If you could sum up all the essential info about british culture in a paragraph, what would it be?

Question

I am a stupid american, who is going to england in a week and doesnt know the first thing about english people. Can you help me?

Answer 1

A mistake people on both sides of the Atlantic make is thinking that because the British and Americans have they same language, we have the same culture - we don't! There are many cultural nuances that can lead to misunderstanding. Here are a few tips you might find useful. Us Brits love to queue, we are the politest queuers in the world. Don't ever queue jump or you'll be lynched (verbally). Brits (especially the Welsh and Scottish) don't like it when people don't know the difference between England, Britain and the United Kingdom - learn the differences. Brits are very proud of driving on the left, which is the original and correct way. Brits love to criticise the royals, but don't like anyone else to criticise them. The same goes for the BBC and the NHS. Brits hate the letter 'z' and try to use it as little as possible. We really do talk about the weather all the time, but that's because it's so weird here. Drinks are never topped up for free in the UK. Don't let Prime Minister's Questions fool you, most Brits are very polite. However, people in Britain (young people especially) are often much more honest than Americans. This can sound abrupt and even aggressive, but it's just the way we speak.

Long paragraph I know, but I hope you find it useful and I hope you enjoy your visit.

Answer 2

well i am british and i cant stand the american accent! and we dont have bad teeth and we dont speek like the queen! our food is fish and chips....pies, cornish pasties, yorkshire puddings with a roast dinner....a fry up for breakfast with fried bread, eccles cakes and spotted d**k for afters! =p jus kidding...

Answer 3

we love to take the p**s out of each other

Answer 4

well what can i say?  first of all most British people are fascinated by Americans! (me included) so expect a few questions!



but generally we over here are polite, helpful, fairly laid back people! we complain about the weather ALLOT and the men go mad in pubs when there is sport on TV!!!  have a nice time!!

* pack for all types of weather! *

Answer 5

The British are very friendly people, but they are a little more reserved and polite than we are.  They are as fascincated with our accent as we are with theirs.  Just be polite and they will help with anything you need to know.