I don't agree entirely with you that Europe is THAT different, I've lived there and seen a fair amount of street violence, but I think you have hit the nail right on the head there. It's my least favourite thing about the UK. You only have to look through a few threads on NSC to see the kind of...
I was confused but now I realise your talking about all the towe white scummers in their shit shirts aren't you. I agree wholeheartedly with you. Scum bags.
Sod the asking the Father bit...is it the 18th century?
Apart fromt that, make a bit of an effort, surprise her a little if possible and good luck to yer.