English people are known to be proper and to display good manners in all social situations. Basic manners such as “please”, “thank you”, and “excuse me” are not only expected but instilled from an early age. The English people are taught to have a great deal of self-discipline when acting in social situations and when displaying appropriate behaviors.

English people are expected to stick to the basic greetings, “Good morning”, “How are you?” are acceptable. Greetings such as “What’s up” are considered not to be proper. English people are called their fellow citizen by affectionate names. “Dear” , “Mate” and even “Duckie” are not only terms of endearment but also rather common. If you are a visitor going to someone’s house it is only proper to bring a gift such as chocolate or flowers. It is also considerate to send a thank you note to the person for having you in their home.

When visiting the town is it expected for you to wait your turn in line patiently. Saving spots, cutting in front, being rude, and inpatient are not acceptable behaviors. Do not greet people with a kiss in England unless they are a relative or a very close friend. Back slapping and hugging are also frowned upon. When indoors in public places wearing hats are still considered to be impolite. If you need to pass by someone it is necessary to say “excuse me”. If you happen to bump into someone you must say you are sorry even if it was not your fault. In most cases the other people will say it in return. In the English pubs you must pay for drinks as you order them. It is not acceptable to run a tab. Make sure you cover you mouth if you need to sneeze, cough, and even yawn. Also no nose-picking allowed. Spitting, burping, and passing gas is considered to be very rude in a public place. Do not speak excessively loud in public, it is not going to be accepted. Also do not stare at anyone. Eye contact is fine but only for a limited amount of time. It is polite to hold the door open for both men and women in England. Whatever you do, do not ask a women her age in England. Women are considered to be of the same respect as men. The English are to be considered very proper people but following these basic guidelines can make everyday life a lot less rude and more uplifting for all.