European countries-British etiquette (custom taboo) wedding etiquette British wedding customs are rich and varied, from marriage proposal to honeymoon in their own traditional ways. In York in the north of England, the way of proposing marriage is quite strange, which inherits the ancient folk tradition. When a girl is mature and needs to get married, she puts on tight clothes of different colors to send a signal to men. Different colors represent different things, just like traffic lights. Green means, "Come on! I am willing to fall in love and pursue boldly! " Yellow means: "There is an opportunity. If it suits me, there is still a chance of success. " Red means: "I don't want to fall in love at present, don't pursue me." Brave young people will pursue boldly according to each other's clothes and their own choices, and will never be labeled as misbehaving. Once the two sides establish a love relationship, the man will give the woman an engagement ring and hold a ceremony. This custom is very popular all over Britain. Wedding or engagement rings are traditional customs of many nationalities. When an Englishman holds a wedding ceremony in a church, it is indispensable for the groom to wear a ring for the bride. People even think that a marriage without a ring is invalid. When the priest asked a couple if they would like to be each other's wives or husbands, and if they could respect each other and grow old together, the groom put a ring on the bride's ring finger. It symbolizes the husband's pure love for his wife, and the wife also expresses her acceptance and loyalty to this love. The custom of wearing a ring can be traced back to ancient Egypt and China. It is not only a symbol, but also an ornament. At first, the wedding ring was not set with diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires. The pure circle symbolizes the reunion of two people who are bound together by marriage. In some ethnic groups, it symbolizes a kind of magic, wishing couples happiness and longevity. At the same time, the giver expressed his trust in the receiver, and the receiver expressed his loyalty to the giver. The gold ring symbolizes the innocence of love, and the silver ring symbolizes tenderness. British people, like western countries, have engagement rings made of gold, without any precious stones, and wedding rings should also be decorated. As for the quality of the ring, it varies according to personal economic conditions. The engagement ring and the wedding ring can be worn on the same ring finger, or the wedding ring can be used instead of the engagement ring. In Britain in the/kloc-6th century, family patterns or proverbs were often engraved on the inside of wedding rings, such as "God made me someone's wife". The ring of the bishop's wife was engraved with a hand, a heart, a bishop's crown and a skeleton, with the inscription: "I gave you the first three, and the fourth made me detached." Today, most rings are inscribed with only the initials of the bride and groom. British people wear dresses when they get married; The bride is wearing a white shirt, a white skirt, a white wreath, a white veil and a white bouquet. In short, the British advocate white, which symbolizes pure love and good luck. The custom of wearing a veil can be traced back to BC 10 century, and women in the two river basins wear veils. In ancient Greece, when holding a wedding, not only the bride should wear a veil of linen or wool, but also the couple should wear a corolla. In Roman times, people of different religious beliefs had to wear veils of different colors to show their differences. After the Middle Ages, a crown decorated with pearls appeared among the court nobles. Later, it developed into white yarn, and its scale expanded day by day, spreading all over Europe. At the wedding ceremony, the bride in white gauze dress and veil took her father's arm, accompanied by female guests, and walked into the church in the wedding March. The groom in a dress, accompanied by a male guest, stood in front of the altar waiting for the bride. When someone in an English family dies, there is often a small notice in the newspaper. After seeing the notice, relatives and friends all went to the funeral to show respect for the deceased and greetings to their families. Once married, people should congratulate the bride and groom when they walk out of the church. This kind of congratulations is not kissing, hugging or shaking hands, but throwing colorful confetti at them. The custom of scattering paper scraps originated from scattering wheat grains. 149 1 year, King henry vii of England and his queen traveled to Bristol. On the trip, I was seen by a baker's wife, so she sprinkled wheat grains at them from the window and shouted, "Welcome, Your Majesty! I wish you happiness and longevity. " This became a well-known story. By the 6th century, this custom had been widely spread. People scatter wheat grains on the bride and groom, and sometimes dye them in various colors. Wheat grain symbolizes a bumper harvest and a rich life, and also congratulates the newlyweds on their happiness and longevity, and their children and grandchildren are full. For young people all over Britain, honeymoon is also an important part of marriage. They use their savings to travel, and the trip after marriage is called honeymoon. This used to be an ancient custom. When you get married, you must drink a special drink made of honey, which symbolizes family happiness, sweet love and happy life. This drink takes 30 days from marriage, so the first month of marriage is called honeymoon. In Britain, we attach great importance to our wedding