28 Subtle British Traits That Are A Perfect Reflection Of Our Culture
Think of all the terrible haircuts Brits have endured.
1. Asking someone how they are twice by accident.
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2. Getting in a queue but without really knowing what for.
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3. And having passersby ask you why you're queuing.
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4. Putting a disclaimer in front of our opinions in case they offend someone.
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5. Pronouncing non-English words horrendously.
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6. Veritably enjoying a good moan.
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7. Saying sorry as an act of aggression.
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8. Actually, saying sorry all the damn time.
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9. Being deadpan af when making sarcastic comments.
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10. Putting a "kiss" at the end of messages.
why do British people put "x" after they text or tweet? is it a face? a punctuation? am I suppose to solve for x?
11. Or saying bye like a thousand times because you don't know how to end a conversation.
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12. Having strong opinions on supermarkets and their individual vibes.
Tesco, Sainsbury’s, ASDA: • boring • no middle aisle • cashiers reasonably fast Lidl and Aldi: • cashiers break sound barrier • copyright law? who is she • go in for bread and coffee, leave with 9 sporks and a haunted bin
13. Having a fake af relationship with your neighbours.
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14. Leaving our umbrellas by the door in a shop or cafe.
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15. Always offering tea to your house guests.
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16. And craving a good cup of tea whenever you go abroad.
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17. Avoiding the dentist at all costs.
I'm glad the Dentist calls me the day before to remind me to cancel my appointment.
18. Going completely quiet in a lift full of strangers.
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19. Always being up for a drink.
Just overheard a girl order a Bloody Mary when apple juice wasn't available, which is very similar to how I make most of my life decisions.
20. Especially when it involves going to the holy land of pub!
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21. And sometimes feeling obliged to get a round in, even when you don't know the people you're buying for.
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22. Singing ridiculous drinking songs to help get everybody hammered.
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23. Cheering when someone fails at life.
Why do all British people have the uncontrollable urge to shout “wheyyy” when a glass smashes in a restaurant?
24. Going outside with no top on at the first hint of sunshine.
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25. And promptly having a barbecue to make the most of it.
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26. Generally enjoying the beige-est of foods.
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27. Talking about the weather when there's nothing else to talk about.
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28. And lastly, wanting to complain about bad service in a restaurant/hairdressers/shop but you just 👏 can't 👏 do it! 👏
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