What are Britain s Social Customs?
NB.
Men should never wear hats inside buildings
Time
British people place considerable value on punctuality.
If you agree to meet
friends at three o clock, you can bet that they ll be there just after three....
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What are Britain s Social Customs?
NB.
Men should never wear hats inside buildings
Time
British people place considerable value on punctuality.
If you agree to meet
friends at three o clock, you can bet that they ll be there just after three.
Since Britons are so time conscious, the pace of life may seem very rushed.
In Britain, people make great effort to arrive on time.
It is often considered
impolite to arrive even a few minutes late.
If you are unable to keep an
appointment, it is expected that you call the person you are meeting.
Some
general tips follow.
You should arrive:
* At the exact time specified – for dinner, lunch, or appointments with professors,
doctors, and other professionals.
* Any time during the hours specified for teas, receptions, and cocktail parties.
* A few minutes early: for public meetings, plays, concerts, movies, sporting events,
classes, church services, and weddings.
If you are invited to someone s house for dinner a
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