American Takes British Culture Quiz (Surprising Results!)

In this video, Shelby is quizzed on everything British culture. See how she does!
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  • @ian_of_glos
    @ian_of_glos2 жыл бұрын

    No - the solution to the argument in the work place is to suggest we break for tea. Remember it is the answer to every problem, large or small.

  • @Rachel_M_

    @Rachel_M_

    3 ай бұрын

    Did that a few times when I was a retail supervisor. I'd also make a brew before any meeting or appraisal with sales assistants. Most of the time they didn't realise it was meeting. I would always try to be positive, even if it was an advisory. Just 2 colleagues having a tea break and a chinwag ☺

  • @davey16100
    @davey161002 жыл бұрын

    Hi, for clarity, BST is not British Standard Time it is British Summer Time. Our standard time is GMT. :-)

  • @MeFreeBee

    @MeFreeBee

    2 жыл бұрын

    Our standard _used to be_ GMT but is now UTC, which for all practical purposes is the exact same thing unless you are doing very complicated science stuff.

  • @Yorci62

    @Yorci62

    Ай бұрын

    @@MeFreeBee UTC was developed to regulate clocks and time for the purposes of international communication, navigation, scientific research, and commerce. UTC is based on GMT but as the standard time, so far on the world stage it hasn't really taken off as the general standard. GMT is still regarded as the standard in the UK. GMT is still used by many in the international community and to set many devices with clocks. Though some devices doe use UTC. UTC does not recognise daylight saving (BST from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October) which still exists, hence the UK can still be seen to have two standards - GMT and BST.

  • @Andy_U
    @Andy_U2 жыл бұрын

    Hiya. Many invitations will say "7 p.m. for 7.30 p.m." or "7.30 p.m. for 8 p.m.", so you have that 30 minutes leeway in which to arrive, settle in, maybe have a pre-dinner drink and a chat, but if you're NOT there at 7.30 p.m. or 8 p.m., be assured everybody else will be sitting down and eating already! Stay safe. All the best to you.

  • @charlestaylor3027
    @charlestaylor30272 жыл бұрын

    Every so often the dog raised its head thought "there still talking" and put its head down again.

  • @ianroper2812
    @ianroper28122 жыл бұрын

    UK doesn’t have standard time… we are still in BST. (British Summer Time). Later in Oct we move into GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).

  • @davidporter499
    @davidporter4992 жыл бұрын

    To arrive early is more rude than to arrive a little late, except for appointments when arriving 5 minutes early allows time to relax and shows respect.

  • @charlestaylor3027
    @charlestaylor30272 жыл бұрын

    We don't celebrate Guy Fawkes failing, we celebrate that he at least tried.

  • @cogidubnus1953

    @cogidubnus1953

    2 жыл бұрын

    In darkest Sussex (Lewes in particular) we celebrate the memory of the Sussex Martyrs of Bloody Mary...and...burn the pope...

  • @johnclements6614

    @johnclements6614

    2 жыл бұрын

    We do celebrate Guy Fawkes failing. Its an anti Catholic thing. Protestants and Catholics were fighting each other which is the reason for the attack on Parliament.

  • @scottlarrabee9527

    @scottlarrabee9527

    2 жыл бұрын

    This absolutely depends on where you are in the country.

  • @davidfaraday7963

    @davidfaraday7963

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@johnclements6614 Catholics in England were a minority who were viewed with great suspicion by the authorities as being potentially traitors in the service of England's great rival -Spain. For many years Catholics had suffered from discriminatory anti-Catholic laws and were subject to fines simply for being Catholics. Catholic priests and those who harboured them went in fear of discovery and subsequent barbaric execution. A group of Catholics decided that killing the King and his government was the answer to this, hence the plot to blow up parliament during the state opening of it. A TV programme from 2004 (the 400th anniversary) called "Exploding the Myth" showed that, had the gunpowder exploded, the results would have been devastating. Imagine present-day terrorists managing to kill every member of parliament and every senior royal all in one go, it would have been equivalent to that in terms of decapitating government. Whether this would have led to an easing of persecution of the Catholics, however, is extremely doubtful.

  • @eddhardy1054

    @eddhardy1054

    2 жыл бұрын

    So Charles you celebrate an attempted terrorist atrocity...lovely 🤔

  • @stevegray1308
    @stevegray13082 жыл бұрын

    One fun one. Talking about the pub on the first Friday. In my experience it has been heading to the pub on lunchtime of the first day 😁🇬🇧

  • @Cheeseatingjunglista
    @Cheeseatingjunglista2 жыл бұрын

    Its obvious she knows a fair bit about the UK, she's got a Palace shirt on - Palace, Pride of South London!!! Your buddy is welcome round here, smart Palace loving girl would fit right in!!!!!