anniversary, which is celebrated every year with different titles. The first year is a paper wedding, the second year is a cotton wedding, the third year is a leather wedding, the fourth year is an easy wedding, the fifth year is a wood wedding, the sixth year is an iron wedding, the seventh year is a copper wedding, the eighth year is a ceramic wedding, the ninth year is a willow wedding, the tenth year is a tin wedding, and then a steel wedding, a round-hearted wedding, a lace wedding, an ivory wedding and a crystal wedding. Starting from the 15th year, there is a title every five years, followed by enamel wedding, silver wedding (the 25th year is the grand ceremony), pearl wedding, coral wedding wedding, ruby wedding, sapphire wedding, golden wedding (the second grand ceremony in 50 years), jade wedding and diamond wedding. This last one is the third largest celebration, but few people can celebrate it. The main taboos-the three taboos can't be stuck. British people have the habit of queuing. You can see them queuing up one after another to get on buses, trains or buy newspapers. Poisonous gas is disgusting. You can't ask a lady's age. British people don't like to talk about men's wages and women's ages, or even how much their furniture is worth. You shouldn't ask. If you ask a lady's age, it's also inappropriate, because she thinks it's her own secret and everyone wants to stay young forever. There is no better compliment than saying "you look so young" to a middle-aged woman. There is no doubt that every lady's hairstyle, makeup and clothes are designed to make herself look more beautiful and younger, but if her dress makes people feel too deliberate, then others will accuse her of being "tacky" in a critical tone. You can't bargain when shopping in Britain. The most taboo is bargaining. The British don't like bargaining and think it's a shame. If you buy a valuable work of art or a large number of goods, you need to negotiate a full price with the seller carefully. The British seldom bargain. If they think the price of the goods is right, they will buy them, and if the price is not right, they will leave. The British think 13 and Friday are unlucky, especially when they meet on 13. Many people prefer to stay at home at this time. In Britain, it is forbidden to talk about men's salary, women's age, political orientation and so on. They don't want to shake hands with each other, or light a cigarette or even three people. Source: Jincheng Logistics Network 2. British manners and customs returned to the top. The full name of Britain is "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", which is referred to as the United Kingdom for short. Britain is an archipelago country in western Europe, with an area of 254,000 square kilometers and a population of 56.5 million, of which 83% are English. The main religions are Protestantism and Roman Catholicism. London, the capital, is called "the foggy city of the world". Sometimes the fog will last for several days. I can't hear anything except a few steps. At present, the British government implements a constitutional monarchy and a cabinet system of responsibility. Congress is divided into two houses. Members of the House of Commons are elected by the people for a term of five years. The upper house consists of hereditary or feudal nobles, priests or social elites. In addition, the cabinet holds political power, and its members are nominated by the Prime Minister and appointed with the consent of the King. In addition, the Prime Minister is the majority leader of the House of Commons and has the right to dissolve and re-elect the House of Commons. When there are no children, the throne is inherited by the eldest daughter. The current king is Elizabeth II. Britain is called "the factory of the world". Britain is the earliest industrialized country in the world. By 1850, British industrial production accounts for 39% of the world's total output, and the trade volume accounts for 2 1% of the world's trade volume, ranking 1 in the world. The total output of coal and steel accounts for more than half of the world total output. At present, Britain is the fourth largest trading country in the world, a country that relies on foreign trade to develop its own economy, and one of the largest importers of industrial raw materials and food in the world. British national identity is closely related to its cultural background. Britain's economy developed earlier. In the eyes of most foreigners, the British people are "pretentious, lofty" and "inaccessible". However, in fact, this is not entirely the case. They are good at understanding each other and others. No matter what you do, you always try not to leave a bad impression. Gentleman demeanor can be seen everywhere. They know how to create a harmonious environment so that everyone can live in harmony and happiness. A strong sense of occupation is another major feature of the British. If you choose a career, you must constantly improve your business. In business communication, they attach importance to friendship, do not deliberately pursue material things and do not pay attention to each other. This is a common style. For business negotiations, they are often not fully prepared and do not pay attention to details, which seems a bit sloppy. But British businessmen are kind, friendly and easy to get along with. So the problems encountered are also easy to solve. They are sociable, resourceful, flexible and quick to respond to constructive suggestions. In Britain, "appearance is everything". When dealing with the British, you should try to avoid showing your feelings. Be sure to thank