Stereotypes of the British(英国人的典型特征)
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Stereotypes of the British
Definition of “Stereotype”
A standardized picture or impression of a person or a country. 刻板印象, 传统模式, 固定的形象 Stereotypes of a nation may not be individually true, but it’s normally the case.
Doubledecker buses
marmalade
In London their drivers are famous for their knowledge of the streets of the city Usually red. You get a good view when you ride on the top.
Tea time
Cabs
Answer 1
The
man wearing a bowler hat & a striped tie, with a newspaper under the arm and carrying a long unopen umbrella.
Bowler Hat 圆顶礼帽
What are the first things that come into your mind when you hear the word ―UK‖, ―Britain‖ or ―British‖？ E.g. When I think of ―Britain,‖ I think of…
On every British breakfast table, a kind of jam made with oranges or other citrus fruits
Pubs
Time to eat cream and jam and cake at 4 p.m.r a drink. They have a relaxing atmosphere in which you can chat with your friends, have a snack, and perhaps play a game of charts.
Red double-deckers Answer 3 Royal family & Princess Diana Gardening Football and David Beckham Horse-riding
British garden
Answer 4
Talking about the weather: 1) the uncertainty of the weather; 2) a safe way of being friendly without getting heated – ―The weather will hurt none.‖ Ladies First: Respect the female. This can also be reflected from the expression ―Ladies and gentlemen‖. Three ―Don’ts‖: 1) Don’t jump the queue. 2) Never ask a woman her age. 3) Don’t try to bargain in Britain when you do the shopping. Three ―-ings‖: betting, drinking and tipping
1. Exclusiveness
孤傲排外 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Conservativeness
因循守旧
Reserve
沉默缄言
Politeness
彬彬有礼
Love of Privacy
热爱独处
Sense of Humour
英式幽默
1. Exclusiveness
The best-known quality of the British and, in particular, of the English people is their exclusiveness. This means, ―I am English. You stay away from me. I’m quite happy to be myself. I don’t need you. Leave me alone.‖ It’s very difficult to know such a man who doesn’t talk much, never says anything about himself, doesn’t show much emotion and hardly ever gets excited.
He is short and fat, with a bowler hat on his head and a pair of boots on his feet.
John Bull 约翰牛
出自 16 世纪英国著名作家兼宫廷御医约翰?阿布斯 诺特(John Arbuthnot,1667—1735)的政治讽刺作品。 阿布斯诺特在 1712 年写了一本讽刺小说，名叫 《约翰牛的生平》(The History of John Bull)，该书 的主人公约翰牛就是英国的人格化、形象化。 可以缩写为 J&B John Bullish 英国精神的，英国人的 John Bullist 英国迷
The
special geographical location of Britain
Britain is an island country which is cut off and isolated from the rest of the world. When the British are in Britain, they don’t regard themselves as Europeans although the UK is a member of the European Community. They feel different from the rest of Europe.
The
distinct development of its history
The English people are very proud of their history and think themselves better than most people in the world. (Parliament, Industrial Revolution, Shakespeare ...)
Answer from a 13-year-old English Boy:
―Patriotic people. Some think we are snobs (自命不凡的人；势利小人), but we are just proud of our country and Queen. We are very courteous and patient, although as in many countries, there are bad eggs. But on the whole we are a very pleasant nation.‖ ―And the English are crazy about pet dogs and love them more than their kids!‖
Winston Churchill
Charles Chaplin
Answer 2
Big Ben Shakespeare Afternoon Tea
Big Ben
Big Ben is the name of the 13-ton bell which can be found inside the clock tower. It was completed in 1859 and named after a bureaucrat (官僚), Sir Benjamin Hall (who oversaw the installation of the Great Bell). An excellent timekeeper & one of London’s bestknown landmarks. It strikes hours with its striking sound broadcast by BBC.(a microphone permanently installed in the tower and connected by line to Broadcasting House.)
2. Conservativeness
The British people are usually considered rather conservative. Many people are supporters of the Conservative Party. Their conservative attitude usually includes two aspects: 1) An acceptance of things that are familiar. 2) An inclination to be suspicious of anything that is strange or foreign. Most British people have been SLOW to adopt reforms. (a wait-and-see attitude)
Englishmen
think their way of doing things is always the best. So they tend to be hostile, or at least bored, when they hear any suggestion like: ―Some modifications of your habits, or the introduction of sth. new and unknown into your lives, might be to your advantage.‖ Their conservatism can be better illustrated in the following examples:
What are the common characteristics of English people?
Traditionally,
an Englishman is thought to be reserved, unemotional, courteous, shy of strangers, suspicious of change and slow to accept new ideas. He believes that the English are superior to any other race in the country and even on earth. In one word, the main characteristics of British people are as follows:
What are the descriptive words you associate most with British people? E.g. ( ) ( ) ( )
John Bull:
A personification of England or the English. A typical Englishman. 约翰牛；英国佬 – the nickname for Britain
Definition of “Stereotype”
A standardized picture or impression of a person or a country. 刻板印象, 传统模式, 固定的形象 Stereotypes of a nation may not be individually true, but it’s normally the case.