  • @GirlGoneLondonofficial

    @GirlGoneLondonofficial

    2 жыл бұрын

    You'll hear more about her love of Crystal Palace in our next video together, too, so look out for that!

  • @howardw3223
    @howardw32232 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Shelby would be very welcome here in the UK, we are actually quite forgiving, especially of people who want to learn more about us.

  • @danowen79
    @danowen792 жыл бұрын

    I don’t think you can leave education now at 16, you have to do some kind of education until you’re 18. It’s a fairly recent change.

  • @cosimodemedici1530

    @cosimodemedici1530

    2 жыл бұрын

    You can leave school at 16 but you either have to do an apprenticeship/ training or go to college.

  • @danowen79

    @danowen79

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@cosimodemedici1530 Yeah I sort of meant that.

  • @vickytaylor9155

    @vickytaylor9155

    2 жыл бұрын

    You can also leave school at 16 if you have a full time job to go to.

  • @Damo2690

    @Damo2690

    2 жыл бұрын

    As per usual, that only applies to England

  • @TheEulerID

    @TheEulerID

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@vickytaylor9155 Only if it includes a substantial education/training element. You can't just work in Tescos on the checkout.

  • @christomasjames6620
    @christomasjames66202 жыл бұрын

    love the channel so much so interesting to get your views on England/UK. I also love the Palace t shirt as a long suffering Palace fan of 36 years its always nice to see other fans so you can have a super thumbs up for that.

  • @jackwalker4874
    @jackwalker4874 Жыл бұрын

    An open invitation is not an invitation. People will turn up to a specific invite but if they're told to turn up whenever they will never get around to it.

  • @bobbierocksbuster5584
    @bobbierocksbuster55842 жыл бұрын

    Turning up uninvited being a no no is definitely a southern thing,we turn up anytime at mates houses and walk in without even knocking but I'm from north east England

  • @krisjonesuk
    @krisjonesuk2 жыл бұрын

    The thing with etiquette is it’s really about telling whether others share your same culture and/or class. Those in the higher or upper middle classes are likely to pay more attention to it, and regard working class as I’ll-mannered. If you look at Debrett’s Etiquette, you’re likely to be horrified at how prescriptive it is on how to behave. I don’t think Shelby should worry about it, after all she’s entitled to just be an American visitor, who doesn’t really need to fit in. On the question of turning up unannounced, it think it depends both on where you live in the UK and on your family/friendship dynamics. Somebody in say, Yorkshire, for example, might say to family and friends that their door is always open (and mean it). My grandmother, who came from Sunderland and spent all but the first 13 years living in London, would always welcome any family visitor who turned up unannounced. The biggest problem with visiting her was to get out of her house without being fed too much.

  • @lucyrakauskas
    @lucyrakauskas2 жыл бұрын

    Hey! It’s not we say, it’s the tone we say it. Lovely video guys!

  • @douglasbrown5692
    @douglasbrown56922 жыл бұрын

    Wait, what?? Shelby is a Crystal Palace fan? Eeeeeeeeeeagles!!!!!! My home team - I could hear the roar of the crowd from the house in which I was born!

  • @williebauld1007
    @williebauld10072 жыл бұрын

    There’s a dog in the video, you have the majority of us Brits loving it

  • @spanishdncr71
    @spanishdncr712 жыл бұрын

    College is not a trade school, it is a bridge to university where you usually study three to four chosen subjects which will relate to the degree you are considering when you eventually attend university.

  • @joshbrailsford
    @joshbrailsford2 жыл бұрын

    Strange how we all seem to have different views on the subjects of punctuality and turning up unannounced. I wonder if they are often region- or family-specific views. In my family, we would much rather you were on time to an event than even 10 or 15 minutes late (we might have hot food ready for you!), and we often show up at each others' houses unannounced. Maybe it's because we're northerners!

  • @The_Rising_Ape

    @The_Rising_Ape

    2 жыл бұрын

    Was going to say something similar... it's deffo a northern thing to just show up uninvited.

  • @BrynnHarrison66

    @BrynnHarrison66

    2 жыл бұрын

    Definitely I'm a northener and will be on time or a few minutes early and will pop round to peoples houses unannounced - Maybe you could do a North/South cultural divide video as I believe our two countries are opposite (UK - Northeners more friendly/Southeners richer - US Southeners friendlier/North richer) or am I wrong?

  • @judgejudyslover

    @judgejudyslover

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m a northerner (very north) and I would be very pissed off. Saying that my siblings in laws just show up when ever they want.

  • @Lily_The_Pink972

    @Lily_The_Pink972

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm a northerner and find my habits have changed over the years. I always like to be punctual but with today's traffic that can be difficult. As a young mum I would often pop in to see friends and family unannounced. But as I got older, moved further away and was busy with work, that seemed to stop. Then the family I could pop in on have gradually passed away and most of my friends and family live a distance away and people are busy with their own families and lives. Where I live the neighbours don't really mix so you get out of the habit. It would be lovely to have someone pop in, so long as they excuse the mess!

