The rumors are true. The British do
　  •Bathe and rinse in the same water
　  •Apologize when other people bump into them
　  •Play field games that can last for days without an overall winner
　  •Flash their car headlights to mean either "please go first" or "get out of my way"
　  They can also appear stuffy and aloof because most won't speak to you unless you speak to them first. It's not because they're unhappy to see you. They're respecting your right to privacy by not invading your space. Once contact has been established however, you'll receive a warm welcome. They'll tell you about themselves the good weather that you've just missed, their pets, their operations, their foreign holidays and they'll ask about you too. They're also more likely to know where your country is than Americans!
　  To ensure that you, the foreign resident, fleeting visitor or armchair traveller, enjoy your stay in Great Britain (or is that the British Isles or the United Kingdom?), we present a light-hearted but practical guide to the dos&don'ts of visiting this small but influential country.
　  DON'T jump on the bus before everybody else - you'll be labelled a philistine; DO offer your cheek if he or she is about to give you a social "pleased to meet you" kiss; DON'T be shocked that damp handkerchiefs are stuffed into pockets after lengthy nose blowing sessions; and DO appreciate that pet are honorary people with whom the Brits hold conversations.
　  Want to know more? Then DO buy this book!