10 Ways You're Traveling Wrong In England

[@andyt2k]

Almost all of these are for London, London doesn't equal England, or the UK, so if you're from another country watching this, don't worry about most of these things if you visit anywhere outside of London

[@Thatgirl96.]

In the Midlands were all too poor to buy a round 😂

[@WeMuckAround]

I'm not from London but I'd agree with the majority if things in this video...

[@andyt2k]

@@WeMuckAround I'm from Wales, my Gran went on holiday with someone she met on the bus to tesco, rounds exist but generally people just buy their own unless it's just young lads, no one cares what side of the escalator you stand, it's already moving anyway, walk slowly if you want in the street, others will just move around you, putting napkins on the plate is annoying anywhere, i can't imagine that's a british thing, you don't have to tip because we pay staff properly, but it's not wrong to tip, i expect decent service, food shouldn't take 4 minutes to come out unless they're microwaving it, but 40 minutes is a long time, the drink thing is true, if you don't know what something tastes like, ask to taste it rather than ordering a whole drink, british food is more than fish and chips, imitating accents is annoying anywhere. So a good chunk of these are london things, most of the others should be universal

[@meghan-daisywhite-romeo5306]

It applies where I’m from 💁🏽‍♀️ most of it was generally etiquette if you don’t do these things it’s just rude

[@scarlettcloete6150]

andyt2k most of these things apply everywhere else apart from the tube because that’s in wngland

[@annasunn543]

Do not put "British" in the thumbnail yet only include England. Hi Scotland, NI and Wales are British too although we won't politely admit that

[@cfor8129]

Honestly it doesn't even apply outside London , most of it

[@thePipeBandEnthusiast]

It says England now which is good. They always say British when they usually mean just England. They don’t give a flying squirrel about any of the other countries, just like Westminster! Northern Ireland actually isn’t British, it’s not part of Great Britain. It’s part of the UK (Great Britain and Northern Ireland).

[@SimplethingsOfficial]

LITERALLY ANNOYS ME SO MUCH!!! ugh

[@rebeccagamble8837]

Agreed and even for England, this is all extremely Southern. We're very different up North.

[@abcoh4440]

They are also the best part of the UK in my opinion. Cheers from Spain

[@JB-so5gr]

Just like the French say "Paris is not France"... London is not England/The UK.

[@schotlx721]

I remember when me and my mum went on holiday to the US she got soooo annoyed about how quickly the restaurants would try and get us in and out. I feel like in the UK it's fairly normal to go out for a meal and there be lake a 15-20 minute break in between the starter and the main course, so she found it really jarring when the dishes would be taken away and literally 20 seconds later the mains would be there. Like if you're in the UK and you're going out to a restaurant for dinner expect to spend at least 2 hours there. I don't think It's about us having 'slow' service, it's just a different culture about what going out for a meal is. And on the accent thing, when British people say there's huge variation in regional accent, I mean it's huge. I'm from the North and you could literally go 20 minutes down the motorway and someone would have a completely different accent. Legit once went on a date with a girl who was from basically one city over (45 min on the train) and she could tell exactly were I was from within 5 minutes of meeting me.

[@schotlx721]

Also the tipping thing isn't so much a 'service charge' thing (think the only time I've ever been charged one is when I've been in a large group, but then again I've never lived in London so idk about there) it's more of an "we actually pay wait/bar staff minimum wage" thing & don't deduct tips from their wage.

[@abcoh4440]

Exacly! Also, at least in Spain, you have to ask for the check. It is rude if they bring it without asking for it. It looks like they want to kick you out. But in the US they always do it, sometimes even at the same time they bring you the food! I guess it's considered good service over there. So bizare for me! We spend at least half an hour talking at the table once we are done with the food!

[@denissecamargo7775]

@@abcoh4440 It is more because everyone is busy. If you go for lunch at a restaurant they will be delivering it even faster than at other times. Not so much because they're rushing you but because the person is probably rushed to get to work. It's better than giving them another five minutes but the person needs to leave so they ask the other waiters to get their waiter for the bill. At dinner time and high-end restaurants, usually, eople spend more time there so waiters give them more time before giving them the check, but even if they receive it they can still stay there.

