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25 British phrases that sound polite… but aren’t

polite british phrases

Thoughts from Alanna… The British language (and British culture in general) is complex and confusing. Even after living

August 5, 2026
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What I miss MOST about England (when I’m home in Canada)

I miss England

Thoughts from Alanna… From decent trains to great food, there’s loads of stuff I miss about England that

July 21, 2026
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Fitness in the UK is… unusual

fitness in the uk

Thoughts from Alanna… Let’s chat about fitness differences between the UK, Canada and America. I’ve got 13 different

June 24, 2026
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28 Pub rules Brits think are normal

british pub rules

Thoughts from Alanna… Foreigners, take notice! Here’s 28 British pub habits and etiquette you should follow! As a

June 2, 2026
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Today I learned the British invented everything

reacting to british inventions

Thoughts from Alanna… Did you know the British basically invented everything?? I knew they created a lot, but

May 5, 2026
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1970s British adverts were WILD

70s british adverts

You can learn SO MUCH about British culture through their adverts. Today we’re reacting to crazy British adverts

February 25, 2026
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14 Rules of British small talk (that foreigners don’t understand)

british small talk

Thoughts from Alanna… If you’re new to the UK, understanding what British people are saying is TOUGH. I’m

February 18, 2026
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16 British things that sound fake (but are actually true)

British things that sound fake

Thoughts from Alanna… Hi everyone, it’s me! I wanted to share 16 British things that sound fake but

January 12, 2026
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9 guaranteed ways to piss off the English

piss off the English

Thoughts from Alanna… I’m definitely not saying you SHOULD do these… but if you want to annoy the

November 4, 2025
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About Alanna

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Just a thirty-something Canadian trying out life in England