Now the British pay more attention to the quality of life and pursue spiritual enjoyment. Dress very formally on important occasions, and usually pursue simple and comfortable clothes. The diet style is simple and pays attention to nutrition. The climate in Britain is mild and humid, and the British love sunshine. Usually I like to do housework by myself, love sports and go on vacation. In addition, British people like cultural activities very much, such as reading, writing articles, listening to concerts and watching plays. And they also like keeping pets.
Every aspect of British life
I. Numbers in life
In Britain, adults spend an average of 22 hours a week on full-time jobs or full-time education, and as much time on housework. However, the gender of housework is still the highest among women. But more and more women are taking part in this work. According to the latest statistics of the National Bureau of Statistics, the proportion of women participating in the work is 45%. In the non-manual labor sector, women account for half. In the service industry, women account for more than half, which is "half the sky"!
The consumption of British households increased from 1990 to 1997, an increase of 75% (including inflation rate). 1998 increased by 2.8% in the second quarter compared with 1997. Its consumption pattern has also undergone great changes. From 65438 to 0997, the consumption of durable goods for entertainment and education increased by 10%. Its expenditure content is to buy durable goods such as radios, televisions, telephones and computers. This part of the consumption is also used to rent video recorders and music tapes, buy cultural and sports supplies and invest in education. During the period of 1997, the cost of general commodities increased by 4.4%, but individual commodities such as food, alcohol and fuel all declined to varying degrees, with the highest decline rate being cigarettes.
It can be seen that the lifestyle of the British people now pays more attention to the quality of life, pursues spiritual enjoyment and gradually gets rid of bad habits, such as smoking and drinking.
Second, pursue a simple and comfortable life.
Suit is still the national dress of Britain, but although office workers wear suits and even on important occasions, men wear tuxedos and women wear low-cut evening dresses, many ordinary people like to wear casual clothes every day, which is simple and comfortable.
British people's eating habits are also relatively simple, focusing on nutrition. Breakfast is usually cereal with milk or a glass of juice, buttered toast, bacon or fried sausage and eggs. At noon, children have lunch at school, and adults buy a sandwich and a cup of coffee for lunch near their workplace. Only on weekends do British people have a big dinner. Usually the main course is meat, such as roast chicken, roast beef and grilled fish. There are many kinds of vegetables, such as cabbage, fresh peas, potatoes and carrots. Vegetables are generally not processed, put on a plate, poured with ready-made spices bought from the supermarket and eaten. There are always digestible desserts after the main course, such as boiled fruit, fruit pudding, cheese, ice cream and so on.
Third, parks and green spaces.
Britain has a mild and humid climate. It is suitable for the growth of all kinds of flowers and trees all year round. In the process of urban planning, the government has specially planned a large area of green space or park in almost every living area for people to rest or take a walk, and to provide space for children to play.
Because it is rainy and foggy in winter, the sunshine in summer is especially precious to the British. On sunny weekends, holidays, parks and beaches, there are sunbathers everywhere. More British people are fashionable and shine their skin.
Fourth, do it yourself.
British people like to repair their houses, make furniture, decorate their rooms and trim their gardens on weekends and holidays. Even making your own ceramic crafts is almost omnipotent. This is not only for economic reasons, but also as one of the leisure lifestyles to cultivate personal skills and cultivate personal sentiments. You can make your room more comfortable and personalized by doing it yourself.
Five, love sports
According to the latest statistics from the Office for National Statistics, during the period from 1996 to 1997, 72% of male citizens and 57% of female citizens participated in at least one sport within four weeks. The proportion of teenagers participating in extracurricular sports activities is high.
In many sports, cycling, football, snooker, tennis, swimming and roller skating are the common hobbies of many men and women. Walking two miles or more every day has always been a popular sport.
Sixth, colorful holidays.
It is essential for most British people to go on holiday every year, regardless of the length of time, whether at home or abroad. According to a survey by the British Tourism Agency, in 1996, 59 million British residents spent four or more nights during their holidays, which exceeded the total population of Britain, while in 1997, 70.8 million British residents spent more than one night away from home.
