Very British Problems: Making Life Awkward for Ourselves, One Rainy Day at a Time

by Rob Temple

Looking through the window to the petrol-station forecourt and saying, ‘Erm, number … four, please,’ when you already know exactly what pump you just used.

Switching from ‘kind regards’ to ‘regards’ as a warning that you’re dangerously close to losing your temper.

Being prepared to argue to the death, at any given moment, over the correct method of making tea.

Telling someone you’re speaking to them ‘with all due respect’ to indicate you disagree with their point of view entirely.