The People In England Are Very Educated

British people can’t resist the urge to apologize, for example, if someone accidentally bumps into you, it would be common for you to apologize and say “I’m sorry” as though you are sorry for being in their way.  

If you have reserved a seat on a train but somebody is sat in it, it would be common to say “I’m so sorry but you appear to be sat in my seat”.  

If somebody spills your coffee, again it’s quite normal for the victim to apologize.  Of course, the person to blame would apologize as well, but apologizing as the victim is a very English thing to do.

 

  

They Are Very Ordered

In the UK, wherever there is a mass of people you will find an orderly row. British etiquette dictates that when you arrive, you join the back of the queue so that each person receives the service in the order that they arrived. We ‘wait our turn’ in row. 

The notion of an orderly queue relies on everyone in the queue agreeing that this is fair. It is seen as unfair if someone doesn’t join the queue and pushes in.

Please And Thank You

Many people from outside the UK find it strange that they say please and thank you every time. It is considered polite. What may surprise you is when they are in a shop, restaurant or anywhere they are receiving customer service, they say thank you to the person serving.

For example; when they give you change, the bill, or come to give you your food and drinks. In Britain, every social transaction is eased by reiteration of these phrases from both parties.

The Chivalry

In modern day British etiquette, chivalry is still an admired trait however men must be careful that their chivalrous behavior isn’t patronizing to modern independent women. 

For example, taking of one’s coat and placing it in a puddle so a lady may step on it and not get her feet wet (a classic feature in Jane Austen novels) may not receive the gratitude it would have had in 1800.

The Tea 

In the UK, tea is an integral part of everyday life. It is part of many British people’s daily routine and serves many social functions. Tea has a long history in Britain.
In modern day Britain, there is nothing better than ‘putting our feet up’ and enjoying a ‘cuppa of tea‘.
You will be offered a cup of tea anywhere you go in the UK and as you travel around, you will spot many tea shops and cafes.