Rules, Britannia: An Insider's Guide to Life in the United Kingdom

by ToniSummersHargis (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2006

  $4.33

  How do you respond to a dinner invitation that said Eight for eight thirty ? What might induce you to get off a London train at a place called Mud Chute? And why do the Brits keep saying Who's she, the cat's mother? Rules, Britannia is an invaluable resource for Americans who want to make a smooth transition when visiting or relocating to the UK. It is an entertaining and practical insider's guide containing scores of established do's and don'ts from across the pond that only a Brit would know: showing two fingers doesn't mean peace in the UK; when driving, never turn on red and for heaven's sake, keep left; and, don't stress over the salad plate. Covering such essential topics as vocabulary, house or flat hunting, business culture, child-rearing, and even relationship etiquette, this book will lessen the anxiety that comes with a trans-Atlantic move or extended visit, while giving the reader a leg up on the advanced communication ladder.