In a new video for passengers arriving at Heathrow Airport, charming ambassador of Britishness Stephen Fry gives visitors a few pointers on local British etiquette. Because if there’s one man on the entire planet who can reliably educate us, it’s him.
Dressed in a tweed jacket and speaking in a delightful English accent, he discusses a selection of local customs: the obsession with the weather, the displeased ‘tut’ sound Brits make when they’re really upset and the fine art that is British queuing.
One thing he wasn’t quite sure about was the light cheering that follows broken glassware. Do you have any ideas why the British do it?
British etiquette doesn’t end with this video. Here’s your next lesson:
And while you’re at it, watch out for these: