Thanks for your response. I guess all the stereotypical things I've heard about the English are incorrect. I should've known, because the ones I have met in this country (whether residence or tourists) have been very nice and friendly. Like I said on my other post on this forum, there' s nice and rude people anywhere you go. I know some tourists can be pretty obnoxious and expect to be kissed up to (I use to work at a museum and I’m speaking from experience), so maybe those kinds of visitors bring it on themselves. But if you mind your manners and remember that you’re a guest you'll be treated better.