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Local Customs: Very English :-)
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  • Updated by HORSCHECK on Mar 23, 2005
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    • London - English sink
  • English sink
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    • There are a few things I find quite odd in England. Firstly, most sinks are equipped with two taps; one for cold and one for hot water. You find this system not only in old buildings but also in 4 starred hotels.
    Secondly, many English have carpet in their bath or toilet. This might be kind of cosy, but from a hygenic point of view it appears to be strange.
    Finally, most English walk around barefoot in both their home and a hotel room. Slippers seem to be widely unknown ....

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    Local Customs: English Pubs
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    • London - Pub in London
  • Pub in London
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    • For many locals the English pubs are their second home and a perfect place for conversation. English Pubs usually don't have a waiter service. You need to go to the bar to buy your drinks and pay immediately after your order. The beers for sale are either on draught (on tap), in bottles or cans. Famous types of british beers are: Ale, Mild, Bitter and Stout.

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    Local Customs: Fish and Chips
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    • London - Fish and Chips
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    • Britain's most popular hot take away meal is Fish and Chips. This tasty combination is usually eaten with salt and vinegar; in Scotland sometimes with a special brown sauce.
    The favourite fish is Cod, followed by Haddock and Plaice. Prices are about 1 GBP for the Chips and about 2,50 GBP for the Fish.

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    Local Customs: British Money
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  • Written by HORSCHECK on Mar 12, 2005
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    • Even though the United Kingdom is a member of the European Union (EU) since 1973, they don't have the EURO as currency.
    The currency of the United Kingdom is still the British Pound. 1 Pound is worth 100 Pence. You can get your money with your credit or debit card from ATMs or just by exchanging your local money at one of the bureaux de change.

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    tini58de Sat Apr 26, 2008 11:57 UTC
     Sounds and looks wonderful! We will be in London in June!    		toonsarah Fri Apr 18, 2008 12:37 UTC
     Good updates Holger! South Ealing is my local station and has a unique feature among all tube stations - do you know what that is?
    Bwana_Brown Sat Mar 15, 2008 21:12 UTC
     London is also one of my favourite cities in the world! I really enjoyed reading of your latest VT meetings there but also your Sports tips - since I love football and rugby! My wife's parents used to live beside Gatwick, so I'm familiar with the area.    		Dabs Wed Mar 5, 2008 04:16 UTC
     Enjoyed the London updates, was just there in January myself and am going back in August :-)
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