英国人的性格英文(The_Character_of_the_English).概要

Modest：
Adj.
谦虚的，谦逊的，谦恭的
modesty
• Closely related to English reserve is English modesty. Within their hearts, the English are perhaps no less conceited than anybody else, but in their relations with others they value at least a show of modesty. Self-praise is felt to be impolite. • 与英国人的缄默密切相关 的是英国人的谦虚。在英 国人的内心，他们的自负 不亚于任何其他的民族。 但在与别人交往时，他们 注重谦虚，起码要表现出 一种谦虚的姿态。自夸被 认为是不礼貌的。
When making a journey, they may try their best to find an empty seat or compartment. ( 车厢 )
However, they are really human and pleased when other people succeed in breaking the silence.
“I’m not bad.” “I think I’m very good.” “Well, I’m very fond of it.”
If a person is very good at tennis and someone asks him if he is a good player, he will seldom reply “Yes,” because people will think him conceited. He will probably give an answer like, “I’m not bad,” or “Well, I’m very keen on tennis.” Even if he had managed to reach the finals in last year’s local championships, he would say it in such a way as to suggest that it was only due to a piece of good luck. •如果一个人网球打得很好，当有人问他是 不是一个网球好手时，他很少会回答说 “是”，因为如果他回答“是”，人们会 认为他很自负。他很可能会这样回答： “还不错。”或者“我觉得我还行。”或 者“嗯，我挺喜欢打网球。” 即使他在去 年当地的网球锦标赛上打入了决赛，他也 许会说只是碰上了好运气。
"I know the trouble I am causing you, but would you mind。。。? " "I don't really like to ask you, but。。。"
★ 3th conservative
3 The conservativeness of the English is famous all over the world. However, the English never think it is improper.
★ 4th
Humorous
4பைடு நூலகம்
The sense of humor is highly valued in England.
Its starting-point is self-dispraise, and its great enemy is conceit. Its object is the ability to laugh at oneself---at one’s own faults, one’s own failure, even at one’s own ideals.
Conservative:
Adj. 守旧的，保守的
The conservativeness of the English
• The English does not use metric system which works as a common criterion in the world, instead, they use mile. • England is one of the few countries who still keeps the monarchy（君主政体）. • the English refused to use central heating , they prefer fireplace and electric stove.
Character of the English
Typical English character
reserved
modest
conservative
humorous
sportsmanship
★ 1th
reserved
1
The best-known quality of the English is being reserved.
★ 2th modest
2 Within their hearts, the English are perhaps no less conceited than anybody else, but in their relations with others they value at least a show of modesty.
reserved: adj. (of a person or his character) slow to show feelings or express opinions, disposition, manner, etc. 寡言的；矜持的；
Reserved Person
The English seem to be quiet most of the time.