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