling apart due to mass immigration. Yes, the weather isn’t always the best and the food is not as exciting as some cultures, but we always had comedy, a sense of decency, a community and a pride in who we are. That’s been destroyed and is ongoing.
I think that’s not talked about enough. Everybody understands that morale is crucial in a sports team or a military unit. But when an entire country hates itself we don’t think about the implications.
It's always been the same, Thomas More (1478-1535) - "If the world were to be turned upside down, it would scarcely be any worse than it is now." John Milton (1608-1674) - "I see that the people of this nation are set upon ruin, the greater part of them choosing darkness rather than light. Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) - "The world is so bad that the good is taken to be bad, and the bad taken to be good". Basically you're getting old, and don't understand the world any more and you're frightened.
😂😂 blame immigrants as usual. You guys wrecked so many countries, it your turn now. Karma.
@@dariusrana8487If it was a genuine invasion, I’d say your point would have some pertinence. However, this is being done by traitors within, so your point falls short.
@@ruzziasht349This isn’t simply moaning about the youth and their behaviour, this is demographic replacement. To simply ascribe the sentiments I shared as being out of touch and old, is either misguided or disingenuous. I’ll be charitable and go with the former.
I live in Cumbria, and in spite of what incompetent governments have done to our country over the years, I still love it here. I look outside my window and see beautiful countryside, old stone houses, and centuries old stone walls. There's a real sense of history here too. I appreciate that not all of the UK is like that but there are still many parts that are unsurpassed in beauty.
Well said. It’s easy to take a myopic and dystopian view of life in England. Yes there are issues but it’s not all doom and gloom as some would have you believe.
Phew thank goodness you found some of our good qualities its all well and good complaining when you have the money and opportunity to live abroad the rest of the time
I think being away from high density populations is a good thing as well. I agree with you with reference to the English countryside from what I’ve seen. Never been there though. (I’m Dutch born, lived in Australia since 1966 at 2 years of age. Now 60.
Ditto and like most i only leave when i have to (once or twice a year)and this gives us a very unbalanced view of the UK as a whole. Most here are unaware as we don`t have the same issues. I have to go to London soon and really not looking forward to it.
is the economy good there?
I left England when I was a teenager and now I'm 64 and I agree with everything that you are saying. I now live in Finland & thankfully, here people also remove their shoes before entering the house. This is an incredibly clean country compared to England.
I do not support removing shoes before entering a house, especial people may have smelly feet or disease that they don’t want to affect other people.
@@leaidiep5852 This is only a problem for unhygienic people. People in Asian countries are relatively clean and hygienic.
@leaidiep5852 yeah right 🤡
@@leaidiep5852 why are you and your family so dirty and diseased?
we use soap so we don't have that problem.
@@leaidiep5852 Maybe they should wear shoe covers. Perhaps host/hostess put shoe covers by the door for their guests. Most cultures do remove their shoes at the door.
I live in rural France now. When I go back to the UK it's depressing.
People now lack manners, the government has its hand in your pocket at every turn, towns are run down and depressed, people are drab...hoodies, tracksuit bottoms, grubby trainers, back pack.
There seems to be a bad undercurrent and people i speak to in banks, shops, pubs tell me how unhappy they are, how the towns feel unsafe .
Here in France people are polite, strangers say hello, service is helpful, restaurants are excellent and affordable, streets are clean, borders mowed, flowers planted. The roads are excellent. My property taxes are a fraction of what I paid in the UK whilst council services are excellent. Even the people in the tax office are nice and helpful...they see themselves as public servants.
The health service is excellent. Like most French I pay a complementary health insurance but I can choose my doctor, they have time to talk to you and get to know you, they freely prescribe and monitor health on each visit. They are not standoffish or treat you like an object as happens so often in the NHS. Blood tests, scans etc are quick and easy. All of your results are sent to both you and your doctor.
What do I miss ? Pubs, real ale, banter, fish and chips, curry, pork pies etc. I can get them in France but not quite the same...although a British guy, French wife and his British friend now have a pub, a brewery, great food local to me......and if you don't get in early it's packed with locals. They obsess over the Bitter, IPA and fish and chips 😂.
Oh, and we aren't bombarded with LGBTQ+, race, wokeism etc. at every turn. Children are allowed to be children, they are taught manners, how to eat properly, dress nicely, encouraged to play and exercise. The elderly are respected.
We have a nice Christmas and celebrate saints days throughout the year. French history and culture is celebrated rather than denigrated.
How's the weather? Too rainy, cold?
Pubs are dying or dead in the UK - no smoking, £8 a pint, no people, no "scenes". Now the gov wants to even ban smoking OUTSIDE the pub. F the UK. But France has seriously viscious tax for wealthy people and they want to now go after people's money who live in other countries. Macron is a f**king bastard.. it's not all roses.
Clearly describing what it is like living in Paris 😂.
Tons of migrants too. Paris is a smelly hellhole. It might happen slower but france is going the same way as uk.
Sounds gorgeous.
I moved to Thailand in 2003 and have spend most of the years since in South East Asia. I am currently back in the UK, but looking to rebase. I completely agree with everything you've said. I think this is probably the best, most accurate, and comprehensive video on the topic I've seen.
@@myroomismyoffice You should take the MRT (clean, cheap, safe, and very few Joes) out to Seaside Boulevard in Manila and walk the promenade. Or cross over into MOA when it gets dark. Lots of families and plenty of young people enjoying the foodcourts, eating ice cream at DQ, lounging in Starbucks, cinemas, skating rink (2 hours for less than PHP300), archery, table tennis, bowling, laser quest etc. Lots of people enjoying life, and you will count the number of foreigners you see on one hand. Perhaps you are the one with the distorted view?
Australia is good , try Melbourne; or even Hong Kong (the cost of living has decreased due to an influx of fleeing Hong Kongers so estate is cheaper and eating out is always cheaper than cooking compared to London, there is also a more stable pegged Hong Kong Dollar
@EzraMerr
Hong Kong is terrible. Coffin apartments.
Did you visit South India? It's is extremely nice.
Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka, South India, Northeast India are cleaner than United Kingdom. The Himalayan towns of Northwestern India look more European compared to United Kingdom today especially Shimla while Kashmir is as beautiful as Romania. I have visited all these places in India along with many in Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka. I have seen economic activity, prosperity, middle class boom. Whereas Europe today looks going in opposite direction. Save your country,God be with you otherwise Britain will become Middle East 2.0 ( excluding Israel offcourse)! Good luck!
I was in rural Poland yrs ago, i was amazed how well the roads were maintained compared to the UK.
