What is life like for someone who grew up in a tourist city?

There are not many cities in China that look like cities. Naturally, if you want to know about their living habits, it is not very meaningful. Let me introduce you to the United Kingdom. I believe you will be interested in their living habits.

The full name of the United Kingdom is "The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", referred to as "United Kingdom" or "Great Britain". Because it belongs to a combined country, it cannot be said to be a federal country! Of course it's made up of Ireland, Scotland, and England! The English abbreviation is The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The British national identity is closely related to its cultural background. The British economy developed earlier. In the eyes of most foreigners, the British are "pretentious" and "difficult to approach." But, in fact, this is not entirely the case. They are good at understanding each other and can be considerate of others. No matter what you do, you always try not to leave a bad impression. Your gentlemanly demeanor can be seen everywhere. They know how to create a harmonious environment so that everyone can live harmoniously and happily.

A strong sense of professionalism is another characteristic of the British. When you choose a career, you must strive to improve your business. In business dealings, they value friendship, do not pursue material things deliberately, and do not weigh one's baggage, just like everyone else.

For business negotiations, they often do not make adequate preparations, do not pay attention to details, and appear a bit loose. But British businessmen are very kind, friendly and easy to get along with. Therefore, problems can be solved easily. They are sociable, adaptable, have good flexibility, and respond positively to constructive opinions. In the UK, "appearance is everything", so when interacting with British people, you should try to avoid exposing your emotions. Be sure to express your gratitude when you are entertained. Writing a letter to express your gratitude afterwards can attract more attention. Giving small gifts can increase friendship. When doing business in the UK, one must keep one's word, and one must go all out and complete what one has promised to the letter.

British etiquette is rich and colorful. When people first meet each other, they usually shake hands as a courtesy, unlike Eastern Europeans who often hug. It is considered indecent to slap a guest casually, even after official business is over. There are some taboos that the British need to pay attention to. For example, they never walk under ladders, do not hold umbrellas in the house, never put shoes on the table, and avoid using portraits for decoration.

The British pay attention to clothing and dress differently depending on the time. They tend to judge people by their appearance, so pay special attention to appearance and attitude. The British are very particular about how they dress. As soon as they leave home, they must be well-dressed. Although the British no longer have the glory of the past, they are extremely conceited. Because people in the middle and upper classes live a comfortable life, they have developed a traditional "gentleman" and "lady" demeanor. But they are conservative and generally keen on sticking to the rules and being reserved and dignified. Most families like to show off old furniture, old furnishings, and old clocks passed down from previous generations. There are many "century-old stores" in London, the capital, and the more famous the store, the more intact it is in maintaining its original style or layout. Although the car engine has been replaced with a new model, the car model should try to remain the same as in the past. There are two post offices in London, which are open day and night, 365 days a year, and never take a break. It is said that this is preserved in accordance with the ancient British tradition.

British people are withdrawn, rigid in life, serious in doing things, not interested in external affairs, often taciturn, cautious about new things, and have a unique calm humor. They are conservative, indifferent, and don't reveal their emotions. Even if they have very sad things, they often don't show it. They rarely lose their temper, are patient, and are unwilling to have meaningless arguments with others. The British are very patient and never show any signs of anxiety under any circumstances.

British people are polite to others and speak very politely, always saying "thank you" and "please". You must also be polite when speaking to British people. No matter they are waiters or drivers, you must treat them politely. When you ask them to do things, you must speak tactfully and don't sound commanding. Otherwise, you may be treated coldly. The British respect women more. In the UK, the social atmosphere of "ladies first" is very strong. For example, when walking, let women go first. Let women go first in the elevator. When taking a bus or tram, let women get on first. When pouring wine, the female guest or hostess should pour it first. When walking on the street, men should walk on the outside to avoid danger and to protect women from harm. Husbands usually participate in various social activities with their wives, and they always introduce their wives to VIPs first. According to British business etiquette, it is appropriate to wear a three-piece suit and a traditional conservative tie at all times, but do not wear a striped tie, because the British will associate it with the old "legionary" or old school uniform tie. British people have a strong sense of time. When visiting or discussing business, you must make an appointment in advance. Punctuality is very important. It is best to arrive a few minutes in advance. The way they get along is to strictly keep time and keep their promises.

