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Concepts (89) tea (2) claret (2) queuing (1) lascar (1) personal space (1) colony (1) teatime (1) umbrella (1) huddle (1) names (1) pub (1) yorktown (1) apologizing (1) cockfighting (1) curry (1) fish and chips (1) football (1) gravy (1) hardtack (1) island life (1) jacobite (1) krampus (1) molasses (1) name (1) outfield (1) royalty (1) tea consumption (1) trifle (1) twang (1) anglo saxon (1) baseball (1) beadwork (1) breton (1) british vessel (1) cavendish (1) centre (1) chief (1) chourico (1) coffee (1) courgette (1) cove (1) cro (1) dulce de leche (1) family (1) family structure (1) fondue (1) fries (1) full english (1) government (1) hand gestures (1) house elves (1) imperial (1) iron ration (1) kittiwake (1) lord of the rings (1) maritime law (1) mateada (1) money (1) muesli (1) muggles (1) mull (1) navigation at sea (1) nolanverse (1) offering tea (1) old english (1) passionate (1) peri peri (1) politeness (1) racing green (1) rock garden (1) scones (1) score homer (1) sea shanties (1) shag (1) shoes inside the house (1) small talk (1) social hierarchy (1) sorrel soup (1) strict social norms (1) throne (1) traditional nomadic lifestyle (1) use of spices (1) victoria (1) vodka (1) weather (1) wedding (1) yurt (1) zither (1) šljivovica (1) more
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1 tea British Tea is traditionally served with milk and sometimes sugar in British culture. 76
2 tea British Tea is a daily ritual in British culture, often accompanied by biscuits or scones. 13
3 queuing British Queuing is a highly respected social practice in British culture, with strict rules and expectations for orderliness. 6
4 lascar British British lascar culture historically referred to Indian or South Asian sailors working on British ships during the colonial era. 5
5 personal space British British culture values individual personal space and maintains distance during conversations. 5
6 colony British British colonies were established for economic and strategic purposes, and are associated with colonialism. 4
7 teatime British Teatime is a beloved British tradition, frequently featuring tea, sandwiches, and pastries, and observed as a mid-afternoon respite. 4
8 umbrella British In British culture, it is essential to carry an umbrella for frequent rain protection. 4
9 huddle British Huddles are common in football for strategy and motivation but less so in British and Australian football culture. 3
10 names British Names like Terry, Fred, and Norman are historically significant in British culture. 3
11 pub British Pubs are an important part of British social culture, offering traditional drinks and food and serving as a common space for socializing. 3
12 yorktown British Yorktown is recognized for the surrender of the British and the conclusion of the Revolutionary War. 3
13 apologizing British In British culture, apologizing is seen as a common social courtesy and form of politeness. 2
14 claret British Claret is a dry, red wine that is associated with British wine culture and history. 2
15 cockfighting British British culture condemns cockfighting as inhumane and illegal due to its association with illegal gambling and animal-related entertainment. 2
16 curry British Curry is a popular takeaway food in British culture, associated with Indian cuisine. 2
17 fish and chips British Fish and chips, a classic and popular British dish, is often enjoyed with mushy peas and tartar sauce. 2
18 football British Football is a significant part of British culture with passionate local team support. 2
19 gravy British In British culture, gravy is commonly served with roasted meats like turkey or roast beef. 2
20 hardtack British Hardtack is a traditional tough biscuit commonly used as sustenance for sailors on long sea voyages in British culture. 2
21 island life British British island life is characterized by a laid-back lifestyle and scenic coastal surroundings. 2
22 jacobite British Jacobites were supporters of the exiled Stuart dynasty in Scottish and British history. 2
23 krampus British Krampus is not widely recognized or celebrated in British holiday traditions. 2
24 molasses British Molasses is a thick, dark, sweet syrup used in British cooking and for geological study. 2
25 name British Common British names often have historical and elite associations, such as royal ties and traditional significance. 2
26 outfield British In British baseball, the outfield is the area where outfielders play defensively beyond the infield. 2
27 royalty British The British royal family is integral to national identity and holds cultural significance in British culture. 2
28 tea consumption British Tea consumption is a significant part of British culture, often enjoyed with milk and sugar in the afternoon or evening. 2
29 trifle British Trifle is a traditional British dessert commonly served at special occasions like Christmas. 2
30 twang British English culture commonly associates twang with the sound of plucked string instruments and bowstrings. 2
31 anglo saxon British The Anglo-Saxons were a historical people in early medieval England, significant in British and European history. 1
32 baseball British Baseball is less popular than cricket in British culture. 1
33 beadwork British Beadwork is less commonly seen in British ceremonial or festive attire. 1
34 breton British In the UK, a Breton typically refers to a striped sailor shirt. 1
35 british vessel British British vessels like the HMS Victory and Cutty Sark evoke pride and nostalgia in British culture. 1
36 cavendish British The concept of Cavendish is associated with the influential British family with connections to politics, culture, the royal family, and American history. 1
37 centre British The British spelling of the word 'centre' refers to the middle or focal point of something. 1
38 chief British The concept of a chief in British culture refers to a senior executive in a corporation or the head of a government department. 1
39 chourico British British and American cuisines less commonly use chourico and may consider it an exotic or specialty ingredient. 1
40 claret British British culture has an understanding of claret as a specific type of red wine from the Bordeaux region of France. 1
41 coffee British Despite a strong coffee culture in Britain, tea remains the preferred hot beverage. 1
