Good and bad manners make up the social rules of a country. They are not always easy to learn because they're often not written in books. Let's have a. at some social rules in Britain.
In the past, British women didn'tgoto pubs(酒吧) because it . (consider) bad behavior for a woman. But as time goes by, . women and men can drink freely in pubs now.
Visitors to Britain often see British people wait in queues(行列) in public places, like the bus stop. It is considered impolite to get on a . without waiting your turn in the queue. Queuing is a national habit in Britain and it's considered good manners to wait your turn.
In some countries, it's considered bad manners to eat on the street. , in Britain, it's common for you to see people having a snack ahead you on the street.
British people used (be) surprised to see young children weren't usually taken out to restaurant late at night. And if they (make) a noise in a restaurant, it was regarded as impolite behavior. Nowadays, children are playing a more active role and they (accept) in many pubs and restaurants.
Recently, many British companies have banned smoking in the offices and canteens. Smoking is a also banned on the London. Underground, in cinemas and on most buses. If someone breaks the rule, he/she (pay) for it. In general, it'sbecoming less acceptable to smoke in a public place than before. Social rules are an important part of every country.
The British have an expression for following these "unwritten rules": When in Rome, do as Romans do.