you for your hospitality and write to express your gratitude afterwards, which will attract more attention. Giving small gifts can enhance friendship. When doing business in Britain, you must keep your word and go all out to fulfill your promise. British customs are rich and colorful. When we first meet, we usually hold hands as gifts, unlike Eastern Europeans who often hug each other. It is considered impolite to slap a guest casually, even after business. British people have some taboos to pay attention to, such as never walking under a ladder, never holding an umbrella in the house, never putting shoes on the table and decorating them with portraits. British people pay attention to clothes, and clothes should change from time to time. They tend to judge people by their appearance, so they should pay special attention to their appearance and attitude. British people pay attention to clothes, and they should be well dressed as soon as they leave home. Although the British have lost their former glory, they are particularly conceited. People in the upper and middle classes have developed the traditional manners of "gentleman" and "lady" because they live a comfortable life. But they are old-fashioned, generally keen on conformism, reserved and solemn. Ordinary families love old furniture, old furnishings, old clocks and watches handed down from the previous generation and show them off. There are many "century-old shops" in London, the capital. The more famous the shops, the more completely they retain their original style or layout. Although the car engine has been replaced with a new model, the model should be kept 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 they are preserved according to the ancient English tradition. English people are withdrawn, rigid in life, conscientious in work, not interested in foreign affairs, often reticent, cautious about new things, and have a unique calm humor. They are reserved and indifferent, and their feelings are not revealed. Even if there are sad things, they often don't show up. They seldom lose their temper and are patient. They don't want to argue with others unnecessarily. The British are very patient. Under no circumstances will they show anxiety. English people are very polite to others and speak politely. The words "thank you" and "please" never leave their mouths. Speak politely to English people, whether they are waiters or drivers. Ask them to be polite when they do things, and don't make people feel condescending, or you may get the cold shoulder. The British respect women. In Britain, the social atmosphere of "ladies first" is very strong. If you go, let the lady go first. Take the elevator to promote women. When taking buses and trams, let the ladies get on first. Pour wine for the hostess or hostess first. Walking in the street, men should go outside to avoid danger and protect women from harm. Husbands usually participate in various social activities with their wives, and they are always used to introducing their wives to distinguished guests first. According to British business etiquette, it is advisable to wear a three-piece suit and a traditional conservative tie at any time, but don't wear a striped tie, because the British will associate it with the old "legion" or old-school uniform tie. The British have a strong sense of time. When they meet or discuss business, they must make an appointment in advance. Punctuality is very important. It's best to arrive a few minutes early. The way they get along is punctuality and keeping their promises. Famous British people still follow traditional habits and should avoid using the word "English" to mean "Englishman". If you meet two businessmen, one is Scottish or Welsh, and you say he is English, then he will correct you by saying he is Scottish or Welsh? Quot should use the word "Britain". When talking about business, we should be cautious. Shake hands when meeting for the first time or on special occasions, or when expressing approval and congratulations. In Britain, it is not popular to invite each other to breakfast to discuss business. Generally speaking, their lunch is relatively simple, and they pay more attention to dinner, which is regarded as dinner. Therefore, major banquets are held at dinner. It's best to bring some low-value gifts when visiting an Englishman's home, because spending less will not be suspected of bribery. Gifts generally include: high-grade chocolate, famous wine, flowers, especially folk handicrafts with national characteristics in China, which they particularly appreciate. Not interested in souvenirs marked by the guest company. In Britain, clothes, soap and other items involve too much personal life, so people generally don't need to give them away. Chrysanthemums are only used for Halloween or funerals in any European country, and are generally not suitable for giving away. White lilies symbolize death in Britain and should not be given away. Other flowers can be given away. Potted plants are usually delivered after the banquet. If you are invited to someone else's house, you need to pay attention. If it is a social occasion, not a business, it is impolite to arrive early. The hostess should prepare it for you. If you go early, she will be embarrassed if she is not ready. It is better to arrive late 10 minutes. The habits of the British and our country are very different in accepting gifts. They often open gifts in front of guests, and the host will give warm praise and thanks regardless of the value or use of the gifts. Scotch whisky is a popular gift, but strong whisky is not. British businessmen generally don't like being