Did you mention you're American if you are? Politics always tend to turns things sour real fast and there's no easier way to get people to develop preconceived notions about you than by identifying with your nationality.
Otherwise British people respond to the same things everyone does, it's...
I think I might be the minority in this but my favorite waiters and waitresses were the ones that didn't flirt and try to make conversation. It kind of makes me uncomfortable when they do because I know they're being nice to get money from me.
I prefer it when I get someone that is friendly and...