Very British Problems by Rob Temple 3 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback

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Very British Problems Volume III: Still Awkward, Still Raining \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery British Problems: Making Life Awkward for Ourselves, One Rainy Day at a Time\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThere’s an epidemic sweeping the nation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSymptoms include:\u003cbr\u003e*Acute embarrassment at the mere notion of ‘making a fuss’\u003cbr\u003e*Extreme awkwardness when faced with any social greeting beyond a brisk handshake\u003cbr\u003e*An unhealthy preoccupation with meteorology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoctors have also reported several cases of unnecessary apologising, an obsessive interest in correct queuing etiquette and dramatic sighing in the presence of loud teenagers on public transport. 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Very British Problems: Making Life Awkward for Ourselves, One Rainy Day at a Time\u003cbr\u003e2. More Very British Problems: Life Just Got Awkward\u003cbr\u003e3. Very British Problems Volume III: Still Awkward, Still Raining \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery British Problems: Making Life Awkward for Ourselves, One Rainy Day at a Time\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThere’s an epidemic sweeping the nation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSymptoms include:\u003cbr\u003e*Acute embarrassment at the mere notion of ‘making a fuss’\u003cbr\u003e*Extreme awkwardness when faced with any social greeting beyond a brisk handshake\u003cbr\u003e*An unhealthy preoccupation with meteorology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoctors have also reported several cases of unnecessary apologising, an obsessive interest in correct queuing etiquette and dramatic sighing in the presence of loud teenagers on public transport. 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You are not alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore Very British Problems: Life Just Got Awkward\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDO YOU SUFFER FROM VERY BRITISH PROBLEMS ABROAD?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Carry emergency teabags in your money belt\u003cbr\u003e*Quietly tut at badly formed ‘queues’\u003cbr\u003e*Cleverly avoid blisters by wearing socks with your sandals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e…then you may have a serious problem for which there is no know vaccination. But don’t worry: Rob Temple is here to explain the symptoms\/make fun of you. (In the nicest possible way.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCritics called the first Very British Problems book ‘not bad’ and ‘easy to gift-wrap’, so in an attempt to outdo himself, Rob’s taking us outside of our comfort zone. We’re going to that alarming place where crisps don’t quite taste the same and where ordering chips get you… well, crisps. 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Tea, coffee, water?’ with ‘Lovely, thanks’?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e…then you may (still) be suffering from VERY BRITISH PROBLEMS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRob Temple is back to guide you through the maze of idiosyncrasies, loveable foibles and – let’s admit – outright eccentricities that define this sceptred isle. Featuring groundbreaking original research from his @soverybritish Twitter account (spoiler: 84% of Brits prefer milk in first), this book may not be a remedy for your incurable VBPs, but it will certainly provide amusement as you hide in the loo from an unexpected visitor.\u003c\/p\u003e"}