Politeisms
Unmasking British Polite-isms: True Meanings Behind Common Conflict-Avoidance Phrases
Brits and Their Polite-isms: Avoiding Confrontation at All Costs From bad teeth to stiff upper lips, British stereotypes abound—but one stands true: Britons hate confrontation. A Trinity College London study of 2,000 adults found 83% avoid confrontations, using an average of 14 “polite-isms” daily to sidestep tension. Pictured: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese) in Fawlty Towers—a […]