Originally Posted by
LeisureFirst
The OP was parading the kind of obnoxious and ignorant stereotype about the British which is all too commonly expressed in the United States and encouraged by endless Hollywood caricature which, if it related instead to African-Americans, would provoke nationwide outrage.
No the OP succinctly summarised the typical UK service experience which I observe multiple times each day. I am 100% British but happy to confirm that service in the UK (in general) stinks more than a lorry load of week old fish.