  • @joshbrailsford

    @joshbrailsford

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Lily_The_Pink972 Perhaps us northerners tended to have a less busy, or at least more local, way of life than southerners, hence we'd have more frequent contact with people in our community. I see that gradually changing as people across the country become more connected, at least digitally-speaking. It's a shame that a consequence of this for many people is actually feeling more isolated, but I suppose we have to live where we can afford to live and work where there is work. I hope you find a way to connect with family and friends again, and with people in your community.

  • @davidbutler7602
    @davidbutler76022 жыл бұрын

    It’s not cultural and not really important but you mentioned for your livestream bst as British Standard Time, just for information, it is British Summer Time and the one we change it to & from is Greenwich Mean Time, ie standard time in the time zone. A cultural thing what you call fall we call Autumn. Really good video 👍

  • @sunbeamgal1
    @sunbeamgal12 жыл бұрын

    So right about the time issue. This is why I always tell my friends they need to be there 15/20 minutes before I actually need them to be there 😄

  • @ajs41
    @ajs412 жыл бұрын

    One thing that slightly annoys me is the way Americans use the word school to mean things you do after 18 years of age. In the UK school is only used for people 18 and younger. University and college are not described as school.

  • @barriehull7076

    @barriehull7076

    2 жыл бұрын

    London School of Economics. LSE. Does that fit your comment?

  • @susansmith864

    @susansmith864

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@barriehull7076 A number of late C19 tertiary academic establishments were called schools e.g. LSE, British School at Athens, indicating a gathering of like-minded academics. We still use "school of thought" in a similar way. This echoes "ecole" in France which is often indicative of a post-18 high level academic institution. In UK universities "school" tends to indicate a single or group of related academic disciplines - in this context LSE, which is both a constituent part of the University of London and a semi-autonomous institution makes sense. I wouldn't say it annoys me but the US use of school does sound a bit odd to C21 UK ears.

  • @krisbradbury5087
    @krisbradbury50872 жыл бұрын

    Gift bringing to invites. We had visitors from head office in the US and they brought gifts when we invited them round for a BBQ - a wooden fruit boil and something else that I forget. It was really nice of them but not something we tend to do, if we do bring anything it is beer or wine but even then only if asked. Also the amount of times I am told ‘I’m really wanting a cup of tea’ we never say ‘make me a cup of tea’ it is so true that we ask for something with a question!

  • @peckelhaze6934
    @peckelhaze69342 жыл бұрын

    I left at 15, some years back. I hate the smell of peanut butter. From what I have seen Americans use "Sir" far more than we do, "Sir" is rarely used here. That is funny but true, we use a question to make a request. Never noticed that before. Weather changes by the hour here. I am rarely late and I expect others not to be late. However, my daughters are always late, very late.

  • @stephentaylor1476
    @stephentaylor14762 жыл бұрын

    I am British and I love crunchy peanut butter and have eaten it since I was six

  • @andrewgilbertson5356
    @andrewgilbertson53562 жыл бұрын

    Important cultural behaviour, the rounds system in pubs. Get it right to be liked.

  • @davidrogerson3228
    @davidrogerson32282 жыл бұрын

    Depends on what part of Britain u go to as it varies across the country keep up the good work catch u on the next vid

  • @kateteixeira3000
    @kateteixeira30002 жыл бұрын

    Wow so excited to see your mate with crystal palace shirt ....love it ....my team & where I grew up FANTASTIC !!!!....IM PALACE TIL I DIE

  • @Canaryyellow0
    @Canaryyellow02 жыл бұрын

    Here's some trivia then, it's actually British Summer Time, not British Standard Time, even though we are in September it stays British 'Summer' Time until Greenwich mean time returns at the end of October.

  • @MillsyLM
    @MillsyLM2 жыл бұрын

    People can come round uninvited if they want but whether they find me home is another matter! 😂 I've always been an early bird and lateness drives me crazy.

  • @jackwalker4874
    @jackwalker4874 Жыл бұрын

    Being asked to dinner at seven often means "seven for seven thirty" or similar. In other words you can arrive any time after 7:00, so long as you are ready to eat by 7:30. You wouldn't turn up at 7:29 of course because you need time to take off your coat and shoes, hence 7:15.

  • @MattyRlufc
    @MattyRlufc2 жыл бұрын

    From 16-18 you have to be in (1) full time education, (2) apprenticeship or (3) working or volunteering at least 20 hours per week whilst in part time education or training.

  • @HotelPapa100
    @HotelPapa100Ай бұрын

    In Germqany it's actually considered good etiquette to show up about 15 minutes late. Reason being that the host is usually in a rush to get everything ready, and you rather give them a little bit extra time.

