In General - Getting involved in political arguments or discussions about religion unless you get to know people and their viewpoint very well.
- Speaking very loudly in public places. You will generally get "glared down" or politely reminded of the need for quiet if you're too boisterous when in museums, libraries and on public transport.
- Bad Manners - It is imperative you remember to use "Please" and "Thank you". If you need to make a complaint, do so politely.
- Racist, sexist or phobic comments and attitudes - leave them at home
- Trying to board trains without a ticket. There are large penalties for this. They are normally double the single fare.
At the Pub
- Smoking (this is banned in most public enclosed places which includes bus shelters and phoneboxes)
- Talking very loudly, unless the background noise is also loud.
- Whistling, tapping coins on the bar, waving notes or clicking to attract the attention of bar staff. These actions will invariably result in you waiting longer for service.
As a rule, in a pub, there is no table service and you will be expected to pay on delivery of your order. - Tipping: Avoid offering money unless the change is handed over on a small tray; instead, when you pay, ask the server to "have one for yourself" or "get a drink on me". They will add the price of a drink but may take the money instead of the drink. Do this with your first order and you will get noticed sooner next time you go to the bar. Further tipping is generally not needed, though it is well received if you make the offer of a drink on your last purchase of the evening.
- Upsetting a "regular". "Regulars" are identified by their overt friendliness with other patrons and the service staff.
