What makes us British?
The unique, the bizarre and downright unusual things we do, say and accept as everyday life that simply does not exist elsewhere and makes us the ruddy best people in the world - the British !!!
*stands proud*
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THIS !!!
Spotted Dick - my friend in New Hampshire is slightly obsessed LOL
Saying "sorry" to almost any event/mishap even if it isn't your fault.
Perfectly British 
Expertly turning a trip into a gentle jog
I've just discovered German TV and eveything you say about being British appears to be German as well. They talk about the weather, food, football, etc. I haven't lived there for 34 years, but nothing has shifted much there or here. 
Knowing that it is your God-given right to tell someone where the "end of the queue" is 
Originally Posted by cologne 1:
I've just discovered German TV and eveything you say about being British appears to be German as well. They talk about the weather, food, football, etc. I haven't lived there for 34 years, but nothing has shifted much there or here.
Do they take afternoon tea with scones and cream?
Sunday roast with all the trimmings
I drink as much tea in The Fatherland as I do here. In fact Friesian tea is as good as any other. Afternoon cakes are to die for but.
Eating bangers and mash!
(Mit sauerkraut)
(Mit sauerkraut)
Wanting snow on Christmas Day, then when it happens, complaining it's ruining your days plans.
Oh yes - complaining about the weather is a very good British trait.
Three days of hot sun and,
"It's too hot - when will it end"
Feeling it is your right - if not responsibility - to put two sugars in a cuppa when three was asked for 
Originally Posted by Saint:
Oh yes - complaining about the weather is a very good British trait.
Three days of hot sun and,
"It's too hot - when will it end"
Yes - that was me this Summer 
Shaking the head in sheer disbelief at a foreigner being unable to speak English.
Originally Posted by Baz:
Complaining ...
So true Baz
Heres an Irish slant on it. Being miffed eg at bad restaurant service but not saying a word. Then complaining about it endlessly to anyone + everyone afterwards... 
Nice one Rosie
May i add ...
Talking about the weather - it's normally my second sentence,
"Hi - how are you? What's the weather like over there?"
Originally Posted by Saint:
Nice one Rosie
May i add ...
Talking about the weather - it's normally my second sentence,
"Hi - how are you? What's the weather like over there?"
Very true - a fall back in conversation
Drinking coffee and considering it a 'special occasion'
Raising a hand to attract attention as shouting is so very vulgar
Originally Posted by Saint:
Talking about the weather - it's normally my second sentence,
"Hi - how are you? What's the weather like over there?"
Saint may I add to that, the Great British Weather itself. So flippin' changeable. Its rainy.. now its sunny... now I'm boiling... oh no now its clouded over again and its cold and hailing.
Wonder what they talk about in nice climates ?
Yes Rosie - the weather is our national obsession.
Goodness knows what others chat about - probably their health ... which, of course we never discuss.
Stiff upper lip and all that, what?
TWEED RUN - traditional bikes and plus fours please
Originally Posted by Baz:
Talking very slowly and loudly to foreigners
As is our right
Offering a visitor,
"Milk and one sugar?"
And both instinctively knowing, without a word, that it means 'tea'
Originally Posted by Baz:
Talking very slowly and loudly to foreigners