Culture corner 1 exercise 2 page 21 social etiquette in the UK the British are famous for their language, sense of humour and of course, politeness.0:01
So when you are in the uk, make sure you respect the social etiquette in the following British people are quite reserved when greeting one another.0:33
A handshake is the most common form of greeting when you meet someone for the first time.0:45
It is only when you greet close friends or relatives that you would kiss them on the cheek or give them a hug.0:50
The British may also call you by many different affectionate names such as Dear, Chuck, Mate, Gov, Son or Love.0:58
This is quite normal.1:10
The British like their privacy, so not all topics are safe for small talk.1:12
Avoid asking people about their age, religion, politics, marital status, weight or how much they earn.1:18
Instead, acceptable small talk topics are family films, television, sport studies, food, hobbies and of course, the weather.1:27
When you visit people at home, make sure you are on time.1:40
It's also nice to take a gift for your hosts such as a bottle of wine, a bunch of flowers or a box of chocolates.1:44
A British person might say, come and see me soon or drop in anytime.1:53
However, you must always phone before you visit.1:59
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