Do’s and don’ts in the UK

Do’s

- Say ‘’excuse me’’

- Say ‘’please’’ and ‘’thank you’’

- Be patient

- Always be kind, even when you say something negative

- Escalator: stand on the right, walk on the left

- Stand in line à It is usual to queue when required, and expected that you will take your correct

turn and not push in front.

- Open doors for other people

- Eat almost everything with fork and knife (even pizza!)

- When yawning or coughing always cover your mouth with your hand.

Don’ts

- Don’t stare

- Do not spit

- Don’t come late

- Don’t act disrespectful to other people

- Don’t be too direct

- Don’t talk with your mouth full

- Don’t ask a lady her age

The do’s and don’ts of public transport in London

DO offer a seat to anyone elderly, handicapped, pregnant, below the age of 7, or generally sickly looking
DO leave the seats nearest any luggage racks available if you yourself don’t have luggage. People tend to like sitting close to their luggage to keep an eye on it.
DON’T consume any strong or smelly drinks or food. In fact, try to keep eating to a minimum unless it’s a little snack.
DO wait for passengers to exit the transportation before entering.
DON’T have lengthy or loud chats on your cell phone.
DO use headphones if listening to music, videos or any noisy media.
DON’T partake in personally hygienic habits, such as lotioning your legs, filing your nails, or vigorously brushing out your hair. Little touch ups are fine, but consider personal space and boundaries.
DO keep your bags and belongings to yourself and free from taking up any seats unless space permits.
DON’T sing aloud unless you have the voice of Sia, and even so it’s not to everyone’s taste during the 7 am commute.
DO be mindful to share any poles or handles used to balance during the ride.
DO stand away from the doors so as not to block the way when others must enter or exit.