10 ESSENTIAL Do's and Don'ts in London (Don't make these MISTAKES!)

[@srty8886]

Visiting London is one of my dreams. Hope that will be true one day

[@popsingerstar]

i wanna go someday too. i wanna see the big ben & the tower bridge. my cousins a huge potterhead & she went 2 go see a harry potter play

[@Realworldnews247]

Don’t bother. It’s a shit hole. I left London years ago and moved to Marbella

[@brianboru8858]

@@Realworldnews247 agreed. I’m from England and London is literally just a built up dump with polluted air! So many better places to visit in the UK

[@yourmum8434]

@@popsingerstar real london aint nothing like harry potter bruv

[@evashore]

Visiting London tomorrow coming from visiting Scotland and I’m touching on customs that I failed to do in Scotland Im pretty excited

[@MrDavfit]

No one ever mentions Greenwich park... its breathtaking view

[@EatSleepDreamEnglish]

Yes! You are absolutely right MrDavfit. It has glorious views

[@artprintsstudio1042]

The best park ever!

[@carlyriding4893]

noob

[@simonemachado5372]

I just love this spot =D

[@Queen-of-Swords]

I was just about to!

[@tomsite2901uk]

"Let people of the train first", one of the Tube announcements that still rings in my ears almost 12 years after i moved back to Germany. It is so rude to barge into a train when people are still trying to leave the train. And jumping the queue, well if you feel suicidal and like people looking at you as if you are the devil in person, try it. But be prepared to get a right ear full. However it is the way to learn all the local swear words inside of approx 1 minute. Not because there are only so few words, but because you will hear them from about every direction around you. Be friendly, polite and considerate and you can have the most amazing time in London.

[@topumpire1]

If Other cultures were to queue and wait in line these announcements would never be required, This is certainly never been taught to Germans

[@fadiasami6311]

This is why I love London ❤️

[@FuzzyWuzzy75]

I doubt I'll ever get there but I applaud the man in the clip for his kindness and willingness to assist a wayward traveler.

[@jchow5966]

Thank you for this!!!!!!

[@wiscogirl81]

I could literally listen to you read the entire dictionary... Your accent is so beautiful! I'm from Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.A, so we just sound like were all talking through our nose... You bectcha!

[@dwizardfoxy]

You are spot on. Every difference you've suggested is accurate. One you haven't mentioned is "knock you up" as opposed to "I'll rap on your door". Thanks again. I've had fun pointing out these differences. 😃

[@quentinl8483]

What I love the most is in the stations or big places there are stairs for people who are going upwards and stairs for people who are going downwards. It is so much easier !

[@teresaf.rodrigues8558]

I’m going to visit London next April and this tips are very useful. I’ve been watching your videos lately and they are very nice, easy going. Besides I live in Portugal, I talk with British people everyday when I’m working. So listen to British native speakers (especially teachers) helps me a lot. Get to know a little bit more about the culture also helps me in my job and sometimes understand certain customers’ behaviors. Thank you.

[@EatSleepDreamEnglish]

I'm so glad you find my videos useful Teresa. Thanks for watching and welcome to Eat Sleep Dream English : )

[@TheWearyEagle]

This Yank is coming to your lovely city for the first time in Europe for my 79th birthday. I love these videos, especially on getting around from place to place. Thank you so much.

[@topumpire1]

You have missed so..... much.

[@clairesumner4378]

I highly recommend Covent Garden. Covent garden is beautiful but expensive so have a look around but unless you want to have lunch at double the price it should be then explore outside it as well 😊

[@tonylarussa4046]

You are making me remember my time in London They are fond memories.

[@Joemar4]

Wow! Sounds like the same list of Do's and Don'ts in Manhattan! 1 - Don't stand on left side of escalator. Here in Manhattan, they will yell, then pretty much kick you down the escalator if you don't move! 2 - Your Oyster card is our Metro Card. 3 - Don't hang out in Times Square. Tourist trap with food and everything else costing a small fortune! 4 - Do learn the NY City lingo/slang....oh yea, and the accent! 5 - Tourists confuse all the bridges here also. How can you can confuse the Brooklyn Bridge?!?! 6 - Nothing is free in Manhattan!! LOL!.... Ok, the parks are free. Central Park being the largest. 7 - Trendy area in Manhattan - SoHo or South of Houston (pronounced How-ston, not like the city in Texas!) Lots of huge lofts and huge prices! 8 - Do stand in order on line. Cutting in line (queue) is punishable by death!!! 9 - Manners? Eh, you'll notice most people will say please, thank you, etc. If you bang into someone, you best say sorry or once again, can result in death or at least a good ass kicking! 10 - Tipping pretty much the same. Some places add it in, most do not. Normal tip here is 15%-20% Great job on the video!! Really enjoy watching all of your videos. Keep them coming!!

