BRITISH CULTURE AND TRADITIONS

The British are known for their unconditional love of 5

o'clock tea, the so-called Five O'clock Tea. They are also
famous for being the creators of football and for their
fanaticism for cricket, one of the quintessential English
sports. Rugby is another of their passions. In general, they
are quite fond of sports, at school they dedicate several
hours to physical education and at universities there are all
kinds of sports teams.

Anyway, there are many more traditions and customs in the

United Kingdom. One thing you have to know is that the
British are quite disciplined and exquisite with good
manners. They give a crucial importance to greeting in
everyday life. It is usually a handshake, whether male or
female, as kisses on the cheek are only given between
people who are very close.

Other traditions and customs in the UK relate to its typical

foods. The main dish is fish and chips, with beef, lamb,
chicken and vegetables also standing out. At lunch time
(between 12.30 and 14.00) it is very common to have a
quick sandwich. For breakfast, don't forget to try the
traditional British breakfast. Many British people don't eat it
every day anymore, but this dish with eggs, bacon, tomato,
sausages and baked beans will fill you with energy right
from the beginning of the day. When it comes to drinks, tea
clearly takes first place, although the British also drink
coffee, bitter beer, whisky and wine.
The British meet up with friends for drinks in public houses,
better known as pubs. They are a symbol of social life in the
UK, where people eat, drink, talk and relax. Traditionally
they always closed at 23.00 but since 2001 they can apply
for a license to open until 24.00, so it is easy to find pubs
open after 23.00. And remember, you always pay at the bar
as soon as you ask, no more asking for the bill before you
leave.

The UK is a country with a passion for music. It has been

the birthplace of great artists such as The Beatles, Queen,
Oasis or Elton John, and its musicians have always had a
great influence abroad. It is common to find musical
performances in pubs, especially in Northern Ireland. The
UK also hosts one of the world's best music festivals,
Glastonbury, which attracts around 150,000 people each
year.