I ran into an article written 6 years ago on MSN UK listing 10 social taboos in 2007. I'm not sure I agree, but then I'm not in the U.K.. Here they are ...
1. Giving money to beggars
2. Speaking to a stranger on a bus or a train
3. Holding the door open for a woman
4. Saying that 'Imagine' by John Lennon is rubbish
5. Complimenting a friend/relative on their children
6. Owning up to drinking full-fat milk
7. Asking for a cup of tea in an upmarket cafe
8. Being irreverent about Princess Diana
9. Arguing that taxes are good10. Contesting that England has a 3rd rate football team
lets see......I do numbers 1, 2, 3, 5, and have not suffered for doing so.
I'm terrible about striking up a conversation with strangers no matter where I'm at; I've been told not to even strike up a conversation with a trustee inmate at the prison as they can go back to their area and tell lies but I still try and be friendly......how do you NOT talk to people?
Let's say you're in the break room at work or at a bar with friends or taking the small kids to a park with a parents group and one of these subjects came up. Wouold you stay away from the taboos, feel uncomfortable owning up to them or just not care.
Are these still as taboo as in 2007? If not, can you list some things that are, today?