[@whtyc]

Joe Mar If you walk around New York saying “sorry” you will be clocked as a non-local immediately. Law of the jungle

[@bonediaz6999]

What do you mean by number 8??

[@xalvadora1946]

Joe Mar I live in the U.S. and I want to visit NY. Such as Cali, and Florida. The biggest city I have ever been in was Atlanta. The Metro Card, I have probably seen it before, but never used it. I am comfortable with Master Card and Visa.

[@tracejackson8996]

What’s sad is some of these tips are just about being a kind and courteous human being. How discouraging that we have gotten so far away from common courtesies that now we have to call them tips. Thanks for the great vids. :)

[@victorcastillo-dx9vh]

I was in London two years ago and I enjoyed too much. I love it.

[@ilkincimen519]

Sky Garden is worth seeing. I highly recommend it.

[@StudioofEnglish]

It's so true that escalator and queue etiquette are key things to be very aware of in Great Britain. I can't quite believe how swanky that student accommodation is. It honestly looks like the Ritz compared to my old room in my hall of residence back in the day!!!

[@StudioofEnglish]

I agree with you, Denisa. It's simple common sense.

[@NANABOZORF]

@Denisa Z In Paris too 🤓

[@peggyallen326]

Very much common sense in australia as well, however when on an escalator we stand to the LEFT and leave the right hand side clear for people to walk.

[@kaybernstein8744]

If you visit Washington DC it’ important to stand on the right on an escalator. Standing on the left slows those in a rush.

[@user-dx8nj7qj2g]

@@peggyallen326 wow, I wish people where I lived in australia stood on one side, they just take up the entire escalator like the lazy fucks they are, cant even stand to one side

[@evandeboer2079]

Absolutely loved the video tom keep up the great work 👌🏼

[@EatSleepDreamEnglish]

Thanks so much Evan, really glad you liked it

[@Eeyesablous]

About the tube etiquette, we have the same thing here in Poland, except it's with trams not the tube system :)

[@titianl2123]

Thankyou for these informations 😊 I'm a foreigner and I'll try to remember these when I want to go to London

[@petyastoykova562]

Thank you for these tips. I wish more people could see this video. Your channel is simply amazing and so helpful!

[@CanDoSo_org]

Thank you for the useful advice. I am studying at the University of Surrey from next month for a year. I am so excited about my life in the UK.

[@EatSleepDreamEnglish]

Oh wonderful! Have a great time Reddy!

[@emmaflores8751]

It was really helpful. Now I'm planning to visit the UK, so now I'm just searching like travel manners. I can't wait! And I love your English lessons, but this kind of videos are more cup of my tea.(Now I could a use British-y phrase!!!)

[@QuantumBikehanics-]

I have been working in London for nearly 25 years and still love it...

[@zenjebil]

If I may add to the list: in the underground, please don't stop in the middle of corridors staring or chatting, because we will knock you over 😂

[@heatheranne3103]

But we will toss a polite sorry at you after 🤣

[@robmiranda7120]

Thanks ! I’m taking the family back to London for a nice vacation this summer ! Can’t wait

[@matias123p00]

I traveled to London and another places this last September and this video really helped me out. I’m much obliged.

[@mohitachauhan9084]

I am watching this video bcoz I will be in London in February. Thanks for making his video. I regularly watch your video, oh lord there are so many things to learn. Thanks!

[@kubragarayeva7724]

This video makes me so excited Tom. My one of the biggest dream is studying in London. And I always feel happy learning about this beautiful city😍❤ I hope one day I'll come true my dream. Thank you so much for useful video. It made my day 😊🙏

[@maverikfamily]

Amazing video, loved it!

[@MatusalemRamosRguez8822]

You're the best teacher in the world. Greetings from Mexico. 🖐🏾🇲🇽

[@AdevăruriIstoriceAscunse]

Super cool video! 😉 Greetings from London! 🇬🇧

[@EatSleepDreamEnglish]

Ah cheers Cristian, glad you enjoyed it.

[@mariamangini1127]

You are a passionate teacher ! We admire you!

[@Serenitypeaceforall]

Excellent advice! Thanks. Merry Christmas

[@NatureGirl1932]

I went to England and Scotland back in the Fall of 2018., with my daughter. The Burrough Market was our absolute favorite! I loved the grilled cheese sandwiches sooooo much at Casein! In fact, my daughter and I loved it so much, we went back three times.

[@federicacaovini4328]

I'm buzzing with your revolutionary videos! Once again, thank you, Teacher.

