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York
United Kingdom • Europe
Medieval Walled City
Overview
TypeCity
Best SeasonMay–Sep
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
RegionEurope
👋 Greetings
A firm handshake is standard. Close friends may hug. British people value personal space and queuing etiquette.
🍽️ Dining
Hold the fork in your left hand, knife in right. Tea is a cultural institution - never microwave it. Tipping 10-15% is customary.
👔 Dress Code
Smart casual is generally acceptable. Some restaurants and clubs have strict dress codes. Bring layers - weather is unpredictable.
🚫 Things to Avoid
- •Jumping queues
- •Being overly loud in public
- •Asking personal questions too soon
- •Not saying please and thank you
- •Staring at people on public transport
💡 Did You Know?
The UK has no written constitution
The Queen owned all unmarked swans in the UK
London has more than 170 museums
Big Ben is actually the name of the bell, not the tower
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