Yes I've wondered about the english speaking nations on tour. On the couple of times I've left the British Isles, I've cringed to hear people of my own nationality whine that "such & such is not how it is at home". I've had to sit on my hands when one of my compatriots has decided shouting will make them better understood by people of a different nationality. And finally, I had to stuff my hand in my mouth when one family decided they would be miraculously understood if they put 'O' on the end of each word!!!!!

The British ( as a nation ) have a strange attitude towards learning other nations' languages. In school, learning foreign languages is almost an afterthought and usually not a subject until pupils are well over 11 years old. I wonder if this affects attitudes when people are abroad?

Back to the thread subject, no I don't think people who are American are resented over here at the moment. As previoulsy said in this thread it's the American government that's the problem. But even then, they'll have to get in line after Tony and his cronies.

I Hope your daughter has a great time!

TTFN M'Lady P.