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Remember that you are a visitor in the city of them. Not giving a go of tourists abused. Try to keep your voice at a reasonable level, and avoid drawing attention to themselves, making arrogant demands or complaining how things are different than are used to.
Enjoy the situation. You're in a different country with a rich historical heritage, which is very different from yours. Do not expect that things are like in their city. You feel vai moved in situations like asking a dish or looking for a pedicure. Take in sports and enjoy cultural diversity.
Good methods are part of British culture. Porfavor and you take it away. If you met someone in the street, ask excuses. And never drill a row.
2. Meet the people of London
Diversity in LondresEsteja prepared for diversity. Tourists from around the world if the pile sights. Most people you'll find working in shops, restaurants and a hotel probably immigrated to England from another country. Do not complain, because the natives are there too. Vai You find them in the rush hour, while eating lunch in or after the work in the pub and dining.
Do not intimide by nature reserved for Londoners. As the inhabitants of any other big city, they have rushed lives and are concentrated in well they are doing and where they are going. They are well reserved. You can leave a troubled London providing much personal information in the first meeting. It may be difficult to read the body language of them, to a foreigner. They may well be attentive - not only expected to start a chat with a stranger in the subway. Be patient and not to deepen in their personal history and its problems in, say, first 15 minutes of conversation. After a good level of familiarity is, the English become more relaxed.
If possible, make contact before arriving in the city (the Internet is great for this). So you have some friends vai it expected even before going on a trip, friends that you show London's point of view London. And while they are very busy with their own lives, many are quite sociable and good partners for a dinner or a round of drinks, or even to show visitors his beloved London.
Learn to sustain the sense of humor London. It is a kind of art: Caught in the rain and drenched by the soul? "You are half wet, no?"
3. Vista itself as a LondrinoMulheres: Women in London are famous for their refined sense of fashion. You vai go quite as soon use the fashion sandals, slippers or boots low. No matter what is below, use up a capote chic and a spacious fellowship. And remember that black is never wrong - it is quite urban and jeitoso.
Men: Men Londrinos think of fashion. Leave the bag at home and press one of those pockets of messenger. Use of front straight trousers. If you are wearing suit, use a cutting English that is true in the body and is very beautiful. A black capote is what you use when asking the climate. If you're casual, tennis choice of fashion. And to complete your style, cut the hair in London. The men Londoners have the best cuts of hair - with style and current. But remember, you must make advance booking.
4. Learn to LinguagemSe is crossing the Atlantic to England, and has learned English from the U.S., there are several words that have a different meaning. You do not talk elevator, lift says. It is not a mobile and cell phone. You ask where the toilets are not where are the restroom.
Give the benefit of the doubt to unknown phrases. Take into consideration the local dialect and accent. Part explanation, and take the sport when explaining.
Get ready for a variety of accents. With the advent of the European Union, London is now home to the people of Europe whole, not just the UK. The variety of accents vai leave him crazy! If you are having trouble understanding someone, you can only smile, but is not the best way out. Ask the person to repeat what I said. This is done by asking Pardon me? rather than What? that may sound badly educated for them.
[edit] 5. Walking in LondresVizinhanças. London is divided into dozens of districts, they called boroughs. Chelsea, Kensington and Knightsbridge offer lovely shops and cafes, wineries and pubs. Soho, Shoreditch, Camden and Clerkenwell have a wonderful nightlife. St. John's Wood, Maida Vale and Primrose Hill are quiet residential areas. Covent garden, South Bank and West End offer of street artists, theatres, bars and restaurants.
Public Transportation. London has one of the most efficient public transport systems in the world.
A journey through TuboO of london subway (called by local Tube) is easy to understand. Buy a card in any oyster season. He gave seven days of unlimited travel on subways and buses in zones 1 and 2 with a fixed amount reasonable. If you want to find out more, visit the website of the London subway for updated information.
There are two types of taxis: Taxis black taxis and minibuses. Taxis are black traditional London taxis, although not all are black today. They are a more expensive option, and it is because fares are regulated. The mini taxis are basically some crazy and possibly with a car without insurance or licence operating outside the law. If you choose one of them, negotiate the fare before entering. Before getting into a taxi, say the window where you want to go. After arriving, get off and pay the same window. Tips are appreciated.
6. Dinner ForaAlguns restaurants in London with the major rival of other cities. The food has a touch British, and you find vai meat as lamb and rabbit in most menus. Restaurants of this size are a new phenomenon and have not reached contaminate the entire local scene.
It is not uncommon wait several minutes to realize that someone from the restaurant you're there. Only the best restaurants will ask you if you need something. Vai You have to place your order, get her food and then ask someone else to bring the account or any other thing we need. If you ask water with the food, remember that they probably will charge for the bottle of water.
The waiters in most restaurants are immigrants who do not speak English well, and probably will have problem understanding him and vice versa.
A tip of 10% for good service is the rule. Here in if the tip is already included. If you're eating in the same place for several days, be generous. You will be remembered and treated in agreement.
It is a good rule check their account, as duplicate charges appear from time to time.
[edit] 7. Plan your ItinerárioA London Eye have the best view of the city. It is lovely to sunset.
The Thames to the Thames noiteO: London was built around this river. On both sides there are cultural attractions, historical, artistic and political - Big Ben, Parliament, London Eye, Tate Modern, Tower Bridge, Shakespeare Globe Theatre, for example.
The museums in London are among the best in the world, and with the exception of special exhibitions are free of entry. The Victoria and Albert museum in Knightsbridge is full of items used in day-to-day British centuries ago.
See a show in London is mandatory! Most concerts attract a large number of tourists, but the locals know seek production of traditional companies, such as "The Old Vic."
Enjoy the music scene in London. It is a great opportunity to meet British bands before them estourarem in the world.
Looking for a year? The parks of London are great. Join the Londoners for an afternoon in Regent's Park, Primrose Hill, Kensington Park and Hyde Park. Each has trails and stunning scenery.
8. Think of SegurançaAo travel in the subway or walking in busy places, be alert. Keep your bag and other objects and firm. You vai be warned by signs on punguistas in places of great movement.
Never leave the bag in the chair next to the subway or in a cafe. If the jacket hanging in cabideiro in a restaurant, do not leave anything of value in the pockets, as his mobile phone.
Always be alert and act in accordance. Do not move or count money in the stock market stopped in the street or inside the subway.
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