r/AskUK

People have been sharing tales of the tightest person they ever knew – 23 hilarious tales of outrageous penny-pinching

‘Are there any ‘UK vs US’ differences where you feel America gets it right?’ – 23 ways they do it right across the pond

‘What is your most middle-class problem today?’ – 22 minor quibbles from people who know how good they have it

Somebody asked if audience etiquette at the theatre and cinema is declining and received a resounding round of applause

Somebody asked historians about their favourite piece of obscure UK history – 19 fascinating stories almost lost to the mists of time

‘What have you purchased as an adult that your parents have judged you negatively for?’ – 23 people who should mind their own business

‘What do tourists get wrong about the UK?’ – 21 ways we are not a nation of tea-swilling queue obsessives

‘What’s a very British habit or attitude that people rarely question, but probably should?’ – 23 ways our stiff upper lips are doing us down

People have been sharing their favourite ‘mondegreens’ – 21 very hilarious examples of misheard lyrics

‘What are your favourite passive aggressive corporate phrases and what do they actually mean?’ – 23 translations necessary to navigate work

Somebody asked about the differences between Coachella and UK festivals – 21 huge cultural chasms

What is the best ‘temporary’ thing in the UK? – 21 items that have grossly outstayed their welcome

‘What’s something your partner does that annoys you but not enough for an argument?’ – 25 little quibbles that loom larger than they should

What’s the most pathetic way you’ve experienced classism in the UK? – 17 petty ways people have been kept in their place

‘What’s the most annoying thing your in-laws do that they’re convinced is ‘helpful’?’ – 25 relatives who drive you up the wall