1.
Do shake hands
A common way of greeting someone especially on a first meeting
7 points - added 15 years ago by kris -
2.
Do stand in line
The British are famous for queuing
1 point - added 15 years ago by kris -
3.
Do cover your mouth if you yawn
1 point - added 15 years ago by kris -
4.
Do say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’
Common courtesy but you’ll notice people in Britain say ‘thank you’ a lot
0 points - added 15 years ago by kris -
5.
Do say ‘excuse me’
Particularly if you would like someone to move out of your way
0 points - added 15 years ago by kris -
6.
Do pay as you go
Pay for drinks at a bar as you order them
0 points - added 15 years ago by kris -
7.
Do remove your hat indoors
A general rule for men only
0 points - added 15 years ago by kris -
8.
Do hold doors open for other people
0 points - added 15 years ago by kris -
9.
Don’t greet people with a kiss
This is reserved for relatives and close friends
0 points - added 15 years ago by kris -
10.
Do not stare at anyone in public
0 points - added 15 years ago by kris -
11.
Do not pick your nose in public
0 points - added 15 years ago by kris -
12.
Do not spit in the street
0 points - added 15 years ago by kris -
13.
Do not burp or pass wind in public
Not loudly anyway!
0 points - added 15 years ago by kris -
14.
Do not ask a lady her age
0 points - added 15 years ago by kris -
15.
Avoid gestures such as back slapping or hugging
This is reserved for close friends only
0 points - added 15 years ago by kris -
16.
Avoid talking loudly in public
0 points - added 15 years ago by kris -
17.
Do not ask personal questions such as, ‘how much do you earn?’
Privacy is highly regarded in Britain
0 points - added 15 years ago by kris -
18.
Do not eat off your knife
0 points - added 15 years ago by kris -
19.
Do say ‘sorry’
Particularly if you accidentally bump into someone, even if it’s not your fault!
-1 point - added 15 years ago by kris -
20.
Do smile!
-1 point - added 15 years ago by kris -
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