It’s not difficult to see why thousands of tourists flock to Birmingham each year and we’re more than happy to welcome them, but sometimes they have a difficult time understanding our city.
There’s plenty going on in Birmingham for tourists - from visiting the German Christmas Market to tucking into a balti - but it’s important to get a full Brummie experience if you take the trouble to come to the city.
We’re renowned for our welcoming nature and modesty, but you don’t want to get caught out doing the wrong thing, do you?
Take a look at our list to help you make the most of a visit it Brum:
13. Expecting everyone to celebrate Christmas everyday
Rock band Wizzard who created the worl famous 'I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday' may have been created in Birmingham, but we just like celebrating Christmas when it's Christmas, to be honest. | Getty Images
14. Not visiting our independent bars and restaurants
Being the biggest British city outside London, Birmingham attracts a wealth of key national brands, but we're also home to some of the most creative businesses in the UK, especially in the hospitality sector. There's a whole district renowned for this and it's named itself the Independent Republic of Stirchley. Take a look at what local Brummie restaurants and bars are offering while you're here. | BirminghamWorld
15. Thinking we're full of Bulls
Brummies like their bulls, so you may want to get a selfie or two next to one of them. You may have seen Ozzy the Bull at our incredible Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony. This bull has been named after our global legend Ozzy Osbourne. There's also the Bullring Bull, just around the corner, who is pretty cool too. But that's all of them - just the two, oh, and the Bullring, of course! | BirminghamWorld
16. 'Why does everyone think my name is Bab?'
Everywhere you go in Birmingham people will call you bab, but it's not because they think it's your name. It's just a term of affection used for everone. And Tarah is our way to say goodbye, and on that note.... | Rooky - stock.adobe.com