50 Weird & Confusing Facts About British Life & Culture

50 confusing random facts about UK life and British culture! How many of these can you relate to? Is it the same in your country?

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[moncha]

7 yrs in the UK already and it still touches my heart when I can see elderly couples, holding their hands, taking walks or catching up with quiet huge amount of another elderly friends and couple in the pubs, usually around 5pm or having nice time in the park, chatting and sitting on their adjustable chairs on the grass. its amazing watching them. I think the quality of their lives is much much better than in other countries, at least, if it comes to How they actually enjoy their life, i am not talking about pensions situation.

[anouchka_d]

In France (I live close to Paris), people REALLY do not respect queues, especially in public transports. But they do in bakeries.... bread is sacred here 😂

[backfatbetty]

She also should’ve added when we open the door for someone or let someone pass and they don’t say thank you, we’ll say thank you for them in a sarcastic voice haha

[lisamudford]

I LOVE that you took the time to mention your childhood Busdriver and thank him and how amazing he was. Its awesome and heart warming. I hope he does get to see it and feel that heart warming feeling of appreciation, gratitude, and thanks. 🙂☺️

[sukumarp]

Lucy is very humorous while explaining the various quirks of the British, quite lovely to listen to and watch her.

[coolsooph]

6:53 oml one time i held a door open for this family and they all just walked through without a thank you and my friend was there with me so when she walked through the door to leave the shop she was like “oh wow Sophie thank you so much for holding the door for me” just loud enough for them to hear it. Their faces made my day to be honest

[lindamazule]

"sorry" and "thank you" were almost the first words I learned. It is yust nice, to show other people you care for them.

[sadesonia]

Hi Lucy, I am a French Lady who lives in the UK for 15 years. I can tell you in France people don't respect any queue and I hate it. I think it is very disrespectful. I love your country so much the traditions and culture ei... You won't believe it I decide to pass the test life of the UK last week to become a British citizen and get it. I am so proud and happy to become a British citizen. Thank you for your video.

[jackfreedman]

I opened the dishwasher whilst it was still on, thinking it was finished, and said sorry to it when I realised it was still on 😂

[Doughnut]

I was 65 when I was offered a seat on a train. I was quite shocked - when did I suddenly become an elderly person?

[thisisnotayden]

Her: it's hot, it's 19 degrees out here
Me: laughs in our usual 37 degree weather

[TheFunctionalForce]

These made me smile so much! I made London my home 15yrs ago at 23yrs old. I grew up in different countries and can say UK is where I finally felt HOME. I moved to Germany 2yrs ago (love happenings haha) but my heart is in the UK and my wish is to go back. I just freaking love u, weird, witty, sarcastic, apologetic Britts! 😂💛💛💛

[dndndn]

Why aren't more people talking about her sense of humour. It's hilarious 😂😂 gotta give her the props

[skzspidey]

The fact that I speak British English and live in England and still watch videos like this confuses me.

[sarppak]

Lucy: Our winters are REALLY dark.
Finland: Hold my vodka.

[m.duboisgillesetsophiedubo]

Thanks Lucy. Quite adorable and very well presented. As a Frenchman who loves Britain I found anything you said so true.

[youyiyoutian]

when British ppl dont like something, theyd say

[Taniyasalaria]

Her : It's 19° outside, I'm absolutely dying *
Me : awkwardly laughs in 38° .

[hafro]

Everything is acceptable. BUT WARM BEER. MY GERMAN HEART IS POUNDING

[kkchen]

Thanks for explaining the British culture! I was shocked when I was in the UK first time, I greeted two Brits (new friends) and they said, 'may I?' I thought it will be cheek kissing. I didn't expect that they were really kissing on my face. My jaw dropped at that moment... I think most ppl don't know about this.
As for other cultures you mentioned about, after living in the UK for 3 months will totally learn about it, LOL.