[@bodyofhope]

Definitely. You aren't being rushed out. In the US, we expect fast service, so if your waiter brings you everything without you having to pause your dinner to ask, it's considered good service-- and they should get a bigger tip.

[@genwilson7741]

Abc Oh Americans expect fast service like another commenter but also it’s about money. Restaurants in the states want to get you in and out so that they can serve as many people as possible and therefore make more money.

[@louiserichardson3465]

"10 ways you're travelling wrong in London"**

[@rebeccagamble8837]

What southern bollock! This is all London stuff. Up North is like another world. Think Winterfell and Kings Landing!

[@louisecookson4786]

Rebecca Gamble Agreed!

[@sarahquimby80]

yes up in yorkshire its so much different

[@sie4431]

There are only two things that apply to London

[@ayomade7496]

Trust me this is London centric not south in general.

[@philhogarth7191]

I'm a geordie and none of this video applies up here

[@Andi_andI]

I'm British why am I watching this

[@samanthaparsons8833]

S it’s fun to see if we’re living right 😂

[@heatherdalgleish22]

@@samanthaparsons8833 😂 I'm not!!!

[@jessjeffery6534]

Samantha Parsons apparently I’m not 😂

[@laurajessie93]

I think my biggest thing with tipping in the UK is you don't tip if they didn't earn it, if the food and the service is awful then you don't tip. The better the service and food the bigger the tip will be.

[@FabulousKilljoy917]

Legit, “don’t talk to me on transport” “walk with purpose” “keep escalators clear” that’s literally just called being a New Yorker… or like the northeast as a whole, like that’s common sense🤷🏻‍♀️

[@areesawillie3044]

I was thinkin the same thing as a Bostonian lol

[@harmonylight9760]

I'm from the north east and it doesn't happen often buttt go down south and to the west and they talk on public transport.

[@spinalc0rds]

Same goes for a Parisian or basically any busy city

[@bigchezzy8989]

Ahhh Mainer from England. striking up a talk with a stranger on the bus is just a no no in both places. etiquette is actually super similar in most of England to that of in New York, If you don't need to talk to me and you don't know me, DON'T TALK TO ME, also STAY OUT OF MY WAY.

[@roselynwate4535]

I'm Mexican and definitely! Talk with someone on transport only if you need something or have a doubt.

[@NethDugan]

The service charge is for large groups. The thing with the tipping is that wages are better so there isn’t the obligation to do tips. So it’s more a sign of good service.

[@khadijaali9906]

This is more of a London thing I guess. I mean in the North it’s more chill? I dunno.

[@khadijaali9906]

Regarding the escalator I mean

[@Thatgirl96.]

In general the further you get north the better it is 😂

[@charlottejayne4479]

Khadija Ali us northerners are definitely more lax than southerners ( more friendlier if you ever get lost or need anything ) 😂😁

[@heatherowen6481]

charlotte jayne Northerner living in London here 🙋‍♀️ God I miss Liverpool and the north 💔. You’re right the people are definitely more talkative up north!

[@charlottejayne4479]

TheGirlinTheCorner I’m from over the Mersey !😂 been to London once and the amount of stiffs is unbelievable 😂

[@kristinsendra1845]

I found it hilarious that they defined dawdle like Americans don't use it. I wish the escalator thing was more common here though.

[@zotoda]

that escalator thing omg, I thing that just London specific bc i say scuse me or wait, londoners r impatient hoes

[@andyrob3259]

zotoda London population 9 million. Ummm I think it's because there are so many trying to get to work at the same time then in your town

[@myosotismalva]

The No-talking rule in the subway stands for every major cities. The more dense the area is, the less social interaction you'll get 🤔

[@julianaespineltrobbiani2038]

but it really depends on the country. i live in my country's capital and it's not uncommon to strike up a conversation with strangers in the underground/tube

[@andyrob3259]

Juliana Espinel No I hate chat on a train. I'm not traveling too meet new friends. If I'm commuting at the start or end of the day I've probably been talking for 8 hours; it's my time to switch off and have 'me' time. Before getting home and having to do the family thing. So no I don't and most commuters don't want to chat. And those that do answer you are probably doing so out of kindness, not because they want to form a new social network. Well unless you've been stuck on a broken down train for two hours maybe you will chat!

