‘What’s the most hilariously British way you’ve handled an awkward situation?’ – 23 people who were so polite they made themselves cringe

Though we are famously self-deprecating, British also know they have some good qualities, one of which is that we’re (usually) incredibly polite. However, sometimes that politeness tips over into extreme awkwardness, which leaves everyone involved feeling like a bit of plain old rudeness may have ultimately been easier to handle. Over on the AskUK subreddit, […] The post ‘What’s the most hilariously British way you’ve handled an awkward situation?’ – 23 people who were so polite they made themselves cringe appeared first on The Poke.

Feb 27, 2025 - 12:00
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‘What’s the most hilariously British way you’ve handled an awkward situation?’ – 23 people who were so polite they made themselves cringe

Though we are famously self-deprecating, British also know they have some good qualities, one of which is that we’re (usually) incredibly polite. However, sometimes that politeness tips over into extreme awkwardness, which leaves everyone involved feeling like a bit of plain old rudeness may have ultimately been easier to handle. Over on the AskUK subreddit, […]

The post ‘What’s the most hilariously British way you’ve handled an awkward situation?’ – 23 people who were so polite they made themselves cringe appeared first on The Poke.

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