invited to banquets at home. Most parties are held in hotels and restaurants. In a sense, English banquets are mainly frugal. They hate wasteful people. For example, if you want to make tea for a treat, if there are three guests, you must only boil three servings of water. England is very particular about drinking tea. People from all walks of life like to drink tea, especially women are addicted to tea. British people also have the habit of drinking afternoon tea, that is, at 3-4 o'clock in the afternoon, they put down their work, drink a cup of black tea, sometimes have a snack and rest for a quarter of an hour, which is called "tea break". The host often invites you to have afternoon tea with him. In this case, you don't have to refuse him. Smoking is generally not allowed at formal banquets. It is considered impolite to smoke while eating. In Britain, inviting the other person to lunch, dinner, drinking in a bar or watching a play or ballet is regarded as giving a gift. For the drinks provided by the host, it is advisable for the guests to drink no more than 3 cups. If they feel that they are full, they can quickly turn the empty cup over to the host to show that they are full and thank them. The business hours of pubs are usually 1 1 to 3 pm and 5: 30 pm to 3 pm 1 1. There are usually many people who are thirsty for wine in pubs. During the rush hour, later guests bought snacks and stood and drank without seats. British businessmen responded positively to constructive suggestions. Dress well and talk about style. When attending a banquet or party, you are used to wearing a black dress. Your clothes and pants must be very hot. When traveling to Britain, we should pay attention to some taboos: avoid talking about personal affairs, family affairs, weddings and funerals, age, occupation, income and religion. Due to religious reasons, they are very jealous of the number "13" and think it is an unlucky number. Try to avoid the number "13" in daily life. 13 is not allowed to sit at the same table when eating. If 13 is Friday, it is considered unlucky. You can't show "two" with your hand out. This "V" gesture is a hostile act of contempt for others. Walking in the street, pay attention to traffic safety, and all vehicles drive on the left. February-June and mid-September to 165438+ 10 are most suitable for business activities. It is best not to go around Christmas and Easter for two weeks. There is a bank spring break (Pentecost) festival in Britain, which is in June (the first weekend); Bank Summer Festival, August (last weekend). Drinking water is safe. Free medical care in Britain is no exception, even if foreigners who come to Britain temporarily have acute diseases. Source: World Manager 3. European countries-British etiquette (dining etiquette) returns to the top dining etiquette and table manners. If you are invited to someone else's house, you should feel the situation. For example, when should I arrive at my host's house? It is impolite to arrive early if it is not a serious business but a social gathering. The hostess is making preparations. If you arrive before she is fully prepared, it will make her feel embarrassed. It is better to arrive late 10 minutes. It's too late to be half an hour late. You need to apologize to the host. When should I leave? There are no rules, but it is impolite to sit too late in the host's house. If you are only invited to dinner and chat, you'd better leave between 10 and 1 or say goodbye after dinner1hour. If you are invited to stay for a few days or for the weekend, you should buy a bunch of flowers specially for your hostess before you leave, which will make her very happy. Besides, the day after you leave, you should write a thank-you letter to your host, and attach a small gift, such as a box of chocolates or some flowers. There are many kinds of banquets in Britain, mainly tea parties and banquets. Tea parties include formal tea parties and informal tea parties. English people don't serve food at dinner parties, and they don't advise wine, but they all take it according to the interests of the guests. Generally speaking, it is polite to eat all the dishes you take. People who don't drink just put their hands into the cup when the waiter pours the wine. When saying goodbye, guests can shake hands or nod. British people generally prefer cooking methods: stew, barbecue, frying and frying. There are unique ways to cook meat, seafood and game; But they have a special preference for beef, such as roast beef, which is not only served with seasonal vegetables and baked potatoes, but also with a little mustard sauce on the steak. In the use of condiments, I like cream and alcohol; As for spices, I like fresh spices, such as nutmeg and cinnamon. The well-known names of English dishes are: steak kidney pie, English fried fish slices, chicken king Ala and so on. English people like hunting. During the hunting period only once a year, many restaurants or restaurants will provide wild game meals, such as venison, rabbits, pheasants, wild goats and so on. Usually, when cooking game, junipers or berries and wine are used to remove the flavor of the food itself. English people are very particular about breakfast! English restaurants serve many kinds of food, including juice, fruit, eggs, meat, porridge, bread, jam and coffee. The popular HIGH TEA is also from Britain, and its famous Victorian style covers all kinds of snacks, muffins, tarts and sandwiches. Dinner is also the most important part of British daily life. They usually choose a later meal time, and they all talk while eating and drinking to promote the friendship between diners. It