P to Q
From Personal Space to Queuing, via Politeness, Port Etiquette, Pronunciation and Pubs, our indispensable Guide to British Behaviour.
In this section
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Personal Space
We are becoming increasingly unused to sharing our personal space. -
Politeness
Manners are valuable in this world because well-mannered people know how to set others at ease. -
Politics, Discussing
Emotions frequently run high around political issues, so treat this issue with care and respect. -
Port Etiquette
Learn all about port etiquette. -
Presents
Presents should always be given in good faith and with the intention of delighting the recipient. -
Pronunciation
Follow this guide to perfect pronunciation. -
Ps and Qs
This is inevitably a child's very first introduction to all-important manners. -
Pubs
Pubs are very sociable places so be prepared to exchange small talk with strangers. -
Queuing
Turn up at a railway station, or a supermarket, or a post office and you will see an orderly queue.