Ethnic groups in the UK still follow traditional habits and should avoid using the word "English" to mean "British". If you meet two businessmen, one of whom is Scottish or Welsh, what do you mean by the word "English"? If it is "British", then he will correct you and say that he is "Scottish" or "Welsh", using the word "British".

You must be conservative and cautious when talking about business. Shakes hands only when meeting for the first time or on special occasions, or when expressing approval and congratulations.

In the UK, it is not popular to invite someone to breakfast to discuss business. Generally speaking, their lunch is relatively simple, and they pay more attention to dinner, which is regarded as a formal meal. Therefore, major banquets are held during dinner. When you go to a British home as a guest, it is best to bring some gifts of lower value, because the cost is not much and there will be no suspicion of bribery. Gifts generally include: high-end chocolates, famous wines, flowers, especially my country's folk arts and crafts with national characteristics, which they especially appreciate. We are not interested in souvenirs marked by the guest company. In the UK, clothing, soap and other items are too involved in one's private life, so they are generally not given away. Chrysanthemums are only used for Halloween or funerals in any European country and are generally not suitable to be given away. White lilies symbolize death in the UK and should not be given away. All other flowers can be given away. Potted plants are usually delivered after the banquet. If you are invited to someone's home, you need to pay attention. If it is a social occasion, not a business matter, it is impolite to arrive early. The hostess must prepare for you. If you go early, she is not ready yet, which will make her Embarrassing. It's best to arrive 10 minutes late. In terms of accepting gifts, the habits of the British and ours are very different. They often open gifts in front of guests. No matter how valuable the gift is or whether it is useful, the host will express his gratitude with enthusiastic praise. Scotch whiskey is a popular gift, but hard whiskey is not.

British businessmen generally do not like to invite them to their homes for banquets, and most gatherings are held in hotels and restaurants. British banquets, in a sense, are mainly frugal. They hate wasteful people. For example, if you want to make tea for guests, if there are three guests, you must boil only three parts of water. The British are very particular about drinking tea. People from all walks of life like to drink tea, especially women. The British also have the habit of drinking afternoon tea, that is, putting down their work at 3-4 o'clock in the afternoon. , drink a cup of black tea, sometimes eat 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 you. If this happens, there is no need to refuse. Smoking is generally not allowed at formal banquets. Smoking while eating is considered impolite.

In the UK, inviting someone to lunch, dinner, drinking in a bar, watching a play or ballet, etc. will be considered the equivalent of a gift. It is advisable for the guest to drink no more than 3 cups of the drinks provided by the host. If you feel that you have had enough, you can quickly turn the empty cup and give it to the host. This means that you have had enough and thank you. The opening hours of the pub are generally from 11 am to 3 pm, and from 5:30 pm to 11 pm. There are usually many thirsty people in pubs. During peak hours, latecomers don’t have seats, so they buy zero drinks and drink while standing.

British businessmen responded positively to constructive suggestions. They are well-dressed and show off their style. When attending banquets or evening parties, they are accustomed to wearing black dresses and their pants must be pressed and pressed straight. When visiting the UK, pay attention to some of their taboos: avoid talking about personal matters, family affairs, weddings and funerals, age, occupation, income, and religious issues. Due to religious reasons, they are very taboo with the number "13", thinking it is an unlucky number. Try to avoid the number "13" in your daily life. When dining, 13 people are not allowed to sit at the same table. If the 13th falls on a Friday, it is considered doubly unlucky. Do not turn the back of your hand outward and use your fingers to express "two". This "V"-shaped gesture is a hostile way of showing contempt for others. When walking on the street, be sure to pay attention to traffic safety. All vehicles drive on the left.