  • @t.a.k.palfrey3882
    @t.a.k.palfrey38822 жыл бұрын

    In the US, the church you refer to as the C of E is called the Episcipalian Church, and Washington National Cathedral is Anglican. Your 1st, 4th, 5th, 9th, 10th, 12th, 14th, 21st, 32nd, 38th, and 41st presidents were Anglican (Episcopalian), so were Alexander Hamilton, Walter Cronkite, Norman Rockwell, Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Henry James, John Steinbeck, Tennessee Williams, and today: Madaline Albright, Colin Powell, Mariah Carey, Tom Hanks, Michael Sheen, Kate Winslet, et al. Brits (and Canuks, etc) tend to arrive at house parties "fashionably late", about 15-30 min.

  • @christinesimm5251

    @christinesimm5251

    2 жыл бұрын

    The main church in Scotland is Presbyterian. Episcopalian is a minority.

  • @t.a.k.palfrey3882

    @t.a.k.palfrey3882

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@christinesimm5251 I agree, but what has that to do with what I wrote?

  • @jessicajayne5205
    @jessicajayne52052 жыл бұрын

    The majority of student in England do leave school at 16! Some might enroll into 6th form but end up leaving after a couple months , p.s just discovered your channel,, absolutely love it 😁❤❤

  • @susannortham11.11
    @susannortham11.112 жыл бұрын

    Great video!

  • @robhiggins3287
    @robhiggins32872 жыл бұрын

    American college professors being addressed formally took be by surprise. But then again when I left high/ secondary school in the UK, everyone being on a first name basis definitely took me by surprise. Especially when not long after I ran into teachers from past schools now teaching there or studying for a new career. And in the latter case got immediately corrected about not having to call them Mr/ Miss/ Mrs anymore. The former case she was more of a support teacher/ TA then slightly changed career paths. Only had her first time round briefly and took me a while to realise who she was.

  • @robinford4037
    @robinford40372 жыл бұрын

    Funny story, my mum worked for an American company, IN THE UK, in accounts (many women, few men) the best job in the world with amazing friends and a great esprit de fun. The head of the team would be an American, changing every few years. The ladies loved the first few months of the new guy learning how not to speak American but learning the fact that we are not only separated by an ocean but also by a common language. So there is a meeting of accounts staff, team building, getting to know each other etc. The young 30 ish American man walks into the meeting full of life and happiness and looks at his team (25 women aged between 25 and 65) and says " RIGHT LADIES, LETS GET DOWN AND SHAG!" SHOCKED SILENCE! Then women falling off there chairs, howling with laughter, unable to breathe, unable to speak and explain to this poor man what happened for a few minutes. He was mortified when he realised what he had said and since then when speaking to them and seeing a raised eyebrow or hand covering there mouth, would just hang his head and mutter " I did it again didn't I " WHAT HE SAID IN AMERICAN " RIGHT LADIES, LET'S GET DOWN AND SHAG " meaning ladies let's hit this problem head and sort it out. WHAT THE BRITISH LADIES HEARD " RIGHT LADIES, GET NAKED AND LET ME BANG YOU ONE BY ONE " See Austin Powers clip, " let's shag baby "

  • @NicholasJH96
    @NicholasJH962 жыл бұрын

    Glad to see your friends a football/soccer fan, your welcome to Swansea

  • @arthurerickson5162
    @arthurerickson51622 жыл бұрын

    A fun video, and congratulations on 9K! If you haven’t already subscribed, hit the button and help get Kalyn to 10K. When I did a US/UK teaching exchange (I was in Canterbury), enjoyed, but never got used to being addressed as “sir!” As others have said, many of the social Q’s have regional answers.

  • @Davey-Boyd

    @Davey-Boyd

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, school teachers are commonly referred to as Sir or Miss, but first names in College or University.

  • @crowbar9566

    @crowbar9566

    2 жыл бұрын

    I've noticed in American movies that sons will often address their dads as "sir".

  • @billparsons2702
    @billparsons27022 жыл бұрын

    Love the Palace shirt

  • @bobberyank384
    @bobberyank3842 жыл бұрын

    Don't worry so much on it. I own a flat next to Kensington High Street Station. In my years living part time in London I just pick things up along the way. To be honest, most of my education came over pints at the pub. Friends tend to tell you of your mistakes during those important "meetings". Cheers Shelby!

  • @philipellis7039
    @philipellis70392 жыл бұрын

    The use of Ms I remember used in American culture much earlier than I ever saw it in the U.K. Partly comes from the US magazine Ms which started in1972, so it’s something I see as a Americanism. Bonfire night - was celebrated in parts of the USA but squashed by George Washington as it was seen as anti catholic and he was trying to make friends with French catholics in Canada ( someone else’s grasp of American history might be better than mine but I think that’s the gist).