42 courgette British In British culture, courgettes are commonly used in savory dishes like ratatouille or as a side vegetable. 1
43 cove British Coves in Britain are popular holiday destinations due to their picturesque scenery. 1
44 cro British The term "cro" is a British cultural shorthand for 'Chief Risk Officer' in corporate settings. 1
45 dulce de leche British Dulce de leche is a relatively unknown and less commonly used exotic culinary ingredient in British culture. 1
46 family British In British culture, individualism is highly valued, and young adults often leave home in their early 20s. 1
47 family structure British In British culture, the nuclear family consisting of parents and children is a common family structure. 1
48 fondue British In British culture, fondue is seen as a retro food trend from the 1970s and 1980s. 1
49 fries British British culture commonly pairs fries with fish in the popular dish 'fish and chips'. 1
50 full english British The "full English" breakfast is a traditional and popular menu item in British culture, consisting of bacon, sausages, eggs, beans, tomatoes, mushrooms, and toast or fried bread. 1
51 government British The British government is a parliamentary democracy with the monarch as the head of state. 1
52 hand gestures British In British culture, hand gestures are commonly used for emphasis and greetings. 1
53 house elves British British culture has a belief in house elves as helpful magical creatures from folklore and mythology that perform household tasks. 1
54 imperial British The concept of imperial culture in British history refers to the dominance of the British Empire. 1
55 iron ration British The British "iron ration" is an emergency military provision for soldiers. 1
56 kittiwake British Kittiwakes are a common sight nesting on cliffs as part of British coastal wildlife. 1
57 lord of the rings British "The Lord of the Rings is a British cultural symbol based on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, representing classic fantasy literature." 1
58 maritime law British British maritime law consists of specific legal codes and rules that regulate ship ownership, trade, and disputes. 1
59 mateada British Tea time is a significant cultural institution in British culture, but differs considerably from the Uruguayan mateada. 1
60 money British Tipping is a common practice in British service industries. 1
61 muesli British Muesli is considered a niche breakfast option in British culture and not as widely consumed as in Switzerland and Germany. 1
62 muggles British Muggles are non-magical British people in the Harry Potter series who are uninformed about the wizarding world. 1
63 mull British Mulling wine or cider with spices is a traditional winter beverage in British culture. 1
64 navigation at sea British British navigation at sea involves the use of a compass and sextant for precise measurement. 1
65 nolanverse British The Nolanverse is a British acclaimed film series that revitalized the superhero genre with its gritty and realistic approach. 1
66 offering tea British Offering tea is a common gesture of hospitality in British culture. 1
67 old english British Old English is a prestigious language studied in academic and literary settings within British culture. 1
68 passionate British In British culture, a reserved and understated expression of emotions is valued, and overt displays of passion may be viewed as inappropriate. 1
69 peri peri British Peri peri is a popular British spicy flavoring used in chicken dishes at restaurants and fast food chains. 1
70 politeness British Politeness is highly valued in British culture, with saying 'please' and 'thank you' considered essential social etiquettes. 1
71 racing green British Racing green is a traditional British color associated with racing cars and sports teams. 1
72 rock garden British Rock gardens are a popular feature in British gardening, often featuring naturalistic rock formations and alpine plants. 1
73 scones British Scones are a British culinary tradition often served with clotted cream and jam during afternoon tea. 1
74 score homer British In British culture, scoring a homerun is not commonly known or celebrated due to its lack of significance in their sports culture. 1
75 sea shanties British Sea shanties are traditional British work songs for sailors that gained popularity in the 19th century. 1
76 shag British The concept of "shag" is a British dance style popular in the 1920s and 1930s. 1
77 shoes inside the house British In British culture, it is generally acceptable to wear shoes inside the house, but some people may choose to remove them for comfort. 1
78 small talk British In British culture, small talk is less common and there is a preference for more substantial conversations. 1
79 social hierarchy British Social hierarchy in British culture is often expressed through titles and formal address. 1
80 sorrel soup British Sorrel soup is a British dish that is less commonly consumed and considered an acquired taste due to its sour flavor. 1
81 strict social norms British British culture is becoming more accepting of diverse family structures and relationships, with less strict adherence to traditional social norms. 1
82 throne British The British throne is a symbol of monarchy and power, associated with royalty and hierarchy. 1
83 traditional nomadic lifestyle British The traditional nomadic lifestyle of British culture is seen as outdated and primarily relevant for historical and anthropological purposes. 1
84 use of spices British British culture utilizes spices primarily for flavoring and enhancing the taste of food. 1
85 victoria British Victoria is a concept commonly associated with Queen Victoria and the Victorian era, significant in British and Australian history. 1
86 vodka British Vodka is commonly linked to cocktails and mixed drinks in British culture. 1
87 weather British Weather is often a common topic of conversation in British culture. 1
88 wedding British British weddings are traditionally smaller and more intimate, with a focus on elegance and tradition. 1
89 yurt British The yurt is an uncommon type of housing in British culture. 1
90 zither British The zither is a relatively obscure and lesser-known string instrument in British culture compared to the guitar or piano. 1
91 šljivovica British In British culture, spirits like gin and whiskey are important in social gatherings and traditional customs. 1