Manners

The British are said to be reserved in manners, dress and speech.

People are usually reserved.

not show much feelings

maintain their good manners

Manners

• As the British have a lot of attention to good manners at mealtime.

• Proper use of utensils, for example, it is expected even with children

• If you are invited, it is polite to wait for your host / hostess to start eating or at leasttell us to.

Manners

In England, try to be discreet and avoid raising your voice.

should not be too familiar with the other people

Communications

• The traditional red phone boxes are now rare; instead kiosks come in a wide variety of designs and colours.

• How much does a phone call cost?The minimum fee is 40p (forty pence).

Tipping

• HotelsMost hotel bills include a service charge, usually

10-12%.• Where a service charge is not included in a

hotel restaurant, it is customary to give 10-15% of the restaurant bill

Tipping

• RestaurantsSome restaurant bills include a service charge; where a service

charge is not included it is customary to leave a tip of 10-15% of the bill

• Porterage75p - £1 per suitcase.

Taxis10-15% of the fare.

Hairdressers10-15%

• For the British are very important good manners.These allow you to express themselves properly with peers