[@julianaespineltrobbiani2038]

@@andyrob3259 like i said, it depends. i'm telling you, in my city this is the way it works. especially with old ladies, but still. i can even show you videos where you can see people interacting with each other on the underground

[@ivyhewett4996]

LADS • the anti-talking rule VERY london specific! • in norfolk we talk to people!!!! • xx

[@nicpittard8367]

I'm live in Norfolk I love how talkative and friendly people are! This video is very much more about London living than UK/England living I feel.

[@ivyhewett4996]

Nic Smallwood absolutely! • norfolk represent! • xx

[@annadaangel]

Yes, agreed. I live in Norfolk, and I don't mind when someone talks to me on the bus or something.

[@lazenbear]

I live in Norwich and I hate when people talk to me on the bus.

[@lorethehobbit]

Not in Norwich, everyone kinda hates each other here.

[@Elizabeth-ue7bl]

A meal in 10mins is not even a meal it just a microwave

[@pretty-consequences3101]

I used to wait tables for Applebee's. Chain restaurants in the US actually microwave vegetables and cook frozen steaks. Every restaurant is different, different people and management, but still.

[@andyrob3259]

Exactly. That's what I said. If you get your meal in ten minutes it's not being cooked fresh. It's microwaved or precooked days before and quickly steam heated. Hardly a recommendation that things are better in the USA

[@EricaWagner46]

I don't think it's that common to send things back if you don't like it. It's more common to send back only if they've messed up your order.

[@NotLaura-Baka22]

I've never intently done it but one time in a restaurant I went to often I got their new cheesecake and the waitress could tell I didn't like it and offered to switch it for something else free of charge I was really grateful thanked her a lot and gave extra tip :) but she may have been trying to be extra nice because I was 8 months pregnant at the time haha :D

[@izzikat9252]

Yeah, I've never ever seen anyone return a cocktail just because they didn't like it. Even asking for an order correction if they got it wrong is really nervewracking unless they REALLY really got it wrong. Even then, I'm always scared someone will spit in the replacement. :x

[@theiran]

@@izzikat9252 I still drink a cocktail even if I don't like it. But if they screw it up, it goes back. I remember being at one place and ordering margaritas. They were brown and bitter. NOPE!

[@scobb0707]

I work in a restaurant and trust me most of the time people send back food for no reason all the time!!

[@bobeczek01]

yes but I would say ( as a foreigner an former waitress) that British people tend to change up the menus when they order. Ex: they would order full English breakfast but want 3 sausages and 1 egg, no bread, more hash browns , no black pudding but more tomato, no mushroom or they would be " there's a side of a toast but can I have soup instead" ;) also maybe u kno that but if your order a tea you'll get it always with milk here, well not a green tea but you'd have to be very specific about it; and not everywhere in the world people drunk milk tea and I feel like in us in like LA it's like latte, matcha and stuff but other parts of US would mostly drink black coffee and to have to ask for milk and I'm not sure if they even drink tea

[@nanp00p67]

"Purposeful walking is important" Shows Hong Kong crosswalk.

[@stormhargreaves6843]

I love talking to people on the train and I've had some lovely conversations, I think lots if these are specific for London

[@jonathanalexander6049]

4:44 "Now we have to wash that napkin more than we were going to." What? Lol

[@ariella1454]

Jonathan Alexander lmao right? I know I wasn’t the only one that thought that was weird 😂😂

[@jake1483]

Pretty sure they’re talking about the really fancy ones made of fabric or something

[@davidandresramirez1223]

Here in my country, we use cloth napkins in fancy restaurants.

