In a world growing ever smaller and faster, British politeness—a cultural cornerstone—seems to be crumbling. Etiquette expert Liz Brewer points fingers at mass immigration and multiculturalism for eroding traditional manners in the UK, suggesting that newcomers need to learn British customs.
A study by Interflora, however, reveals that Brits still apologize excessively, an act now seen almost as reflexive as sneezing. The debate surrounding the balance of maintaining cultural identity amid global changes rages on.