1. Visit

If you are going to visit an Englishman, you need to make an appointment in advance. The UK does not like friends to suddenly appear at their door. If the British say anytime, don’t choose to disturb in the middle of the night. After all, knocking on the door in the middle of the night is a horror movie.

After entering the room, men should take off their hats, especially when going to church. Boys wearing hats must remember to take them off. Although sometimes some Englishmen wearing hats are seen indoors, it is extremely rude to the older generation of Englishmen.

2. Say hello

In the UK, the correct gesture for greeting (for the first time) should be: say’Howdoyoudo? ‘ handshake. When an Englishman says’Howdoyoudo?’, there is no need to answer, just say’Howdoyoudo? ‘.

Hug kiss, no! The British will not like it.

When meeting for the first time, don’t always stare into the eyes of the British, the other party will feel uncomfortable. Introduce two people to each other at a business/formal party. Introduce the young one to the older one, the low-ranking one to the high-ranking one, and when the two people are about the same age and position, introduce your more familiar friend to the other person.

3. Gifts

Birthday/Christmas, British relatives and friends will exchange gifts. Gifts do not need to be too expensive, just be attentive. When the British invite you to their home, it is best to bring a box of chocolates, a bottle of wine or a bouquet of flowers. Personal testing, the British are more obsessed with chocolate.

4. Queue

It can be said that queuing is one of the characteristics of British culture. Never doubt the British’s obsession with queuing. Even if there are only two or three people at the door of a British store, they will queue up obediently. Don’t try to cut the queue. Be careful to provoke the British. If the situation requires cutting the queue, you must first ask the people in front of the queue if they are willing.

5. Punctuality

The British are always punctual (with some exceptions, of course, if you are late for this appointment, he will make you wait a few minutes next time you ask him), especially the Scots. It is very rude to not show up at the appointed time. Even if you are expected to be only 5 minutes late, remember to call the other person in advance.

6. Dining etiquette

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If an Englishman invites you to dinner at home, get some dining etiquette in advance. Don’t take a seat immediately when you enter the room, because the seat may be reserved by the host (is it embarrassing to sit in the wrong seat?). Do you know the fork in your left hand and the knife in your right hand? Don’t put your elbows on the table. After you are full, put the knife and fork side by side on your right side. If you are not full, cross the knife and fork (fork on top) on the plate when you are resting.

If you are eating in a restaurant, it is usually the person who saves the bureau who pays the bill. Serving order: appetizer → main course → dessert.

7. Making friends

Although the British seem a little cold, most of them are still very friendly. If you want to be friends with them, you can’t ask (female) age. If you meet British people reading newspapers or listening to music with earphones, it is best not to disturb them.

8. Tipping

Although tipping is mostly applicable in the US and Canada, if you tip UK taxi drivers a little, they will be happy. If you book an airport pick-up service and the minicab driver helps with the luggage, you can tip two or three pounds.

9. Public

In public places, don’t always stare at others, don’t spit, and don’t pick your nose (this must be controlled). If you want to ask for directions, be polite and express the traffic terms clearly: roundbounds, levelcrossings, traffic lights, zebracrossings, zebra crossings, buslanes for buses, contraflow in the opposite direction, motorways, trafficjams

10. Thankyou/I’msorry/Please

The British like to say Thankyou very much, even if it is for a small thing. The British often say sorry. I once accidentally bumped into a British person, and before I could say sorry, I heard the other person say “I’m sorry” first. ‘Cheers’ is also a way for them to express their gratitude, and sometimes it also means “goodbye”. When parting, I often hear the British say’thanksandbye ‘.