[@willytempel7963]

London is A-MA-ZING, I love to use the tube and underground, but I saw something different there: I simply enter the station and get the train, when I arrived in my destination the turnstiles is in the end of our trip ( I don't know if all the stations are the same ) In Brazil, where I live, the first thing you can do is: go to the turnstiles and than get the train. :)

[@niobi9999]

Haha this video makes me smile. We went to London on Holiday last summer and brought our 9 year old son. It was a fantastic trip of course, but I had to keep reminding him to NOT STAND ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ESCALATOR. We typically do the same thing here (walk on the left, stand on the right), but many Americans are clueless about etiquette and protocol so good escalator (or airport moving walkway) etiquette is not nearly as ubiquitous here.

[@kingbob9083]

thank you so much for making this video , i will be migrating to London after i have processed my visa and this information will help me a lot, keep up the great videos and have a wonderful day, greetings from the Philippines MABUHAY !

[@leonstevens1382]

I the US people barge into elevators without allowing the riders to get off at their stops.

[@MarcelL-DM]

I love London. Upton Park when Boleyn ground was still there and go to a match (if you where able to get a ticket.). Where there for a week in a hotel near Canary wharf station. Loved it

[@kabirbuiyan3439]

Many Many thanks for describing each and everything in terme of the local culture you have... I watch your video from the very beginning to end, It is really supper useful. stay blessed.

[@rkolsen]

Oh the stand right walk left is universal.

[@juniorsethboateng6732]

Thank you for the great advices :), I'll be moving in UK in September

[@EatSleepDreamEnglish]

Oh great! Hope you find these tips useful Junior

[@emmasund5030]

Oh my gosh! Im so into these Educations. Thank you

[@julioabbadie9828]

Amazing video and great tips for travellers and students and teachers cheers julio teacher argentina

[@kaiserthescouser8067]

When in Munich, don’t stand on the left hand sid of the escalators as well.

[@jonathanbrett-warren2031]

Another great video, Tom 😍

[@maltesetony9030]

Excellent video!

[@mrenglishschoolppta]

Thank you so much for this video. I will be going to London with some students next month. It was very useful. Cheers!

[@johnnybeer3770]

Excellent advice all of it .

[@randorific333]

So glad I clicked on your video that appeared in the side bar. I actually knew quite a bit of what you mention in this video, though I'll need to learn slang terms. (I'm moving to London in November.) One slang term in particular I've learned is "Ta" or "Ta muchly" which I'm using now in the U.S. It's funny you mentioning the queue. I've had to teach my American friends what the word means!

[@oliverkoh8224]

Long time no see, Tom! How have you been? Good to see you again. Thank you so much for this super informative, authentic video! It does remind me of my trip to London and make me want to go visit again sooner! Lots of great memory there.

[@gillscramble]

About Leicester Square, if you are into theatre check out the "TKTS" booth (free standing in the the squares lower end / NOT any other ticket seller). You may get some discounted tickets for the same day. Otherwise use the internet.

[@seanhouston4757]

Thanks Tom! Now I want to go right now!!!

[@BrockMak]

1:18 It's the same in HK. I don't get it, since both places drive on the left side of the road. In NZ, you don't stand on the right, but we also drive on the left. 1:25 The same as an AT (Auckland Transport, so it has to pronounce each letter separately) Hop Card. This is especially important in the last two years when bus drivers no longer carry cash, and you get better discounts when travelling on ferries. 11:41 Same in NZ and HK, but the trouble occurs when the queue changes shape or form. Sometimes: A straight-line queue turns into a serpentine (snake-like) queue. There may be people that are actually in the queue but because of ailments or disabilities, they can't stand in a queue for long and had to sit. Cafe queues are also a big hidden one, sometimes it isn't first-in-first-served. People with large orders are to be served before people with solo orders, and it's not uncommon to find black coffee drinkers being served last compared to people ordering lattes. I once ordered my mocha after another person ordered her black coffee, but because mine don't need to be served too hot, but hers need to be served right away, I got mine before her. 13:25 Definitely in HK. It's nice to do, even just for a dollar or two, but not necessary in NZ as every staff member is covered by minimum wage.

[@janiczkahell]

I think the absolutely best stay in London is at some native's house. I've been to London three times and I always stayed at some native Londoner's (or Irish's) and this was the best thing to do to know something about living in London or London culture. I stayed at Wellington or Harrow & Wealdstone.

[@felipe1055]

Thank you for sharing!

[@emmaflores8751]

I found UK is similar to Japan in that both culture tend to apologise often and love queuing. I feel happy😊

[@EatSleepDreamEnglish]

Yes very much so, when I visited Japan I found it quite familiar in that respect.

