British-Etiquette(英国礼仪讲解)

Manners In Public
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• English people are quite reserved when greeting one another. A greeting can be a bright 'Hello' 'Hi' or 'Good morning', when you arrive at work or at school.
other types of bars.
Do say "Please" and "Thank you": It is very good manners to say
"please" and "thank you". It is considered rude if you don't.
DOs and DON’Ts in the UK
Do say "Excuse Me": If someone is blocking your way and you would
like them to move, say excuse me and they will move out of your way.
Do Pay as you Go: Pay for drinks as you order them in pubs and
Do not ask personal or intimate questions: Everyone likes their
privacy. Please do not ask questions such as "How much money do you earn?" "How much do you weigh?" or "Why aren't you married?".
•A few minutes early: for public meetings, plays, concerts, movies, sporting events, classes, church services, and weddings.
Table Manners
• First things first, five subjects were traditional no-nos on English dinner tables: sex, politics, religion, illness and the servant problem. Now, the
British Etiquette:
Manners & Customs In The UK
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Oh yes. You will definitely be aware of some differences when living in Britain. And they are going to be huge!
• It is proper to shake hands with everyone to whom you are introduced, both men and women.
Hugging is only for friends!!!
Manners In Public
Greetings
Small talks: You may need to be careful when you talk about some
Time
• Britons are so time conscious that they would make great efforts to arrive on time if they have promised. It is often considered impolite to arrive even a few minutes late. If you are unable to keep an appointment, it is expected that you call the person you are meeting. The general accepted rules are followed.
topics, especially with people that you've only just met, people who are older than you, people who appear to have strong religious or political views, or people who may have some personal problems or sensitivities. For example, be cautious if you discuss these subjects:
close friends and relatives.
Avoid talking loudly in public .
It is impolite to stare at anyone in public:.Privacy is highly
regarded.
Do not ask a lady her age.
the subject) Previous or current relationships, eg "Do you have a girlfriend?“ Politics, eg "Who did you vote for at the last election?“ Religion, eg "Do you believe in God?“ Criticisms or complaints, eg "Why is British food so bad?"
Do not put up an umbrella inside the building: Opening an
umbrella and covering someone or you while being in the room is the last thing you want to do in Britain. It is considered to incur bad luck, even death, in British tradition. Interestingly, British men would be regarded as “effeminate” if they carry an umbrella while it is only drizzling out there.
Do take your hat off when you go indoors (men only) :
Nowadays, it is becoming more common to see men wearing hats indoors. However, this is still seen as being impolite, especially to the older generations.
Do Drive on the left side of the road!
DOs and DON’Ts in the UK
DOs and DON’Ts in the UK
Do not greet people with a kiss: They only kiss people who are
DOs and DON’Ts in the UK
DOs and DON’Ts in the UK
Do stand in line: You need to form orderly queues (standing in line)
and wait patiently for our turn e.g. boarding a bus. 'Queue jumping' is frowned upon.
• The English are famous for their politeness and selfdiscipline, Basic politeness (please, thank you, excuse me) is expected. There is never going to be “too polite”!
Do Smile: A smiling face is a welcoming face. Do open doors for other people: Men and women both hold open
the door for each other. It depends on who goes through the door first.
Like this, heads of state are making out in front of the public! Come on, get a room!
Introduction
• In Britain you will find most people are kinder to you if you behave politely, respecting local people and customs. You may sometimes upset people by things that you say or do, even if these things seem perfectly normal in your own culture.
Do cover your Mouth: When yawning or coughing always cover your
mouth with your hand.
Do say sorry: If you accidentally bump into someone, say 'sorry'.
They probably will too, even if it was your fault! This is a habit and can be seen as very amusing by an 'outsider'.
Do not pick your nose in public: If your nostrils need de-bugging,
use a handkerchief
Do not spit: Spitting in the street is considered to be very bad
mannered. Though it is weird that stub is not considered as trash in whole Europe.
•At the exact time specified – for dinner, lunch, or appointments with professors, doctors, and other professionals.
•Any time during the hours specified for teas, receptions, and cocktail parties.
Do not burp in public: If you can not stop a burp from bursting out,
then cover your mouth with your hand and say 'excuse me' afterwards.
DOs and DON’Ts in the UK
Age, eg. "How old are you?“ Appearance or weight, eg "You seem to have put on some weight“ Personal gossip about somebody you know Jokes that might offend (especially sexist or racist jokes) Money, eg "How much do you earn?“ Sex (some people have strong religious views about this, or are embarrassed by