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 the capital London.

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Store ",and the more famous the store, the more complete the 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.

British character

English people are withdrawn, rigid in life, conscientious in work, not interested in foreign affairs, often reticent, cautious about new things, and have a unique calm humor.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.

Be polite to others

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, you should wear a three-piece suit and a traditional conservative tie at any time, but don't wear a striped tie, because Britain

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People will think that it is the uniform tie of the old "legion" or the old school. 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.

Talking about British business

The 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 that he is English, then he will correct you and say that he is Scottish or Welsh, and you should use the word English. 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.

An important banquet

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 want to come.

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When you are a guest at home, you need to pay attention. If it is a social occasion, it is not official business. It is impolite to arrive early. The hostess should prepare it for you. If you go early and she is not ready, it will embarrass her. 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.

Invite good friends

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.

Pay attention to taboos

British businessmen responded positively to constructive suggestions. Dress well and talk about style. I am used to wearing black when attending banquets or parties.

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Dresses and underwear should 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. Edit this dining etiquette

Guests and table manners

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If you are invited to someone's house, you should test the tiger. 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 just 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.

Banquet mode

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.

Cooking method

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 famous English dishes are: steak, kidney pie and fried fish steak.

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(English fish chips), chicken king Ala, etc. 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.

Breakfast is very particular.

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!

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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. Edit this paragraph, dress etiquette

British traditional clothing

British clothing styles are highly respected by many people in the world. Although the British pay attention to clothes, they are very frugal. A suit usually takes ten or eight years. An English man usually has two sets of dark clothes and two or three pairs of gray trousers. British clothing has been diversified and comfortable, and casual jackets and jeans are more popular. Etiquette and Etiquette In Britain, people hold 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 indicate victory; In Britain, if someone sneezes, others will say God bless you as a sign of good luck. Edit this paragraph to conform to etiquette.

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1. JuGongLi

Gongju ceremony is a etiquette between subordinates and superiors or peers. Take off your hat when saluting, and take it off with your right hand (if you take things with your right hand, you can use your left hand) holding the center of the front brim of your hat. After the right hand hangs down, the body is aligned. Stand at attention, keep your eyes on the subject, tilt your upper body forward about 15 degrees, and then return to its original state. Take off your hat with your hand in the opposite direction to salute, that is, salute the person on the left and take off your hat with your right hand; Salute the person on the right and take off your hat with your left hand.

nod (one's head)

Nodding is the courtesy of peers or peers, and you must also take off your hat. If you meet each other while walking on the road, you can give gifts while walking; If you meet an officer or elder on the road, you must stand at attention and bow, but an officer can nod or stretch out his right hand or touch the brim when walking.

Raise your hand and concentrate.

It is a military etiquette to raise your hand and pay attention to ceremony. When saluting, raise your right hand, keep your fingers straight and flush, touch the right side of the brim with your fingertips slightly outward, keep your upper arm shoulder height, and keep your eyes on each other. You can't let go of your hand until the other party replies, and you should salute the officer or elder as usual every time you meet.

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Handshaking ceremony is the most common etiquette in Europe and America, which is found in many countries in the world. When saluting, stand about one step away from each other, lean forward slightly, extend your right hand, align your four fingers, and extend your thumbs to the recipient respectively. In hotel room service, it should be noted that guests can only hold their hands by reaching out first, and it is forbidden to shake hands with others with one foot inside and one foot outside, especially when four people cross hands. Women who meet for the first time generally don't shake hands, but bow and bow. The tighter you shake hands with men, the deeper your friendship, and the lighter you shake hands with women.

Kiss your hand

Kissing hands is a popular etiquette in the upper class in Europe and America. When you meet a noble woman or lady in the upper class, if the woman reaches out and droops first, she will gently lift her fingertips and kiss. But if the woman doesn't reach out, she won't kiss. When kissing hands, if the woman is in a higher position, she should bend one knee and do a half-kneeling posture before shaking hands and kissing. This kind of etiquette is the most important thing in British and French society.

Step 6 kiss ceremony

Kissing ceremony is a kind of etiquette to show intimacy and caress between superiors and subordinates, elders and juniors, friends and lovers. It is usually a gentle kiss on the recipient's face or forehead. When you are happy, happy or sad, you usually kiss to express your love and sympathy.

7. Hugging ceremony

Hugging ceremony is a kind of etiquette to express intimate feelings between acquaintances and friends in Europe and America. When they meet or say goodbye, they hug each other to show intimacy. Hugging ceremony is usually carried out at the same time as kissing ceremony. Edit this business etiquette

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When doing business 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. Edit this travel etiquette

When traveling to Britain, you should pay attention to the fact that all local vehicles drive 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. Edit the funeral etiquette in this paragraph.

British people have rich and colorful marriage customs, and they all have their own traditional ways from proposing marriage to honeymoon. Zaiying

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York in the north of Glen proposed marriage in a rather peculiar way, which inherited the ancient folk legacy. 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, engagement rings are made of gold instead of inlays.

Gold duality

Any gem and wedding ring should be decorated, and the quality of the ring 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 formal 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. Someone died in an English family.

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Newspapers often put a small notice, and friends and relatives will go to the funeral after seeing the notice 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 taboo of editing this paragraph

You can't wait in line. 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 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. I hate asking personal questions. If you travel to England, never 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. Other taboos British people think that 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 four people or light a cigarette for three people. A match should be put out in time after lighting the second cigarette, and it is not rude to light the third cigarette with the second match. When talking with English people, you should avoid stretching your legs too wide, let alone crossing your legs; If you speak standing, don't put your hands in your pockets. Don't whisper in front of the English, and don't pat on the shoulder. British people avoid using human figures as merchandise decorations and elephant designs because they think elephants are symbols of stupidity. The British hate peacocks, regard them as evil birds, and regard complacency as self-display and boasting. They avoid sending lilies and chrysanthemums, thinking that lilies and chrysanthemums mean death.