I have worked in Europe for some years and I feel ashamed when I come into contact with binge drinkers, or come to that any loutish behaviour, after all, we are ambassador's for our country, do we really want people to think that we are a race of louts.  It might fun for a few at the time, but others would like to holiday or work with these people, and not feel we have to keep apologizing for the behaviour of the few.

R.Mortimer

gemsets:

I hagave worked in Europe for some years and I feel ashamed when I come into contact with binge drinkers, or come to that any loutish behaviour, after all, we are ambassador's for our country, do we really want people to think that we are a race of louts.  It might fun for a few at the time, but others would like to holiday or work with these people, and not feel we have to keep apologizing for the behaviour of the few.

R.Mortimer

agree with you, i am reluctant to admit to being british... we have a reputation of louts drunks, yobs  ect...and the present  situation makes us a laughing stock to the rest of the world.... x

In contrast to that Kendra I am always extremely proud to say I am Scottish when abroad.

I always find I get a really positive reaction from people, despite the fact that Scots have a reputation for being hard drinkers. Much like Irish the Scots are generally well regarded.

raging:

In contrast to that Kendra I am always extremely proud to say I am Scottish when abroad.

I always find I get a really positive reaction from people, despite the fact that Scots have a reputation for being hard drinkers. Much like Irish the Scots are generally well regarded.

agree hun,met many scots on hols and irish too too but they are not as gormless as the brits, i grew up in france and sweden where drinking is acceptable but the brits go crazy like its going out of fashion.....  love the scottish people, so friendly and its a load of nonsense that they  tight. so affable and friendly...  find that the scots are soooooo   friendly,  love em. xx

Why apologize? Make them do some community service if they can't control their behavior. I am also extremely confused as to why this is even an issue. I am not gonig to blame an entire country and all of its people for the some embarassing acts of a few individuals.

It's like saying that every American President represents the real voice of every American.