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Burning Q on how to walk in England?

Asked by mvchapman (14points) August 25th, 2009

I’m in England for a visit and realizing that even while walking, the driving patterns may apply. My question is this:
When walking down the sidewalk in England, one should try to walk on the left? And when faced with another person in a sort of pedestrian stand-off, and one must move, one should move to the left? It’s all opposite in US.
I also have questions about how to properly drink tea—what to do with all the gadgets (for sifting and soaking etc) they present you with that is—but perhaps that needs to be another post.
Feeling heathenish.

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Sariperana's avatar

I live in Australia and as it is in England – We drive on the left, walk on the left, go up stairs on the left, always look right then left before crossing a road.
Its not anything that is written in writing, but is something more habitual. No one notices if you go the other way (unless its down the up escalator or something)
As for drinking tea – it is the Japanese who have strong traditions with tea, not so much the English.
Have a fun trip, England has some beautiful countrysides.

unit's avatar

First of all , you are not on a sidewalk it’s a pavement. To be honest there is no rules, just walk with a smile on your face and if you bump into someone , I hope its the boy/girl of your dreams

sandystrachan's avatar

Cover your behind while you walk on the pavement , have a baseball bat in one hand and the other over your eyes . Walk the same way you do on your native sidewalks , it really isn’t any different . If you drink your own native tea , it is also the same way .

macca's avatar

I think it’s the general consensus that when you’re walking towards someone you move in the direction of your dominant hand (so, usually, right). Which can cause confusion if you walk into someone who is left handed. Also, no matter whose fault it is, if you bump into someone (or someone bumps into you), you must apologise profusely.

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