If people are standing in line, waiting, do not try to go in front of them, this is will cause offence.
--Rick
50
Do not call the whole of The UK, England. The UK consists of 4 countries, England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, calling the latter 3, England or calling the locals English is be sure to raise some eyebrows.
--Rick
50
Do not speak too loudly in public places, you will find most British people will speak fairly quietly and try to keep the conversation between themselves, speaking too loudly in certain places will annoy some locals for sure.
--Rick
30
Do not block people on Escalators, always stand to the right side, so people can go past you.
--Rick
30
When eating at a dinner table, do not have your elbows on the table, do not eat with your mouth open, do not wear a hat at the table, and most definitely, do not burp. These are considered basic etiquette in The UK.
--Rick
20
Do not get too close to someone, when talking to them, or speak too loudly when you are only a few feet away, this is likely to make them feel uncomfortable, especially, if they do not know you very well.
--Rick
00
Do not walk Under a Ladder: It is considered bad luck to walk under a ladder. If you see a ladder leaning against a wall, avoid passing beneath it.
--Kate
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It’s considered bad luck to open an umbrella inside a building. Avoid doing this, even if it's just for fun.
--Kate
00
Avoid mocking or dismissing superstitions outright, as this can come across as disrespectful.
--Kate
An old tradition, originating in the days of the horse and cart, is that a man, walking in the street with a lady, should position himself between her and the road. It was thought unacceptable for a lady to be splashed with mud. Observing this custom is still seen as the mark of a gentleman.
--Mandy1
10
Be sure to take your manners to The UK, if someone is in your way, politely say, ''excuse me'', If you bump into someone by accident, say ''sorry'' and always try to say thank you, when appropriate.
--Rick
10
Do not forget to test the famous echo in the reading room for the British Library
--Eric
00
Remove your hat when going indoors, indoor 'public' places such as lobbies, corridors, or elevators, hats would be kept on for the sake of personal hygiene.
--Rick
00
If you are walking out of a door, and notice someone is right behind you, hold it open for them to be respectful.
--Rick
00
Breaking a mirror is said to bring seven years of bad luck. Handle mirrors with care to avoid accidents.
--Kate
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If you know certain actions are considered unlucky (like walking under ladders or opening umbrellas indoors), try to avoid them to show cultural sensitivity.
--Kate
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Birds Flying into the House: If a bird flies into your house, it is often seen as an omen of death or bad news. Gently guiding the bird out without harming it is usually the response.
--Kate
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It is thought to be bad luck to cut your nails after dark. It’s best to trim them during daylight hours.
--Kate
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When invited to a birthday party, wear a dress shirt (as opposed to a hoodie, or t-shirt), even if it's a birthday party for kids. It's always formal.
--CCP_UK
