Some are widely known about Great Britain - Afternoon Tea, standing to attention for the National Anthem etc.
Some are less widely known, and may appear, shall we say, 'quirky'
- The books of Charles DiCkens are only ever read at an angle of 26 degrees.
- We always curtsey to our socks before folding them
- It is considered impolite to wear a wig while fisting
- All japanese tourists are handed loose change and a badger if they ask for directions
- Sculptors should never be interrupted when telephoning their accountants
- Americans should always be greeted with the affectionate greeting "Why are you so fUcking LOUD?!"
- Red traffic lights are always glanced at with a sense of irony and faint despair
- Corduroy is considered a sign of weakness
- One should always tip left-handed Pizza delivery boys with counterfeit currency
- It is obligatory for men to smoke at least 2 cigarettes outside lingerie shops when their SO is choosing underwear
Do any of you non-Britons have similar cultural oddities?