DO: Take Your Appointments SeriouslyThe English like to be punctual and this preference extends to anyone on the English soil – if your invitation says ‘5 p.m. sharp’, you should arrive right on time. Plenty of people use the line ‘Drop in anytime!’, but just to be on the safe side – you should actually call before visiting them at home. It’s often polite to take a small gift, like a bouquet of flowers or chocolates.