PROPLAN VISION TRAVEL

• Do shake hands when greeting someone new. A kiss is reserved for friends and relatives. 

• Do use the word 'cheers' commonly used for 'thank you' or 'goodbye.'

• Do pay much attention to good table manners and etiquette.

• Do wait until your host start eating or say you should, before you eat. 

• Do be punctual or call if late. British people are time conscious.

• Do stand in line if there is a queue and wait patiently for your turn. 'Queue jumping' is frowned upon.

• Do drive on the left side of road.

• Do stand on the right hand side of the underground tube escalator to allow others to walk on the left. 

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• Do not stare at anyone, it is rude.

• Do not discuss business at dinner at someones home unless the host starts

• Do not begin eating when invited to dinner until your host does.

• Do not put your elbows on the table 

• Do not ask for a tour of your host home, it is impolite.

• Do not try to impress your hostess with extravagancy. Brits prefer understatement. 

• Do not shout or be loud in public.

• Do not cross legs at the knees, the ankle is the proper way.

• Do not be offended by British humor, it's customary.