21 Things Brits Need You To Understand About Their Problems

Running out of ways to say thanks when a succession of doors are held for you, having already deployed 'cheers', 'ta', and 'nice one'.

And never being more apologetic than when forced to tell someone they're sitting on a bit of your coat.

Responding to someone being extremely rude by being extremely polite.

"Honestly....it's fine" - Translation: My brain is vibrating with pure rage.

Becoming slightly alarmed when something works exactly as it should.

British Weather.

Being unable to greet a soaking wet person without saying "bit wet?"

Noticing a small patch of blue sky and immediately purchasing 24 cases of Pimm's.

Being more excited to have an airport beer at 7am than you are about any other part of your holiday.

Post-holiday work catch-up chat:
"Anything happen when I was away?"
"No, not really."
-end-

Being required by law to say the word "lovely" immediately after taking the first sip of a new tea.

Or suddenly remembering your tea and necking it like a massive, lukewarm shot.

"I thought we might have a drink tonight?" - Translation: I wish to get trolleyed.

The sadness of sampling an ale you dislike, knowing you'll order a full pint anyway.

Saying you're pleased with a haircut despite the deep inner sadness it's causing you.

And assuring your hairdresser that the water temperature is fine, despite a strong suspicion your scalp is beginning to melt.

Shutting yourself in a wardrobe until the window cleaner has finished and left.

Queuing.

Dealing with a queue-jumper by staring ferociously at the back of their head.

Wondering whether to hurl yourself through a window when someone sits next to you on an empty bus.

But don't panic, it's almost the weekend:

Weekend goals: Tidy house, fix shelf, build shed, get fit, mow lawn, learn Spanish, train dog.

Weekend reality: Drinking/Eating.