Hello again guys, right now I give rise to my second blog post about the social habits in Britain. Let's talk a little bit about some of the most common Brittish social etiquettes which includes things like: time, invitations, dress and dining. Have fun by knowing about them!
To begin with, I'd mention as one of the most important things to Britons: time! Britons are very punctual, and they hope everyone also does towards them. So, if you are going to meet someone at a certain place it's advisable you come on time, unless you want to inflict their punctuality's rule. The life in Bitain is a rushed life, so, they really tent to fulfill all appointments in their daily schedule. If you're sure that you won't be able to come at your venue on time, call previously to the person you arranged to meet so that you look like a responsible individual. Some tips which you should worry about are:
* Arrive at the exact arranged time ( this is valid both for dinner, lunch and mainly meetings with teachers and doctors);
* Arrive any time during the time indicated for teas, receptions and cocktail parties;
* Arrive a few moments before public meetings, plays, movies, sporting events, classes, chrurch services and weddings.
The second point I highlight as to social habits are the invitation details. If you intend to drop in someone is advisable you are sure to attend the home of that person that exact day before accepting the invitation. If you cannot accept the invitation say to it: "Thank you for inviting me, but I won't be able to come!". On the other hand, If you accepted the invitation and are sorry for having made that, it's indispensable you make clear in advance to that person the reasons which led you really don't go. Gifts for your host aren't necessarily mandatory, but as a way of gratitude it's polite you bring one. They can vary from flowers or chocolate to just a small gift. By making a calling or sending a thank-you note, are also regarded polite ways to show esteem and care about your host.
Dressing yourself is not a complicated etiquette at all, because everyday clothes are appropiated for most of the people's homes you can attend. But, if you are going to cultural events, like plays, concerts or threatre performances you can wear more formal clothing.
In the dinnertime, you must warn previously your host if you have any dietary restrictions so that it can get ready properly the meal. Remember the evening meal is the most important one in some parts of Britain, so, it's really important you get your diet guidances across your host. The way food is served is as multiple as possible. The food can be served passing the serving plates among the persons in the dinnertable, the persons can serve by themselves like in a buffet or the host can fill each plate and pass to each one of the guests. Guests must wait until everyone sits down at the dinnertable to start eating. Knife and forks are used to eat the main plate and desserts are eaten with spoons and forks.
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