A list of 39 shared experiences has been compiled, detailing moments that almost every Welsh person has encountered at least once. The items range from everyday conversations to holiday habits and cultural debates.
Everyday Welsh Habits
The list begins with common conversational habits, such as ending a phone call in a particular way and giving a fake name at Starbucks because it is not worth the hassle. It also includes searching for an old school friend on Facebook before giving up, and adding an 's' to the end of Tesco and Asda for no explainable reason.
Debates over pronunciation feature prominently, including arguments about the correct way to say Primark, Adidas, and the Welsh words for 'here', 'ear', and 'year'. Another entry involves being asked if you know someone else from Wales, followed by the realisation that they were indeed in your school.
Holiday and Travel Experiences
Travel-related items include finding out about a national emergency before English people do, and hearing complaints about Welsh coming first on road signs. Being told 'You don't sound Welsh' and being called a sheep shagger are also listed, with the suggested reply: 'We shag 'em, you eat 'em'.
Holiday habits include sticking a Welsh flag in your hotel window, checking the weather back home every day while away, and being asked to say a particular Welsh phrase. The list also mentions doing Welsh homework that looked a certain way, having a battle on the phone, and never hearing anyone Welsh actually say 'Whose coat is that jacket?'.
Cultural Moments and Food
Cultural entries include being asked why you do not support England in football, being late because of a particular reason, and taking a selfie at the top of Pen y Fan. Arranging with mates to do Yr Wyddfa next, but never actually doing it, is also included, as is voting for a Welsh contestant on television simply because they are Welsh.
Comparing the price of a drink in London to prices back home, cheering upon reaching the Welsh side of the Severn Bridge, and having a particular sticker in your car are all listed. School trips to St Fagans, Llangrannog, Glan Llyn, or Techniquest are mentioned, along with getting sunburnt in winter and singing Welsh nursery songs such as 'Aderyn Melyn', 'Dau Gi Bach', 'Mi Welais Jac y Do', or 'Gee Ceffyl Bach'.
Arguments over the pronunciation of 'tooth' and 'bath' are included, as is looking for your name on a souvenir mug despite knowing there is zero chance of finding it. Saying 'Just going down West Wales for a bit' when asked about holiday plans, then returning to tell everyone 'You don't need to go abroad when you've got this!' are also listed.
The list concludes with getting drunk in a bus stop, rugby stand, or recreation ground, planning an all-dayer like it was a wedding day, and finishing it with chips, cheese, and gravy.