[@rosencain]

I think she may have meant the extra cleaning/soaking that would be required to remove stains that would have been avoided if they had just laid the napkin on the table.

[@frantahouska]

@@rosencain ..or not.

[@LokiStarOmen]

"It's not ok to strike up a conversation on the train" and then you go to Newcastle on the other side of the country and it's highly expected that if you use public transport a stranger WILL talk to you. I used to think this was normal across the UK until we went to South Hampton when was younger. Is talking to strangers on public transport just a Northerner thing? XD

[@ayomade7496]

I live near Southampton and start conversations all the time 😂. You must have been unlucky.

[@Alan_Mac]

I'm from Glasgow but live in London. I hate it when I go and visit friends in Scotland or the north and pricks strike up a conversation with you. It is so fucking intrusive. Just leave me alone.

[@andyrob3259]

Sorry but that's so annoying. And honestly it's a bit self centred. Many people have had long work days and use transport too switch off and have 'me' time. Or focus before a big day at work talking all day to customers etc. Leave them alone. Many might actually be answering you because they are being polite and are thinking the total opposite.

[@pgplaysvidya]

I'm at 4:00 into the video and all of the advice is applicable in general. At 7:00 reminds me of the Mr Bean skit where he orders raw beef (it didn't look like tartare....) at a restaurant and now he has to pretend he enjoyed it. The best part was the ending where he pretends there's raw beef all over the restaurant xD

[@c0ronariu5]

PG Plays Video Games in the lady’s handbag 😂😂😂

[@mollyemms1937]

Up north it’s just weather spoons and rain. This is all about London.

[@mishakynoch3417]

We have Yorkshire tea and rolling countryside aswell!

[@izzyl12748]

Yes somone taht realises the amaziness spoons

[@sarahjeffs6930]

In Aus we have the escalator passing on the opposite side. So stand on the left and walk on the right. Sorry for all Aussies in Eng who think they are doing the right thing but aren't. Got me a few times.

[@josepheaton3829]

11. Thinking all of England is like London.

[@argbarb8]

the napkin thing as someone that was a waitress i much prefer you put it on your plate cause i do not want to touch your dirty napkin haha

[@olivia.lambert]

I feel uncomfortable speaking to my own family on the tube because its so quiet😂

[@sneakerhead6625]

i love how they used the word dawdle to make it more british whilst saying sidewalk 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@nollypolly1869]

What is it called there?

[@HejMette]

Nolly Polly pavement

[@pyeltd.5457]

Mette Ostenfeldt dawdle

[@renatab6938]

As someone who grew up in America and recently moved to London, their point about people drinking is so true! They drink like monsters over there so I've been dragged along to the pub almost every day at this point lol

[@scottmcmurray3233]

Most restaurants do not have a service charge in the UK unless you have large parties of maybe 8 to 10 plus. The napkin thing is fine if it is a paper napkin (it's actually tidier). Talking to people on public transport is just a no no in London. Anywhere else its generally fine just dont give your life story.

[@genwilson7741]

Thank you for clearing this up because my thought was what if it’s a paper napkin?! To me if I was a waitress I’d encourage people to place paper napkins on the plate because who wants to clean up their mess! Is this a big deal because most restaurants give cloth napkins in the UK?

[@scottmcmurray3233]

@@genwilson7741 Very few restaurants in the UK give cloth napkins. Majority give paper napkins I'd say. Usually the more expensive the restaurant the more likely it is that they will give you a cloth napkin.

[@genwilson7741]

Scott McMurray thank you for your reply. Well if most places have paper then I’d say please place them on the plate so I don’t have to touch them with bare hands.

[@scottmcmurray3233]

@@genwilson7741 Totally agree

[@SYRAextras]

I would've loved to represent Manchester in this video. My opinions on some of these topics are wildly different! :'D

[@noraq8794]

Jamie-Lee I study in Manchester, I would’ve loved a Manchester version.

[@ambercrosbie7748]

Omg yes I’m from Liverpool I’m pretty sure Liverpool n Manchester are similar x

[@dlh975]

I've been to England a couple of times and enjoyed it, but if I had seen this before I would have never wanted to go.