is conceivable that they belong to a very autonomous nation, and a dinner may take them several hours! Scotch or gin are these well-known wines, and they all come from it. In Britain, many people like drinking, mainly because it is also a wine-producing country. British people spend more money on drinking than other expenses. Source: Jincheng Logistics Network 4. European countries-British etiquette (social etiquette) returns to the top etiquette in Britain, people stretch out the index finger and middle finger of their right hand in speeches or other occasions, with their palms facing outward, forming a V-shaped gesture to show victory; In Britain, if someone sneezes, others will say "God bless you" to show good luck. Meeting Etiquette In Britain, when a baby is born, parents and relatives usually name the baby according to the baby's characteristics and father's occupation. Some mothers have a prominent family and use their maiden name as the baby's second name. In Britain, children only call their parents' brothers and sisters uncles. Old people in Britain pay attention to independence and don't like being called old. They don't need help when they walk. Business Etiquette When you are engaged in business activities in Britain, you should avoid July and August. During this period, business people have more vacations, so it is not appropriate to carry out business activities at Christmas and Easter. In Britain, in order to avoid bribery, too heavy gifts are not allowed. In a business meeting, please come at the appointed time, not early or late. British business people are very serious and will not easily move their feelings and attitudes. They talk big and brag about themselves, which is a sign of lack of education. Travel etiquette When traveling to Britain, you should pay attention to all local vehicles driving on the left side of the road. British people abide by discipline, even if several people get on the bus, they will consciously queue up to get on the bus. When you take a taxi in the UK, you usually tip about 10%, and hotels that include tips in the service bill don't have to pay extra tips. Stay in the host's house for a few days and give some tips to the servants who provide services as appropriate. Source: Jincheng Logistics Network 5. The three taboos of British tourism are back to the top, and I hate asking personal questions. If you travel to England, don't ask others "Where have you been" or "Have you eaten?" China people think this kind of question is very enthusiastic, and the British people think you are rude. They hate being asked about their private lives, and they can't ask a lady's age. British people don't like to talk about men's wages, women's ages, or even how much the furniture in his house is worth. They shouldn't ask. If you ask a lady's age, it's also inappropriate, because she thinks it's her own secret and everyone wants to stay young forever. There is no better compliment than saying "you look so young" to a middle-aged woman. British people have the habit of queuing. You can see them queuing up one after another to get on buses, trains or buy newspapers. Queuing is disgusting. You can't bargain when shopping in Britain. The most taboo is bargaining. The British don't like bargaining and think it's a shame. If you buy a valuable work of art or a large number of goods, you need to negotiate a full price with the seller carefully. The British seldom bargain. If they think the price of the goods is right, they will buy them, and if the price is not right, they will leave. Source: Asia Business Online 6. If you are about to go to Britain, I suggest you be familiar with the following English words in order to better deal with British banks and integrate into British society. You should open an account in the bank as soon as possible after you arrive in England. Britain's financial industry is very developed and its services are perfect. Make good use of your various "cards" and you can enjoy some banking services that are not available in China at present. Here are some common expressions when dealing with banks. Get familiar with them and you will find them very useful. Cash card: You can withdraw cash from the bank or ATM. Check guarantee card: When you use a check, the merchant will ask you to show this card as a guarantee of payment. A cheque card indicates the guaranteed amount, which is the maximum amount of a cheque that can be drawn at one time. Debit card: With this card, you can spend money directly in the store, and the expenses will be deducted directly from your account through the bank's settlement system. In fact, the above three cartoons are often combined in one card, which is very convenient to use. Credit card: If your credit status is good, the bank may provide a credit card after application and review. Credit cards allow you to spend first and then pay, and you will receive the bill of last month regularly for you to arrange payment. Current account: used for deposits, withdrawals and daily expenses, usually with little or no interest. Savings account: it bears interest and cannot be used to pay checks. Sometimes advance notice is needed to withdraw money. Overdraft: Overdraft is not allowed. If you really need an overdraft, I suggest you negotiate with the bank in advance. Some banks will allow students to overdraw for free for a certain amount and time, but usually you need to pay interest on the overdrawn amount. In order to avoid this situation, it is recommended that you always check the balance in your cash account and transfer the expected expenses from your deposit account to your cash account in advance.