[@teolinek]

Both cultures are squashed on islands. If you live really​ next to your neighbour, you have to be polite... Or very polite.

[@김진현-r8s]

Thank you! I had to see this video before visiting London.

[@tzomilucanin8404]

Hello. Could You explain what is the best way to ask about the dynamic of the queue (who is the first in the line)? I don't want to sound rude.

[@Francisca_Donoso]

Hello. I am new watching your videos and i visited london in january 2018 and i visited many places, a wonderful experience. But my last day i just walked and now i notice i was in leicester square :) and then i went to national portrait gallery, amazing

[@pedroalvarez2119]

In Spain when arriving to a shop we ask "who goes last?", then we can move around just having an eye on that person, we will be attended after him/her

[@eduardocandidodasilva3332]

Thank you so much, Tom, for this video. You gave us very valuable tips. I am Brazilian. Unfortunately, in my city (São Paulo), people seems not to worry about standing just in the right side of an escalator. I guess they think: "Why do I have to go up or down the stairs if I stand on scalator ?" I got an Oyster Card when I visited London. In fact it is very useful and I hope I may use it again... The only problem I think it isn't easy to understand (at least for tourists) the best way to charge it in order to save money. "Learn the local vocabulary": now, this task is getting easier, watching your videos. It's really a great advantage the free admission to the museums in London. After all a single visit is never enough! If I could go back to London (and I hope this day will come!), I want to visit the Tate Modern Art Gallery. I haven't visited it yet. Besides, I think you made the introduction to Eat Sleep Dream English Videos from there and I'd like to have the experience of same view!

[@peacekeeper3026]

I can sign up for every word said here for I've been to all places listed.

[@Prosey]

I will be visiting London at the end of March and I am so glad to have found your videos. I'm a bit nervous as I'll be traveling alone, but I hope to have the do's and don'ts, and some of the pronunciations down so that I don't stick out like a sore thumb too much :)

[@jrooney58]

I visited London during the late 1980s and stayed with relatives. It was pretty easy to use public transportation to go into the city and get around once there. Didn’t get to see all that I wanted to see.

[@julianaylor4351]

Your view, terrifies me as does the building, I have vertigo and a fear of highs, so I'm glad I'm not a student anymore.

[@Queen-of-Swords]

Get South of the river! Greenwich, Blackheath, Brixton market!

[@mercedeslopez1180]

Really.. London is a place where you can learn a lot of things!!! Is a really good and nice place. And the people in London is wonderful!!!! They are really friendly... thank for that😙😙

[@daniellonglife3072]

Living in England time to time London and Brighton & Hove my favorite cities I grew up in England ,

[@LizardLvr981]

Dont forget you can also use oyster cards for the ferries which is a lot of fun :)

[@sadhuskat2087]

Throughout video coudnt stop checking this cutie out..wish these r many like him when i travel there and start my job as senior houseofficer

[@timdaugherty5921]

The original London Bridge is actually in Arizona today! Was moved there in the 1970s

[@Miko_Jones]

No the song references the London Bridge BEFORE the one that got shipped out to Arizona. There have been many London Bridges since the first one was built by the Romans in 55 AD ( one was even destroyed by a tornado in 1091) The one in the song, often called "old" London Bridge, lasted from 1209 until 1831, by which time, as the song suggests, it was falling down. The next one, often called "New" London Bridge Lasted until 1967 but wasn't designed for heavy traffic so was sold to an Arizona business man who rebuilt it at Lake Havasu as a tourist attraction. The current bridge (AKA the "Modern" London Bridge) is a monument to 60's concrete brutalist architecture, ugly as sin but can handle 21st century heavy traffic without sinking into the London mud.

[@bluergr1990]

Moving to London

[@alessandrospicuzza4340]

One time I got confused with Tower bridge and London bridge. I went in the London bridge with the GPS and I was surprised to have seen another bridge instead of the beautiful Tower bridge!

[@EatSleepDreamEnglish]

Ahhhh yes a common mistake Alessandro. I hope you found the real Tower Bridge

[@aud631]

Im gonna check some you’ve mentioned cheers!

[@J-BHduSud13]

Little story about the queue 😊Last May, I was in London for my holidays. I was in the supermarket and... I didn't see the "real" queue(in France, there is no space between each people when we do the queue). So naturally, after the previous guest paid and no one behind him, I was on my way to pay. What mistake I did!!! Yes, there was a queue but, there was a large space between the queue and the casher 😆

[@jille2272]

I loooove London! Will definitely come back soon! ❤️

[@nnicolem00]

Useful! I’m gonna visit London in June. I’m looking for an advice of places MUST visit in London in 10 days!

