i first went college when i was 18, i'd left school without qualifications, the funny thing , as billy is referring too, is that although the college was only about 16 miles away from where i lived you could spot the people from my home area a mile off! we were louder, more aggressive and more blunt. we are truly sum of the most forthright people in the U.K, its frequently seen as rudeness and sometimes it is but generally we say EXACTLY what we mean; no pretences or pretentiousness . it can result in violence but you know where u stand. my home village was No.1 in 1998 as Britains toughest village on Sky tv, nothing to brag about i know, but it may give u an insight into my nature and attitude.