19 times British mums gave us spot-on advice

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LONDON -- Whatever the problem, mums always seem to have the answer. If your mum happens to be British, that advice -- whether you asked for it or not -- knows no bounds.

From relationship problems to dressing appropriately for Blighty's rainy climes; we've rounded up some of their best advice.

1. When in doubt, put the kettle on.

#GuessItsColdOut #TextFromMum #DvdDay #AllCosyAndWarm A photo posted by @staceyjayne191 on Jan 10, 2015 at 7:41am PST

2. Beautiful accents are deceptive.

"Just because he has a beautiful accent, doesn't mean he has a beautiful personality." - mums British dating advice.— audge (@oddnels) June 2, 2014

3. Advice that's worth remembering.

You forget to go to work one time.... #TextFromMother #OfficeLife #FML A photo posted by Den Croke (@den_croke) on Jan 2, 2015 at 12:04am PST

4. Shopping basically solves everything.

Mums advice after the English exam x pic.twitter.com/muddB3PaJw— abbi (@abbi_jeffersonx) May 15, 2015

5. Keep calm and have a cuppa.

My mums advice to her friend on the phone 'Calm down & have a cuppa tea, you'll feel better then' How very British of you Mother! :')— Kelly (@Kelly_B_xo) October 27, 2013

6. A lesson in the art of patriotism.

Mums advice: "you need to start dressing more British"— gillian (@mccartneyfeels) February 17, 2013

7. Sound dating advice.

text my mum asking how to reply to a text from a guy. she replied "just ignore him" thanks for that foolproof advice— tina (@kindacba) February 23, 2016

8. Don't get wet.

I do love my mum, this morning's text message is a weather update from @NickyAACampbell & @bbc5live pic.twitter.com/1Fr0taxhJ6— Natalie Silvey (@silv24) February 22, 2016

9. Plenty of fish in the sea...

Mums relationship advice:
"So many snappers in the deep sea. People don't know that all the floating fish are mullets"
For real though— Maryanne Sexton (@weirdadaptions) September 9, 2015

10. Always bring cake.

Text from mum - "Bring cake. I'm desperate."— Chloe Gooder (@chloegooder) February 20, 2016

11. Don't forget.

Remember don't forget to do your pelvic floor exercises. (A text from my mum)— Al ≈☼ (@_Alice_Lilian_) February 25, 2016

12. Stick to the Queen's English.

My mums advice for my English exam "remember no slang" thanks Liz bbz— Lydia (@LRHitchings) June 11, 2015

13. For all wardrobe-related queries...

My mums outfit advice. Vague and unhelpful and so so British pic.twitter.com/6QxeC3P5tY— Eirinie Carson (@Eirinieee) August 18, 2015

14. You are Beyoncé always.

"Remember u r beyoncé just maybe dont dance"- text from my mum before my singing exam— caz_quinnx (@caraquinn125) March 2, 2016

15. Steer clear of the vodka.

love a useful text from my mum pic.twitter.com/fNVZbNBaXJ— Rhona Edwards (@wunderbar_rhona) February 13, 2016

16. Remember your heritage.

Text from Mum: 'Don't forget your heritage, if only cos you know how much it winds your dad up.' She's a canny Scot that one. #CalcuttaCup— Hannah Rich (@hannahmerich) February 6, 2016

17. Don't put the dog in the fridge.

Wtf just got this text from my Mum pic.twitter.com/Ui9gEpD6fP— Serrano | Sam (@Serrano_YT) February 19, 2016

18. Abstain from emojis, save money.

Classic text from my mum as I'm feeling poorly. She's a gem. Love you @KateCircus #keepingitreal pic.twitter.com/Qa3hx0Kutw— Jessica White (@JeccaJaneWhite) February 17, 2016

19. Behave yourself on school nights.

When a few turns into too many #standard #thursdaynight #textfrommum #gethomenow #sesh A photo posted by elortn (@elortn) on Jun 20, 2014 at 10:20am PDT

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