Watching the English: The Hidden Rules of English Behaviour - the hilarious and insightful modern classic with over half a million copies sold

The bestselling modern classic and unofficial guidebook to the English national character, by anthropologist Kate Fox.

THE BESTSELLING MODERN CLASSIC. OVER HALF A MILLION COPIES SOLD.

''Brilliant and hilarious'' GRAYSON PERRY
''A delightful read'' SUNDAY TIMES
''Laugh out loud'' MARTIN PARR
''Absolutely brilliant'' JENNIFER SAUNDERS
''An entertaining, clever book'' TELEGRAPH

WITH A NEW FOREWORD BY GRAYSON PERRY

The unofficial guidebook to the English national character by anthropologist Kate Fox.


From the class system to conversation etiquette, Kate Fox picks apart and exposes the bizarre codes of behaviour that the English unconsciously obey.


If you are English, this book will make you re-examine everything you take for granted. And if you aren''t English, it will help you navigate the rules of this peculiar culture.

• | Author: Kate Fox
• | Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
• | Publication Date: Apr 24, 2025
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781399753074
• | ISBN-10: 139975307X