British manners and customs are rich and colorful

When we first meet each other, we usually take shaking hands as a gift, unlike the Eastern Europeans who often hug each other. It is considered impolite to slap guests casually

even after official business. There are some taboos that British people should pay attention to

, such as they never walk under a ladder

don't hold an umbrella indoors

never put their shoes on the table

and decorate with portraits. British people should pay attention to clothing

and wear it with time. They often judge people by their appearance

The attitude of appearance should be paid special attention to. British people pay attention to dress

as soon as they leave home

, they have to dress well. Although the British have lost their former glory

, they are particularly conceited. People in the middle and upper classes have developed a traditional "gentleman" and "lady" demeanor because they lead a comfortable life. But they are old-fashioned

generally keen on sticking to the rules

reserved and solemn. Ordinary families love old furniture, old furnishings and old clocks handed down from previous generations and show them off. There are many "century-old shops"

in London, the capital, and the more famous the shops

, the more complete the original style or layout is. Although the car engine has been replaced with a new model

, the model should try to keep the same as before. There are two post offices

in London, which are open day and night 365 days a year and never rest. It is said that this has been preserved in accordance with the ancient British tradition. English people are withdrawn

rigid in life

earnest in their work, not interested in external affairs

often reticent

cautious about new things

and have a unique calm humor. They are conservative and indifferent, and their feelings are not revealed

Even if there are very sad things

, they often don't show them. They seldom lose their temper

can tolerate

and are unwilling to argue unnecessarily with others. English people are very patient

under no circumstances

they never look anxious. The British are polite to others

They speak very politely

The words "thank you" and "please" never leave their mouths. Speak politely to English people

No matter whether they are waiters or drivers

, please be polite when asking them to do things

Don't make people feel commanding

Otherwise

you may get a cold shoulder. British people respect women

In Britain

the social atmosphere of "ladies first" is very strong. If you walk

, let the lady go first. Take the elevator to let women advance. When taking buses and trams,

let the women get on first. Pour the wine for the hostess or hostess first. Walking in the street

Men should go outside

to avoid danger

to protect women from harm. Husbands usually take part in various social activities with their wives

and are always used to introducing their wives to the distinguished guests first. According to British business etiquette, it is advisable to wear a three-piece suit

wear a traditional conservative tie

but don't wear a striped tie, because the British will associate it with the uniform tie of the old "legion" or old school. British people have a strong sense of time.

You must make an appointment in advance before visiting or negotiating business.

Punctuality is very important.

It is better to arrive a few minutes in advance. The way they get along is to be punctual

and keep their promises. British businessmen respond positively to constructive suggestions. Dress well

talk about style

When attending a banquet or party,

I am used to wearing a black dress

My clothes and trousers must be very hot. Pay attention to some taboos when visiting Britain: avoid talking about personal affairs, family affairs, weddings and funerals, age, occupation, income and religious issues. For religious reasons

they are very taboo about the number "13"

and think it is an unlucky number. Try to avoid the number "13" in our daily life.

No 13 people are allowed to sit at the same table during meals.

If 13 is Friday again,

it is considered doubly unlucky. You can't

use your fingers to indicate "two"

This "V" gesture

is a hostile act of contempt for others.