I've been to Vietnam...Fantastic for Westerners supporting themselves there on a Western salary...Living on average Vietnamese wage - approx $275US a month or for less, not so much. Suddenly what seems like cheap healthcare for you, is expensive for locals. It's quite common for expats to have an unrealistic view of their host country.
Yeah that guy compared the average in the UK with being an upper class out of touch expat in developing countries with poverty everywhere that makes servants cheap.
Some of what he said is accurate, but a lot of it is out of touch
Man, you believe it or not India's private health care facilities are best in South and Southeast Asia. You see, South Indian private hospitals like Apollo, Fortis, Manipal attracts large number of people from Southeast Asia, Gulf countries for treatment. Apollo in Chennai literally has a counter which deals with Arab patients from Gulf Nations. India ranks extremely decent in medical tourism. You can see a lot of Asian faces in the big, private healthcare facilities in India especially the south.
@@DariusMazdehan-wl9du What percentage of the Indian population can afford to be treated at these facilities?
Just looked at some of their prices...Heart valve replacement - $6200 US at Apollo, not including drugs and follow up consultations. Average monthly salary in India $350.
@@zivkovicable it's reality for me. Hence will be staying months at a time in semi retirement.
I agree totally as I have worked abroad and spoken to the locals. You're completely correct.
My main issue in the UK and Ireland is that it costs a fortune to do anything. Eating out, cinema, bowling, staying in a hotel are all so expensive now. I end up just drinking at home watching tv now just like what this guy said.
Yep me the same and the weather is just shite, Lucky I have just 2 1/2 years left until I take early retirement and off to Thailand I will go...
Same with Canada. No one has any disposable income anymore.
For real, if I didn't have a motorbike I'd basically just be rotting at my pc doing nothing.
Australia is very expensive too. Am in my 30s and like many friends, rarely leave the house. We can barely afford our rents/mortgage, electricity and food. We’re very isolated here. It’s quite sad!
@alletsnow I have two brothers over there and thankfully they're making good money in construction, they've said it definitely feels like they have more disposable income over there than Ireland but every situation is different.
British comedy died in the nineties and eighties...but it'll be forever in my heart
Due to political correctness 😂 the two Ronnie's will always be my favourite 🇬🇧😅😎
Is nice to live abroad is , but you need income sources from UK, or you could have business abroad!
The Benny Hill Show; The Dave Allen Show; etc 😂
Someone give me a few more names 😊
Exactly, no idea what this guy is on about in relation to British comedy - if it's any good you can find it online anyway.
'00's still had some great shows like IT Crowd and Black books
I left the UK for Japan 25 years ago, and this video is spot on.
I do miss it, but much is through rose-tinted glasses. The countryside is still beautiful, but the towns and cities are tatty and run-down. The potholes are terrible, as you say, and the health system is terrible.
Service is terrible, places are dirty, and there is a lack of pride in what people do with a huge sense of entitlement.
All that aside, people still love banter, and I miss that.
You will forever be a foreigner in Japan though. You’ll never be one of them. And it will never be your home, regardless of whether you think it is or not.
What do you do in Japan mate?
Totally agreed on your last point, as a Chinese tourist visited UK for several times, English people are the best really cool and friendly mixed at the same time.
helps if you're a member of the Chinese Communist Party
❤❤ As an iverterate diehard anglophile, it really makes me sick to see how the incompetent politicians are not capable of filling up the potholes and helping the poor miserable homeless and yet have billions of dollars to send warships and aircraft carriers to the South China Sea.
As its the same in Germany (and all over Europe) Im thinking if its really incompetence or some sinister plan....
@@ahatzfeldt I don’t believe it is incompetence…
It's a matter of making choices.
@@ahatzfeldt
It's a plan. It went by many names over the years.
N.W.O, WEF, Agenda 203O, UN Sustainability etc.
In any country I lived in or visited it's always the same story. Same things happening everywhere in the West. Someone is pulling the strings from behind the curtain.
It isn’t incompetence - it’s whole scale theft of public funds by a wealthy elite.
Your comments about healthcare access and standards is spot on. Even in Jakarta you can now find pockets of medical excellence and if needed a quick cheap flight to Singapore KL or Bangkok offer whatever care is needed.
Totally. I dread going to the dentist in UK, but in Manila it's always a fantastic (and cheap) experience. I think a lot of Brits would be shocked at how far ahead of the UK the private dental clinics in Manila are.
@@CaldonianDude Thailand also has top hospitals and you can recover from surgery in a what looks like a five-star hotel. The bill is still cheaper than those hospitals in the West.
@@elliekwong3180 So all of you should leave a get a Thai citizenship.. The day Asians will get rid of Whiteis, you will go to Africa
I was pregnant and gave birth to my daughter 5yrs ago in Jakarta. Brilliant care before and after the birth 😊
Sir you should check out the private hospitals of India. Examples: Apollo, Christian Medical College of Vellore, Fortis Hospital, Narayana Health, Manipal Hospitals.
And yes All India Institute Of Medical Science ( AIIMS) which is the best and most prestigious in the entire country with branches in all major Indian cities.
AIIMS is under Indian Government but it's totally opposite of other government hospitals in India in terms of facilities and infrastructure. Studying in that institute requires tremendous academic excellence because only the top scorers in medical entrance exam gets a chance there.
Rich Arabs from gulf countries, southeast Asians and even people from India's neighbouring countries except China come to India for treatment. Infact you check the latest news, an American tourist fell ill in India and was treated in a private hospital which she admired.
This video should be mandatory for every UK citizen. Especially MPs and local councillors.
if you're an overpaid diplomat
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Don’t forget air quality. So many countries in Asia have terrible pollution. I love coming back home from Thailand and smelling the fresh, crisp air
I totally agree. I lived in a cute little “posh” village in England for years and I ll never forget the pure and clean air I would breathe every morning.
Unless you have experienced bad air pollution, you can't appreciate how nice the air is in this country.
@@Tootizooti walking in nature is something people take for granted in England. Not easy to do that here.
I don’t think air quality is great in the UK unless you live in the middle of nowhere in which case you have other problems than air. London has terrible air quality just like many other places in England. On the other hand Scotland 🏴 air and water quality is amazing. A lot of people confuse air quality with the perceived temperature, just recently heard someone saying that the air is fresh when it’s cold 😂
I spent 30 years away overseas and was shocked on my return to England. It was the attitudes and apathy that struck me. The fact that every contact with real people government or business was only possible after a frustrating and onerous process of getting through all manner of digital website-fronted barriers. I found the Nanny state oppressive and while things in general still worked in 2009 the grey skies hanging over the landscape didn't improve my experience. They rallying cry of the youth was:- "Whats the point..." I spent nearly a year in England and inevitably met a good few people ...most of whom it seemed apathetically inclined to a philosophy of... "don't rock the boat" and plodding along just hoping to get by. It was depressing - I left again as soon as was practical. Never to go back under any circumstances.
