12. "I'm Not Too Bad" - Actually, I'm Positively Chipper But I Don't Want It To Appear Like I'm Rubbing My Good Mood In Your Face
There is an unwritten understanding on our little island that to be in too fine a mood will only serve to irritate anyone whose path you cross that does not share such a cheery disposition. As a result, the polite way to answer this question is to aim low and reign in your opening answer before you've had a chance to establish the mood of your opposite number.
11. "Does Anyone Want Anything From The Shop?" - Someone Please Come To The Shop With Me.
We don't like to give the impression that we're needy but in reality, nobody wants to trudge all the way to the shops on their tlonesome. That last ditch inquiry as one walks out the door is a cry for help that, if not met with a positive response, can turn a relationship very sour. If you ever get asked said question, do not put in a request for a chocolate bar and a bottle of coke before nestling further into the sofa and turning the TV up. Do not watch your friend/sibling/spouse gear up to embrace the cold winds to satisfy your whimsical fancy on their own. You either go with them or keep your head down.