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In England we have a popular term; "Do's and Dont's". This basically means a list of things one should or should not do in a given situation. Here is a fun list of things to consider when in England or dealing with English people! When in England:- Do pay as you consume - Pay for drinks as you order them at bars and pubs! This is not necessary in restaurants, but is vital in anywhere more informal such as a pub or club bar.- Do say 'Excuse me' - If someone gets in your way or you accidentally bump into someone this little phrase will instantly diffuse any worry and will usually get you a smile! It's also a good way to make someone get out of your way.- Do wait in line - A very particular thing in England is forming queues (a line of people waiting for something). For example, you want ...

Caff - a cafe, often cheap and local.'Shall we head down to the caff for lunch, Sarah?'Cake-hole - Mouth. 'If he stopped using his cake-hole so much we might have some peace and quiet around here!'Cackhanded - Clumsy, devoid of dexterity. 'Young Simon is too cackhanded for a job at the garage.'Cancer stick - Cigarette.' Got any cancer sticks with you?'Camp - Gay, or effeminate style of movement. Anyone can be 'camp' even if not gay.' I like the hat, Richard, but it's a little too camp for you.'Caned - Very drunk, intoxicated.'After last night she was so caned!'Cans - Headphones. 'Put the cans on and let's hear how the music sounds.'Carrot top - Someone with ginger or red hair.' Your sister is a real carrot top, James.'Catching flies - To sit blankly with your mouth open.' Hey Victoria, wak ...

In England we tend to eat three meals a day. Many people eat their biggest meal in the evening which is often called supper or dinner. Breakfast is usually between 7am and 9am. What do the English eat for Breakfast?Well, this varies a lot from person to person and some people skip breakfast altogether (although it is widely considered unhealthy to do so by most English people). I expect you think you already know what an English breakfast consists of (or dare I say it, the 'full English Breakfast'). Most people would say that the English breakfast was eggs, bacon, sausages, mushrooms, baked beans and fried bread. According to a survey of commuting workers a more typical English breakfast nowadays is more likely to be a simple bowl of cereal, a slice of toast or bread, orange juice and ...

Backhander - A bribe, 'He was taking backhanders and when they found out he got fired.'

Babe magnet - A sexually attractive male, 'Chris is such a babe magnet.'

Backy - Tobacco, 'Pass me the backy, Tim.'

Bad mouth - To insult someone or something, 'He was bad mouthing his friend and they never even knew!'

Bag of Bones -a very thin or starving person or animal, 'Look at that poor doggie - it's nothing but a bag of bones.'

Banana - affectionate way to refer to someone who has done something a little silly, 'You're such a banana.'

Bang to rights -caught doing something wrong, 'He tried to take her money but the police got him bang to rights.'

Barf - to vomit , 'He drank alot at the party and then he barfed all over my kitchen.'

When people actually use the word 'England', they often mean 'Great Britain' or 'The United Kingdom'. When used this way, the word never actually means 'England.' The history of the British Isles is a long and typically confused one. The United Kingdom is made up of England (capital: London), Wales (capital: Cardiff) and Scotland (capital: Edinburgh). England is the largest part of an island called 'Great Britain' which is also the biggest island in Europe. Great Britain is the name given to the Kingdoms of England and Scotland, and the Principality of Wales.The diverse history mentioned above has given rise to some very different and particular customs and traditions in each of the three countries. When using the word 'England' you should take care that you are not causing offence to ...