The Government websites work really well and are an example to many countries. Try dealing with the IRS in America. Germany still wants everything done with paper and faxes ! The German internet is really slow too.
I left 5 years ago, and I doubt I'll ever return. It's just way overpriced, and you don't get what you pay for. Taxes are also ridiculously high. Almost immediately after starting a business, the council bombards you with angry threatening letters saying "you owe us money for this, and that...". Just about every letter that comes through the letter box is from the council demanding you pay them for something, or a utility company telling you how prices have gone up. And from what I hear from family and friends still stuck on "Old Blighty", things have gotten much worse since I left!!!
Why would you work hard to maintain a country your politicians are giving away to globoslop? Or have kids for the globoslop to rape? Pay those prices to live with globoslop? UK is a 2nd world country at best.
The UK would be fine with a well planned and big house building program. The UK needs around 5 million new homes right now. Its a great opportunity to build a few new designer cities with great ocean views. The UK needs a Donald Trump to strip out the bullshit and get things done.
@zrymill Impossible for the UK though, as they don't elect their head of state.
I'm from the UK and currently living in Saigon and there are pros and cons in both places. The UK is a beautiful country and easy to live in with money. Vietnam is harder to find the UK luxuries like cheese and sliced bread but the pros are numerous, great weather, people, cheap food and can taxi across the city for £5. Until the UK sorts out the cost of living then I'm staying in Vietnam
I was in da nang vietnam recently. Great experience!
@@TheTruth-x4t Lots if dengue fever there. Much better, developed places in SE Asia exist.
Vietnam is my go to place in S E Asia. Used to be Chiang Mai but Vietnam has a bit more of an edge IMO. Also has my number one favorite bar, Number Five bar in Saigon. I live in far north queensland and even though the cost of living is high in Oz I have a good lifestyle here. The UK really has some big issues right now. I'm staggered their ploice lock up people for just posting wrong thought online. 1984 stuff! At least they now have a universally popular & honest leader in Keir Starmer. Yes that's sarcasm on steroids. Oue medicare system here seems to work better than the NHS. Just got an eye op two weeks into a 90 waiting list. I also survived admonial surgery at FV hospital in D3 a few years back. Stephen I always hail a Grab bike while in HCMC. So much cheaper than a taxi and a real adventure.
You miss sliced bread? 😅
@@dougm3037 number 5 is great for a cheap beer and then stagger to another bar nearby
I’m from the U.K. and never ever worn shoes in the house. I now live in Australia and most people leave their shoes outside which I don’t do purely cos I’m terrified a spider or something hideous would be waiting for me 😂 but I never wear shoes around the home. I have to agree with you on the general state of things, buildings, roads etc. The amount of litter blowing around on the floor in the U.K. and broken windows, broken down and derelict town centres. I live in Brisbane now in Queensland Australia and I am still amazed at how well Aussies look after their country. No litter or broken glass lying around. It’s just so much nicer.
Thank you for mentioning culture and theatre. I'm currently in a show in the West End and it's heart-warming to bring so much joy to people's lives night after night.
I've also toured a lot in Asia, and can see why you resonate with their cultures.
Peace. ✌️
The theatre is still world class in London. Not sure how actors can afford to live there though.
@SingaporeSkaterSam very true. My wife and I are lucky, but we feel so sorry for younger actors starting out these days.
Rents are so high, and the cost of living in London can be unaffordable to many.
We try to help out finding work for our younger colleagues.
I have been in UK last 2 years as my children playing squash tournaments there, it's a completely different country from when I first visit 25 years ago. So many English are starving, needing food bank, felt unsafe at night, hardly any local English people were service us while we were there, I felt sometimes I might be in middle east or somewhere in SE Asia.
The UK is doomed.
Thanks to the open borders Soros agenda... it's planned
@@LubaWang of course you feel unsafe when nobody covers their mouth when coughing
That's rich coming from a Chinese person. Chinese are in huge numbers in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia.
@@ronniep9272Fair comment and I'd agree but a lot of Brits are filthy, unkempt, cun*s. The truth hurts huh? Unless you don't shower either?
Imagine if your country spends billions on it self instead of wars,UK would be a much better place. 😢
or housing the migrants of the world that come over here and commit nothing but violent acts.
Advice Pootin should take.
@@montecarlo1651Ask Victoria Newland why Russia took over Crimea and after eight years of war and patience invaded with just 100,000 troops ( not a full invasion just enough to get Ukraine to the negotiation table). But Boris cancelled the Ankora agreement. 900,000 dead Ukrainians later Boris has blood on his hands , Europe's Economy is irreversibly shattered, NATO has Lost & now America wants nuclear war.
Long distance missiles will make no difference. Did V1 & V2 rockets save Germany when they hit London ? Same Difference. Biden wants a legacy that says he did everything even if the planets existence is at risk from nuclear war because we do not have the military industrial complex to compete with Russia..
uk needs to rule the world, it costs money, can't have both.
@@montecarlo1651 pootin is doing fine, the west is NOT.
I've never been in a UK home where people don't take their shoes off, so this remark strikes me as strange. I'm totally with you on the roads. Not so much on the service and eating out experience, but I suppose that depends on where you go. I've been living in Spain for the last 15 years and British service and hospitality is always a pleasure to go back to.
In Spain, nobody takes their shoes off to enter their home, but then again, no carpets!
I left the UK in 2004. Been back probably half a dozen times since and each time I’ve noticed a decline. My home town, like many others, looks shabby and dated. Most of the shops have closed and the whole place just has an air of decline. People only seem interested in getting pissed and have no personal pride. It’s an absolute tragedy. I spent years missing the place but now I look at the way my children have grown up and the opportunities they have had and I am so glad I left. I still love the place but it has gone to shit.
😂hes right..I'm going back to UK 10 years after just to be homeless having a shower at local gym....😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅.....I already biyggt my return ticket to u.k..I was deported from Singapore Taiwan...Cyprus....
Totally agree and feel same. The decline has been shocking and rapid to say the least. Heartbreaking especially for us expats that have family stuck back there.
I visited the UK after living in the US for many years. Littered streets everywhere, rude service and when I would hear young people chatting among themselves the main topic was always about going out and getting drunk. It was totally depressing and I'm glad that I don't live there anymore.
