Originally Posted by Maufe
I have read this thread through all the way and still don't quite get it - when we come in contact how exactly do you want me to treat you?
I believe the OP was commenting on how differently members of the forces are viewed in the USA to how they are in the UK. I don't think he/she was asking to be feted by everyone they meet.
To add to my previous comment, I think Americans tend to 'enthuse' about things like this much more so than their British counterparts who are far more cynical and 'matter of fact' about the role people play and the jobs they do. Americans openly gush over their boys doing a great job fighting against those terrorists who brought down the twin towers, whilst Brits appear to take the view 'well, its their job, they signed up to do it and they get paid for it'.
Its an interesting cultural difference IMHO.