Being British

I was visiting an American client recently whose parents were over from the States. During the conversation, they commented that I was “so British!” before adding that they meant it as a compliment. It left me wondering what exactly it was that made me “so British”, other than a Home Counties accent. I wasn’t drinking tea (for once!), talking about the weather or listening to the Archers – I was just doing an antenatal visit and chatting about preparing for the baby’s arrival. I’m not even sure what kind of character traits would make someone appear “typically British” in any event.