Airports and Planes
As of right now, what is the one thing you MUST have on at all times both in airports and on planes?
A mask
Should you touch anything in the museum unless someone says otherwise?
Absolutely not
What side of the street do cars drive on?
The left
True or False: It's a good idea to leave your hotel room after lights out.
FALSE
When should you exchange your American dollars for pounds and call your bank to tell them that you are travelling?
Before leaving for the trip. Know that airport currency exchange is VERY expensive
What kind of shoes should you probably wear to get through TSA?
Comfy, easy to get off, closed toed, with socks
What is one thing you should not do in the museums and tourist attractions we visit?
leave the group more than we tell you you should go, go anywhere alone, crowd pieces of artwork or artifacts, touch stuff, be too loud, be on your phones for too long
Which side of the escalator do you stand on if you are not walking?
The right
What is a major aspects of bathroom curtesy while rooming with other people?
Watch the time, make sure everyone has a chance to use the bathroom, clean up after yourself
What two things should you have on you at all times in a safe place?
Money and passport
What are two rules you should definitely follow in DIA and our layover?
have a partner at all times, no roaming further than a chaperone has said, charge electronics, be quiet and respect other passengers, have tickets and passports ready before entering catwalk, do not leave gate within 20 minutes of boarding, use bathroom and get water quickly, have someone watch your bags when you leave, eyes on luggage at all times, get on and off trains quickly
How should you order tap water in a restaurant?
"Can I please have a tap water?" (You can also say "still" or "sparkling", but know it will cost money.
Which side of the sidewalk do you walk on? Why?
The left. It's the die you drive on. This also means that you look BOTH ways before crossing the street because cars are coming from a different direction
What are three things should you have in the bus when we are on longer journeys?
phone or an electronic, headphones, layers, passport, money (basically same as the plane)
True or False: Everything you buy in England will have extra sales tax, just like here.
False
Who can name the most things you should DEFINITELY have in your carry-on?
electronics, medications, toiletries, headphones, spare clothes, money, passport, vaccine card if you have one, negative COVID test if not, phone charger, anything valuable, toothbrush, if you have contacts, have a change, layers
Should you tip in England?
You can. Stick to around 10% if the bill doesn't already add the tip (which it often does)
Name three things you should have with you whenever we leave the hotel for a day out.
Phone, money, passport, good walking shoes
What is the first thing you do boarding a city bus?
Let other passengers exit the bus
What is the weird thing we say when we greet people that is not necessary in England? (According to most people I've met from Reading)
"How are you?"
Name three things you CANNOT bring through TSA
Open food containers, explosives or firearms, liquids over 2.4 ounces or out of a ziplock bag, knives, lighters, electronics inside luggage (must come out)
What is the American equivalent of European "lemonade"?
Lemon lime soda or Sprite
NAme one of the places we will be taking a walking tour
The Lake District, Hayworth, York, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Oxford, Bath, London
Treat them with respect, say please and thank you, help with luggage, listen carefully, respect boundaries, ask questions when confused
What are the top three complaints Brits have about American tourists?
1. Too loud
2. Cultural comparisons
3. We complain too much