T to Z
From Table Manners to Weddings, via Taxis, Tea, Titles, Tolerance, Understatement and Weather, our indispensable Guide to British Behaviour.
In This Section
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Table Manners
Follow the Debrett's guide to table manners to ensure you don't offend fellow diners. -
Tact
Tact is seen as a way of gently oiling the wheels of conversation and maintaining social relations. -
Taxis
Black London taxis are a famous British institution. -
Tea
The British love nothing better than 'putting their feet up' and enjoying a 'cuppa'. -
Tipping
When tipping, use your discretion, but err on the side of generosity. -
Titles
You may need to do a little bit of homework to make sure you get the title correct. -
Tolerance
Tolerance in every definition is at the very heart and soul of modern manners. -
U and Non-U
If you are anxious to pass muster in more class-aware environments you should remember the basics. -
Understatement
The stiff upper lip is underpinned by understatement, a very British way of speaking. -
Weather, Talking About
The weather is a topic that is deployed nationwide as an ice-breaker. -
Weddings, Attending
How to be a gracious guest at a wedding.
