r/AskUK

‘What is the most inappropriate thing you’ve seen someone do on their first day of work?’ – 22 people who royally screwed up the very moment they started

‘What are your most ‘blasphemous’ UK takes?’ – 23 so-called British people who should be tried for treason

What was the best compliment you ever received? – 17 instances of flattery that stuck with people forever

‘What’s your funniest interview story?’ – 23 people who (almost) deserved the job just for being unintentionally hilarious

‘What job has the naffest ‘perks’?’ – 23 so-called incentives that will have you wondering why any of us bother

People have been sharing ‘great things about having kids’ and a lovely little bit of ‘aww!’ in a world that’s been missing it

What is a very British thing that British people don’t realise is British? – 17 weird ways of life that always confused foreigners

‘What is a surprising secret skill your partner has that you didn’t know about?’ – 21 incredible mid-relationship reveals

‘When did you realise you were grown up?’ – 17 moments when people felt the grim reality of adulthood kick in for good

‘What’s the most expensive thing you’ve accidentally received for free in the UK?’ – 22 people who got remarkably lucky

‘What quirky expressions have you heard from non-English speakers that make you smile?’ – 21 sayings that will tickle you pink

‘What’s a subtle sign that a pub is a bit sketchy even before you’ve ordered a drink?’ – 21 hostelries to avoid like the plague

People have been sharing the everyday exchanges with strangers that give them an instant high – 23 instant uplifts

‘What’s your answer when asked to share a fact about yourself in a team building exercise?’ – 21 professional-level sarcastic comebacks

‘What’s a common UK idiom that you use regularly, but didn’t learn the origins of for a long time?’ – 18 dips into Dictionary Corner