[@alexthetrashgod1047]

I like how they didn't mention people singing London bridge is falling down well Walking around London

[@pyeltd.5457]

Alex the trash god London bridge is in America not England.

[@alexthetrashgod1047]

@@pyeltd.5457 Oops sorry I forget sometimes

[@oliviac914]

In Australia we stand on the left so those on the right can walk up or down an escalator with ease, at least in Victoria we do.

[@Desaki65]

The walking & escalator standing is a thing here in DC, and in NYC as well. Ugh, tourists! 😂

[@user-ww3rm3mz3i]

NGL, can't imagine anyone getting properly offended by imitating our accent. Like prob a little annoying if happened all the time, but not much.

[@jessjeffery6534]

Yeah I agree, I go to a international school in Holland and people always try and imitate my accent and I find it funny listening to them trying to sound like me. It only gets annoying if they purposely do it to rude or disrespectful.

[@TP-mv6en]

Lots of people are saying this only applies for England when it actually only applies for London

[@iamwindchakra]

What do you do if you don't drink alcohol and are just hanging out with your friends at a pub? You still have to buy rounds?

[@abcoh4440]

The wating for service is also a thing in Spain. If you are American and come to Spain, also expect to have to ask for the check. It is rude for a waiter in Spain to bring you the check if you havent asked for it. It feels like they want you to leave. Staying talking at the table (sobremesa) its a cultural thing. We take long lunch breaks. So yeah, what can be seen as "good service" in one country can be rude in another.

[@Michelle-xx5ye]

I used to have a youtube genre phase where I would watch the America vs British videos. That's how I got into Dodie.

[@MoonaGhost_kitty]

Michelle SAME!!

[@louisewilson3893]

Would definitely say leave a 10% tip if there's no service charge on your bill in a restaurant which I didnt think was that common anyway. Having previously worked as a waitress, I know i definitely appreciated getting tips and it lets waiters/waitresses know if they've provided good service or not. Here in Scotland, there's normally only a service charge for large parties (around 8+ people), in really fancy restaurants or occasionally if you're sitting outside on a terrace or something

[@nicpittard8367]

I'm sorry to say I don't tip or give service charge. I worked in a hospital for 3 years, until I was injured and could no longer work there, I was on basic wage but I was helping to save lives in the acute medicine unit, literally doing CPR on patients etc. I never got a tip. I got many thank yous from family members and patients and that to me was enough. If people working minimum wage in a hospital helping to save lives can do so without a tip so can people who serve others drinks and food. Just my opinion though. 🤷

[@jakethesnake95]

We do actually use the word _dawdle_ in the US.

[@livjones2917]

Also - only going to London when you are in the UK. There are so many great cities, towns, and villages in the UK each with their own local history, events, and beauty spots. Even if you take a less travelled route in the UK you're still likely to find something great.

[@Val-fr6lp]

When people dawdle on oxford street, during christmas season🙄

[@AstraRoseYT]

galaxy2.0 oooooooo I got legit tense in my shoulders with that comment, I visit London at least once a year but I hate going at Christmas, it’s a damn nightmare (aye up fellow West Yorkshire folk if you come across this comment 😜)

[@rach_laze]

@@AstraRoseYT I agree I have family down there and we try to go september/october at the latest bc its just rammed otherwise (also big up west yorkshire)

[@AndromedaeRD]

The fact that he can so easily cross his legs confuses me xD

[@lucya3359]

I'm from southern England but went to uni up north which is a bit of a different world. People up north are a bit more friendly and like to talk to you on the train or bus and generally a but less miserable.and if you want good fish and chips go to Cornwall!

[@ellllllllllllllllful]

These are mostly London specific

[@sailingavocet]

Lovely video! We live aboard our sailboat preparing to sail around the world as husband, wife, and cat! this is great info for when we sail over to Europe haha! Cheers

[@gallopinggargoyles7891]

I don't do rounds. I buy my own drinks. if i'm offered a drink I politely decline.

