Do's and Dont's In United Kingdom

As we are going to United Kingdom soon, i found out information that is useful that us. Staying there for 6 months is not neither short or long. However, as we go to other country, we must make sure that we are familiar with the culture there. I remember vividly a malay proverb saying that 'Masuk kandang kambing mengembik, masuk kandang kerbau menguak', meaning we must be able to adapt / learn customs of the places we go. Hope you guys will take this message seriously. Don't get yourself into troubles. As long as we respect others, we will be respected back too. I always believe in that. Hope this will help you to 'survive' in United Kingdom.

Here’s a list of thing to do and not to do when you’re travelling in and about UK.

Dos

1. Being Polite
Always be polite in UK as they value politeness highly. Remember to say ‘please, thank you and excuse me’ and practice common courtesy at all times, as they are reserved in manners, dress and speech.

2. Greetings
They usually greet other with a ‘Hello’, ‘Hi’ or ‘Good Morning’.

3. Terms of Endearment
Don’t be offended if you are called dear, dearie, mate, guy, son, ma’am, madam, miss, sir, love, flower, me duck or even chick – it’s a common phrase of endearment and ingrained into the local customs.

4. Queue Up
Standing in line for public transportation and at cashiers is a common practice. Wait for your turn at all times as queue jumping is frowned upon.

5. Handshake
It’s considered customary to shake a person’s right hand when introduced.

6. Hats Off
The older generation considers wearing a hat indoors as being impolite. Do ensure that your hats are off, especially in churches.

7. Covering Your Mouth
Every yawn and cough should be covered with your hand.

8. Smiling and Saying Sorry
Say sorry if you bump into someone and you’ll find that they will say sorry back at you. Also, don’t forget to put on a smiley face at all time as it is regarded as a welcoming face.

9. Keep Doors Open
Remember to hold doors for other regardless of your sex.

Don’ts

1. No Kissing
People in UK don’t usually kiss each other’s cheek when greeting each other.

2. No Burping, Spitting, Passing Wind
These are rarely done in public but if you really can’t help yourself, do follow that closely with excuse me or pardon me.

3. No Staring
Staring is considered rude and should not be practiced when you’re in UK.

4. What’s your age?
It is considered impolite to ask a lady her age.

Source: airasia