I didn't like England. I couldn't take the look of the place or the style of friendship. I need more intimacy from people than is considered okay there, and I felt that my personality and my enthusiasms weren't understood. I had to put a big lid on myself.

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In this quote, the speaker expresses their dislike for England due to their inability to connect with the people and the culture. They feel that the level of intimacy they require in relationships is not readily accepted in England, and their true personality and passions are not understood or appreciated. Consequently, they feel the need to suppress their true self, leading to a sense of discomfort and the belief that England is not the right place for them.

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