  • @grahambrass5838
    @grahambrass58382 жыл бұрын

    Don't Know Who Guy Fox is but it was "Guy Fawkes" who was involved in the failed Gunpowder Plot that is celebrated on the 5th of November

  • @johnfairhurstReviews
    @johnfairhurstReviews2 жыл бұрын

    Never be early when going round to people's houses, but I hate being late so I might end up wandering the streets until I saw someone else knock on the door first...

  • @curtgavin7845
    @curtgavin78452 жыл бұрын

    I have some freinds that are super late constantly, definately if i plan something to start at 8 i expect some people to get there for around 9! Half an hour late is acceptable for sure at least if you dont need to go out or something

  • @andrewcomerford264
    @andrewcomerford2642 жыл бұрын

    I was at a university in Scotland - one of the Oldest - and I'd never have dreamed of using a Professor's/Doctor's first name.

  • @garethgriffiths1674
    @garethgriffiths16742 жыл бұрын

    Tip for trip to the UK: learn to say "sorry". It's used everywhere, even when not called for.

  • @garibaldilebeau
    @garibaldilebeau2 жыл бұрын

    School - up to 16, then GCSE exams College/6th form - usually 2 years (to 18) then A-levels Uni - usually 3 years (18 to 21), although some courses can take longer or students can take a gap year/year out. Not compulsory. Ends with Degree Culture: Trains are NEVER on time!

  • @DaChaGee
    @DaChaGee2 жыл бұрын

    Never say no to the pub! lol

  • @suefinnegan6185
    @suefinnegan61854 ай бұрын

    It’s 18 now in the UK. Or you can do a vocational course from sixteen until your 18

  • @marksip01234
    @marksip01234 Жыл бұрын

    Bit of British social history here. I left school (comp) and home aged 16 , albeit with 9 O'levels, because of dysfunctional family problems (working class with middle class ambitions) . I consider myself lucky to have left with a love of English lit - George Orwell and Dickens my favourite authors, this led to a hunger for self education. Given I have been self sufficient since that age, I was given no advice and had no idea i could go to University - I have worked since 17 in what became the IT industry and am now a senior consultant. I have had many graduates in my team and often have to correct their written work- and code !! LOL

  • @simonbutterfield4860
    @simonbutterfield48602 жыл бұрын

    I'm an ex military man from a military family and I loath being late, I'd want to be on time or a little early though I know civy street families do not have my view of timeliness.

  • @itsmephil2255
    @itsmephil22552 жыл бұрын

    Larry needs his own KZread channel❤️

  • @knightwish1623
    @knightwish16232 жыл бұрын

    Here in Germany 5 to 10 years ago Peanut Butter was not a common thing to find in the shops. It only really took on after Lidl started doing speciality weeks from different countries. When it was America week you would get Peanut Butter along side Burgers and such like. Now a days you can find it in all super markets and larger shops, but only 1 or 2 brands, its not that popular.

  • @andrewgilbertson5356
    @andrewgilbertson53562 жыл бұрын

    Well done the pair of you.

  • @GirlGoneLondonofficial

    @GirlGoneLondonofficial

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Andrew!

  • @stevieduggan1763
    @stevieduggan17632 жыл бұрын

    I'm very punctual. I can normally time it so I arrive about one to two minutes before time. If I'm going to be late, due to traffic, or whatever, I will always phone to say I'll be late.

  • @TheGBC
    @TheGBC2 жыл бұрын

    If somebody asks "you alright?" Etc they probably don't want to know and are just saying hello. Similarly, it's bad form to answer the apparent question of "how do you do" , instead it's better to just repeat the phrase back to the person.

  • @jamesmason3348

    @jamesmason3348

    2 жыл бұрын

    It always confuses me why this sometimes confuses Americans. Isn't "What's up?" a common greeting in the US? It's essentially has the same literal meaning and could lead to the same misunderstanding as "you alright?". Or maybe that's a UK thing again, "What's up?" possibly meaning "what's the matter?".

  • @Trebor74

    @Trebor74

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm from Essex. "All-ite" is a greeting. "Are you alright?" Is a question.

  • @gemoftheocean

    @gemoftheocean

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jamesmason3348 "hi" is the most common greeting. "What's up" is mostly used by young people. It's an ice breaker question and not "deep."

  • @hannahk1306
    @hannahk13062 жыл бұрын

    We don't tend to call them professors here (I believe that it has a more specific meaning, like they've earnt it) - we usually say lecturers instead. Also, the law about school leaving changed a few years ago. You used to be able to just get a job (like in a shop) or do nothing at 16 if you wanted. Now you have to do something which could be 6th form, college, an apprenticeship or something similar that will help you into a career (but I think it has to be approved).

