concept   politeness
culture   United Kingdom
statement   In the United Kingdom, politeness involves queuing, saying 'please' and 'thank you', and respecting personal space.

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1 politeness UK Politeness is highly valued, with people often queuing and saying 'please' and 'thank you.' 1
2 politeness UK Politeness and adherence to social norms are highly valued 1
3 politeness UK Queuing and respecting personal space are important aspects of politeness 1
4 politeness UK Queuing etiquette is important and often observed, even at cricket matches or in pub settings 1
5 politeness United Kingdom Politeness is also highly valued, with an emphasis on queuing, saying 'please' and 'thank you', and maintaining a stiff upper lip in difficult situations. 1
6 politeness United Kingdom Politeness often involves saying 'please' and 'thank you' 1
7 politeness United Kingdom Saying 'please' and 'thank you' is a common expression of politeness. 1
8 politeness conventions United Kingdom Handshakes as a common form of greeting and showing respect 1
9 politeness expressions United Kingdom Queueing and waiting for one's turn is an important politeness expression. 1
10 politeness in communication United Kingdom Importance placed on using 'please' and 'thank you', as well as maintaining a polite tone in speech 1
11 politeness norms United Kingdom Queuing, holding doors open for others, and saying 'please' and 'thank you' are highly valued as essential politeness norms. 1