[@DaxianPreston]

Come to Wisconsin for fish and chips. Almost every restaurant does it every Friday. You're bound to find a good one. Also beer batter.

[@recoil53]

Also even bars that can't do decent pizza sometimes have good fish frys.

[@chloem665]

When Americans think that everyone talks posh and acts posh like the queen🙄🙄

[@mariwashereo6]

Chloe M when Brits think that all Americans are the same 🙄🙄

[@-ix-3152]

Actually it's common (in a lot of areas) to spark up polite small talk with those passing by. Or at least to greet them with a "Good'ay", "Good morning", "Ello", etc. and a relaxed smile. Possibly a little 'nod' too

[@sneakerhead6625]

it’s true that number 10 though literally ten minutes from barking you have grays and the accents are completely different

[@xoALSox]

One thing Americans do which does my head in is take away your plate RIGHT after you finish when other people at the table are still eating. It’s SO RUDE

[@NaiBreeze]

we don't have that culture in the US. Its not rude in the US. You have to remember that manners are culturally based. Being passive-aggressive instead of being direct is considered extremely rude in the US. I worked for a pub in London and I had to learn that rule of not taking away the plate until everyone is finished. Most Americans see the plate as gross once its been finished and no longer want it sitting in front of them. Plus it frees up some space on the table as well. I understand this table rule from the American side, as well as from the British side.

[@pennys2cute]

@@NaiBreeze Totally agree. Im American and really like and expect the finished dishes to be taken away quickly!

[@janeholgate7220]

@@NaiBreeze the passive agressive behaviour is a London thing, up North we apologise because it's nicer to just share the blame 😂 its pretty weird. A few years ago I was walking on a path wide enough for one person with grass on each side and another person was walking towards me, I apologised, she apologised and we both stepped on the grass 🙈 it was awkward but a normal thing. I've always thought it was a big city thing, London scares me 😂

[@The_Doctor_Goose]

Why does it say British if it's only about like London cuz theres a lot different in Scotland with is also in britan

[@sophlouise27]

I feel like the escalator rule is quite a London specific thing because I'm also English, and didn't realise it was a thing until I went on a trip there and nearly elbowed someone in the face by accident as he went past me

[@lavayuki]

The escalator things also applies to people from elsewhere in the UK. Whenever my friends from the North etc come to London, they stand on the wrong side of the escalator.

[@poppykitty5252]

I'm British and I live in the west Midlands, the escalator rule isn't widely used because most places the have escalators still have stairs.

[@innaferrer17]

Everyone’s saying these are all mostly London-specific “rules”. When I visit the U.K. I feel like I’d rather visit the northern part of the country. They seem to be friendlier and more chill. At least that’s what people say in the comments section, so no offense to any Londoners (?) who might read this. Their words not mine. 🤷‍♀️

[@slinkywhippet]

As a Brit who's lived & visited all over the UK my favourite cities are Bristol & Leeds (I do enjoy London too tho) so I can thoroughly recommend both of you're planning on a trip over here 😊

[@innaferrer17]

slinky_whippet Thanks for the suggestions. I’ll definitely visit Bristol & Leeds when everything’s better already. 😊

[@slinkywhippet]

@@innaferrer17 You're very welcome 😊 Hope you have a great time when you eventually make it over here 😊

[@katr_i_na]

Definitely! I'd also recommend visiting the Lake District (North West England) when you eventually visit, some really cute and friendly tiny old villages and great scenery :)

[@innaferrer17]

Katrina B wow! That’s what I’d love to see (more than the bustling city of London). Thanks for another great recommendation! 😊

[@jessjeffery6534]

Thing is this is mostly about London, like some relate to other places but that’s just being polite. Like buying drinks is a common thing everywhere because it’s polite and just the easiest thing to do if you are in a group then ordering separation. Like standing on the wrong side of the escalator, if your in Tesco and you stand on the left no one cares, like seriously they count care less about you standing on the left. And walking on the sidewalk if your not in a busy place people don’t care, they will just walk past you because it’s not a big deal