[@Aldo9015]

I Absolute love his videos Mate. Thank you to remind me.

[@naomizusawa1263]

I've been to Old street and Wembley^^ and sightseeing London's tourist places^^

[@jilllogan1288]

Hi, I live in Vermont and much of the etiquette I too was raised with. I can tell for the most part who is from here and who is not. I'd love to know more about the do's and don't s of visiting a tea house please.

[@TonyBittner1]

London and Edinburgh are my favourite cities in the world.

[@dawnscroggins587]

Tony Bittner I totally agree...I have been to London once and Edinburgh twice...coming back this summer...yay!

[@AndreaAvila78]

I only get my holidays in January! Is it wise to go to England in winter? How cold does it get? Does it snow? I've only seen snow a small bunch of times.

[@PrincessCosta-05]

1:00👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 12:50 must..🙏🏻 Very useful video...❤️

[@felimahakita52]

Hi Tom! I’m interested in learning English thats why I took private lessons with English teacher and I enjoyed your videos so much! Very helpful and fun! I’ve already seen almost all your videos and always repeat that. Cheers from Indonesia.

[@robbiesmith1381]

Guess I'm strange, but I always wanted to see the Queens Guard, and drink a cold one in a small Pub on the outskirts of town. Get to know the locals in the smaller towns and villages. To me, that would be the real deal for a vacation over there.

[@agrima4594]

This is making me wanderlust😊

[@nanaserenko1806]

Thank you a lot!)))

[@ruthmeow4262]

Actually, if you want to see the London Bridge mentioned in the song, you need to go to Arizona. Some rich guy bought it, moved it an rebuilt it. In Arizona.

[@Miko_Jones]

No the song references the London Bridge BEFORE the one that got shipped out to Arizona. There have been many London Bridges since the first one was built by the Romans in 55 AD ( one was even destroyed by a tornado in 1091) The one in the song, often called "old" London Bridge, lasted from 1209 until 1831, by which time, as the song suggests, it was falling down. The next one, often called "New" London Bridge Lasted until 1967 but wasn't designed for heavy traffic so was sold to an Arizona business man who rebuilt it at Lake Havasu as a tourist attraction. The current bridge (AKA the "Modern" London Bridge) is a monument to 60's concrete brutalist architecture, ugly as sin but can handle 21st century heavy traffic without sinking into the London mud.

[@justynabm4959]

Free museums? I'm definitely going next year :)

[@elizabethcollins1313]

I love Londoners accent very much

[@kolarz85]

Tom, I was in London last year and when I was trying to get out the Bank station I got lost there haha but I wanna say something about the escalator's etique. I was tired and reluctant to go upstairs so I thought to myself that I would just stop and take a rest while the escalator was going up. As I was born and have been living in a right side traffic, I automatically standed on the right side of the escalator. That' reasonable because you give a way for faster going cars by driving on the right as they pass you by using the left lane. So I was even amazed that the Brits give a way when on escalator by standing on the right 🤗🇬🇧 Anallogically, you should stand on the left but I respect your rules by design (of my right side traffic indoctrinated mind 😉).

[@EatSleepDreamEnglish]

Hehehe great story Woj Tek and a very valid point!

[@kolarz85]

@@EatSleepDreamEnglish Thank you! :) Have a great day Tom :) Wojtek from Poland

[@amandah.3083]

I am in the US (Wyoming specifically) and I found a lot of these etiquette related dos/don's to be very similar to how I was raised. On escalators, you stay to the right if you are not walking up to allow people to pass you. At a bar (I do not frequent them, so my experience is limited), typically, you wait for the bartender to acknowledge you. Here, it is common to ask if someone is in line and then get behind them if they say yes or ahead of them if they say no. We also use please and thank you and excuse me. I was in London in 20 years ago and absolutely loved it. We went to a musical and to see Mousetrap, to the Tower of London and even to the London Aquarium. It is a wonderful trip, but I would like to go back to see more of the UK. Going tto London and saying you have been to the UK is a bit like going to New York City and saying you have been to the US. While it is technically true, there is so much more to see and do!

[@amandah.3083]

@Ana Laura it is a beautiful state. Come for a visit!

[@TheYogibear103]

I work for TUI UK here in Orlando fl cant wait to see London in August 2019

[@Ed-Camp]

you are amazing.. thanks Tom

[@VMDvei]

I'm coming to London only as visiter. I won't study for something. But some of your tips are good for me too. Thanks

[@yesno9073]

Lucky you

[@shirazlodhi836]

from eastmidlands living in berlin 37 moving to london