What makes you English (or any other nationality)?

Nix · 13 Apr 2006 at 23:28

lemonkettaz said:
Im English. a greek/italian looking english guy. and family

Are those magic full stops there?

lemonkettaz · 13 Apr 2006 at 23:29

magic full stops?

wozzizname · 13 Apr 2006 at 23:30

I'm English as I was born here, and at least five generations of my family were English from around the same area too - before that I believe that my family may have come from Wales though :eek:

phykell · 13 Apr 2006 at 23:30

You're a Nigerian immigrant.

Nix · 13 Apr 2006 at 23:31

phykell said:
You're a Nigerian immigrant.

*gasps* You said a dirty word!

You're

Jonny69 · 13 Apr 2006 at 23:35

Oooooooh you said nig... oh wait I misread it

Killerkebab · 13 Apr 2006 at 23:41

I was born in France. My father is French, my mother is Moroccan. I've lived in England for 11 years (I am 17). I have a French passport.

Thus, you could say I am French because of my dad and my passport.
You could also say I am Moroccan thanks to my mother.
You couldn't say I am English even though I've lived here most of my life though. I don't even know how I could even "become" English. I doubt I'd be given a British passport and I don't know if I would want to ask for one.

Nix · 13 Apr 2006 at 23:42

Killerkebab said:
I was born in France. My father is French, my mother is Moroccan. I've lived in England for 11 years (I am 17). I have a French passport.

Thus, you could say I am French because of my dad and my passport.
You could also say I am Moroccan thanks to my mother.
You couldn't say I am English even though I've lived here most of my life though. I don't even know how I could even "become" English. I doubt I'd be given a British passport and I don't know if I would want to ask for one.

You've resided in England for 11 years, I do believe that is enough grounds for citizenship.

BoomAM · 13 Apr 2006 at 23:44

I class myself as Italian.
Because i have an Italian passport.

Things such as where you were born has no relevance in my books. It goes on your passport. Simple as.

Stellios · 13 Apr 2006 at 23:50

For me personally it goes on you and your families history. Your born in the UK, your parents are Indian. To me its not just where you live, its your entire bloodline.

Killerkebab · 13 Apr 2006 at 23:50

BoomAM said:
I class myself as Italian.
Because i have an Italian passport.

Things such as where you were born has no relevance in my books. It goes on your passport. Simple as.

Thats what I always thought. However you need to get the passport yet

Nix said:
You've resided in England for 11 years, I do believe that is enough grounds for citizenship.

Even if the 11 years aren't consecutive?

Killerkebab · 13 Apr 2006 at 23:52

Stellios said:
For me personally it goes on you and your families history. Your born in the UK, your parents are Indian. To me its not just where you live, its your entire bloodline.

How far? You want my ancestors from one hundred years ago? Or two hundred? Or one thousand, maybe?

Using bloodline is ultimately worthless as a mark of your nationality. Your country isn't tied to your blood.

Nix · 13 Apr 2006 at 23:52

Killerkebab said:
Thats what I always thought. However you need to get the passport yet

Even if the 11 years aren't consecutive?

I'm not sure tbh, for some reason the number four keeps popping into my head. I'm no expert on the subject though.

Haly · 13 Apr 2006 at 23:58

I don't know what I am.
Born in England but left at the age of 3 to move to Wales.
I don't really feel English as it caused me too much hassle when I was younger. But I also don't feel Welsh either because I don't sound it and most people assume I'm just a student living here for now anyway.

Suppose if I had to decide, I'd say I was European. I don't particularly want to be seen as British so that rules that out.

As it stands, when it comes to sport I support both England and Wales, although usually in the rugby I lean towards Wales because I can actually name players of theirs

Maybe when I move to England I'll feel more English but who knows.

BoomAM · 13 Apr 2006 at 23:59

Killerkebab said:
Thats what I always thought. However you need to get the passport yet

Stellios · 13 Apr 2006 at 23:59

Killerkebab said:
How far? You want my ancestors from one hundred years ago? Or two hundred? Or one thousand, maybe?

I knew that would get asked. Its just me being me, no reason for it to be honest.

Burnsy2023 · 14 Apr 2006 at 00:05

I was born in England, raised in England, only been abroad once (to Ireland), But am I English? Not according to the UKPA.

My Mum's German and my father isn't on the birth certificate so I can't prove that i'm English. So, technically i'm a German citizen. If I wanted a British Passport i'd have to pay £100 odd quid for claim citizenship.

I would regard myself as English, but apprently not everyone shares my opinion.

Burnsy

Edit: I speak as much German as I learnt at GCSE level, which incendently, was my lowest grade (C).

Killerkebab · 14 Apr 2006 at 00:08

BoomAM said:

Sorry, I didn't mean it for you personally, I just meant in general. Like everyone saying they're nationality xx from their father and yy from their mother. I was just saying you need to get the passport. Like if I wanted to "be English" I'd need to apply and actually recieve a passport. Just ignore me if it makes no sense, still

Mundu · 14 Apr 2006 at 00:29

I'm Human, it sucks tbh.

Deleted member 651465 · 14 Apr 2006 at 00:31

WELSH

"..any ladies got any welsh in them? .. you want some

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*mwuhahahahaha*

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