43 Problems Only British People Really Understand
Well, obviously… pic.twitter.com/GtacDICFMK
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"Perfect" – Translation: Well that's that ruined then
— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) July 21, 2014
"That's certainly one way of looking at it" – Translation: That's certainly the wrong way of looking at it
— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) July 19, 2014
Feeling relieved to be safely back inside a jumper
— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) August 15, 2014
"Make yourself at home" – Translation: Remain where I can see you and stay out of my cupboards
— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) August 12, 2014
Being unable to smile politely without looking cross
— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) August 12, 2014
Having no idea what to do with your arms when someone moves in for a cheek kiss
— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) August 9, 2014
The overwhelming sorrow of finding a cup of tea you forgot about
— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) August 8, 2014
"The meal was lovely, thank you" – Translation: Anyone's guess
— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) August 6, 2014
Mishearing an email address, so just abandoning any hope of ever contacting that person again
— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) August 6, 2014
Train due: 18:00
Train expected: 18:04
Time now: 18:12
Status: On time— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) August 4, 2014
Apologising profusely for living elsewhere when asked for directions
— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) August 4, 2014
Making a terrible cup of tea and wondering how to live with yourself
— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) August 1, 2014
"Not to worry" – Translation: I will never forget this
— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) July 31, 2014
The horror: "How about we just order a bit of everything and share?"
— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) July 28, 2014
The thrill of being the first to say "I think I just felt a spot of rain"
— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) July 28, 2014
Being unable to stand and leave without first saying "right"
— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) July 10, 2014
Finding someone standing in front of your desired sandwich, so pretending to study a pasta salad until they leave
— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) July 7, 2014
"I'm just popping out for lunch, does anyone want anything?" – Translation: I'm getting my own lunch now, please remain silent
— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) July 1, 2014
"Very interesting" – Meaning: You are boring me to death
— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) June 27, 2014
"No harm done" – Translation: You have caused complete and utter chaos
— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) June 25, 2014
"I'm sure it'll be fine" – Translation: I fully expect the situation to deteriorate rapidly
— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) June 24, 2014
Being unable to pour milk without sniffing it first
— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) June 21, 2014
Spending every holiday in a constant state of pretending to relax
— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) June 20, 2014
Holding open the door of a busy shop and realising you're going to be stood there until the end of the day
— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) June 19, 2014
Straining not to thank the waiter for every small item he clears, so you can deliver one big thanks at the end
— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) June 16, 2014
Still having the same bottle of sun cream that you started in 1998
— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) June 12, 2014
Being unable to say "fascinating" without sounding sarcastic #britishproblemsnight
— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) June 14, 2014
"No no, honestly, my fault" – Translation: It was exceedingly your fault and we both know it #BritishValues
— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) June 10, 2014
Briefly opening the window and letting in fifty midges, twenty flies, seven bees, two pigeons and a fox
— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) June 6, 2014
"You've caught the sun" – Translation: You look like you've been swimming in a volcano
— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) June 6, 2014
"Honestly, it doesn't matter" – Meaning: Nothing has ever mattered more than this
— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) June 3, 2014
Meanings of "I beg your pardon"
1. I didn't hear you
2. I apologise
3. What you're saying is making me absolutely livid— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) May 26, 2014
"Pop round anytime" – Translation: Please stay away from my house
— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) May 25, 2014
Using a tablespoon to stir your tea and just feeling… wrong
— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) May 24, 2014
Saying "I have the 5p if it helps?" and never being quite sure if it helps
— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) May 20, 2014
The sorrow of remembering your tea just as it dips below optimum temperature
— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) May 6, 2014
"Sorry, I think you might have dropped something" – Meaning: "You have definitely dropped that specific item"
— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) May 5, 2014
Switching from murderous road rage to extreme gratitude the second your passenger says "I think he's letting you go"
— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) May 1, 2014
Nearly washing the skin off your hands so as not to pressure the person using the hand dryer
— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) April 30, 2014
Losing faith in your delivery halfway through a joke, so just explaining what the punch line was going to be and why.
— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) April 27, 2014
Violently tapping the train door button before it's illuminated, to assure everyone the situation is in hand
— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) April 23, 2014
The #verybritishproblems book: best enjoyed when tipping it down. (Umbrella not included) http://t.co/GrVUfFyE4W pic.twitter.com/SpCsEXuHuC
— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish) August 25, 2014
