The British are conservative by nature and respect tradition very much, so they have preserved quite a lot of monuments, traditional cultural relics and various museums, which inevitably have traditional baggage, such as the still existing royal family and nobility. and traditional buildings that cannot be renovated or renovated, but are expensive to repair. Compared with other English-speaking countries, the society and nationality of the United Kingdom are very different from those of the United States. In terms of general living standards, its degree of modernization and comfort cannot keep up with that of the United States; in terms of the efficiency of general daily tasks, it is not as good as the United States. Hard to compare with the United States. Generally speaking, British people are not as cheerful and straightforward as Americans, and they will not take the initiative to strike up conversations with strangers. The starting point is not to intrude on people's privacy. British people are very reserved when talking to strangers, and the topic often revolves around the weather, because it is the least personal subject. Generally speaking, British people are not as easy to make friends as Americans, but once you make a British friend, you may become a lifelong friend. British people are generally quite proud of their traditional culture and value leisure life with artistic and cultural connotations.

The British are not arrogant at all. The British just respect their personal life and ideological space, so they seem to be more indifferent. And the problem of racial discrimination in the UK is much less than that in the United States.

The British have long known that they are no longer the boss of the world, but Americans now regard themselves as the boss. Leaving aside the attitudes of the British and American governments, in terms of the attitudes of the people, the British (English/Welsh) are a very polite, humble and rigorous nation. In fact, they are very similar to ancient Chinese literati society or Confucianism. picture. The Scots have a stronger temperament, as do most northern peoples.

The British advocate "gentlemanly manners" and "ladylike manners" and pay attention to "ladies first". In daily life, British people pay attention to appearance and dress. Men must shave every day and wear dark suits when going out for social activities, but striped ties are not allowed. Women should wear Western-style skirts or dresses. The British greeting ceremony is a handshake. When a man wearing a hat shakes hands with a British man, it is best to take off his hat first and then show respect to the other person. But don't shake hands with the British cross-handed, because that will form an unlucky cross shape, and avoid cross-cheers. When talking to a British person, you should look at the other person's head and exchange glances with them from time to time. When interacting with others, pay attention to using honorifics such as "please", "thank you", "sorry", etc. Adhering to the creed of "don't ask others about their rights and wrongs", they are unwilling to admit others into their private life. They regard their home as a "private castle" and no one can enter without invitation. Even neighbors rarely interact with each other. Non-working time is "private time" and generally no official activities are carried out. It is a taboo and annoying to talk about official matters during meals. Daily life must be carried out according to the pre-arranged schedule, and the sense of time is extremely strong.

In public relations negotiations, British people like to stick to traditions and procedures when speaking and doing things. They attach great importance to the identity, demeanor and accomplishments of their negotiating opponents. Usually British businessmen don't pay much attention to the preparations for negotiations, but they can adapt to changes and can attack and defend well

British people should pay attention to the following special etiquette and taboos in social activities:

① Don't Randomly break into other people's homes. But if you are invited by the other party, you should go happily. 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 bouquet of flowers or chocolates to the lady.

②When sending flowers to British ladies, it is better to send odd numbers, not even numbers and 13 flowers. Do not send chrysanthemums and lilies, which the British think symbolize death.

③Don’t use the privacy of the British royal family as a basis for discussion. The Queen is considered a symbol of her country.

④ Avoid using portraits as decoration of products. I like roses and flowers, but avoid white elephant, owl, and peacock trademark patterns.

⑤ Avoid calling any British person British casually. Generally speaking, British people are called "British people" or specifically called "English people", "Glen people", etc.

⑥The British are most taboo about sneezing. They have always regarded influenza as a serious illness.

British traditional breakfast (usually available in B&B) and afternoon tea. British breakfast includes bacon, sausages, poached eggs, tomatoes, toast with jam, various cornflakes (Cornflakes) and delicious oatmeal porridge made with milk. As for the UK, it is surrounded by sea and is mainly based on livestock industry, so seafood and barbecue also have a certain standard. Oysters, smoked salmon, barbecue beef, and lamb dishes are all very British. As for Fish & Chips, which can be eaten everywhere, it can be said to be a true representative of British food.

Afternoon tea adds a touch of romance to the serious British life. Usually between three and four o'clock in the afternoon, you can see British people put down their work one after another and have a cup of coffee or authentic British milk tea. By the way, they can connect with colleagues and, of course, it is a good time to gossip. As for the orthodox British afternoon tea, in addition to exquisite tea sets and tea leaves, exquisite pastries are indispensable. In addition to the cool and comfortable scenery, having a leisurely afternoon tea is one of the joys of life!

British eating habits

Breakfast

Tradition The English breakfast includes fried bacon, sausages and fried toast.

This is called "fried food". But now most people are very busy and cannot have such a hearty breakfast every day, so the most popular breakfast types now include:

·A bowl of corn flakes and milk;

·Some yogurt with fresh fruit;

·Jam on toast, usually with tea, coffee, or juice for breakfast.

British people still enjoy the traditional English breakfast on Sundays. All hotels or restaurants, especially the well-known B&B's, serve traditional English breakfast.