  • @Lily_The_Pink972
    @Lily_The_Pink9722 жыл бұрын

    I think all the work related customs you talk about depend on different things. Going to the pub after work on Fridays is a large town or city thing and most common in office based jobs. You wouldn't see doctors, nurses, paramedics etc go to the pub; that would more likely be a prearranged get together. What employees call their bosses also varies according to the industry they're in. Some companies and organisations have a distinct 'us and them' culture where employees wouldn't dare use Christian names to their faces. As for punctuality for dinner, if the invite says 7pm, I would arrive between 6.55 and 7pm. The same if a table is booked at a restaurant. If it's a party where a buffet is to be served at some point, then the 15 minute late thing is OK. As a northerner, the midday meal is lunch, although as a child it was dinner. The evening meal is tea, never ever dinner. Going to a restaurant in the evening (anytime between 5pm and 8pm) is called going out for tea, a meal or to eat. Afternoon tea as you know is tea, sandwiches and cakes around 3pm and big treat.

  • @delskioffskinov
    @delskioffskinov2 жыл бұрын

    I have noticed a more relaxed and dare I say happier girl since going back to the US! It's good to see you hanging out with your friends and relaxing. Oh! and that was another good video! lol!

  • @scottlarrabee9527
    @scottlarrabee95272 жыл бұрын

    😂 what you are celebrating on bonfire night varies wildly depending on where you are in the country. The ambiguity of it has made it my favourite adopted holiday.

  • @davidjones332

    @davidjones332

    2 жыл бұрын

    I've known it really wind the Catholics up because they think Guy Fawkes was framed! Good to know traditional tribal hatreds are still preserved....

  • @Davey-Boyd

    @Davey-Boyd

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@davidjones332 Especially in Lewes where they burn the Pope every year!

  • @missharry5727

    @missharry5727

    Жыл бұрын

    There's a private school in York called St Peter's where the pupils are not allowed to celebrate Bonfire Night because Guido Fawkes was an Old Boy - British school term for alumnus. At least this used to be the case - it may have changed.

  • @kbrickell4732
    @kbrickell47322 жыл бұрын

    i left school at 15 as i I was the youngest in the class would have been over 16 when school went back after summer holidays

  • @IANNEIL77

    @IANNEIL77

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same as me Left school 4,5,93 Turned 16 in July

  • @kbrickell4732

    @kbrickell4732

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@IANNEIL77 for me it was after exams in Jun July. so July 75

  • @neill392
    @neill3922 жыл бұрын

    School leaving age changed a few years ago kids have to be in education (which includes vocational training) until 18

  • @cosimodemedici1530

    @cosimodemedici1530

    2 жыл бұрын

    They can just leave and get a job or do a trade apprenticeships

  • @neill392

    @neill392

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@cosimodemedici1530 Because they are under 18, the job has to contain a minimum number of hours of training per week. But often doesn't.

  • @gingerbaker4390
    @gingerbaker43902 жыл бұрын

    The reason why we talk about the weather so much is because Britain is uniquely situated (longitude and latitude) where at least 5 competing jetstreams and tradewinds converge.. You literally can have 4 seasons in one day. .

  • @terencecarroll1812
    @terencecarroll18122 жыл бұрын

    We love Larry 💘 show him more

  • @stuarttaylor1799
    @stuarttaylor17992 жыл бұрын

    The CofE is the established church ONLY in England as opposed to the whole of the UK. Scotland has the Church of Scotland which is a Presbyterian church rather than Anglican. Wales an NI don't have an established church.

  • @gingerbaker4390

    @gingerbaker4390

    2 жыл бұрын

    What is the difference between a Presbyteryn and Anglican.? Thanks.

  • @stuarttaylor1799

    @stuarttaylor1799

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@gingerbaker4390 There's quite a few but the main one is that Anglican Church is an apostolic church whilst the Presbyterian church is not.

  • @gingerbaker4390

    @gingerbaker4390

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@stuarttaylor1799 OK. I didn't really understand the answer but I'll go onto google and look. Thanks anyway.

  • @ynysvon
    @ynysvon2 жыл бұрын

    I always thought it strange seeing high school kids driving cars in American films, now I know.

  • @Lily_The_Pink972
    @Lily_The_Pink9722 жыл бұрын

    With regards to hospitality at home, I think northerners are much more likely to just pop in unannounced. They wouldn't expect more than tea and a biscuit.

  • @grahamsmith9541
    @grahamsmith95412 жыл бұрын

    Just me being pedantic. It's British Summer Time. Not standard which of course as it's summer there's a Yellow rain warning for up to 30mm rain on Sunday.

  • @andrewdking

    @andrewdking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not quite an inch and a quarter then. Yanks don't do millimetres, and neither do I, and I write the standards on such things 😯😄

  • @davidhealy4534
    @davidhealy45342 жыл бұрын

    I left school at 16 and started work,30 years ago.

  • @frankiedeans7637
    @frankiedeans76372 жыл бұрын

    You girls are a delight...

