Coming back from the UK, to be honest, many people have a wrong perception of the UK

Mondo International Updated on 2024-01-31

We are always curious about the outside world, and we always want to see other people's worlds, to see if all living beings are suffering, but we are lonely and wandering, so we travel far away again and again, and enter other people's worlds again and again.

I have to say that going out for a walk once in a while will really be rewarding. I used to live in England and life there was very different.

1. British people do not "roll", and they feel that no matter what profession they are engaged in, the happiness index is very high.

In the UK, you'll find construction workers who are spirited guys who pass by and greet you warmly, with a smile so warm you you you don't feel tired.

Those elite white-collar workers are busy, and they always use the afternoon tea time to go out to drink coffee and eat some small snacks. Construction workers, drivers, plumber workers, will not be too involved, they will arrange their working hours reasonably.

2. In the UK, white-collar workers do not necessarily earn more money than taxi drivers, and plumbers can earn thousands of dollars in an hour, so people do not despise manual workers, on the contrary, skilled workers are very popular. In the UK, you can live well by learning a trade.

So, there is no professional bias in the UK, and they believe that everyone's work has its own value. This kind of concept makes them feel no pressure when choosing a job.

3. The British almost do not work overtime, and when it comes to getting off work, the leader walks faster than you, and the "996" work model does not exist. People only see work as a part of their lives, and they don't think that work should interfere with normal life.

4. In such an environment, parents will not only pay attention to their children's grades, because they do not only have a way out, learn a technology, can make a living, and are also respected by people. Therefore, the students can't "roll" up.

5. The British are less obsessed with making money, they pay more attention to enjoying the moment, even the business boss is unhurried, they will not work overtime and only care about making money.

6. British people like to go for a drink after work, this is a culture, they have a lot of parties in the evening, this is a way for them to relax.

7. In addition to parties, they will also use fitness to relax, British people like to run, play ball, walk the dog, these sports, keep them active.

8. There are not too many high-rise buildings in the UK, and the buildings are very old, typical of the British style, and have a sense of history.

9. Britain gives people the feeling that it is very modern and backward, and it is inferior to the domestic metropolis in many aspects. **There are few customer service and mobile payment, and online shopping or ordering takeaway is not as convenient as in China. If you are not at home when you receive the parcel, the courier will put the things directly at your doorstep, and it is all up to luck whether you will lose them.

10. Britain is not a humane society, and if you want to do something, invite people to dinner, and trust relationships, this way will not work in the UK.

Moreover, the British generally implement the "AA system" for eating, so that everyone has no burden and will not owe favors.

11. Many British people like to live in the countryside, especially the elderly, who like to find a remote rural place to settle down after retirement, they will not help their children take care of their children, but just enjoy their retirement life with peace of mind.

12. British people like to eat bread, pizza, vegetable salad and the like, with all kinds of canned food and sauce, feeling no temperature and cold.

If you don't like to eat these, you can cook by yourself, but you must be careful not to have too much fumes, otherwise it will trigger the smoke alarm at home.

13. Some landlords in the UK are not very friendly, and they will try their best to withhold your deposit. Of course, it also depends on personal luck, and some hosts are also very welcoming.

14. There is a lot of rain in the UK, and it comes without warning, so you should always bring an umbrella.

15. The mobile phone signal in the UK is not very good, and even in central London, the Internet speed is very slow.

16. Britain's buses are often delayed, so you should be mentally prepared to travel by bus. And when the car comes, be sure to wave so that the driver will stop, and the driver will drive away in a dashing manner if he does not wave.

17. Although the British bus is not punctual, the British hate people who are late, they are very punctual, and it is very impolite to be late.

18. The British crowd the subway is always slow and leisurely, the Japanese crowd the subway and dumplings, and even have a special "subway booster" to stuff people into the carriage, the British will never be like this, they will never be in a hurry, this trip is more than waiting for the next trip.

19. There are a lot of thieves in the UK, so you should pay attention to taking care of your things when you go out, and there are also bikers, so you should be more cautious when you go out with a backpack.

20. British people like to queue up, check out in the supermarket, take the train, everyone will take the initiative to queue, and adding plugs is a disgraceful behavior.

21. The British don't like elephants and think they are stupid and stupid, so don't give them anything with an elephant pattern.

22. Don't give lilies to the British, that means death.

23. Bargaining is not popular in the UK, when you see the price of the goods, you will buy it if you think it is suitable, and walk away if it is not suitable, and no one will bargain.

24. Brits don't like the number "13" and Friday, and they don't do important things on such days.

25. The British are not as open as the Americans. They seldom take the initiative to talk to people, and the topics they chat about are superficial, such as often discussing the weather, because it is not private and is the safest topic.

26. The British pay great attention to etiquette, and men will definitely wear dark suits on important occasions, and they will not wear striped ties, because it is very undignified. Ladies generally wear Western-style skirts.

27. You don't have to tip in the UK, but you don't have to have fun stealing, because the tip is already on your bill.

28. The United Kingdom implements an appointment system, and you need to make an appointment in advance to do things, book a table in advance for meals, and make an appointment in advance to see a doctor in the hospital.

29. When you see cute children on the road, don't take pictures at will, because the British pay great attention to protecting personal privacy, even if it is a child, the rights and interests cannot be violated.

30. In the UK, don't dry your clothes outside, some people feel that the house is very damp and the clothes are uncomfortable to wear, so they dry them outside, and they are complained by their neighbors.

In fact, the sun is not very useful outside, because the weather in the UK is unpredictable.

31. There are a lot of pigeons in England, don't catch pigeons casually, they are the property of the royal family, if you hurt them, you will be repatriated.

32. British people are accustomed to drinking cold water, and they drink tap water directly, and it is difficult to drink hot water in restaurants. If you're not used to it, prepare your own kettle in advance.

33. When you go to a house party in the UK, you have to say "goodbye" ten minutes before you leave, and then you usually talk for another ten minutes.

34. The British pay attention to garbage classification, there are black, green, blue, and brown garbage cans, green is to throw kitchen waste, blue is to be able to be garbage, black is non-degradable garbage, and brown is degradable garbage. By the way, clean up bottles, jars, plastic boxes before throwing them away.

35. The steering wheel of a British car is on the right, driving on the left, which is the opposite of China, if you want to drive in the UK, you have to take a special driver's license there.

36. The washing machine of many families in the United Kingdom is placed in the kitchen, because their bathroom is very small and cannot put the washing machine, and the balcony is the place they use to drink tea and watch the scenery, and they can't put the washing machine, so the kitchen has become the best place to put the washing machine.

37. The British don't like to be said to be white-skinned, because they prefer wheat-colored **, which is a sign of wealth and leisure.

38. There is no nightlife in the UK, and many shops close before 7 p.m., which is too boring.

It feels like life in the UK is slow, people live their lives without hurry, and they are more focused on enjoying life. If you stay in the UK for a long time, you will also slow down.

For those who are used to living in the big cities of the country, there are many inconveniences in the UK, and life can seem somewhat lonely and boring.

What kind of life to choose, we should ask our hearts, no matter where we are, we must let ourselves live calmly and happily, life is only 30,000 days, the most important thing is to be happy, happy!

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