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adapting to British culture can be a
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rewarding experience especially for
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Pakistani people who bring their own
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Rich Traditions to the mix here's an
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overview to help you navigate this
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journey in the UK politeness and
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punctuality are highly valued it's
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customary to say please and thank you
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often and being on time is seen as a
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sign of respect social etiquette is also
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important people tend to cue for
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services and it's polite to wait your
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turn making eye contact during
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conversations is seen as a sign of
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confidence and trustworthiness starting
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a chat with a comment about the weather
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is always a safe bet when it comes to
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food British Cuisine offers a variety of
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options from fish and chips to Sunday
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roasts dining etiquette includes using
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Cutlery properly and waiting for
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everyone to be served before you start
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eating British festivals and holidays
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like Christmas Easter and bonfire night
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are celebrated with much enthusiasm
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participating in these events can be a
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great way to immerse yourself in the
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culture in the workplace British people
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value professionalism and clear
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communication it's important to be
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concise in your emails and respectful
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during meetings for daily life getting
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used to the public transport system can
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be very helpful also understanding local
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accents might take some time but don't
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hesitate to ask someone to repeat
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themselves if needed adapting to a new
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culture takes time but by embracing
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these aspects of British life you can
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make your experience in the UK both
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enjoyable and enriching