Why the hell so many people keep coming here then
@@robertmcmahon650 promises, broken promises
As a Brit who has lived abroad in various countries you have hit the nail on head head with everything here , you just gained a subscriber
It's funny how he managed not to hit the immigration nails in our coffin lid.
The UK is a rich country, but the wealth is not evenly distributed. The roads are smooth around Westminster, Knightsbridge and Buckingham palace. 1% own 50% of the land, & the UK economy is based on land and property.
Ooooh. So you want more leftist policies to deal with all the inequality?
Hierarchies are unavoidable in life. Redistributing wealth is posh way of saying communism
@@tmahe28 Serfdom and slavery were once unavoidable too. Then we did something about it. Even capitalist countries with conservative governments redistribute wealth. That's why we have taxation.
@@zivkovicable taxation is part of a civilised democracy providing for its poor, sick and elderly plus the provision of an infrastructure to benefit the country. Taxation is not for a bloated parasitic state apparatus to increase control over its people or for the unfair redistribution of wealth from those who create it to those who suck it dry
You've got to love the Tories when they talk about levelling up and improving social mobility. The reality is they couldn't give a toss. They know that it's a jungle out there and it suits their ideals to keep it that way. The country is indeed in a bad way but conservative politics and a smaller state can never address this.
I’m from Poland and lived in the UK for years, I agree 100% with everything you said in the video. UK has gone downhill so much, sad to watch. I am back home now and it feels so good. UK feels like a rip off in every single aspect of life and people just don’t care. Employer cannot say anything to staff as the way will be taken to tribunal, low paid jobs, horrible service and no health care. 😢
It's easy for you to say how quick and cheap it is to get an MRI scan in Vietnam but thats because you've got money. Locals struggle to pay these prices and would love to have a NHS. Basically you are an economic migrant which is fine but be realistic.
That’s why ur a
Loser
Because you compare yourself to a bad example to feel good
Compare Uk to other European counties. In France people see doctors in the same day. Hospitals are newer, cleaner and less satanic practices by doctors
Why don’t you speak about that?
Your so
Stupid
You play right into the narrative of the politician narcs
Your normalising their abuse of you
Defending the wrong, when you’re not voting for narcs and attacking anybody with sense. Your a political tool of the satanic Anti-Christ agenda
Your a
pathetic
Example of the worst brainwashing in history
Your brainwashed to self-destruct whilst feeling good about it
Why don’t
You
Have
A brain?
He's not from the ghetto.
I moved to the US from the UK in 1997. It's honestly the best thing I ever did. My wife and I lived in Florida for 25 years, and we recently moved to North Carolina. Even with some negatives, I have to say America has been a great place to live.
AMERICA IS GREAT, IF YOU HAVE LOTS OF MONEY BUT IF YOU DON'T, YOU WOULDN'T SURVIVE THERE. AT LEAST IN THE UK, THEY HELP THE POOR FINANCIALLY AND PROVIDE THEM WITH FREE HEALTHCARE, WHERE AS, IN THE AMERICA, IF A PERSON WAS POOR AND HAD NO MONEY, THEY WOULD BE SLEEPING IN THE STREETS, WITH NO HEALTHCARE GIVEN TO THEM.
IT'S MUCH BETTER TO BE POOR IN THE UK, THAN IN AMERICA.
@RS-ln3ns actually, if you are very poor, you will get treatment at hospitals (they can't turn you away) but you will get a huge bill, which you just don't pay.
@@InimicusSolitus YES. THAT'S ONE OF THE PROBLEMS THERE. YOU WILL BE GIVEN A HUGE BILL TO PAY BUT NOT IN THE UK. EVEN IF, YOU DON'T PAY, IT'S STILL A BIG WORRY, TO KNOW THAT YOU OWE LOTS OF MONEY FOR YOUR TREATMENT WHICH YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO PAY.
Ditto, 1989 for me, America is incredible,freedom ❤🇺🇸
Between 1996 and 2012 (with a brief stay back in the UK to get my PGCE) I lived in Zimbabwe, Kuwait, Swaziland, Slovakia, Hungary and Denmark). I had to return to the UK for an extended period due to family circumstances. I remained there for 5 years and hated every minute of it, mainly because I was struggling so much financially.
I totally resonate as a uk citizen. I have however managed to live a high quality life on a modest income as a single person:
Gym membership at a local hotel which is smaller more personal yet not much more than the leisure centre.
Suppers and drinks parties at home with 4/8 friends
Cinema at odeon for £5
Member of local tennis club with clubhouse
Member of local choir
Art workshops
Free art galleries and museums
Local coffee mornings
Dog walking in the beautiful countryside- people always talk to you whilst you share the common love of the country- even living in London this is possible.
There are many locally organised regular events that you get to know when you start to enquire on your local neighbourhood. These are great as they encompass all ages and walks of life.
I agree. Do you drink alcohol or go to bars?
To be fair, the reason people shower more in countries like you mentioned is because its much warmer and much more humid there. That also plays a massive role
Not to mention the electricity prices, anyway, your just washing away the natural oils.
good point, I shower like 3 times a day on holiday in a warmer climate lol, in the UK I tend to shower once a day but if I'm working from home and not going anywhere I sometimes won't bother until I'm leaving the house again
I am very grateful that I got to experience the British Isles before it went to hell.
Genau!
@helmutsecke3529 I've never been there even though my family on my mother's side is from Italy.
@@klimatbluffen Genau is German for exactly/understand.
@kramrollin69 I learned something new there 😉👍
Me too. I felt a powerful magic in London on my first visit there. Very polite society at the time. Gone now.
Hi Fred another excellent video. I agree with a lot of the points you made. What do you think can be done to solve these problems?
Remove the neocons!
@@kingston163 neocoons
Great observations and summary... all of which is spot-on and so true.
Having been born, educated, worked as a professional in the UK, and worked in several other countries.... I'm completely disenfranchised with the UK, consequently looking to move the Family overseas again and not returning.
I'm so truly sad and sorry for the UK population for being used and abused by the past, present and future UK Governments for taxes alone with no hope and future of any prosperity and quality of life.
For the majority of British people, one key positive to acknowledge of the UK is its highly tolerant and respectful attitude to people of other cultures, religions and freedoms to practice.
As an American this information is eye opening. Glad you made comparisons based on your travels. However, I was surprised that you didn't talk about all the millions of pounds that the taxpayers pay in the UK to maintain their royal families. That money could be used to fix those potholes.
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I've been 30 years abroad now, 5 of it was in Saudi (not TEFL but Marine Science then) and raised my kids here in Germany. I only hear horror stories about life in the UK now. But one valuable thing I so so miss is our "banter" our humour and how it is the invisible glue which holds our nation together. When I went down to Spain in autumn I so loved chatting to British campers who share this simple way of chatting yet so powerful.
