u/DevelopmentLow214

I’m an Aussie visiting Yorkshire. It’s eight degrees this morning and yet I’m seeing kids go to school in shirts, no coats or jumpers.

And I’m seeing adults sat outdoors at cafes when there is seating inside. Some guys are wearing shorts. With a breeze blowing it feels a lot colder than eight degrees, and I’m feeling cold wearing three layers and a scarf.

What’s going on? Is this a case of northern folk being bred not to feel the cold or more of a social/fashion convention to dress like it is summer?

If I sent my kids to school dressed so lightly in cold weather I think I’d get reported to social services. Please explain.