psycho wrote:Floda wrote:The problem with those who profess to be Scottish (and they are easily identified) is that they do not have the 'Bearing' of the true Scot and it is quite obvious when met face to face.
Through THIS medium , one has to rely on one's judgement and make assessments from what is written by them.
Unfortunately, the one individual most under recent scrutiny (mentioning no names) who refuses to accept responsibility for his actions (preferring to blame and condemn others) reveals himself to be the shadow of a real Scot. (IMHO).
I am convinced that he regards himself as something of a 'William Wallace' in his mind, but rapidly becomes more of a 'Rab C Nesbitt' when engaged in any dispute which might question his true identity.
There is a Scot (of my acquaintance) who lives in Edmonton, London and frequents the 'William 1V' public house on Fore Street, he lives in an apartment on the top floor of a local 'Tower Block' (his penthouse as he describes it) and he declares himself to be the only true 'Highriselander' in the vicinity.
He has charm and wit, is fiercely patriotic and wears the kilt of the 'Clan Douglas' with dignity and pride, not a man to be trifled with and certainly a credit to his forebears.
How sad that patriots such as he (and others who hail from the hardy land) so often bear the brunt of crude humour whilst others attempt to emulate their superior countenance.
I confess that I too have at times resorted to the base humour I have indicated BUT, I know from experience the value of the Scot's tenacity in times of strife, highly commendable. (IMHO).
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So you're hiding from the Brits.... Yeah right. There are not that many 'William 1V' public houses on Fore Street, Edmonton, London.
I hope this fiercely patriotic true 'Highriselander Scot who wears the kilt of the 'Clan Douglas with dignity and pride stands his round and buys the beers.
I think the gentleman is happier in the company of those of his own social level, hardly likely to be 'Beer Swillers' old chap.
The question of 'Standing One's Round' is NEVER an issue among such gentlefolk, nor for that matter is 'Standing' since such patrons (Unlike the Swillers) maintain their dignity by avoiding excesses and therefore remain erect.
Falling about drunk is quite funny actually (for the one watching the spectacle) until the spewing in the gutters, filthy language, fights and immoral behaviour commences, at that point the Brits become rather tiresome and do themselves no justice by behaving so.
Certainly you will never see a self-respecting Scot behaving in such a disreputable manner, perish the thought.