[@ImekaSF]

Dying to know how much more you have to clean napkins that end up on plates; do you have to put them in the washing machine twice? Or does that mean you’re just like, shaking crumbs off of napkins that aren’t put on plates and re-using them? And what happens when someone gets food or lipstick on a napkin but doesn’t put it on their plate? 😂

[@emmaheritagex]

I think it's just that by putting it on a dirty plate it would become even more stained. I fabric napkin gets washed every time, it's just dirtier and stained if it has sauce from the plate on it

[@amyharding7150]

I feel this is more about London

[@SuperDolly64]

30 minutes wait for food gives the (probably incorrect) impression that its being cooked fresh-would take at least that amount f time to cook it at home-however its all prepped and ready and if its on the menu they should be able to get it to you within 15 mins at the most-but yeah we do put up with rubbish

[@miriamlucas1507]

The putting your cutlery together on a plate is an old table sign language. If you put the together like normal that means you have had enough. If you put the straight but far apart that means you want more. If you put them far apart at the bottom but together at the top (like a mountain) it means you’ve had too much

[@gemahoeksema6798]

As an American living in England for over a year, I can agree 100% with all the points they discussed. Really accurate! Also, shoutout to Ely!!!

[@katkanegyke177]

I live in Scotland, people like talking to each other on the bus or train, and servers are quite annoyed if we forget to put the napkin on the plate. It’s ok to walk slowly or sending order back if we don’t like it. So I’m a bit confused here...

[@andyrob3259]

No I hate chat on a train. I'm not traveling too meet new friends. If I'm commuting at the start or end of the day I've probably been talking for 8 hours; it's my time to switch off and have 'me' time. Before getting home (or getting into work for a long day) and having to do the family (work) thing. So no I don't to make small talk with a stranger and most commuters don't want to chat. And those that do answer you are probably doing so out of kindness, not because they want to form a new social network. Well unless you've been stuck on a broken down train for two hours maybe you will chat!

[@JohnSimpson36]

One of my ex's has his grandparents in Ely, I've been there a few times it's a nice little village not far from Cambridge town

[@CharlotteOLeary]

I think this just applies to those that live in London... I’m in Yorkshire and barely any of this resonates....

[@stephaniedavies8739]

These are so true 🤣🤣 and dont forget the how to make the tea correctly ☕

[@laurarogers7560]

Erg when they put their paper napkin in their full water glass🤬

[@TatAlbring]

What?! That’s mental!

[@amdperacha]

No one does that! wtf 😂😂

[@katherinedavey3542]

I’m from Yorkshire and I disagree with loads of this. We are friendly and chatty!

[@rosencain]

6:04 - looks yummy, what episode is it from? I recall being taught in kindergarten you walk on the right side of a hallway, side walk, and stand on the right while on an escalator so people in a hurry (or emergency ) can pass

[@linzbelle]

Escalators were made so you don't have to walk up steps. In American they are mostly narrow, one person can fit.

[@JustMe-12345]

The escalator one also counts in Switzerland. Especially during rush hour because many students or office workers have to rush them up to get to class on time. So please just do it.

[@lilywatson1234]

yeah a lot of this stuff is just specific to London and the south. they're both very different to the north, like it's completely normal to just start a conversation with someone you don't know, also i don't think we have they whole service money thing it's just not something we do

[@tennalka]

i had 2 friends from Wales, had someone call them their Wales friends, visit. they were nice, and like a week before they went back to Wales, i "imitated" their welsh accent. We laughed and i promised never to try that again. BUT if you have someone try, especially if they are from the south, to imitate your accent, and they do it badly, tell them "well, bless your heart"

[@brianforsyth1577]

These tips are very London specific. The UK gets friendly the further away from London you travel, like people talk to each other on trains/ trans up north!

[@CharcoalRiver]

Unfortuantley they get a bit nastier towards the East. Especially in Norfolk and Suffolk.

