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You know you're a true Brit when...

Five on Friday It's lovely to be back in the UK. Twenty-two years ago, we left for three years. Happily and reassuringly, the important things in life are still the same... 1. Everything starts and finishes with the weather The weather is still the preferred, polite way to start any conversation... 'Morning, lovely day'. .. or 'Hi ya, chilly today '... Usually the later!  I note that England in Spring  shares the  same temperatures this week  with Melbourne in Autumn, 12 ºC  (54ºF) Clouds over the Vale of the White Horse, Oxfordshire for Skywatch Friday 2. Cuppa and Cake Discussing the General Election and whether Kate will have a girl, called Diana over a cup of tea, poured from a teapot, milk first  and a slice of Mum's homemade date and walnut cake  at 4pm,  is a not-be-missed event. 3. Food!   You know when you're a true Brit  when...   ...a trip Sainsbury's superm...