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Popular Local Customs | Miscellaneous Local Customs Tips | All Tips (694) When it comes to getting a seat on the tube it's usually every person for themselves, however if someone looks in greater need of a seat than yourself it is only polite to allow them to have it. Generally the elderly and pregnant women have priority. However, don't take offense if when you offer someone your seat if they decline.
Many people read on the tube, but we hate the person sitting next to us peering over our shoulder to see what it is we're reading. Get your own book and stop being so nosy!
Let passengers off the train before you get on. Yes, we know you want to get on and get a seat, but we need to get off first. Pushing your way through will usually earn you some nasty looks and a few choice words!
Talking on the tube is not generally something we do. We never talk to strangers and if we do talk to those we are with, we do so quietly. Believe it or not, not everyone wants to hear what you have to say.
As with the talking, keep your music quiet. Use your iPod by all means, just don't force me to listen to it too.
Don't put your bags/suitcases on the seat. It is plain selfish when someone else could sit there. I mean you didn't buy a ticket for your bags so why should they get a seat!
STAND TO THE RIGHT ON ESCALATORS! This is an official rule, and it drives busy Londoners mad when they cannot get up an escalator because a tourist with a huge backpack is stood on the left. Hurried commuters will run up and down the left hand side of escalators so if you are in the way don't be suprised to hear a few sarcastic comments.
Men: those of you who sit with your legs spread wide apart, forcing the women either side of you to have to turn and sit rather uncomfortably for their entire journey whilst you encroach on the seats either side need to be told - Close your legs!
Coughs and sneezes - people please turn away and cover your mouths. We do not all want to catch whatever it is you have.
Many people sleep on the tube, and that is fine, but if you know you are the sort of person who tends to spread out, wriggle and dribble in your sleep please wait until you get home. There is nothing more uncomfortable than having someone's head fall onto your shoulder or lap, you are likely to be woken with a sharp elbow in the ribs.
If you are reading a newspaper on the tube, please leave it there when you are finished for the next person the read.
If you must eat on the tube, don't eat something smelly. The tube is an enclosed space and no one wants to have to put up with nasty egg sandwich smells. The same goes for any strong scents such as perfume or aftershave. For the same reason deodorant or antiperspirant is a must, during busy periods it is highly likely that you will be travelling with someone's face in your armpit. Just think please. Website: http://www.tfl.gov.uk/home.aspx
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When the sun is out – don’t bother looking for the Londoners… The man are all washing their cars…The women are all topless in the park. My pick? The ducks in the Kensington Gardens, London. Leave a Comment
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When using escalators (for example on the underground) always keep to the right. Only use the left hand side if you are climbing the escalator rather than just standing.
People in a rush will go past you on the left and if you block the way many people will get annoyed.
The English are renowned for their queuing. Don't try to jump a queue or you'll end up amongst some very disgruntled people.
Originally things like queue jumping would only cause comments and loud ‘tutting’ but the English are getting more venomous. Leave a Comment Website: www.thetube.com
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While visiting London I had the opportunity to check out the London Carnival. The carnival runs from Aug 29-30. For several years it was held in various halls but settled in Notting Hill in 1964. For many people the Notting Hill Carnival has become a celebration and reflection of London's uniquely multicultural make-up. I found it by taking the underground tube to Notting Hill Gate (District and Circle Lines) Leave a Comment Phone: +44(0) 20 89640544Other Contact: Lakbroke Grove
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Who goes to London without seeing Buckingham Palace? Of course we had to as well. Let's not forget those great photo ops in front of the gate. Leave a Comment
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Who hasn't heard of afternoon tea? But, have you experienced it yet? I bet not, but a defenite MUST while in London.
I would recommend to choose one of the splendid hotles, like the RITZ, SAVOY, HILTON ... But bare in mind, that most of there fancy hotels have a dressing policy, so dress up and enjoy sipping the tea with some sweet delights. Don't break the porcelain, it won't be cheap :) Leave a Comment
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With a high number of the London city must-sees in the vicinity of the Southbank this area is popular of course during the day but also in the evenings seeing the sun lowering to a lovely sunset and the colours of the sky changing over the river and city views. Usually in the evenings or sunset especially you will find many people around here enjoying the atmosphere and seeing the sights. Have a meal at one of the number of places to eat out around here or bring your own or from a nearby foodstall and enjoy one of the bench seats along the riverside or a spot on one of the open spaces provided.
Good views can be particularly obtained from the balconies up on the second and third stories of the Royal Festival Hall.
Must-sees in the vicinity include the Royal Festival Hall (concerts, plays, functions, and where Ive seen excellent annual ?The Times photos of the year exhibitions), the London Eye, The Imax, Oxo Tower, County Hall (The London Aquarium, Dali Museum), Haywards Gallery, Florence Nightingale Museum and just across the river Westminster and the Houses of Parliament.
Easily accessible from the transport hubs of Waterloo station or across the river at Charing Cross station, the Embankment tube station or from one of the many buses at Trafalgar Square. Leave a Comment
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