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☕ "Sorry!" "Thank you!" "Oh, sorry again!" The British are famous for their politeness—but is it all genuine, or just world-class passive-aggressive fakery?
In this episode of English and Beyond, César & I unpack the quirks of British social etiquette, from excessive apologies to queuing obsessions and the mysterious art of ordering a pint the right way. 🍺
🎧 Inside the episode:
🔍 Why do Brits say "sorry" when THEY get bumped into?
🚇 The fine-tuned etiquette of public transport & queuing
🥂 Ordering drinks in a British pub—why "I want a beer" is NOT okay
🏖️ The bizarre contrast between polite Brits at home and rowdy Brits abroad
🇪🇸 How does Spanish directness clash with British subtlety?
💡 Are the British genuinely polite, or is it all just social survival? Let us know your thoughts!
📖 Want to improve your English even more?
🎙 New episodes every week! Subscribe now to practise listening, expand your vocabulary, and learn English in a natural, fun way.
And remember, if this C1/C2 level podcast is a little too tough for you, we have "English and Beyond: Intermediate English Podcast" too!
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☕ "Sorry!" "Thank you!" "Oh, sorry again!" The British are famous for their politeness—but is it all genuine, or just world-class passive-aggressive fakery?
In this episode of English and Beyond, César & I unpack the quirks of British social etiquette, from excessive apologies to queuing obsessions and the mysterious art of ordering a pint the right way. 🍺
🎧 Inside the episode:
🔍 Why do Brits say "sorry" when THEY get bumped into?
🚇 The fine-tuned etiquette of public transport & queuing
🥂 Ordering drinks in a British pub—why "I want a beer" is NOT okay
🏖️ The bizarre contrast between polite Brits at home and rowdy Brits abroad
🇪🇸 How does Spanish directness clash with British subtlety?
💡 Are the British genuinely polite, or is it all just social survival? Let us know your thoughts!
📖 Want to improve your English even more?
🎙 New episodes every week! Subscribe now to practise listening, expand your vocabulary, and learn English in a natural, fun way.
And remember, if this C1/C2 level podcast is a little too tough for you, we have "English and Beyond: Intermediate English Podcast" too!

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