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le-paul
Joined: 07 Apr 2009 Location: dans la chambre
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Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 10:37 pm Post subject: cultural norms, UK and ROK |
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before I go on holiday, me and my gf usually read up on whats rude and what not in the culture we'll be visiting.
Were going to the uk soon for a trip and since im brit., Ive never really given much thought as to what our main, daily, differences are.
So, a question to people from the UK; what would you say the main differences are in culture for example;
1/ apologising when you bump into someone.
2/ holding out your hand to receive change (or is it the opposite?).
3/ holding the door open for the next person.
4/ not jumping queues.
5/ honking/flashing to let someone out. In a car...
6/ ask before keeping shoes on at home?
Any others you can think of?
DISCLAIMER - this is NOT my attempt at trolling.
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lemak
Joined: 02 Jan 2011
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Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 11:23 pm Post subject: |
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-Don't talk while eating.
-Farting anywhere other than in the face of a close (preferably drunken) mate will lose you friends.
-Littering will get you yelled at.
-Prolonged looking at yourself in public mirrors will get you laughed at.
-Weird "kkkkkk", slurping or smacking sounds will get you stared at.
-If you get on public transport and obviously avoid sitting next to someone darker skinned or "foreign" looking you're going to get some grief.
-Public whining and tantrums are for babies, not grown ups.
-Never spit - ever - even into a drain or trash can may be looked upon distastefully.
-Appropriately aim, flush the toilet when you're finished, and don't forget to wash your hands before leaving. Failure to do any of these in public will earn you the reputation of a caveman. |
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le-paul
Joined: 07 Apr 2009 Location: dans la chambre
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Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 11:51 pm Post subject: |
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haha yeah, i forgot about those!
and getting on the bus, always have the right change!
not sure about the dark skinned one though, maybe not sit next to the person who looks like theyll talk to you... |
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cj1976
Joined: 26 Oct 2005
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Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 11:59 pm Post subject: |
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They all sound above board to me, but perhaps some essential phrases might come in handy:
"Milk, one/two/no sugar please"
"X pints and a back of dry roasted/scampi fries"
"Twenty Bensons and pack of Blue King Size Rizlas"
"___ is such a muppet."
"Spot on."
"One jumbo doner with extra chilli sauce."
"Two fifty for a sandwich? You must be having a laugh!" |
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le-paul
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aq8knyus
Joined: 28 Jul 2010 Location: London
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Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2013 6:23 am Post subject: |
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Say sorry when you bump into someone, even if its not your fault.
I can get over all cultural differences, except that one.
That being said considering how absolutely appalling Brits are abroad aren't we calling the kettle black? |
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le-paul
Joined: 07 Apr 2009 Location: dans la chambre
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Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2013 6:33 am Post subject: |
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aq8knyus wrote: |
Say sorry when you bump into someone, even if its not your fault.
I can get over all cultural differences, except that one.
That being said considering how absolutely appalling Brits are abroad aren't we calling the kettle black? |
i wouldn't really say the 'Brits abroad' lot are a very good representation of the British in general. They're rich chavas who can afford a holiday and because the factories shut for a week.
Most of them behave like that at home too. Most of the wankers I know back home that take part in footy hooliganism, getting their *beep* out for the lads, mooning etc. are the same ones that go to Greece and pattaya for their holidays. Exactly where folk like us dont go.
Hence, Ive never experienced what Ive only seen in the after 9 pm documentaries and read about in the daily star on any vacation, ever. |
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Gorf
Joined: 25 Jun 2011
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Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2013 7:15 am Post subject: |
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Honestly, there's not that many things that aren't common sense. Just don't act like a dingus and you won't have any problems. Also don't try too hard or try to be too polite or weird. |
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Squire
Joined: 26 Sep 2010 Location: Jeollanam-do
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Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2013 3:27 pm Post subject: |
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-Don't tell anybody they are fat or ugly
-Always say please, thank you and sorry when appropriate, even if you are older than the other person
-Sitting on public transport taking pictures of yourself will be viewed as very strange behaviour
-Don't speak on the phone or constantly text at inappropriate times |
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Steelrails
Joined: 12 Mar 2009 Location: Earth, Solar System
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Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2013 8:01 pm Post subject: |
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The courtesy to behave during sporting events, not requiring a wall of police between opposing sides.
The politeness of youth to not randomly jump you on the street and turn whole neighborhoods into no-go areas for tourists and passersby.
The politeness of club, concert, and other event attending people to not carry weapons, thus eliminating the need for queues through metal detectors.
The sensibility to not have massive degenerative arguments over religion that lead to violence. |
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robbie_davies
Joined: 16 Jun 2013
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Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2013 8:09 pm Post subject: |
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Steelrails wrote: |
The courtesy to behave during sporting events, not requiring a wall of police between opposing sides. |
Dr Steelrails and his tardis timetravelling back to the 1970's - did you say hello to Ena Sharples on your last trip. |
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Steelrails
Joined: 12 Mar 2009 Location: Earth, Solar System
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Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2013 9:24 pm Post subject: |
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robbie_davies wrote: |
Steelrails wrote: |
The courtesy to behave during sporting events, not requiring a wall of police between opposing sides. |
Dr Steelrails and his tardis timetravelling back to the 1970's - did you say hello to Ena Sharples on your last trip. |
Yeah, I must have been hallucinating every time I watched an EPL game and saw lines of cops separating the rows of fans. |
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robbie_davies
Joined: 16 Jun 2013
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Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2013 9:39 pm Post subject: |
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Steelrails wrote: |
robbie_davies wrote: |
Steelrails wrote: |
The courtesy to behave during sporting events, not requiring a wall of police between opposing sides. |
Dr Steelrails and his tardis timetravelling back to the 1970's - did you say hello to Ena Sharples on your last trip. |
Yeah, I must have been hallucinating every time I watched an EPL game and saw lines of cops separating the rows of fans. |
You have been watching games from the 1970's and 80's - do you always blather on about subjects you know nothing about? |
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Who's Your Daddy?
Joined: 30 May 2010 Location: Victoria, Canada.
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Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2013 9:44 pm Post subject: |
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Don't talk with food in your mouth.
Don't make noise when eating.
Try not to take food out of your mouth. |
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Steelrails
Joined: 12 Mar 2009 Location: Earth, Solar System
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