In addition to traveling, British people also have various entertainment and leisure programs on weekends, bank festivals, Easter and other holidays: cinemas, concert halls, opera houses and open-air concerts in summer with elegant environment, which have prepared various programs for people of different classes, ages and tastes. A large number of museums and places of interest provide people with the best leisure places.
Seven, hungry readers
There are about 5,000 libraries and reading rooms (including more than 300 professional libraries and academic libraries) on the land of 242,500 square kilometers in Britain. No matter day or night, the library is often packed. People who borrow books, consult materials, browse newspapers and write articles include students, the elderly, company employees and even workers. Many libraries and reading rooms offer them.
Eight, the world of "Card"
Modern British people can't live without cards: credit cards, charge cards, store shopping cards, car gas cards, security cards, telephone cards and so on. There are all kinds.
According to incomplete statistics, in 1997, Britain issued about 38 million credit cards and 37 million charge cards, and set up ATM machines (up to 23,200 by the end of 1997). Such amazing figures show that checks and cash are increasingly being replaced by "cards". 1In July, 1998, major banks in the UK announced that they would use new cards with more information, more functions and higher security from 1999, gradually replacing existing credit cards and debit cards.
In addition, supermarkets, department stores and specialty stores also issue "prize shopping cards", that is, when customers spend a certain amount, they can get different forms of rewards from merchants, such as providing free holiday tickets, giving away shopping vouchers, regularly mailing commodity advertisements and price reduction news. This kind of bonus promotion attracts residents: usually, residents hold "bonus shopping cards" to buy daily necessities and fashionable clothes. Over time, this kind of shopping card has indeed brought some benefits to consumers.
Nine, a paradise for pets
British people like to keep one or more pets at home. According to the latest official statistics, half of British families have 7.2 million cats, 6.6 million dogs, 6.5438+0.4 million rabbits, 600,000 guinea pigs and 30 million ornamental fish.
X. Developed networks
In 2000, according to the International Benchmarking Research (2000) of the British Department of Trade and Industry, by the fourth quarter of 2000, the number of online SMEs in Britain had reached 6,543.8+700,000, an increase of 540% compared with 654.38+0,654.38+0,000 in 1999.
Today, there are more than 300 Internet service providers (ISPs) in Britain, the largest of which is Freeserver. Freeserver 1998 was founded by Dixons company, with * * * 1.3 million network users. At present, there are130,000 Internet users in Britain, accounting for 22% of the total population, far higher than other major European countries. From 65438 to 0999, among the major European countries, the annual growth rate of Internet was 280% in Britain, 220% in Denmark, 2 15% in France, 2 10% in the Netherlands, 200% in Germany and Norway, 185% in Spain and/in Sweden. British people often say that the British economy has become a network-oriented network economy. In fact, the Internet has already penetrated into all aspects of British economic life. Compared with major countries in Europe and America, the Internet access rate in Britain is 90% in middle schools and 68% in primary schools. By the end of 1999, the Internet access rate of adults in Britain was 45%, of which 20% surfed the Internet at work and 14% surfed the Internet at home. From 65438 to 0999, British consumers spent as much as $700 million on online shopping, reaching $800 million in 2000.
At present, the online rate of SMEs in European countries is 53%, while the online rate of SMEs in the UK is as high as 68%. Nowadays, the network connection rate of British companies has reached the world-class level: compared with 1999, the total number of online companies in Britain this year has reached 8 1%, with an annual growth rate of 63%.
In EU countries, IT products and services account for an average of 2.26% of GDP. However, British IT products and services account for 3.24% of its GDP.
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Now the British pay more attention to the quality of life and pursue spiritual enjoyment. Dress very formally on important occasions, and usually pursue simple and comfortable clothes. The diet style is simple and pays attention to nutrition. The climate in Britain is mild and humid, and the British love sunshine very much. Usually I like to do housework by myself, love sports and go on vacation. In addition, British people like cultural activities very much, such as reading, writing articles, listening to concerts and watching plays. And they also like keeping pets.
First, the change of life.
In Britain, adults spend an average of 22 hours a week on full-time jobs or full-time education, and as much time on housework. However, among the people engaged in housework, women are still the highest sex, but more and more women are beginning to participate in this work. According to the latest statistics of the National Bureau of Statistics, the proportion of women participating in the work is 45%. In the non-manual labor sector, women account for half, while in the service industry, women account for more than half.