As long as you talk into their street in that amputated ing-less.
You can live in many places but you will never be home
I can totally agree with this, after also living in both Saudi and Spain it is the thing I missed most.
@@gregmurphy2691 My brother lives in Spain. He has learned Spanish but even he and his wife go down the "local" for a roast dinner on a Sunday. Europe is cool, but they have none of their own rock music culture. No global foodies (Jamie Oliver), and no European equivalent of Monty Python.
I don’t think it’s about people not wanting to do low paid jobs coz they’re beneath them. I think it’s more to do with us now having a population of low morale and low optimism people, led by a government who doesn’t work for the benefit of the country anymore.
Our politicians serve corporations and industries, the military industrial complex in particular.
As Tony Benn said, if we can afford to kill people, we can afford to help them.
But there’s a lot more money to be made in the death industry.
You have nailed it. The British public have realised that there’s no point in working the low paid jobs, when there is a better lifestyle to be had on benefits
@ Not quite what I was saying, bud, but never mind. 👍
@@cavannaro1 me reading your first sentence only….. you are correct. Thanks for mentioning Benn, not many like him around now.
People can't afford to live on low paid jobs
Part of my family tree on my mother's side immigrated from the UK to the USA in 1912. Now three generations later most of my family is here in the Four Corners Southwest. I count my blessings. No place is perfect but in the morning, I wake up here in Mesa, Arizona. I can just go with that.
What is happening to the West is not an accident. Who would have guessed the good places would be brought so low instead of lifting the low places higher? People who can still read seemed to know, as this process has been well planned and documented. We deserve to fall if we fail to rise.
and we nose (((who))) is doing this....
Ka lergi plan
Yup happening in all and ONLY WESTERN countries. Australia is not far behind either
Civilizations all have a life cycle
@@beephex1 Oh yeah? When will the jewish empire end? 2,000 years and going strong so far...
It's funny I started my current job in 2004, working as a civil servant. I agree with all of your negative comments. You did not touch on housing. That's the killer, the positives give little compensation I have a wife and two kids in a one bedroom flat.
Too many immigrants into a small country..will never work out.
You are right about being dirty in England, both in personal hygiene and care for the surrounding. This can only be corrected by teaching kids in schools
Well no. That is the job of the parents. As a teacher of 48 years, I would have got into a lot of trouble, if I had implied that one needs to be clean.
And at home!
That guy was cherrypicking when he said that other countries have higher standards of hygiene. He mentioned even China, where everyone spits everywhere, there is shit all over the place in every bathroom (and a trash can full of toilet paper covered in shit), people don’t wash their hands, etc. He compared meh / average UK to like the top 0.01% of places in Philippines and China
and by telling men they need to wash. disgusting. esp if they expect women to get busy with them.
I found the UK really dirty, everyone looks poor and scruffy, streets and city centres littered, grimy eateries, no pride in the homes or yards or appearance.
I left England in 1965 and going back and seeing the state of London would put me into depression. Never going back.
I moved to the US in 2009. My experience is similar to yours.
Visiting the UK only occasionally means that I experience it in the form of snapshots, so the decline is perhaps more obvious to someone like me than it would be to someone who lives there.
I too have noticed the decline of the high street.
People blame it on online shopping, but that can't be the whole story. We have online shopping in the US too, but our high streets aren't like ghost towns.
It seems that general morale is very low. Everyone seems to be struggling, even people with what are considered good careers.
My Mom had to wait eleven months for 'emergency' surgery, and she has entirely given up trying to see an NHS dentist, she has to go private now.
I hate to say it, but while I enjoy seeing my family and friends, I am always so relieved when I'm back on the plane home.
They say the high st has declined. But go into any town and its filled to the brim with mothers with prams and 100s of shopping bags. Drinking costa. People cant be doing too bad if they can afford kids shopping and a disgusting over priced costa
@maryamvalley9525 It's not like that in my home town any more. It used to be quite a posh shopping centre, and was always really busy, but now it's like a ghost town. People still pass through because it's a hub for busses, but you don't see many people with shopping bags, and a lot of the shops are empty.
@@thepenultimateninja5797 Following on from the previous comment, it definitely varies from town to town, I've seen places which are utterly depressing and like ghost towns but my local town is thriving, it's always busy and it's very well looked after, there's a sense of local pride but it is a more affluent area than many others around the country as a whole which must make a difference
@@5uper5kill3rz That's the funny thing about my home town - it used to be a pretty affluent, upmarket shopping center. Just seems like it never managed to bounce back after the lockdowns.
Showering more often is a hot climate thing. People in cooler climates dont sweat so much. Ive lived in northern Europe and the tropics. You dont need to shower half as much in cold countries.
no brits are just dirty and foul dude
but men are generally very filthy in all countries.
That's just bulls..t,you naturally sweat so you need to clean yourself
That poor girl having to spend 9 quid for a icecream says it all about the UK
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Oh that IS a classic! :D
Weren't 2 ice creams?
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Seriously…….Nine pounds for an ice cream.? That’s outrageous ! That’s $ 18 Aus.
I live in UAE so I’ve got used to good roads, good service, good healthcare, next to zero crime, good weather, good work opportunities. The only thing I do like now is good beer and seeing my mates.
the showering issue is due to climate. You need to shower 3 times a day in SEA.
He never even mentioned that - he came across as silly - you sweat a lot in humid SE Asia
@alexmay1754 Well, we have yte Americans online trying to shame Black Americans for bathing frequently, washing their legs, using a washcloth. I'm Black American, and years ago, I worked abroad in London. One of my biggest complaints was the questionable hygiene and folk wearing the same clothing day after day (without washing them).
This isn't just about climate.
Lol sure. Us SEA stop showering once were in temperate countries 😅😅😅
Well, its tradition to bath once a week in England and probably Greece, Italy etc. Saturday is wash day. 😄
Where did you get that info?
Some valid points…
The beauty of the countryside, the unbeatable sense of humour and the integrity of tradesmen 💪 🇬🇧
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The Red ROYAL Mail boxes were the icon of UK. Then the Red Royal Telephone Booths became icon.
Today, I see the green Royal Garbage Bins with 2 tiny wheels everywhere.
Perfectly accurate, thanks for taking the time to articulate this so well
I’ve been living in Portugal for the last 5 years and despite it being a much poorer country the sense of community is far stronger and people are on the whole far kinder.