  • @GinervaWeasleyPotter
    @GinervaWeasleyPotter2 жыл бұрын

    Genuinely when I have people coming over, even family members, and they are meant to be there at 7:00 but they get there at 6:59, everyone in my house starts freaking out, shouting to everybody “WHY ARE THEY HERE? THEY’RE EARLY!” 😂

  • @lbailey9607
    @lbailey96072 жыл бұрын

    Another good video. Larry helped you a lot with the quiz. I see that Shelby has more knowledge of the UK than she let on initially, as she is a Crystal Palace supporter, and the next video demonstrates her knowledge of the Premier League. It's definitely correct that the British use humour to defuse awkward situations. We treat light things seriously and serious things lightly, which can lead to cultural misunderstandings. "We should meet for a coffee soon" usually means 'we must not meet, do not contact me in any way and hopefully we shall never meet again as I only said that to end the awkward situation of having to talk to you'. On the topic of 'Sir' or first names in business, I think the business culture has become less formal in the last 40 or 50 years, probably due to US cultural and business influence. I believe that it used to be a lot more formal in the '70s and earlier. However, when I was at uni in the UK in the 80s, students and faculty still used formal terms of address. If you are invited to the pub after work, definitely go. The advantage of the weather as a topic of conversation is not only that it changes a lot, including during a single day, but it also offers an opportunity to moan about how inaccurate the forecast on the previous day was.

  • @peterwesson7324

    @peterwesson7324

    Жыл бұрын

    Not sure we must do this again is uniquely British didn't Meghan Markle do something similar to Piers Morgan 🤔

  • @StephanieMaireFaith
    @StephanieMaireFaith2 жыл бұрын

    Hi sorry to jump in with my comment but u started with Wales for your question, it's Scotland England Ireland Wales, u started at bottom to top where we start top to bottom, I left school at 17, u can leave at 16 at 4th year of high school or u can stay on untill 6th year where u r 18, but 16 leave age is mostly for dropouts or people who is not smart enough to stay on,

  • @Lee-70ish
    @Lee-70ish2 жыл бұрын

    Being old I left at 15 but it may as well been 14 because the last year when you joined the leavers class involved literally zero education.

  • @Davey-Boyd

    @Davey-Boyd

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, I left at 15 too.

  • @carlybishop6160
    @carlybishop61602 жыл бұрын

    As true about the pub. If you go to the pub with them, the first topic will be why those who turned it down couldn't make it. It is assumed that everyone would be there. It is almost like there is an expectation that you will be there and you need a good excuse not to be there.

  • @0utcastAussie
    @0utcastAussie2 жыл бұрын

    lol .. I was 15 when I left school. It was most common back then (the 70's) to leave school at 16. Obviously you could stay on at school, that meant you were 6th formers (High school used to be 5 compulsory years in the UK) We just wanted to go get a job back then as most of us knew we were never likely to go on University Challenge ! Might as well start living this thing called Life ! The government has raised the minimum age to 18 now unless you're Military bound or got a job to go to.

  • @garethgriffiths1674
    @garethgriffiths16742 жыл бұрын

    Interesting answer on the question of inviting someone for coffee: Both Brits and Americans like to end things on a positive note, even though they are insincere. In continental Europe, it's the opposite: making a "date" for coffee is meant sincerely. BTW, love the videos!😊

  • @miketrevarrow9795
    @miketrevarrow97952 жыл бұрын

    Never ever called anyone a co-worker ( sounds like a American thing) but have never worked in an office environment, it's always a WORKMATE. 🇬🇧👍

  • @trickygoose2

    @trickygoose2

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think it might be workmate in a non-office environment and colleague in an office.

  • @ajs41

    @ajs41

    2 жыл бұрын

    Workmate or colleague (more formally).

  • @kevinporter3212
    @kevinporter32122 жыл бұрын

    Trick coffee question. It would be 'tea' surely lol

  • @c4715
    @c47152 жыл бұрын

    If you invite the new starter to the pub and they say no, they're seen as weird and/or rude.

  • @RCassinello
    @RCassinello2 жыл бұрын

    None of the options for how frequently a general election is held were correct. It's every 5 years on the first Thursday of May unless parliament approves and early election (either through a vote instigated by the Prime Minister, or a successful vote of no confidence against the Prime Minister).

  • @Westcountrynordic

    @Westcountrynordic

    2 жыл бұрын

    Or if the Queen decides to dissolve parliament and thus force an election. I'm not sure if the Queen has done that or not but she can if she wants to.

  • @sodyouall9206
    @sodyouall92062 жыл бұрын

    Wait. U are wearing a Crystal Palace shirt. That’s random in the U.K. 😂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍

  • @MrNathanDJNGGiles

    @MrNathanDJNGGiles

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not for a place fan lol

  • @GirlGoneLondonofficial

    @GirlGoneLondonofficial

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha, it's her team! She explains why in the upcoming football video!

