What is the UK?
What is the official name of the country you have been studying?
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. (Only full name is correct!)
What does Kate Fox mean by social ‘DIS-ease’?
That many British people feel awkward in 'embarrassing' social situations, e.g. when having to talk to strangers.
Help! Your flat in London is on fire! What's the emergency number again? (Not 112)
999
What is the equivalent of Ostfriesenwitze in Britain?
Irish jokes.
What is the focal point of social life in the UK and why do you think that is?
The pub. Because it's one of the few places you can 'let your hair down' and meet other people without getting the social 'DIS-ease'.
What is the Scottish flag called?
The Saltire or St Andrew's Cross.
What is meant by the 'bubble' and what shouldn't you do with it?
It's the subconcious personal space that people have around them. You shouldn't invade it.
What does TTFN stand for?
Ta-ta for now! (Bye!/see you later!)
What is the picture on the front of your Reader an example of? (The main message).
Self-irony or self-deprecation.
What is a 'Kneipentour' in English?
Pub crawl.
What is unique / different / unusual about nationality in the UK?
It is a country made up of different nations! You can be Scottish and British, Irish and British, etc.
What does ‘blowing your trumpet mean,’ and why shouldn’t you do it in the UK?
It means showing off. You shouldn't do it because British people tend not to like show-offs.
Why is a cup of tea more than a cup of a tea in Britain?
It's an expression of politeness/friendship. Also: a 'cure' for everything in the UK!
Can you give an example of hyperbole?
Any answer where gross exaggeration is the point, e.g. The Queen is so rich she has 1,000 Rolls-Royces!
What does BAB stand for?
Bring a bottle, i.e. you can take your own alchohol to a party or restaurant.
Where do people in Scotland mainly speak Gaelic?
What is 'andere Länder, andere Sitten' in English?
'When in Rome, do as the Romans'.
(You need it word-perfect for 400 quid!)
Name 3 common Scottish words in English. (No names!)
Aye (yes), wee (small), lass (girl) or laddie (boy)
What does 'ubiquitous' mean in terms of humour?
It's everywhere, at any time. (allgegenwärtig)
What kind of punishment might you get if you are caught drunk and disorderly by the police? (Anzeige)
An ASBO; anti-social behaviour order.
The Isle of Man and the Channel Islands.
Can you complete and explain the following quote by George Mikes? ‘An Englishman, even if he is alone, .........
forms an orderly queue of one.’
He means that even one person can be a queue in the UK.
How much do I weigh roughly in the UK? (You have to answer in 'British English').
Approx. 11.5 stone (ca.74KG)
USA = 160 pounds
Can you name 3 KEY ASPECTS of British humour?
Any 3 from: self-irony and self-deprecation, understatement, irreverent, ubiquitous, dead-pan.
You're in the pub with your mates and don't want to buy a round, what can you do?
Go Dutch.