I disagree, people in britain are poor generally that dont happen in portugal. Economy is irrelevant . Being poor is not having basic necessities. Sorry but your comparison is biased. I am portuguese and have been to uk in turism several times and i always find it very low quality so i stopped and chose other destinations. My on believe is that british people are clueless about their own country.
Every time l go back to the UK to visit, l thank my Dad for getting us out of there in 1968...
May I ask what country you live now? Im curious
After spending decades abroad and recently returning, I feel exactly the same.
I'm glad he balanced things out by offering his 'positives'. I was born/raised in Canada, left at 28, lived in Oz for 4 years and have now lived in England for almost 30 years. I ADORE my adopted homeland and, despite some of these negatives, I see my life on the south coast as mainly happy and positive. British people/humour are the best and they're the most courteous drivers in the world!
I lived abroad for 17 years in the Far East and came back to England four years ago. I agree with most of what you say but especially the expense of eating out. Its insane.
The UK is very safe (outside London) and a pleasant country to raise your kids. We have clean non-toxic air, clean running water, modern infrastructure, and everything here usually works unlike in poorer countries. As for the weather, you can always go on holiday to escape the cloudy skies (but at least we don’t have to worry about sun burn). Another big benefit is they speak English, my native language!
Personally i always felt safer in London than the provincial home counties town I grew up in. & UK crime rates are actually down from their peak in the 1990's, including in London ..Not unusual, as this is reflected in most major cities across the developed world. The chances of being caught on CCTV plus the increased use of detection using DNA has almost eliminated certain street crimes and armed robbery. Although wearing a Rolex over your sleeve might not be the best idea, and car theft is a problem. Also I'm not a woman.
If you are a youth living in certain areas and join a street gang, then risk of something happening to you are high, but the chance of anyone else even witnessing extreme violence is extremely low.
You have never been out of UK have you? You speak nonsense. I lived in UK 17 years. Not a very nice place.
It’s turning into a dump
The UK is not safe by any measure. Crime is rampant, unrecorded and undetected.
@@johanboettcher2331 depends where you live. Some areas are still nice
I left the UK nearly 40 years ago and haven't even been back for a visit for over 20 years so I cannot imagine what it might be like now.
Depressed , expensive , poor safety and it's going to be an Islamic third world country.
try it - it will shock you and you will be refreshed with vigor in your decision to leave years ago.
@@malthus101 In some ways, I think it might be better just to preserve the memories of how it was.
i wouldn’t bother it’s not good
@morbid747 what a imbecilic comment!
My first visit to the UK was in 1969 as a baby. My last visit was in 1992. I love England and always have. I had hoped to go once more and scratch it from my bucket list but I think I'll pass.
Above all I love that England has a culture and a tradition of kindness to animals. I don’t even want to think about how it has been in many other countries.
Apparently, you can eat wild duck, geese and cats in the USA in certain places...only if you are an illegal invader!
As much as us Brits are downtrodden, we still have a steely spirit that rises to the surface. That same wartime spirit of resilience and "have a cup of tea dear!" "Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag and smile." etc etc. Our humour also shines through the greyness. We might get upset a lot and moan, but there are folks who stand up and say enough is enough! The sleeping lion awakens. It just hasn't quite roared yet. We're a patient bunch. Much to our detriment. Lol!
I left UK year 1990 l knew then the economy was getting worse. The government kept raising taxes. It's happening. I feel sorry for everyone who can't leave the UK.
Where did you move too?
The UK economy boomed in the late 90s and most of 2000s until the financial crisis.
The UK is pretty good, there is worse elsewhere. There is no NHS or welfare, housing. Anywhere else, one must always be employed, I'm sure the rents are cheap, and the ability to speak another language is a must, if you not good at that, moving somewhere may not work out.
Talk about dumbing it down!!
I left the UK in 1983 and moved to Winnipeg Canada,and never regretted it! I been back to the UK 9 times since I left and every time I went back I saw that a lot has changed! Mainly a lot of people are depressed my home town when I went back in 2023 I saw so many barbers shop I must have counted 30 or so in my town Burton on Trent!
And fried chicken shops every 2nd shop
Here's something about the UK that wins over Canada:
It's never been minus 40° in the UK (by official recording at least). 😛
Same thing in US cities, especially in bigger cities where homelessness is increasing year after year. More and more business have been shut down without new ones opening up. The condition of the roads and sidewalks are deteriorating. Inflation and cost of living at a much faster rate than increase of pace than pay rate.
It’s the result of Anglo-Saxon locust shareholder capitalism in the UK and USA.
In the US it's just the one-party woke Democrat cities that are complete fucking hell holes. Republican majority cities like Greenville SC are superb.
As I never lived in South East Asia , it is not possible to have an opinion for these places .But because you mentioned about Southern Europe , I would like to say this : I am a Greek .Greece has breathtaking landscapes and every year there are millions of people who visit the greek islands , which are in the southern part of the country . If you have enough money and financial freedom ,for example you have a good pension pot, you can indeed have a good time there .If you are poor , you can not visit these beautiful islands and you work 10-12 hours per day and your money are still not enough . In my opinion it is not good for a young person who dorsn't have financial support from his family to live all his life in Greece .
Something more general I want to say is that we must always appreciate what we have , because there is always better , but there is always much worse .
There is no dream country with only positives . Everyone chooses to live where he believes that his dreams are better fullfilled and he can live a life similar on what he always wanted.
I wouldn't be able to live in a place where your chance to thrive depends more on your relations with the country's political parties rather than your hard work . And on that perspective I wouldn't be able to live in the Balkans, although I am Balkan my self and I recognise the good things life has there ie delicious food , closer family relationships , warmer weather , History , beautiful landscapes .
Best wishes
Yahsoo. Plenty of Greeks came to Australia.....not too many returned. I heard there are still a lot of Greek Australians in Greece. Probably missing their V8s.😁
@kramrollin69 What a coinsidence..I just confirmed that I am a Greek as I have strong DNA ties with Greeks who live in Australia ..My self I live in UK by the way and I won't move anywhere else again .I am ok here .. Have a good day ❤️
I left Scotland in 1982. What the hell has happened since ???
Its dirty and neglected, and people are depressed. The town centres are closing down, pubs closing. Eating out is expensive and poor.
I really feel for family and friends who have been beaten down by previous governments.
Moving to Sydney was the best decision I ever made.
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We need TRUMP ❤ or a strong, honest and courageous leader just like him to lead our country and make it great again.
Personally love visiting the UK. Football, pubs, concerts, the Lakes, the Dales, the Highlands, Devon & Cornwall, London, the West End, the great industrial cities of the north-west, the humour, the friendliness. I love it all, and all with my shoes on!
