How stiff is your upper lip?

For many of our readers, English is not their mother tongue, so before we proceed any further we should begin by giving some definitions of the expression 'a stiff upper lip':

• Dictionary.com - Self-restraint in the expression of emotion (especially fear or grief);
• Phrases.org - Remain resolute and unemotional in the face of adversity, or even tragedy.
• Urbandictionary.com - An English term meaning to keep all your feelings bottled in.

While each definition is slightly different, the common theme that runs throughout is the unwillingness to display emotion. Furthermore, when you look up this expression in a dictionary or online, you will notice that almost every source claims that the British are known for having the stiffest upper lips of them all. Is this still true today, or simply a myth from the past?

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