WORDS TO DESCRIBE ME

During a recent discussion about the ubiquitous love-hate relationship between the French and the English, talk turned to how generally cold and aloof the English are. I agreed that, as a rule, the English do indeed like to keep their distance, even amongst themselves, not just with foreigners, but then I nearly fell off my chair when I heard: “Oh, but yatje’s not like that, she’s much more Mediterranean in temperament, much more tactile!” Now, despite my naturally sunny personality, I personally think I am quite shy and reserved and don’t usually reach the ‘huggy’ stage until I’ve consumed quite a large amount of alcohol. In fact, words usually used in relation to me are 'fusspot', 'stubborn', 'cheeky minx', 'calm', 'wilful' and 'elusive'. Ah, how great is the gulf between perception and reality!