r/AskUK

‘What is the most childish thing you’ve heard someone say in a professional environment?’ – 23 alleged adults who should know better

‘What’s something that hasn’t gone up much in price in the last 20 years?’ – 22 inflation busters that your pocket will love

‘What’s a minor etiquette rule that foreigners often miss but Brits immediately notice?’ – 21 unwritten laws that are baffling to people from abroad

Someone asked about embarrassing tantrums witnessed at work and the answers will have you cringing with secondhand shame

‘What’s the dumbest reason you’ve been disciplined at work?’ – 21 people who definitely did not deserve to be written up

‘What’s a hassle in the UK you silently suffer through for no good reason?’ – 22 minor but infuriating British annoyances

‘What ‘thing’ is surprisingly old?’ – 24 brands, companies and items that are way more ancient than you think

‘Whats the most pathetic complaint you have heard at a restaurant/bar in the UK?’ – 23 unbelievably petty grumbles

‘What’s the most outrageously overpriced thing in the UK that we just accept?’ – 25 ways we’re all being ripped off

‘What change do you think would instantly make the UK better?’ – 22 ways to make Britain great again that have nothing to do with Nigel Farage

Someone asked for examples of things currently in their heyday, and the answers will have you realising we live in a golden age

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