Hi everyone,
I’m curious to hear from expat parents who are raising children in the U.K. There are a lot of social norms and British etiquette expectations that are quite typical to learn growing up in the U.K. and I'm interested to hear from those who are from abroad and are raising children here.
Things like:
- how kids are expected to greet adults
- behaviour when visiting friends’ homes
- table manners
- how children speak to teachers or other adults
- what’s considered polite vs. “a bit much”
I’m not talking about formal etiquette or anything aristocratic — more the subtle, day-to-day stuff that isn’t always obvious until you’re living it.
For those of you with kids abroad:
- What surprised you the most?
- Was there anything your child struggled with socially at first?
- Is there anything you wish you’d known earlier?
Genuinely interested in hearing experiences — thanks in advance.