  • @Kit100

    @Kit100

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@GirlGoneLondonofficial ......Shelby.......Crystal Palace.....Really!!

  • @theprophet9429

    @theprophet9429

    2 жыл бұрын

    I feel for her. Just 7 miles out from supporting the biggest little club in the world.

  • @panslegs2773
    @panslegs27732 жыл бұрын

    I prefer the straight meaning type question to the scenarios lol

  • @picaSapien
    @picaSapien2 жыл бұрын

    7 ish means 7 +/- 15 mins. The ish matters, if someone says 7, they mean 7....but most social occasions include the "ish"

  • @robertwilloughby8050
    @robertwilloughby80502 жыл бұрын

    A funny thing about Peanut Butter - I can't stand smooth but love crunchy!

  • @catherinewilkins2760
    @catherinewilkins27602 жыл бұрын

    It's a matter of courtesy to contact someone to let them know you are visiting. I don't know anyone who would just drop in. No point as they may have a wasted journey if you're out.

  • @lynnebrook5918

    @lynnebrook5918

    2 жыл бұрын

    In Yorkshire its quite common to turn up unannounced and ask your host to put t'kettle on. No offence given and none taken

  • @kevinporter3212
    @kevinporter32122 жыл бұрын

    it is bad manners to be late. but it depends on the situation and context. It's not as bad with friends and family as it is for official appointments. As for visiting, even looking at people on the tube in London is seen as bad manners these days. People up north tend to be friendlier and more talkative with strangers ;) (unless those strangers are from london lol )

  • @grapeman63
    @grapeman632 жыл бұрын

    If you turned up 15 minutes late at my house I'd be peeved. I would rather be 5 minutes early than 15 minutes late and, like you, I'd hang around outside in the rain until the correct time. If I set a time it's because I want my guests there by that time otherwise what's the point of setting a time? Maybe it's because I'm old but I disagree with a number of the so-called answers to this quiz and I don't see what workplace etiquette has to do with being British, Martian or Andromadarian.

  • @philcoogan7369
    @philcoogan73692 жыл бұрын

    Sounds to me like Shelby, might want to consider moving over here.

  • @stevenrickett4333
    @stevenrickett43332 жыл бұрын

    An unmarried good friend of mine often turned up unannounced just before family dinner time, no problem at all for anyone and I consider myself very English. I think there's at a lot of variation and many Americans not so different from us, except for the equivocal phraseology, that's a subtle minefield. Anything with "should" do something means you won't.

  • @PinkysProductions
    @PinkysProductions Жыл бұрын

    Only call mr sir marm ect in school thats it once u leave all 1st name

  • @eileencritchley4630
    @eileencritchley46302 жыл бұрын

    You don't have to go take up the invitation you might be tired or already have a prior arrangement so it's perfectly acceptable to decline the invitation. Don't be late when cooked food is on offer it's just rude. Arrive on time or a few minutes before hand.

  • @michaelcarney6280
    @michaelcarney62802 жыл бұрын

    So Shelby is a Palace fan interesting choice.

  • @bonvoyage5377
    @bonvoyage53772 жыл бұрын

    great video, well done, you have been assimilated!!

  • @barriehull7076
    @barriehull70762 жыл бұрын

    Weather observations around the world (including surface, radar, and other observations) are always taken with respect to a standard time. By convention, the world's weather communities use a twenty four hour clock, similar to "military" time based on the 0° longitude meridian, also known as the Greenwich meridian. Prior to 1972, this time was called Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) but is now referred to as Coordinated Universal Time or Universal Time Coordinated (UTC). It is a coordinated time scale, maintained by the Bureau International des Poids et Mesures (BIPM). It is also known as "Z time" or "Zulu Time". The French, who else, allegedly, pressed for UTC rather than Coordinated Universal Time (CUT). Just like they insisted that Concord (the passenger plane) be spelt the French way Concorde. The Aérospatiale/BAC Concorde (/ˈkɒŋkɔːrd/) is a British-French turbojet-powered supersonic passenger airliner that was operated from 1976 until 2003. It had a maximum speed over twice the speed of sound, at Mach 2.04 (1,354 mph or 2,180 km/h at cruise altitude), with seating for 92 to 128 passengers. First flown in 1969, Concorde entered service in 1976 and operated for 27 years. It is one of only two supersonic transports to have been operated commercially; the other is the Soviet-built Tupolev Tu-144, which operated in the late 1970s.

  • @numptybumpty7463
    @numptybumpty74632 жыл бұрын

    Where I work I never take any notice of my manager’s as most are dummies trying to prove a point

  • @vasilikiapostolopoulou5482
    @vasilikiapostolopoulou54822 жыл бұрын

    I jave watched a couple of your videos and they are somehat interesting. Though, is it only me (non-native speaker) that i'm annpyed by the bad quality of the subtitles? Even if you use some kind of automatic app, at least you can proof read it and then upload it.