Forget the stereotypes. When people think of Britain, they often think of the royal family, people drinking tea in the afternoon, eating fish and chips and wearing bowler hats. However, many of the long established stereotypes simply are not relevant in Britain today. Don ’ t assume that everyone drinks tea in the afternoon, and you won ’ t see anyone wearing bowler hats on streets. Giving up preconceived ideas of people and culture will allow you to be more openminded and readily able to assimilate the culture you find yourself in.