Very telling about the state of Western civilization. It's details like these that indicate the way things are going in our societies.
Western civilization ? Which one ? There are hundreds of different " Western " civilizations from the Mediterranean to the Skandinavian to the US American to the Central or Eastern European one etc etc..... Geeze that's like saying the
" African civilisation" or the "Asian" one !!
@irminschembri8263 ditto on that. The rural USA atate that I live in is a paradise really. Much better than a half century ago😊
Your" not "our"😮
Scared of be called words like: racist, nazi, antisemite, islamophobe, bigot, xenophobe...
It's also karma! After interfering (unlawfully and as imperialistic way) in affairs of others all over the planet, there is the rot inside doing its work
Many people in the UK do ask you to take your shoes off in the house, as I do and have done for years.
Whilst it’s not a universal practice, everyone is free to ask people to remove their shoes before going into the house
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Yes at the same time in the UK you can see people leaving their shoes on chairs, beds, shelves ecc For me coming from Italy this was unthought before! We cannot bear such a thing. I tried to explain people about our risoning, of the shows being in the roads, with dirt, spits, ecc. They think for a moment and then they start again with this bad habit!
@@aleneluceSo agree with this!
@@aleneluce i have never seen this.
@@aleneluceI've never seen that.
trades such a plumbers, carpenters, tilers, builders etc. Its extremely difficult to get a trades person who can actually complete a job to a high standard.
British plumbers who work overseas have a terrible reputation for shoddy workmanship. I bought a brand new two story townhouse overseas. On my first day there was water dripping from the downstairs ceiling. The developer brought the plumber across who was Scottish. He tightened some bolts to the toilet piping upstairs and fixed the problem. He was very uncommunicative and looked bored as if he was doing me a favor. Property developers in other countries spoke similarly of British plumbers and they preferred Canadian and German plumbers for reliability.
Tradesmen in UK are hard to find, cost you the earth like, car service is 80£ min. @ hour, front wooden door replacement labour cost 200£ for 3 hours work, joke.
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Clearly you’ve never run a business. Insurance, van, tax materials have all gone up in price.
Getting a tradesperson to even turn up is hard enough, then for them to do the job to a good standard.... and it will be extremely expensive.
Exactly the guy was tripping on that point - there is a reason ALL the builders in London are Polish.
From bondage to spiritual faith;
From spiritual faith to great courage;
From courage to liberty;
From liberty to abundance;
From abundance to complacency;
From complacency to apathy;
From apathy to dependence;
From dependence back into bondage.
-Alexander Fraser Tytler, Lord Woodhouselee
My parents visited me from Wales, I live in Guatemala. I’ve been here for 20 years. I started complaining about the UK based on all these negative Brit videos on TH-cam. They didn’t have a clue what I was on about. They were taken aback by my criticism of the UK. Two factors why they didn’t have a clue what I was on about is 1. South Wales went to the dogs quite a while ago(+30 years) 2. They’ve paid off their mortgage and are retired. They’re from a generation that got the money in the bank.
Life is a luck job. Some get lucky. Some do not. Wasn't always easy over previous years. Recessions etc. Life not what it was in the other countries now. A lot of unrest.
at least South Wales didn't experience a genocide 1960-1996
@@janetmalcolm6191 the only luck in life is having a family who can afford to send you to a private school
@@daviedoveyYes that is really good but I wouldn't say the only luck in life. I married in the 70's. Things were dire. Strikes everywhere. Fewer jobs actually. It went from jobs to no jobs virtually overnight. Redundancies frequent. My husband in work and out of work constantly despite having a trade. Then things got better with Labour in. Yes no bull. People often rewrite history but it is there on film even. The world going through it again now. Trouble with history it repeats itself!
Private school ? They have churned out politicians who haven't a clue about the real world. One of the reasons why the UK is a cess pit. These public school, educated knobs will never know what poverty is.
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When you have police, uni lecturers, civil servants even bankers having tattoos and piercings in goodness know where then it's obvious that a mere waiter should have them too. UK standards have literally gone down the loo. I too left in 2018 and I'm glad I did . The only thing I miss are concerts, sports events and lectures, but I've adjusted I find substitute activities now.
the quality of tradesmen in uk is poor. A lot of people will agree that its extremely difficult to find a good trades person
What kind of trades you mean?
I fully agree with you.: builders , plumbers etc. but electricians have always been good and all round the England( haven’t lived in Scotland Wales and NI )
Thanks to Tony Blair. We now have a bizzare situation where people with university degrees are working in McDonalds since far too many people are encouraged to go to university to study worthless degrees instead of actually learning skills such as trades.
@@ballshippin3809 they had to create a reason for mass immigration. Most of those studying Gender Studies would be doing the jobs that ended up being offered to foreigners on a much lower wage.
That's because they keep hiring the cheapest.
How depressing and true. I'm stuck here, somebody help me escape 😢
I live next to an old stone bridge built in 1745. At the end of August a driver ignored all the warning signs and didn't realise there was a blind 90 degree turn onto the bridge. It was an extremely wet night and the river was in spate. He hit the side wall of the bridge , demolishing about 8 feet of it but somehow avoided plunging 30 feet into the large river below. The bridge was closed for ten weeks before it reopened but the works entailed sourcing matching carved sandstone from a quarry 100 miles away and there has been a nice repair done with a stronger wall as you approach the bridge now in place. It is a listed monument and had to have repairs to the stonework done at both ends in March 2023. It was closed for 6 weeks then
Very inconvenient for users and especially those like me who depend upon it for access to the nearest village but the damage was all caused by careless drivers both years and the repairs I bet cost in total 70 to 100 thousand pounds.
The road surface has been repaired several times since I came to live here in May 2019 . A new water main was laid for miles in each direction during lockdowns and the surface had to be made good. I honestly don't recognise the scenario you are depicting as far as road surfaces are concerned round here.
The local town of Ayr is however in quite a sad state compared to the attractive shopping/ administrative centre/ market town it once was with stunning views of the Clyde estuary and islands of Bute, Arran and Ailsa Craig plus the Mull of Kintyre.
I think he's talking about the towns and cities in England. English people often say the UK or Britain when they mean England. A lot of England is just a sprawling mass of decaying post industrial towns and cities. There are some nice countryside areas in England but the towns and cities have degraded enormously over the last 25 years.
I was up in Millport last month. Some people were telling me Ayr was a bit run down. But one thing you can't take away from up there are the beautiful views. Give me the views over to Arran than some flat and dismal landlocked English place any day.
