{"id":3546,"date":"2015-08-21T13:30:44","date_gmt":"2015-08-21T13:30:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ncchomelearning.co.uk\/blog\/?p=3546"},"modified":"2022-07-06T11:12:26","modified_gmt":"2022-07-06T10:12:26","slug":"top-10-reasons-you-know-youre-british","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncchomelearning.co.uk\/blog\/top-10-reasons-you-know-youre-british\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Reasons You Know You\u2019re British"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"striped\">\n<p><strong>Have you ever wondered just how British you actually are? Well now you can judge for yourself with our top 10 reasons you know you&#8217;re British!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"striped\">\n<p><!--more Read more--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Share This Link on Facebook\" href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=Top 10 Reasons You Know You're British&amp;url=https:\/\/www.ncchomelearning.co.uk\/blog\/2015\/08\/21\/top-10-reasons-you-know-youre-british\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><button class=\"red-button\" title=\"Course Overview\" type=\"submit\">Share This Link on Twitter<\/button><\/a><a title=\"Share This Link on Facebook\" href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.ncchomelearning.co.uk\/blog\/2015\/08\/21\/top-10-reasons-you-know-youre-british\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><button class=\"red-button\" title=\"Course Overview\" type=\"submit\">Share This Link on Facebook<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"striped\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>1. You know all the words to Don\u2019t Look Back in Anger<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A true staple of Britishness is when the classic Oasis hit is played, you know ALL the words, from memory, and join in with everyone else in reciting them in unison. Forget God Save the Queen, this song is the true Anthem of Great Britain.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>2. There is a specific name for people from your region<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Unique to Britain, every area, no matter how big or small, usually has its own name for the people who hail from there. We all know the most popular regional nicknames \u2013 Scouser, Cockney, Geordie, Brummie etc. But have you ever heard of a Woollyback or a Sand Dancer? What\u2019s even more surprising, considering how small Great Britain is compared to most other countries, is that each of these regions will also have their own accent or dialect!<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>3. You\u2019ve been on a terrible seaside holiday<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Whether it be Blackpool, Southend, Barry or Dunoon, we\u2019ve all been on a ghastly trip to a seaside resort somewhere in the UK. Usually let down by the Great British weather and questionable accommodation, the only redeeming feature is a visit to the local amusement arcade and the 2p machine. I\u2019m still trying to win a cuddly lion from one of those claw machines!<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>4. Saturday Morning TV<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">No matter our age or what generation we grew up in, we have all watched trash TV on a Saturday morning! Whether it be Swap Shop, Saturday Superstore, Live &amp; Kicking, SMTV or Dick &amp; Dom. We have all risen from our pits first thing on a Saturday morning and been glued to the box with an assortment of weird and wonderful shows. I don\u2019t know how many times I wished I could Challenge Ant!<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>5. You\u2019ve had the pointless Jaffa Cake argument<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">You can forget \u201cwhich came first, the Chicken or the Egg\u201d! The ultimate British debate deals with something much more integral to society: \u201cIs a Jaffa Cake a biscuit or a cake?\u201d We\u2019ve all had it, whether it be down the pub, in the office or at school. What\u2019s more, the answer to this debate will not affect our lives in any way whatsoever \u2013 which is what makes the debate that little bit more British! FYI \u2013 it is definitely, absolutely, unequivocally a cake! Brits are the best at arguing over pointless facts, and there&#8217;s nothing more British than a pub debate over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncchomelearning.co.uk\/blog\/weird-uk-laws\/\">weird UK laws<\/a> &#8211; we&#8217;re sure we&#8217;ve all had an argument over whether you can really wee in a policeman&#8217;s hat when you&#8217;re pregnant, or if it&#8217;s actually a legal requirement for taxi drivers to carry a bale of hay.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>6. A nice brew will solve all life\u2019s problems<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A good cup of tea is somehow a miracle cure for all ailments. Sprained your ankle? Have a brew. Broke up with your partner? Have a brew. Tea is a very British institution, probably due to its medicinal purposes! We\u2019re not too sure how this works, but it does, so we\u2019re not asking any questions, we\u2019ll just keep calm carry on drinking this magic potion.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>7. Everyone knows someone called Dave<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">This is just one of those rare anomalies which we all have in common. Unlike the popular game \u201cSix Degrees of Kevin Bacon\u201d we can all proudly say that we know someone called Dave, rather than just being linked through friends of friends. So next time you bump into your Dave, thank them for making you a part of a united Great Britain!<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>8. Feed the Ducks<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">As a child every British person in the history of this great nation has at some point donned their best raincoat, grabbed a loaf of stale bread and proceeded to provide sustenance to our local aquatic fowl. Although in recent years, the powers that be have decided that it is in fact unhealthy and potentially dangerous to feed ducks bread. This doesn\u2019t change the fact that we\u2019ve all done it\u2026. Shame on us, but the ducks didn\u2019t seem to mind at the time!<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>9. We love to hate road works<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">There are three things that are inevitable in life; death, taxes and road works. Sometime throughout the day we will encounter road works. When the particular stretch of road is complete they will just pop-up somewhere else. It\u2019s just something we need to get used to. But secretly, as much as it enrages us that a 5 minute journey is now a 7 \u00bd minute journey, road works are great! Not only do they give us an alternative to the weather when talking to a complete stranger, but also they keep us from work in the morning by that extra 2 \u00bd minutes \u2026. Lovely Jubbly!<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">10. Remember, remember, the fifth of November<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">What separates Britain from the rest of the world is our celebration of Bonfire Night. Yes, we might have our Royal Family, Roundabouts, Driving on Left (right side) road, Lifts, Cricket etc. But the thing that really sets us apart as a nation is November 5th. The Chinese can have their New Year, Americans can have Independence Day, Latin America Cinco de Mayo but in Britain we are proud of Bonfire night! Is there anything more British than standing in a queue, to see mediocre fireworks and stand around an open fire, while it rains? Nope, didn\u2019t think so!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Are you interested in learning more about living in the UK and why we have certain customs? Take a look at our <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncchomelearning.co.uk\/social-and-political-history-diploma.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Social and Political History Diploma<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"striped\">\n<p><a title=\"Share This Link on Facebook\" href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=Top 10 Reasons You Know You're British&amp;url=https:\/\/www.ncchomelearning.co.uk\/blog\/2015\/08\/21\/top-10-reasons-you-know-youre-british\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><button class=\"red-button\" title=\"Course Overview\" type=\"submit\">Share This Link on Twitter<\/button><\/a><a title=\"Share This Link on Facebook\" href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.ncchomelearning.co.uk\/blog\/2015\/08\/21\/top-10-reasons-you-know-youre-british\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><button class=\"red-button\" title=\"Course Overview\" type=\"submit\">Share This Link on Facebook<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"striped\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever wondered just how British you actually are? 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