[@EmpressPentacles]

Chloe, when you started speaking, it spooked my kitty out of her nap 😅

[@DonnaBarrHerself]

Bought a beer round in London. General flabbergast as one of the guys gasped, "But she's drinking lemonade!"

[@kayles8130]

Please note, these tips only seem to apply to the south. (Service charges in the north are practically non-existent maybe in some places if you’re in a group of like 10.)

[@pmorales21]

I think that all over the world, the rule about talking in public transport is: kids and old people are the only one that can do it and no one can complain

[@sashamendieta2570]

You don't always have service charge in the UK!! Some people really do need those tips here!

[@janeholgate7220]

National minimum wage is enough to survive on anywhere unless you're living in London or don't have enough hours though. Its the whole point of it. Tips are not necessary, kinda like your exclamation marks 😂😂 I work at mcds, where are my tips?

[@sashamendieta2570]

​@@janeholgate7220 That's not necessarily true, especially if you have unexpected expenses, you're trying to save, or if you have kids etc. That couple of pounds tip can make a really big difference to people. I'm a translator so obviously I don't get tipped either, but that doesn't stop me supporting other people getting tipped. It's just a thing you can do if you want to be nice and I wouldn't want to put people off tipping minimum waged workers if they can afford it and want to.

[@christinecomacho1576]

All you mentioned is fish and chips as good food and honestly you wonder why the rest of the world think english food is bland.

[@abitaylor7346]

Yesss originally from Somerset, living in Somerset rn! Love a UK BuzzFeed video, not made often enough!

[@celticrockergirl]

In San Diego we have a british pub called Shakespeares pub and it has really good british food... everyone who works there for the most part is actually british. I feel like its probably the most authentic you can get without being in England

[@Souljacat999]

What’s weird that as a tourist, I had people actually strike up a conversation with me on the tube. Someone even smiled and gave up their space for me. A couple of older ladies and even people younger were talking. This thing about not talking on the tube is just weird!

[@margiejcupcakeprincess4711]

My hubby n I always try to combine what we can after our meal to help the servers with table clean up

[@bikub7640]

We also have the stay on the right side in Norway, but like for everything. Like walking up a small staircase walk on the right so people can go down at the same time. I just thought this was common knowledge

[@StephaneCalabrese]

#7: If your food is coming within 10 mins it is not freshly prepared food, but just some heated frozen food.

[@meshezza]

Lots of girls up north do a kitty for drinks so everyone is throwing the same in for drinks throughout the evening... person with the lowest heels goes the bar 😂

[@julianakarasawa315]

Well, a lot of them are valid in many large cities - like "no talking in public transport", "clear the escalators", "no dawdling" (I HATE THAT)

[@brianforsyth1577]

This is a great advert for people travelling to England or the rest of GB not to visit London and to come see the rest of the UK where you can talk to people on the train, you can dawdle on the path, you can stand anywhere you want on an escalator, and people are generally more friendly. The one rule I agree with is buying rounds.

[@wolfgirl8187]

Actually it is customary in the US to buy rounds of drinks if you’re with friends.

[@hrhargyll]

Well, perhaps that’s London. Also, if your meal comes in ten minutes, you’re not eating at a good restaurant.

[@sarahglover3286]

I can't be the only Brit watching this for the opposite reason (literally change England in the title to America!)!

[@SanskarWagley]

Check out Love and London, a great channel about what to do if you’re in London

[@sailingavocet]

noted! We are sailing there soon

[@JellybeanHair]

Lol love that y’all explain “dawdling”. I’m from Texas...dawdling is a word I’ve heard for as long as I can remember. I also passive aggressively apologize 🤷‍♀️ Feel like a lot of these are just common sense/curtesy. Maybe it’s a southern thing.

[@Motherofchaos23]

I feel like half this is just common decency in any country and the other half is just being rude 😂🤷

[@diefer9999]

I can honestly say I have never, EVER had a meal then thought "what's the service charge?" 😂

[@robertjackson3552]

we don't have a tipping culture because servers are not excluded from the minimum wage in the UK like the USA do