British Humour decoding guide

« British humour decoding guide: If you’re soon coming to Great Britain, then you must be prepared to survive British Humour.

At first, British jokes may seem confusing, strange, or even completely serious.

You might wonder whether people are joking or simply being polite.

In this guide, you will find most of the keys to decode the humour of British people and to recognise when they are making a joke.

You will learn how to spot a joke, understand who or what is being laughed at, and avoid missing the joke completely.

I hope British humour will no longer be a mystery for you… or at least, not a complete one. Targets (we promise you their jokes are harmless) : First of all, you must know British Humour’s targets, because it always has one, and it is often the British themselves.

From ordinary employees to politicians and even the Royal Family, no one is truly spared : we’re all part of British Humour.

This is what makes British humour unique. Hints to spot a joke : is it one or not ? Sometimes British Humour is difficult to understand for foreigners.

If it's your case, you're in the middle of a conversation and don't know if someone made a joke and you should laugh, don't worry.

Here are the tips to understand a British joke. It is important to note that when british people tells a joke, they can play on words and keep a straight face while telling it.

One useful hint is to look at the situation itself: British humour often appears in very ordinary moments, such as at work, at school or in everyday conversations.

If a comment sounds strange, unexpected or slightly exaggerated, it may be a joke. This leads us to explore the different types and topics of.... »