20 Weird things ONLY British people do! (+ Free PDF & Quiz)

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[ethancroft]

The room temperature vs refrigerated eggs thing is actually due to differences in health regulations in Europe vs the US. The the US, health regulations require eggs to be washed before they are sold. While this removes dirt and germs from the shell, it also removes a protective coating on the shell which prevents germs from passing through the shell membrane and into the egg. Thus, washed eggs need to be refrigerated. However, in many places in Europe, health regulations require that eggs NOT be washed. While this results in the outside shells being dirtier, it helps retain the protective coating on the shell, making it more difficult for germs to enter the egg, meaning unwashed eggs don't need to be refrigerated.

[AuntBecky]

It's not the cup of tea that helps, it's the sitting down and taking your time and just taking a breath to calm down and discuss the situation.

[katrinabrown]

Here in Australia, if a customer drops a glass, most/a lot of people yell out “TAXI” which basically means that person has had enough to drink and should get a taxi home 🇦🇺

[samihajali]

Idk why I'm watching this, I'm literally from London, but it's fun seeing that everyone else does this aswell.

[fionasteele]

I am almost 73 .I was born in London England. I live in the USA, and still talk London English. I love this show.

[k.stewart]

"We think a cup of tea will cure any bad situation"
We dont think we know.
Kids throwing fireworks in street, or your neighbours setting them off very intoxicated, at 3am? Have a cup of tea. Along with tutting. Fixes everything.

[jaimiiiiizx]

As a person living in Britain myself, I can say most of these thing are true. I’m so happy to be here. 🇬🇧

[EveningSoother]

Best British way to end a conversation: "Anyway, I won't keep you..."

[shantalarao]

I think British people use the word "fancy" a lot as well- fancy a walk, fancy some tea. It is not really the case with English speakers from other countries.

[royjenkins]

I am a 75-year-old Yorkshireman, living in Germany since 2004. I had never heard of Colin the caterpillar cake until I saw this video, a few minutes ago. Thank you for expanding my vocabulary.

[ninchan]

the moment I realised I've been fully assimilated was when I walked into a street cone and apologised to it.

[deborahholland]

As an American, someone saying "I'll put the kettle on" makes me feel comforted and ready for a good cry..Love the Brits!!

[ilia]

I'm italian. The carpet in the bathroom and the absence of the bidet made me shed a tear.

[mjmhenry]

Docs and nurses, horrified at the idea of saying to a complete stranger: "Take your clothes off." or similar, will say: "Just pop your things off." Not even "clothes".

[MitchellLucasSound]

"Oh, go on then, " in America is probably "Ah, what the hell."

[Kate]

A cup of tea is a magical thing, and I am a firm believer that it can improve almost any horrid situation. I was born in Dorset, and a lovely cup of strong tea can instantly lift my spirits.

[pondboy]

The egg bit is actually quite important! The correct storage temperature for an egg depends on how it has been prepared previously. If it was simply picked up, it should be stored at room temperature. If, on the other hand, it was washed, it must be refrigerated!

This distinction may seem strange, but it is key to avoiding a warm, moist environment where _Salmonella_ can easily multiply.

[rominef]

My experience when I was living in Scotland for a while: people never use umbrellas because they would have to carry them ALL THE TIME. The rain can't be predicted the same way it can in other countries. Also, you guys get a lot of drizzle instead of actual rain, which is much easier to deal with without an umbrella. In my country, if it rains, IT RAINS.

[TheSlipperyjimbo]

The "Cup of tea" thing is just a simple way of calming down any kind of panic/distressing situation by pausing and slowing everything down. Simple but effective.

[claretravels]

I'm British, and I reckon that "waheey"-ing is the single most uniting, and endearing, factor in our nation. :')