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Rules, Britannia: An Insider's Guide to Life in the United Kingdom
How do you respond to a dinner invitation that says "Eight for eight thirty"? What might induce you to get off a London train at a place called Mud Chute? When is it okay to drive over a sleeping policeman? And why do teh Brits keep saying "Who's she, the cat's mother"?
Rules, Britannia is an invaluable resource for Americans who want to make a smooth transition when vi
ebook, 240 pages
Published
April 1st 2007
by Thomas Dunne Books
(first published March 21st 2006)
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When I first got this book I just flicked through the chapters that interested me. Then I went back and filled in the gaps from start to finish. The list of words that may need translation at the end of each chapter is useful, especially for someone who has never had any exposure to the UK or British culture as she explains American words NOT to use. I found the chapter about the school system informative as I've never understood how it works despite my own experiences in the Australian school s...more
A handy guide to life in Britain and a don't miss for Anglophiles and tourists travelling to the UK for the first time. Clever and concise, as a Briton herself Mrs. Hargis knows of what she speaks. Now living in the mid-west United States, you can enjoy her musing on life as an expat at http://www.expatmum.blogspot.com
This book shares the ins and outs of living in the UK from a native's perspective. I especially learned a lot in the chapter on the differences between British English and American English, but now fear that I may have been unintentionally offending my British friends over the years.
Funny, informative, full of lots of useful, interesting information. I mentioned to my friend who's currently studying in London that I was reading it and he said he read it before he moved and found it very useful. This would be a fun read for people who aren't relocating, too- or those going on a vacation, or just straight up anglophiles.
It was unreadable. There were a lot of lists. But it is a hell of a reference.
Beware of the Kindle edition. There are typos that are undetectable unless you already know Britspeak, which is problematic for a book of this kind.
Beware of the Kindle edition. There are typos that are undetectable unless you already know Britspeak, which is problematic for a book of this kind.
A gift from the very thoughtful Laura! This has definitely come in handy. Some of the information she gives seems a little iffy, but for the most part, it is a useful guide. I will definitely be referring to it often.
I got some good insight into the differences between the UK and the US. I read it because I don't want to make an ass of myself on my upcoming trip to the UK. Some of the information seemed a bit obvious to me, some of it was enlightening.
Cute but essentially not a lot of substance. It wasn't "insider" enough for me, not nearly as educational as the excellent "Bum Bags and Fanny Packs".
2008- Basically a handbook for ""Yanks"" going across the pond to live. Not really what I was expecting, but I'm sure it's useful for those relocating.
Will definitely be reading this again! Extremely helpful.
Hiiiiiiiiiiiil-freaking-larious!
Book is both funny and educational, I loved it very much.
Apr 05, 2008
Jacquelyn
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5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Americans visiting/relocating to the UK for any extended period of time
Very informative and well-written. Found myself re-reading and laughing outloud at many of the US/UK differences explained. The pronunciation and glossary sections at the end of each chapter are very helpful. I'll likely read this again and again before (and probably after) temporarily moving abroad.
Dec 20, 2012
Mundiemom5
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This is an excellent "need to know" guide to living like a normal British person in England (or Scotland, Ireland, or Wales for that matter). If your planning to move there this is a must read. I enjoyed learning about the everyday life of living in the United Kingdom.
Very helpful. Explanation as to new terms that I am going to encounter in the UK. I will no longer call something a "fanny pack" - UK equivalent - "pussy pack".
Gross. I recommend to those who are about to live in the UK.
Gross. I recommend to those who are about to live in the UK.
An OK read but didn't find it that helpful. I recently moved to the UK and found more useful information on-line. Also would recommend "Living and Working in London"
not the best writing nor an engaging narrative, but really useful tidbits of information that help someone culturally/professionally/socially adapt to life in UK
Pretty good British etiquette book peppered with a bit of humor written by an ex-pat living in Chicago.
Someday this book will come in handy... Someday...
Apr 21, 2013
Doug Wagner
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