Reference: Li Jiaheng

British manners and customs The British advocate "gentlemanly manners" and "ladylike manners" and pay attention to "ladies first". In daily life, the British pay attention to appearance and dress. Men shave every day. When going out for social activities, they should wear dark suits, but avoid wearing striped ties. Women should wear western-style dresses or dresses. The greeting ceremony of the British is to shake hands. When a man in a hat shakes hands with the British, it is best to take off his hat first and then show his respect to the other party. But don't shake hands with the British, because that will form an unlucky cross, and avoid crossing cheers. When talking with an Englishman, you should look at the other person's head and exchange eyes with him from time to time. When interacting with people, pay attention to using honorifics such as "please", "thank you" and "sorry". Adhering to the creed of "don't ask others what's right and wrong", I don't want to accept others into my private life, and regard my home as a "private castle". No one can enter without invitation, and even there are few contacts between neighbors. Non-working time is "private time", and generally no business activities are carried out. If you talk about business at dinner, it is even more taboo and annoying. Daily life is absolutely carried out according to the pre-arranged schedule, and the concept of time is very strong. In public relations negotiations, British people like to talk about tradition and attach importance to procedure, and they attach great importance to the identity, manners and accomplishment of their negotiating opponents. Usually, British businessmen don't pay much attention to the preparation of negotiations, but they can improvise and be good at engaging in public relations and communication activities in Britain. We should pay attention to the following special customs and taboos: Don't break into other people's homes casually. But if you are invited by the other party, you should go with pleasure. This can undoubtedly be understood as the other party sending a signal that business cooperation may be successfully realized. But when visiting, it is best not to involve business, and don't forget to bring a bunch of flowers or chocolates to the lady. When sending flowers to British ladies, it is advisable to send odd numbers, not even numbers and 13 branches, and not chrysanthemums and lilies that British people think symbolize death. Don't talk about the privacy of the British royal family. The Queen of England is regarded as the symbol of her country. Avoid using human figures as the decoration of goods. I like to cover flowers and avoid white elephants, owls and peacocks. It is forbidden to refer to any Englishman as an Englishman casually. Generally speaking, the Englishman is referred to as a Briton, or specifically as an Englishman or a Gran. Sneezing is the most taboo in Britain. They always regard flu as a serious illness. The manners and customs of Commonwealth countries and regions in Australia. One of the member countries of the Commonwealth, which is mainly composed of European immigrants, has about 85% residents who believe in Catholicism or Christianity. There are three special customs of Australians. First, follow the creed of "everyone is equal" and follow the social principle of "ladies first"; Second, humility and easygoing, punctuality and punctuality; Third, I like to go to the hotel for business conversation, and talk while eating, which is extremely efficient. Because of its vast territory and sparse population, Australia pays great attention to efficiency in business activities, thus forming two obvious characteristics in Australian business negotiations: First, the negotiators sent by Australia generally have decision-making power over affairs, so they also require the negotiators sent by the other side to have decision-making power. They hate the long "consultation" that doesn't solve practical problems. Second, for purchasing goods, importing labor services, etc., "bidding" is generally adopted, so that partners can be found at the lowest cost and in the shortest time. If you overcharge them in order to reduce the price slowly during the negotiation, it is likely to lead to the loss of cooperation opportunities. Australians are afraid of rabbits, like kangaroos and prefer piano birds. New Zealand. It was a British colony before 1917 and is now a member of the Commonwealth. Most of the people are descendants of British immigrants and speak English. New Zealanders usually shake hands when they meet. The highest etiquette for Maori in New Zealand to meet guests is to touch the nose. New Zealanders are punctual and cherish time, and treat people sincerely and enthusiastically. New Zealanders like dogs, cherish kiwis and love silver ferns. 2115-15-23 11:17:31 Supplement: Breakfast The traditional English breakfast includes fried bacon, sausage and fried toast. This is called "fried food". But now most people are too busy to eat this hearty breakfast every day, so the most popular breakfast now is a bowl of cornflakes with milk; some yogurt with fresh fruit toast with jam, and usually have tea, coffee or juice at breakfast. The British still enjoy the traditional English breakfast on weekends. Each hotel or restaurant, especially the well-known family hotel (B&; B's) all serve traditional English breakfast. For lunch, English Chinese food is quickly solved, unlike Italians. Usually lunch takes only 31 to 41 minutes. Many British people eat sandwiches, perhaps because sandwiches were invented in Britain. Usually, people make sandwiches at home in the morning and then eat them at lunch time. Sandwiches are a bento for English people. An equally popular lunch is roasted horse bells

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