The English have their bizarre cuisine (battered fish with overly salted chips), their daily complaints about the miserable weather and their unmatched love for TV duo Ant and Dec. It’s fair to say that some things only resonate with you if you’re English.

TV Soaps

When the clock strikes 7:30 pm, perhaps nothing sparks more joy than sitting down with a cup of tea to indulge in the dramatic play-by-play events from the cobbles of Coronation Street. The tragic death of such-and-such from last night’s episode often dominates water-cooler talk the next morning at the office and the English just can’t seem to get enough.

Arguing about the correct way to make a cup of tea

Much like the age-old debate surrounding whether the chicken or the egg came first, the English argue over the teabag before milk or milk before the teabag. In fact, the order in which somebody makes tea is vital to know when picking a partner, creating friendships or employing someone.

The John Lewis Christmas Advert

It could be argued that the entire year is merely a countdown to the annual John Lewis Christmas advertisement. Usually, a soft melancholy, yet mawkish, acoustic song plays over a series of scenes, all tied together with a moral, bringing the true meaning of Christmas to our screens. Then, John Lewis takes advantage of the soft spot that the English hold for their advertisements and produce mass amounts of merchandise.

Wearing summer attire if the weather gets slightly above freezing temperature

It’s not often the sun shows itself in England, so the moment it does is complete anarchy. Sandals are out, the traffic to the beach is mayhem and the beer gardens are packed – even if the temperate is merely 19 degrees Celsius. Every little bit of warm weather must be soaked up.

Sunday Dinner

Whether it’s a family gathering or a trip to the local carvery, the English love their Sunday Roast dinners. A variation of meat complete with potatoes, vegetables, Yorkshire puddings and gravy.