Just don’t embarrass yourself, then your trip to the island will also be royal! For the coronation of Prince Charles in London and the ESC taking place in Liverpool, BILD has put together some England etiquette for you.
Because England is not only considered the motherland of football, but also of good manners. This is also shown in the popular Netflix series “The Crown”. So that the trip to the culmination of Charles or their fan trip to ESC like that too FC Liverpool will not become an embarrassing fiasco, BILD has discussed with England expert Kilian Söllner from sofatutor.de important behavior tips compiled.
Two MEGA events in one day in England: the coronation of Charles in London and the ESC in Liverpool
„Shit Sandwich“
The English are so polite that they are said to apologize even if someone steps on their toes. Be sure to keep that in mind if you decide to express your displeasure. If you talk the problem as small as possible, you are on the safe side. Or you can prepare a “Shit Sandwich”: This is a high point of English politeness and conversational skills. That means: If you want to say something bad, put it between two nice things. Classic example: “He’s a good guy. Nothing in the head, of course. Also has a lovely wife.”
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English humor!
This cool reserve is also found in typically British humour. Because the English like to meet dramatic situations with a wonderfully funny indifference. A well-known example from Monty Python film The Meaning of Life: When Death shows up at a dinner party to get the guests, one guest comments, “Well, that spoiled the evening a little, didn’t it?” Who doesn’t have that kind of humor understands, is only tiredly smiled at in England – and regretted. If someone tells you that Germans don’t have a sense of humor, an angry “Yes!” is the wrong answer. This confirms prejudices. Agree and say something nice.
Peace or Stinky Fingers?
In England, you should generally refrain from using sweeping gestures. But there is one hand signal in particular: while in Germany it stands for peace or is used by young people as a cool gesture, in England the “V” formed from the index and middle fingers with the back of the hand turned forward corresponds to it finger.
The meeting point of the British:
Workers and employees meet in the pub on their way home after work. But if you just take a seat, you’re left dry: you order and pay at the counter. In addition, the order should be as precise as possible! “One beer” is not enough: Should it be a lager, porter, ale or something like Kloppo be “one Erdinger”? As a half-pint or a bit bigger than a pint? Incidentally, foam is not very popular in England: it is a sign that the bartender is stingy with his beer.
Animal English:
The English love pets. This is also reflected in their language: Domestic animals are “pets”, an expression which as a verb means “to caress”. Also, don’t be surprised if you are addressed politely as “duck” or “pet” in Northern England, for example in Yorkshire and Lancashire. In view of the oversized animal love of the English, you should also avoid criticizing a four-legged friend even in the slightest. If they are bitten, it is best to hold out the other leg as well.
And very important:
Criticism of the royal family, talks about Brexit, the England team’s ability to take penalties and waiting in line – all reasons to make yourself really unpopular with the English. An unforgivable blunder: labeling Scots, Northern Ireland and Welsh as English.
But if you, as a model tourist, obediently follow all the tips on how to behave, nothing stands in the way of a good time on the beautiful island!
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