In recent years, great changes have taken place in the consumption pattern of British families. Residents' spending on entertainment and education is increasing. Its expenditure content is to buy durable goods such as radios, televisions, telephones and computers. At the same time, this part of consumption is also used to rent video recorders and music tapes, buy cultural and sports supplies and invest in education. In other words, the lifestyle of the British people now pays more attention to the quality of life, pursues spiritual enjoyment and gradually gets rid of bad habits, such as smoking and drinking.
Second, pursue a simple and comfortable life.
A suit can be called the national costume of Britain. However, although office workers wear suits, even on important occasions, men wear tuxedos and women wear low-cut evening dresses, many ordinary people like to wear casual clothes every day, which is simple and comfortable.
British people's eating habits are also relatively simple, focusing on nutrition. Breakfast is usually cereal with milk or a glass of juice, buttered toast, bacon or fried sausage and eggs. At noon, children have lunch at school, and adults buy a sandwich and a cup of coffee for lunch near their workplace. Only on weekends do British people have a big dinner. Usually the main course is meat, such as roast chicken, roast beef and grilled fish. There are many kinds of vegetables, such as cabbage, fresh peas, potatoes and carrots. Vegetables are generally not processed, put on a plate, poured with ready-made spices bought from the supermarket and eaten. There are always digestible desserts after the main course, such as boiled fruit, fruit pudding, cheese, ice cream and so on.
Third, parks and green spaces.
Britain has a mild and humid climate, which is suitable for the growth of all kinds of flowers and trees all year round. In the process of urban planning, the government has specially planned a large area of green space or park in almost every living area for people to rest or take a walk, and to provide space for children to play. Because it is rainy and foggy in winter, the sunshine in summer is especially precious to the British. On sunny weekends and holidays, parks and beaches are full of sunbathers, and it is a fashion for British people to tan and shine.
Fourth, do it yourself.
British people like to repair their houses, make furniture, decorate their rooms, trim their gardens, and even make their own ceramic crafts on weekends and holidays. They can do almost anything. This is not only for economic reasons, but also as one of the ways to cultivate personal skills, cultivate personal sentiment and relax. You can make your room more comfortable and personalized by doing it yourself.
Five, love sports
According to the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics, 72% of male citizens and 57% of female citizens have participated in at least one sport within four weeks. The proportion of teenagers participating in extracurricular sports activities is high. In many sports, cycling, playing football, playing tennis, swimming and roller skating are the common hobbies of many men and women, and walking two miles or more every day has always been a popular sport.
Sixth, colorful holidays.
It is essential for most British people to go on holiday every year, no matter how long it takes, whether at home or abroad. In addition to traveling, British people's entertainment and leisure programs on weekends, bank festivals, Easter and other holidays are more colorful. Elegant cinemas, concert halls, opera houses and summer open-air concerts have prepared various programs for people of different classes, ages and tastes. A large number of museums and places of interest provide people with the best leisure places.
Seven, hungry readers
There are about 5,000 libraries and reading rooms (including more than 300 professional libraries and academic libraries) on the land of 242,500 square kilometers in Britain. No matter day or night, the library is often packed. People who borrow books, consult materials, browse newspapers and write articles include students, the elderly, company employees and even workers.
Nine, developed network
Today, there are more than 300 Internet service providers in the UK, and there are130,000 Internet users in the UK, accounting for 22% of the total population, far higher than other major European countries. In 2003, among the major European countries, the annual growth rate of Internet was 280% in Britain, 220% in Denmark, 265,438+05% in France, 265,438+00% in the Netherlands, 200% in Germany and Norway, 65,438+085% in Spain and 65,438+in Sweden. British people often say that the British economy has become a network-oriented network economy. In fact, the Internet has already penetrated into all aspects of British economic life. Compared with the major countries in Europe and America, the Internet access rate in Britain is 90% in middle schools and 68% in primary schools. At present, the online rate of SMEs in European countries is 53%, while the online rate of SMEs in the UK is as high as 68%. Today, the network connection rate of British companies has reached the world-class level.