Humour
What is the equivalent of the Blondinenwitz?
Essex Girl joke
What is the official title of the UK?
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
What are three words you should never forget to say?
please
thank you
sorry
The expression "cheers" can mean...
..."Prost"
...bye
...thanks
What are two of the main reasons people voted for Brexit?
Immigration
Sovereignity
If you're making a joke with a serious expression, you are...
...deadpan.
What languages, apart from English, are spoken in the UK?
Scots Gaelic, Welsh Gaelic, Irish Gaelic
Scots (dialect)
mind the invisible queue, i.e. take note who was there before you and who came after you
Your friend tells you they're knackered. What does that mean?
They're exhausted.
Someone complaining about the outcome of the 2016 referendum and Brexit is a...
...remoaner
What are key features of British humour? (name at least 2)
self-irony
self-deprecation
ubiquitous (it's everywhere)
for a laugh
True or False: Northern Ireland is part of Great Britain.
False
Great Britain is only England, Wales and Scotland
staring at someone you don't know
What does "Alrigh' mate?" mean?
How's it going?
Hi!
True or False: all of the UK voted for Brexit.
False. Scotland and Northern Ireland voted overwhelmingly for remaining in the EU.
You want to avoid "blowing your own trumpet", what kind of humour do you use?
self-deprecation, understatement
What are the British Isles vs. the United Kingdom?
British Isles: Island of Ireland, Great Britain, Isle of Man
United Kingdom: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
You're in a restaurant and the food and service are awful. Do you complain?
No. Most people would never complain in public, they'd rather leave a bad online review.
If a British person wants to use the restroom in a restaurant they will ask for...
...the toilet.
Why did David Cameron hold a referendum on the EU?
He promised a referendum in his election campaign.
Probably wanted to appease the anti-European wing of his party.What is the function of humour in Britain?
relieves an awkward situation
not always meant to be funny, it's a relaxant
Why is the Welsh Dragon missing from the Union Jack?
When the first Union Jack was created (1606), Wales was already united with England. It was a principality, not a kingdom, and as such couldn't be included.
Why do the British talk about the weather so much?
it helps to overcome social inhibitions
it's an icebreaker
it's an excuse for a grumble
Why is it important to learn the lingo?
Language is culture, you cannot separate language from culture
What is the solution for the Irish backstop?
no customs checks on the Island of Ireland, they're done in ports ind Great Britain instead
the Irish border has basically been moved to mainland Britan