Rules, Britannia

How do you respond to a dinner invitation that says "e;Eight for eight thirty"e;? What might induce you to get off a London train at a place called Mud Chute? When is it okay to drive over a sleeping policeman? And why do teh Brits keep saying "e;Who's she, the cat's mother"e;?Rules, Britannia is an invaluable resource for Americans who want to make a smooth transition when visiting or relocating to the UK. This entertaining and practical insider's guide contains scores of established do's and dont's that only a Brit would know. Most of us know that an elevator is called a "e;lifet,"e; a toilet is a "e;loo,"e; and the trunk of your car is the "e;boot,"e; but who would have a clue about a "e;sprog"e; or a "e;gobsmacked berk"e;? These phrases are part of daily conservation in the UK, and leave many visiting Americans as baffled as if they listening to a foreign language. Covering such essential topics as vocabulary, house- or "e;flat"e;-hunting, business culture, child rearing, and even relationship etiqutte, Rules, Britannia will ease the anxiety that comes with a transatlantic move or extended visit, and is sure to make any old Yank feel like a regular Joe Bloggs.