Yup, those used to the UK should have no problem with 'follow the greens'. If they aren't in the right direction then I generally ask first, then deviate...
However, most of us run all over Europe, where taxiway centreline lighting is not as consistant as it is here in the UK. An simple example being DUB where (if my memory from a week ago serves me right) half way along the bravos the lighting changes from centreline to edge, with a centreline light going down another taxiway (H?). Anyhow, given this mental model that not everywhere has it, some places we go have decidedly little, then maybe you can understand an action or two... Not forgiving them of course!