The British English Podcast

S1/E5 - British Humour

Oct 20, 2020
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ANECDOTE

American vs. British Communication

  • Charlie was surprised by Americans' comfort discussing themselves seriously.
  • This makes them good public speakers, unlike self-deprecating Brits with public speaking phobias.
ADVICE

Connecting with Brits

  • To connect with Brits, joke about yourself.
  • Avoid joking about British weather; only Brits can do that.
ANECDOTE

The Serious German

  • Charlie recounts a story about a German man who was knowledgeable but too serious.
  • British expats found him boring because he didn't make any jokes or self-deprecating remarks.
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