It’s all very well for this guy to swan around the developing world having had his free British education that allows him to enjoy the fruits of life and then come back a criticise. But has he been in a meat market or restaurant kitchen in SE Asia? Did he see the flies all over raw meat and the detritus on the floor? Did he see the flow of raw sewage into the sea on or near the beaches? Is he aware that working in a kitchen or serving in a restaurant in SE Asia pays poverty wages with draconian working conditions like 6 day weeks at 12 hours+ per day and if they break anything or the customer walks out without paying then employees pay for it. Does he know that working in the police force requires paying a stipend to the station boss, which is recouped by ‘taxing’ local businesses with fees and fining the local population for trivial traffic violations. In some countries you have to put money under the counter just to get them to start investigating a crime. Let’s have a much more balanced view, please.
Funny, your salty comment is one I've been looking for. He'll live where he lives and you'll live where you live. You both deserve it.
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Honestly, Peter, the things you mention can occur anywhere including England or Australia. Have you heard of Thames water? Amazon?
Sounds like London😂
I’m Swedish and have lived in the uk for about 40 years now. The lack of service culture, the diet, the dirt, the dilapidated state of roads, buildings, and infrastructure was the same then. The culture shock was enormous and in a way still stays with me. I don’t agree with you on British food shopping. Mid and Northern Europe have superseded those here by far: both in produce and design. Unfortunately the Brits have “always” (to my knowledge, going back to before the war, when my dad lived in several countries round the world) been rumoured to be less hygienic on a personal level as well as having dirt and litter everywhere. And don’t get me started on wearing outside shoes indoors!😆.
Why are you still here, sounds like a case of Stockholm syndrome 😆
You think Sweden is any Better? You are the basket case of Europe now with your mass immigration insane policies for refugees and the like. Been to Malmo lately? Swedish people should not throw stones. Sweden is shit as well - globalist policies being bought on Western countries
The roads were absolutely not as dilapidated in the 80s lol. I've noticed the decline of these things in the last 10 years especially.
Most British people I know shower or bathe daily.
produce in high end supermarkets r still good...
the problem however is u dont know how expensive stuff is until u go to other countries...
best if u never know.
once u know, u will realize the produce is good but u r charged arm and leg.
You forgot to mention how expensive it is just to get a train to another city. The train fares are shocking!
Since they've been privatised! Capitalism is the problem!
yep, complete joke, I probably get trains 3 times a year at most
I've been in Norway for over 33 years. In the beginning I would make regular visits home to see my father, but I liked the UK less and less. Then my father died, and from that point onwards I didn't see England as "home". On the contrary, I visited the UK twice after his death, and I was glad to return home - to Norway. To be fair, though, what has changed is a function of time. I am separated from the place and people I grew up with not just by the three dimensions of space, but by time. Even if I now were physically in the same place I was growing up, the home of my childhood would be just as far separated from me in *time*. They say "never go back". Perhaps that's why.
My heart sinks as the plane descends through leaden skies en route to Heathrow.
You can always tell when you're in British air space lol
I’m Swedish, and I love England, the only part I’ve visited long enough to be able to analyze. My first stay was in 1973, and my latest was in 2006, so it’s interesting to be updated. I lived in Italy in my youth, and I’ve been back, and I have opinions on Italy, as of course my own country, aswell as the other Nordic countries. I so love the British people, I have very dear friends, and British and Irish humour are the best. I also love to be called ”dear” and ”darling” by everyone 😍
Darling är bättre än tanter
This guy is exaggerating how bad things are in the UK, and making other countries sound better than they are.
British and Irish humour is very different!
I left the UK 12 years ago, live in southern Netherlands. Went back to the UK recently and I concur with your statements. NL is decades ahead and just about everything that matters works here. Balance between earnings and cost of living is better. Healthcare spot on. No potholes that I can remember. Trades people are highly skilled here as well - you have to jump through legal hoops to prove your skills and experience before you can trade, even soletrader. A crying shame because UK citizens deserve so much better and has so much potential and could solve many problems with the right government in power. Time for a big change.
I found this very interesting as it reflects many of my observations on visiting the UK. I have been abroad now for 35 years but the thing I enjoy most about visiting the UK is the friendliness of the people, the banter.
How could you tell that you were in the UK after arriving back? When I came back home I thought the plane had taken me to Pakistan.
Informative and fair comments,well done.
I moved to Australia in 2005 (not by choice). I missed “home” for so long, but I now believe I had a lucky escape. Living in country Victoria, I have all the best of what the UK used to be. I get nostalgic at times, but in my heart I know that overall, my family and I are much better off here than if we’d stayed in the UK. Thanks for the reality check!
I've lived in Japan and Thailand for decades. What i really miss about England is pub life.
Sadly they are closing in droves - unaffordable to run and to drink in. Even outside London we’re approaching £5 a pint.
Try living here in Australia and a pint is around AUD15, which approx. £7.50😢@@Vinnie16920
@@Vinnie16920 Cambridge where I live range from 6 to 8
Been living abroad for 35 years, mostly in Asia. Over the years, when visiting my home country, Canada, I have grown used to seeing all the public and national infrastructure become more decrepit. There hasn't been any highways, railroads, airports, or seaports built or much expanded in all that time. Wages have not risen, but the price of everything has more than doubled. Unimproved houses have risen 1,000% in price over 3 decades. With all the mass immigration, the place now looks more like the third world, while even S.E. Asia is more modern, clean, and well maintained, like first world countries.
I will advise you to watch the video interviews of Max Chernov, a Russian youtuber based in Singapore. He is an entrepreneur himself and interviews western expats and entrepreneurs living in Asian countries. So some of his interviews are on western expats residing in India. Just listen to their interviews. Obviously they won't be speaking false. Completely different perspective of India compared to what you assume. Even in a video Max Chernov travels with his Singaporean entrepreneur friend to Bangalore is completely amazed by the infrastructure, economic growth. A genuine advise.
@HomiParsa-j7x
" _Calling India as a third world country_ .... "
Who called India a third-world country?
@DanuBari-s1i
" _I don't understand why people judge entire India just based on Delhi_ "
Who was judging India? And who mentioned Delhi?
@@istvanglock7445 Just dont mention the poooping in the streets, and floating your dead in the river you drink out of........yes a first World country for sure....all 1.4 Billion of them.
There's been plenty of new roads in Canada since then...
I’ve lived in Australia since 2011 and so miss the British humour, sarcasm and comedy. It is, as you say, unparalleled. Though I love Oz, I will always feel like an outsider, but with all that’s happened in England, I could never go back. Good but depressing video.
In my country a lot of people put on slippers when entering the home, not just for cleanliness but for comfort. Here we often have "mud rooms" where you change from muddy/debris outdoor shoes to comfortable slippers.