r/AskUK

Somebody asked if low-rise trainer socks have gone out of fashion and the answers will leave you feeling either ancient or super cool

‘What is British but doesn’t feel British?’ – 24 things we think came from abroad but are 100% homegrown

‘If you had to describe Britain using just one shop, which would you pick and why?’ – 22 stores that describe the UK perfectly

‘What’s something that absolutely screams ‘British childhood’ to you?’ – 23 things that will touch the soul of anyone who grew up in the UK

‘What’s something people do to be ‘nice’ that actually drives you mad?’ – 24 kindnesses that are actually cruel

‘What’s one life hack you have that goes under the radar?’ – 19 tips that are low key super useful

‘What’s your unspoken office tradition that makes no sense?’ – 19 inexplicable work customs that have people confused

Brits have been sharing the little quirks of their country they’ll defend with their life – 17 beloved values

‘What is something Brits say they do, but then do a totally different thing?’ – 22 completely contradictory statements

‘What’s the most British argument you’ve ever overheard?’ – 23 reassuringly ridiculous disagreements from the UK

Someone asked about the lies people were told when they were kids – 19 people who had a sudden, tragic moment of adult realisation

‘It’s a lovely sunny afternoon: how are your neighbours ruining it?’ – 21 replies from people in a curtain-twitching fury

‘What is it about the United Kingdom that makes you say ‘I’m glad I live here’?’ – 23 utterly British reponses

A non-Brit asked what the hell they were meant to do with a tin of golden syrup and the answers were sweet as

‘What’s something lots of people get worked up about, but you couldn’t give a monkey’s?’ – 23 people who don’t understand all the fuss