Chimbu
Romeok...really? You need to fly with a few Brits to truly experience anal retention.
Surprised that you are unaware of the meaning of smilies. Ah well.
I did fly with Brits for 20 years. Some of the ex-RAF types can be a bit anal, but nothing compared to some of the arrogant bastards I had to deal with from the colonies. Well, one colony in particular.
I suppose most of them were 89'ers, which, depending on your viewpoint, explains everything. Or not.
The Brits, for all their faults, are far more pragmatic about aviation matters than Australasians (yes, I include my fellow Kiwis). They hire on the basis of qualification, not on the basis of arse-licking ability. Many, many colonials have got the break in Europe that they would never have had back home.
I know who I would choose (and that isn't easy to say, trust me!)