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British Customs & Culture England Transcript 
Bowler hats, pointy umbrellas, Sunday roasts, cups of tea, football (NOT soccer!), quaint houses in sleepy
villages, the Royal Family…Brits, they’re more than just good old fish n chips! 
Rain or shine, and let’s be honest, it’s mostly rain…the Brits are famous for their obsession with the weather. 
It is almost always the first topic of conversation once the awkward daily greetings are done. 
It’s either too cold or too hot, too wet, too windy, too foggy. 
They famously take their holidays in the sunny Mediterranean only to o
a) complain about the heat, sweat, and sunburn o
b) constantly check in on how the weather is back home; there’s no pleasing them! 
It is a myth, though, that they always carry an umbrella with them. 
In reality, it is usual for a household to own a cupboard full of umbrellas, but often risk a trip out without
one, as it’s annoying to carry or store! (A cupboard full of shopping bags is also a very British tradition by the way). 
Tea is considered the best drink of the day in Great Britain. 
Like coffee in the US, it kicks starts the morning for most people and it is not unusual to consume between
2 and 5 cups (or ‘cuppas’, as they’re affectionately known here) per day - in times of fatigue, comfort,
stress, or celebration, you will hear the flick of the kettle go. 
In fact, 100 million cups of tea are drunk per day in the UK, that’s around 36 billion cups per year. 
And don’t be surprised to see biscuits being dunked in the tea, that’s another very British custom. 
With pubs and beer houses being such a huge part of British life, it goes without saying that beer is the
number one alcoholic drink of choice. 
A perfectly poured pint of beer is the highlight of most working men’s weekends 
(statistics show British women prefer wine or cocktails) and is usually enjoyed with one of the following
popular British dishes - roast beef, bangers & mash (that’s sausage and mashed potato) or fish & chips. 
Gravy sauce is almost always offered with every dish! 
Again, it is a myth that most households cook a Sunday roast every single weekend or enjoy afternoon tea most days. 
Once in a while, maybe…but just like sushi in Japan, it happens less than you would imagine. 
Turkey at Christmas though, that is completely non-negotiable! 
Queuing is also a very British way of life. 
Despite their constant whining about being stuck in line (whether it be in traffic or in person), the Brits are
famous for waiting their turn and are huge advocates for the ‘First come, first served’ motto. 
Just try pushing in one of these lines though and you will quickly learn the wrath of your typical Brit! 
To back this up, approximately 250,000 people and, at its longest, a queuing time of over 24hrs to pay
tribute to Queen Elizabeth II after her passing. 
Admittedly, a historical moment, but this just goes to show how determined the population is when it’s
something they care deeply about. 
The Royal Family - a national treasure or a financial burden? 
Well, it depends on who you ask, but the monarchy is over 1000 years old and therefore steeped in history. 
Around 50% of Brits are proud of the Royal Family and feel patriotic whenever they are mentioned or displayed. 
Of course, that also means 50% are not so keen, and there is often talk of abolishing the monarchy. 
For now, King Charles III plays his part and holds the flag high whilst he represents his people. 
He is also a big tea lover apparently, so get that kettle on then, Camilla! Rule Britannia…. about:blank 1/1