Lunch

British people eat Chinese food quickly, unlike Italians. Lunch usually only takes thirty to forty minutes, and many British people eat sandwiches, perhaps because they were invented in Britain. Usually people make sandwiches at home in the morning and eat them at lunch time. Sandwiches are the British lunch box. An equally popular lunch is baked potatoes.

Snacks are quite common in the UK, especially chocolate, especially around 11am and 3pm. British children have the biggest sweet tooth in the world, which is keeping British dentists very busy.

Dinner

Dinner is the main meal of the day, and usually consists of two courses - meat or fish and vegetables, followed by dessert (that is, pudding). British children know to eat all the meat and vegetables before eating pudding.

Frozen cooked food is quite common in the UK. Almost every home has a microwave oven, and usually British people (especially students) will buy a frozen cooked food, put it in the microwave oven, and eat it while watching TV - this is called "eating" "TV dinner")

Foreign food is also quite popular in the UK. Supermarkets are filled with a dazzling array of Indian, Chinese, Italian, Greek and Japanese food - food from all over the world, in fact.

After dinner, there is usually a cup of tea (with milk, of course!)

▲British dining customs can be summarized as "a full breakfast, a sloppy lunch, and a good dinner." Its major banquets are held at night. In addition to three meals a day, there is also an "afternoon tea", usually between three and four o'clock in the afternoon, to drink a cup of coffee or authentic British milk tea, and to connect with each other's feelings.

▲British seafood and barbecue dishes such as oysters, smoked salmon, barbecue beef, and lamb are all quite unique. The authentic home-cooked dishes range from the cold cuts of "Fluffy Potato Salad" and "Fresh Salmon Marinated in Cardamom Cream" to the home-style dishes of "British Sausage Rolls" and British snacks of "Fried Fish and Chips" to the cooked dishes of "Lamb Lamb" Mashed Potato Sheppard Pie", "Charcoal Grilled Prawns with Pesto", etc. are all traditional cooking and dishes of British food culture. The most representative ones include: barbecue, stew, boil, soup, vegetarian bread, biscuits and various cakes, pies, typical "shepherd's pie", "roast beef", "cherry puff" and " "Chocolate Sponge Pudding", as well as items such as English scones, sandwiches, warm snacks, cream, jam and the indispensable black tea.

▲Pub culture is one of the British customs. The most important drink in pubs is of course beer. Among the many alcoholic beverages, the main categories of beer are divided into different bitter flavors: lager, bitter, stout, and ale. The other is cider made from apples.

The UK is a country with a long history. The UK pays great attention to gentlemanly manners, which can also be experienced when eating British food. There is a saying that there are many unlucky things in life, one of which is eating British food. Britain's agriculture is underdeveloped, and food must be imported every year. It is not as noble as the French in gourmet food, so British food is relatively simple, and the British often laugh at themselves for not being good at cooking.

The selection of ingredients for British cuisine is relatively limited. Although the UK is an island country, its fishing grounds are not very good, so the British do not pay attention to seafood, but prefer beef, mutton, poultry, vegetables, etc. Most British dishes are relatively simple to prepare, and most meats and poultry are cooked whole or in large pieces. In addition, the seasoning is relatively simple, with a light taste and less oil but not greasy. However, there are many types of seasonings on the table, and guests can season them according to their own preferences.

British breakfast is very rich, usually including a variety of eggs, oatmeal, bacon, ham, sausages, butter, jam, bread, milk, juice, coffee, etc. It is widely loved by Western countries. welcome.

In addition, British people like to drink tea and have the habit of having tea at around 3 o'clock in the afternoon, usually a cup of black tea or coffee and a snack. The British regard drinking tea as a kind of enjoyment and a kind of social interaction.

Representative dishes of British cuisine include potato stew with lamb, roast goose stuffed with chestnuts, oxtail soup, etc.

Britain's "roast beef and Yorkshire pudding" is known as the national dish. This is a dish made from sirloin meat, mixed with eggs, milk and flour, and then baked in the oven with beef and potatoes. When served, it should also be served with some vegetables cooked alone, which is "roast beef and Yorkshire pudding". An average family has three meals a day (i.e. breakfast, lunch, dinner). They have lunch as their main meal. Wealthy people have four meals a day (ie: breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner).

I don’t want to eat dishes with sticky sauce; I avoid using MSG for seasoning; I also don’t eat dog meat.

I don't like too salty taste, I like sweet, sour and slightly spicy taste, and I prefer dishes made by cooking methods such as roasting, boiling, steaming, roasting, baking and baking. I like Chinese Beijing cuisine, Sichuan cuisine, and Cantonese cuisine.

They generally like to drink tea, especially women. "Afternoon tea" has almost become an indispensable living habit for British people. Even if there is a meeting, some people have to temporarily suspend the meeting to drink "afternoon tea". Instead of drinking clear tea, pour cold milk or fresh lemon into the cup, add some sugar, and then pour tea to make milk tea or lemon tea. It would be considered rude to pour tea first and then milk.

They also like to drink whiskey, soda, wine and champagne, and sometimes beer and spirits, and do not encourage each other to drink.