My family doesn’t celebrate it (bc we never did growing up in the UK), nor do I begrudge anyone their freedom. Anyways, happy independence day y’all. If you need me I’ll be sipping tea in the middle of a wide open field wearing my ceremonial red coat.
Just say you’ll be at home avoiding all the noise. I’m saying that and I was born in the U.S.
I like this answer. Sounds like something I’d say on any other busy day
It’s a day off from work.
So do what you’d normally do on a day off. Sleep in, read a book, go for a hike, play some games, paint a picture, do some home improvement, cook something special, grab a drink, volunteer at a shelter…
Whatever you want. I don’t really care about fireworks, personally. But nothing preventing Brits from joining in the celebration. We love you guys!
Thank you
Honest question: what’s the difference between an emigrant and an expatriate?
Per Google… “An expat or expatriate is simply defined as a person who lives outside their native country. Similarly, an immigrant is a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country. Only one distinction is made here – immigrants intend to stay in their new country indefinitely. Whether expats do or do not is unclear.”
Per Google… “An expat or expatriate is simply defined as a person who lives outside their native country. Similarly, an immigrant is a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country. Only one distinction is made here – immigrants intend to stay in their new country indefinitely. Whether expats do or do not is unclear.”
It’s a race thing. The term “expat” is used almost exclusively by us white folk to spare us the dreadful indignation that is being labeled an “immigrant.”
Seriously, it’s a race thing.
Same as any long weekend or holiday like presidents day, memorial Day, labor day, Thanksgiving, and others - Going out of town, hanging at home, sleeping in, etc. Is it just Christmas, Easter, and New years that we share?
Same as any long weekend or holiday like presidents day, memorial Day, labor day, Thanksgiving, and others - Going out of town, hanging at home, sleeping in, etc. Is it just Christmas, Easter, and New years that we share?
“The 4th what?”
July, US independence day
“Happy independence day. Who did the US win independence from?”
In your shoes I’d be probably pissing nationalists off by saying “it’s a government. A government is a fucking abstract tool, not a person. I don’t commemorate the anniversary of a government, just like I don’t commemorate the anniversary of a screwdriver or a piece of software.”
If however you’re looking for something a bit less socially disruptive, probably “I’ll chill at home.” is your best bet.
