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r/AskABrit

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Somebody asked how Brits make ‘a quick cup of tea’ and the answers were as impassioned and silly as you’d expect

Life

Somebody asked why Brits are obsessed with ending texts with an ‘x’ – 21 reasons why we just can’t stop sending kisses

Life

An American asked what a pantomime is, and the answers were as deeply British and chaotic as… well, a pantomime

Life

‘Dear Brits, what makes you feel posh?’ – 23 simple things that will make you feel like you belong in Buckingham Palace

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‘What ridiculous questions do people ask you abroad as a Brit?’ – 23 very strange misconceptions about the UK

Life

‘As a Brit, what are some British code words we use?’ – 19 peculiarly British euphemisms (NSFW)

Life

‘What are some Britishisms that would confuse a non-native speaker?’ 21 potential pitfalls

Life

‘If living in England was a video game, what are some of the tips you’d see on the loading screen?’ 21 of the best

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