Brit Chic

[lupestripe]

Whilst I was abroad I noticed many people wearing clothes adorning the British flag. Clearly the perception of Britain abroad is still quite favourable, despite our dalliances in unpopular wars.

I am sure part of the reason for this is that many fashion labels are based in London and thus are selling a brand. However the UK is clearly seen in high regard overseas otherwise these products wouldn't sell. Part of the answer I am sure lies with the English language, which is the most pervasive in the world and seen by many as glamorous.

So, and this is mainly for my non-British followers, what is the perception of the UK abroad, both positive and negative? And what do you think when you think of Britain? I would be interested to know your thoughts.

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Comments

[lupestripe.livejournal.com]

I will have to research it some more but the impression I get is that the Soviet era set Eastern Europe back about 50 years economically.

[lynx-vilnensis.livejournal.com]

That's one impression I am most uneasy with. "Back 50 years". "Back 30 years". How do we measure that? Does anyone, who says these things actually puts a date under his words and data behind them?