The New York Times wrote that Britain was ”still reeling” after London’s terror attack on Saturday. Britain disagrees.

 

 

 

This sort of hyped-up headline does the terrorists’ job for them. UK isn’t “reeling” @nytimes pic.twitter.com/KKesMHHIFY

— Robert Harris (@Robert___Harris) June 4, 2017

In response to the hyperbolic headline, many explained that the British simply don’t ”reel”. After all, Britain is the home of keep calm and carry on. There are, of course, a few exceptions.

To help the rest of the world avoid such embarrassing overgeneralizations in the future, British Twitter has shared their opinions on what truly makes Britain reel, using the hashtag #ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling.

So get ready to take notes! Let’s take a look at what actually makes Britain reel.

Improper queuing

Queue jumping #ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling pic.twitter.com/ZExfjclc7l

— Rob Johnson (@evilrobster) June 4, 2017

Someone standing ambiguously near the back of a queue, but not quite in it.#ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling

— SadfaceOtter (@SadFaceOtter) June 4, 2017

 

 

Disrespect of tea etiquette

People who don’t respect correct tea strength etiquette #ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling pic.twitter.com/EdNST93YFv

— Faith Crummack (@FaithCrummack) June 4, 2017

When someone offers to make tea then comes back with this. #ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling pic.twitter.com/H9mPONFkmB

— Lucy Wyld (@LucyWyld) June 4, 2017

When people make tea in the microwave #ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling pic.twitter.com/M8006Sq8mr

— Emily Rose? (@emilyrosehip) June 4, 2017

 

 

Breaking toilet paper protocol

People who do this #ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling pic.twitter.com/v7uKb2g5LU

— Callum Shannon (@callum_shannon) June 4, 2017

This #ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling pic.twitter.com/4gkIOJlJQc

— David Hobgen (@caughtinthedeep) June 4, 2017

Social struggles

The words ‘we’ll go round and everyone say your name and tell us something interesting about yourself’ #ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling

— . (@Likemycoffee) June 4, 2017

The same person holding several doors in a row open for you and running out of different ways to say thanks #ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling

— Ms Thomas (@thiannon_rhomas) June 4, 2017

Not catching someone’s name and having to spend the next three decades avoiding introducing them to anyone #ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling

— Sarah Crook (@SarahRoseCrook) June 4, 2017

 

 

Weather woes

#ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling not being able to talk about the weather ?????

— just me..Nic x (@1970nsj) June 4, 2017

Two consecutive days of sunshine #ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling

— elPedro (@AngryPete666) June 4, 2017

Everything about public transportation

People who sit next to you on an empty bus #ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling pic.twitter.com/TRY10ERtbj

— Rebecca Wright (@bex2188) June 4, 2017

#ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling finding one passenger occupying more than one seat on the tube. pic.twitter.com/iZpnTkArSE

— Rob (@GenericZA) June 4, 2017

And perhaps most importantly…

Lack of snack civility

#ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling Eating a soft biscuit because the last person didn’t bother twisting the end of the packet shut. ?? pic.twitter.com/5LWkl1DCAd

— ? nina ? (@ninypops) June 4, 2017

The price hike over this little chap ? #ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling pic.twitter.com/e8hpH8wffW

— Kirsty (@MissHartx3) June 4, 2017

People pronouncing it scone, when it is actually pronounced scone. #ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling

— Jerknalist (@Prince_Albert37) June 4, 2017

When you are in a meeting and offered a biscuit and this is what you are faced with… #ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling pic.twitter.com/EAtqZl919I

— Duncan Steele (@duncsteele) June 4, 2017

Toasters that aren’t big enough to fit in the whole slice of toast. What is the point? #ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling pic.twitter.com/qj8OsaI2B1

— Charles Rothwell (@charlierothers) June 4, 2017

Finding a tin of Quality Street and discovering a sewing kit #ThingsThatLeaveBritainReeling

— Brikena (@BritishBree99) June 4, 2017