They're gauging your reaction, seeing what you'll say or do.
Believe me, if you were born and raised in Ireland like them, they wouldn't have said any of that, but rather boast about how they are going on a trip. They were hoping you'll fit the stereotype they heard about English people, and give them a show.
In the end, you did the right thing. If you were to lash out you would have proved them right no matter how wrong they were. Unless you know them truly, people are just people, no matter how nice they seem.
Yeah, if I had read someone else posting this question then I might agree with you. But after spending time with them for the last year, I am 100% certain they're not like that tbh. They are genuinely nice people. It just didn't occur to them that it was a bad thing to do, which is strange alright but I'm sure that's all it is. Thanks for trying to warn me about them anyway though.
Was this a bit inappropriate, or am I being too sensitive about it?
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They're gauging your reaction, seeing what you'll say or do.
Believe me, if you were born and raised in Ireland like them, they wouldn't have said any of that, but rather boast about how they are going on a trip. They were hoping you'll fit the stereotype they heard about English people, and give them a show.
In the end, you did the right thing. If you were to lash out you would have proved them right no matter how wrong they were. Unless you know them truly, people are just people, no matter how nice they seem.
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Yeah, if I had read someone else posting this question then I might agree with you. But after spending time with them for the last year, I am 100% certain they're not like that tbh. They are genuinely nice people. It just didn't occur to them that it was a bad thing to do, which is strange alright but I'm sure that's all it is. Thanks for trying to warn me about them anyway though.