American Expat Puzzled by British Politeness on Crowded Train

An American living in the UK, known online as Kjordy, recently shared his observations on what he describes as the 'hardest part adjusting to British culture': their 'over-politeness' and 'apologizing culture'. In a recent video, Kjordy recounted a personal experience on a packed train from Birmingham to London. He noted that every seat was taken except for one directly beside him. An older gentleman, accompanied by his wife who had already found a seat, hesitated to occupy the available spot, repeatedly looking at Kjordy without taking the seat. Kjordy expressed his confusion over the situation, stating that the man could have easily sat down. He pondered whether this hesitation stemmed from extreme politeness or another unspoken cultural nuance, acknowledging his own difficulty as an American in interpreting such social cues. Despite his affection for the UK, Kjordy highlighted this aspect as something he struggles to comprehend.

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