The British tend to build agreements gradually rather than establishing comprehensive commitments all at once. Relationships deepen through successive demonstrations of reliability. Early commitments are modest, testing the ground. As trust develops, the scope and depth of commitments grow.
Trying to rush to a major commitment before this trust-building process has occurred can feel premature and may generate resistance. Equally, existing agreements are expected to evolve over time as circumstances change and the relationship matures. Dramatic, sudden changes to established arrangements are culturally uncomfortable — the British prefer incremental adaptation that preserves continuity while accommodating new realities.
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