CUSTOMS AND GESTURES IN UK Custom and gestures in UK (2) | Page 5

CUSTOMS
TALKING
In the UK it isn't usually customary to talk loudly or hold large
conversations. Also, in churches, castles or official buildings it
is better to be quiet.
On public transportation, it is better to keep quiet
conversations and you can chat with the people you're sitting
near.
In some cities talking is much more common. In Glasgow, on a
bus, a local might ask you something or at least comment on
the weather and it would be rude to ignore them.
THANK YOU/ I’M SORRY/ PLEASE
The Brits say thank you a lot, even for minor things. If
you accidentally bump into someone, say ‘sorry’. They
probably will too, even if it was your fault! This is a
very amusing habit.
Sometimes the Brits say ‘cheers’ instead of thank you.
You may hear ‘cheers’ said instead of ‘good bye’, what
they are really saying is ‘thanks and bye’.
FESTIVALS
In UK they celebrate some of the dates people celebrate
around the world, they also have big important festivals to the
world. Valentine's day, pancake day, the Chinese new year,
London Fashion Week, mother's day, St' Patrick's day, April's
Fools, wimbledon, halloween, summer solstice, Easter, Father's
day and of course, the Queen's birthday.
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