Doubledecker buses
marmalade
In London their drivers are famous for their knowledge of the streets of the city Usually red. You get a good view when you ride on the top.
Tea time
Cabs
Answer 1
The
man wearing a bowler hat & a striped tie, with a newspaper under the arm and carrying a long unopen umbrella.
Bowler Hat 圆顶礼帽
What are the first things that come into your mind when you hear the word ―UK‖, ―Britain‖ or ―British‖？ E.g. When I think of ―Britain,‖ I think of…
On every British breakfast table, a kind of jam made with oranges or other citrus fruits
Pubs
Time to eat cream and jam and cake at 4 p.m.r a drink. They have a relaxing atmosphere in which you can chat with your friends, have a snack, and perhaps play a game of charts.
Red double-deckers Answer 3 Royal family & Princess Diana Gardening Football and David Beckham Horse-riding
British garden
Answer 4
Talking about the weather: 1) the uncertainty of the weather; 2) a safe way of being friendly without getting heated – ―The weather will hurt none.‖ Ladies First: Respect the female. This can also be reflected from the expression ―Ladies and gentlemen‖. Three ―Don’ts‖: 1) Don’t jump the queue. 2) Never ask a woman her age. 3) Don’t try to bargain in Britain when you do the shopping. Three ―-ings‖: betting, drinking and tipping
1. Exclusiveness
孤傲排外 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Conservativeness
因循守旧
Reserve
沉默缄言
Politeness
彬彬有礼
Love of Privacy
热爱独处
Sense of Humour
英式幽默
1. Exclusiveness
The best-known quality of the British and, in particular, of the English people is their exclusiveness. This means, ―I am English. You stay away from me. I’m quite happy to be myself. I don’t need you. Leave me alone.‖ It’s very difficult to know such a man who doesn’t talk much, never says anything about himself, doesn’t show much emotion and hardly ever gets excited.
He is short and fat, with a bowler hat on his head and a pair of boots on his feet.
John Bull 约翰牛
出自 16 世纪英国著名作家兼宫廷御医约翰?阿布斯 诺特(John Arbuthnot,1667—1735)的政治讽刺作品。 阿布斯诺特在 1712 年写了一本讽刺小说，名叫 《约翰牛的生平》(The History of John Bull)，该书 的主人公约翰牛就是英国的人格化、形象化。 可以缩写为 J&B John Bullish 英国精神的，英国人的 John Bullist 英国迷
The
special geographical location of Britain
Britain is an island country which is cut off and isolated from the rest of the world. When the British are in Britain, they don’t regard themselves as Europeans although the UK is a member of the European Community. They feel different from the rest of Europe.
The
distinct development of its history
The English people are very proud of their history and think themselves better than most people in the world. (Parliament, Industrial Revolution, Shakespeare ...)
Answer from a 13-year-old English Boy:
―Patriotic people. Some think we are snobs (自命不凡的人；势利小人), but we are just proud of our country and Queen. We are very courteous and patient, although as in many countries, there are bad eggs. But on the whole we are a very pleasant nation.‖ ―And the English are crazy about pet dogs and love them more than their kids!‖
Winston Churchill
Charles Chaplin
Answer 2
Big Ben Shakespeare Afternoon Tea
Big Ben
Big Ben is the name of the 13-ton bell which can be found inside the clock tower. It was completed in 1859 and named after a bureaucrat (官僚), Sir Benjamin Hall (who oversaw the installation of the Great Bell). An excellent timekeeper & one of London’s bestknown landmarks. It strikes hours with its striking sound broadcast by BBC.(a microphone permanently installed in the tower and connected by line to Broadcasting House.)
2. Conservativeness
The British people are usually considered rather conservative. Many people are supporters of the Conservative Party. Their conservative attitude usually includes two aspects: 1) An acceptance of things that are familiar. 2) An inclination to be suspicious of anything that is strange or foreign. Most British people have been SLOW to adopt reforms. (a wait-and-see attitude)
Englishmen
think their way of doing things is always the best. So they tend to be hostile, or at least bored, when they hear any suggestion like: ―Some modifications of your habits, or the introduction of sth. new and unknown into your lives, might be to your advantage.‖ Their conservatism can be better illustrated in the following examples:
What are the common characteristics of English people?
Traditionally,
an Englishman is thought to be reserved, unemotional, courteous, shy of strangers, suspicious of change and slow to accept new ideas. He believes that the English are superior to any other race in the country and even on earth. In one word, the main characteristics of British people are as follows:
What are the descriptive words you associate most with British people? E.g. ( ) ( ) ( )
John Bull:
A personification of England or the English. A typical Englishman. 约翰牛；英国佬 – the nickname for Britain