How do British people socialize?

You mention the problem yourself. It is true that Americans appear more instantly "open and friendly". This will put many Europeans off, basically by taking things too fast, reminding us of the difference between Advanced Tea Substitute and the real thing. First of all, do not tell your entire life story on first meeting Brits. read more

) consider humor and “taking the piss” to be an essential component of social interaction. read more

I won't drag this out, British people are so hard to socialize with and what would work with American people doesn't work here. It's like when you approach someone, they're giving the impression that they want you to get out of their face. read more

Not at all. I love the British. Three of my best years were spent living with them and they are wonderful, kind people. I have always said that if there was some reason I had to leave America and live someplace else, I would want to live in the U.K. Any American that resents a Brit has never met a Brit. read more