12 Things to NOT DO in BRITAIN | Easy English 102

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Hello, welcome to Easy English.
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So today, I hope to guide you  around some of the subtleties
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of everyday British life.
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We are, in general, very  polite and reserved people.
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So you might not realise  when you've done something
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that isn't customary in Britain,
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so hopefully this video  will guide you on your way.
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These are twelve things you  should not do in Great Britain.
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Here we go.
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Number 1:
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Do not drive on the right hand side of the road.
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We're only one of four nations  in Europe to drive on the left.
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This is a crucial one, so don't forget it.
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Number 2:
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Do not forget the importance  of the word ''sorry''.
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We're a polite nation, so the word ''sorry''
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can be used in many circumstances  outside of just being culpable.
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It can get you out of so many situations,
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so don't be afraid to overuse it.
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I'm sorry. - That's OK.
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Number 3:
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I'm so sorry.
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Do not be late.
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Maybe this is an obvious one to me,
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but being late is not accepted,
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for friends, family or colleagues.
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And if you are, be prepared to  deploy your most convincing sorry.
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You're fired. - Oh, for f**k's sake!
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Number 4:
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Do not forget to be considerate.
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Britain is trying to be more and more inclusive.
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And you'll find evidence of this all around.
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For example, on trains, there  are signs dedicating seats
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to the elderly, the disabled and the pregnant.
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So be aware and be readily  available to give over your seat.
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Would you like the seat? - Oh, yes please.
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OK.
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Number 5:
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Do not finish a shared meal without asking.
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This one is a bit of a subtle one.
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Most Brits will find it a bit too rude
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to grab the last piece on a plate.
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So don't presume that because  it's there, that nobody wants it.
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Ask around, I'm sure  everyone's got their eye on it.
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Number 6:
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Do not forget to look right.
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This comes hand-in-hand with driving on the left.
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When you're in Great Britain,
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always make sure you  remember, to look right first.
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Number 7:
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Hello?
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Hello!?
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Let me in!
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Let me in!
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I would like some beer!
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I want beer!
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Do not go out too late!
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You might find it surprising
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considering the drinking culture in Britain,
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that our pubs actually close 11:00 p.m..
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Now, don't think that's because  we don't like to go out late,
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we just like to drink throughout the day.
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Most pubs will open at 11:00 a.m..
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Number 8:
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Do not miss out on our free museums.
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In Great Britain, you'll  find that most of our museums
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are free to access.
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Just London, for example, has the following:
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The Design Museum.
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The National Maritime Museum.
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The Horniman Museum.
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The Imperial War Museum.
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The Museum of London Docklands.
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The Natural History Museum.
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The British Museum.
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The RAF Museum.
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Victoria and Albert Museum.
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Number 9:
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Do not stare.
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Staring is considered a bit rude,
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unless you're gonna smile or say  hello or how are you the end of it.
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So try not to hold your gaze  too long, especially in London.
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What the f**k are you looking at!?
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Number 10:
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Do not forget to cue.
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This one is a bit of a  cliche, but for a good reason.
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Brits love to queue, it's one  of our favourite pastimes.
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So get to the back and join in.
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Sorry!
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Number 11:
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Do not walk over a red light.
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whilst this won't get you  in trouble with the police,
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it's advisable that you don't do it.
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But you will see many pedestrians in Britain,
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holding their hands out to stop  traffic in mid-flow on a red light.
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But just because they're doing  it, doesn't mean you should too.
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And number 12:
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Hey, what are you doing!?
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Move over!
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Over!
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Do not stand on the left side of the escalator.
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This one is an unwritten rule around Britain,
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apart from London, where you'll  even see signposts for it.
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Stay on that right hand side, so  you can witness hundreds of Brits
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legging it up the left hand side,  sweating to get home from work.
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Sorry!
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Thanks for watching this week's episode.
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Let us know in the comments  below your thoughts on the video,
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if you liked it, if you'd like to see more of it,
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if you'd like to see a video  about things you shouldn't do
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in a typical English pub,
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or if you have any other additional comments
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on things that you shouldn't do in Great Britain.
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Don't forget to like and subscribe  and we'll see you next week. Bye
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