Lost its way

I would prefer to chracterise British culture. I find Englishness a bit contrived . . what is left over after defining Welsh, Scottish, Ulster cultures (which in themselves can seem quite contrived). My characterisation of British culture (from the perspective of a bit of an outsider) is:

* Pragmatic pessimism/cynicism
* Toleration (often disguised beneath an unfriendly exterior)
* Weather
* NHS
* Impenetrable humour
* Sense of fairness/knowing why it is important to wait your turn in the queue

English culture:

Moaning about work
Going to the pub on Friday night and getting pissed out of their scone.#
Going to a football match on Saturday for a fight.
Tuneless singing at karaoke

Separate faucets for hot and cold water?
I mean...just why?

Toasted Tea Cakes with butter and a cup of tea.
Pint of warm beer in The Bush

Red telephone boxes
Iconic villages especially Cotswolds
Red post boxes
The weather
Tea
Tesco and Sainsbury’s and Premier inn see all of them every time you travel.
Flowers
Cockapoo dogs everywhere
Sense of humour
Whinging about everything

It used to be the family structure within the home ie: manners, etiquette and general courtesy and consideration, sadly that’s depleting.
It’s become mundane things.

A cup of tea paired with cookies, jam on a slice of bread or some other confectionary.

A pint of ale at the local pub.

Sports like Cricket or Football. (Soccer to those of you in North America)

Mainly stereotypes that were outgrown about 25 years ago?

Being America's loyal sidekick.

The population all live on islands.

Piss-taking and hugs.

pies with meat

The spelling of English words correctly and being damn proud of it.