Taboos and Etiquettes of British Customs

Taboos and Etiquettes of British Customs

Introduction: The full name of Britain is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, which is composed of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and is unified by a central government and a head of state. The following are the taboos and etiquette of British customs I brought to you, hoping to help you.

Entering the UK

The full name of the UK is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, which consists of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and is unified by a central government and a head of state. Britain is located in the northwest of continental Europe, and the British mainland is located in the British Isles, surrounded by the North Sea, the English Channel, celtic sea, the Irish Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Britain is the first industrialized country in the world and a multicultural and open-minded society. London, the capital, is the largest and most international city in Europe. Britain is a beautiful country, with cultural relics and historic sites everywhere, beautiful natural scenery and rich tourism resources. Many cities, such as? Flower of ten thousand cities? London? Athens in the north? Edinburgh, the university towns of Oxford and Cambridge, the quaint city of York and Stratford, Shakespeare's hometown, are all world-renowned tourist cities. Britain also has dozens of national parks and scenic spots such as the Lake District. At present, there are 14 places of interest and natural scenery listed by the United Nations as world cultural and natural heritage, including the Tower of London. They are all rich in characteristics and good at their own strengths, and they are very popular tourist attractions.

Travel etiquette

When traveling to Britain, you should pay attention to the fact that all local vehicles drive along the left side of the road. British people abide by discipline, even if a few people get on the bus, they will consciously queue up to get on the bus. When you take a taxi in Britain, you usually tip about 1%, and hotels that include tips in the service bill don't have to pay extra tips. Stay in the host's house for a few days, and pay some tips to the servants who provide services as appropriate.

Business Etiquette

To engage in business activities in Britain, you should avoid July and August, during which business people take more vacations, and it is not appropriate to conduct business activities at Christmas and Easter. In Britain, no heavy gifts are allowed to avoid bribery. In business meetings, please come at the appointed time, and don't arrive early or late. British business people are serious and don't move their feelings and attitudes easily. They talk big and brag about themselves as a sign of lack of education.

dining etiquette

English people are afraid to touch the water glass when eating. Some people think that it will bring misfortune if the knife and fork touch the water glass and let it ring. So when eating, avoid the collision of knives, forks and utensils. In case it rings, pinch it with your hand to stop it.

Meeting etiquette

Handshake ceremony

Handshake ceremony is the most common etiquette in Europe and America, which is common in many countries in the world. When saluting, stand about one step away from the other party, lean forward slightly, extend your right hand, align your four fingers, and extend your thumb to the recipient separately. In hotel room service, it should be noted that guests can only hold their hands when they reach out first, and it is forbidden to shake hands with others with one foot inside and one foot outside, especially when four people cross hands. Women who meet for the first time usually don't shake hands, but bow and bow. The tighter you shake hands with men, the deeper your friendship, and the lighter you shake hands with women.

Kissing hands

Kissing hands is a kind of etiquette popular in the upper class in Europe and America. When meeting a noble woman or lady in the upper class, if the woman reaches out her hand to do the drooping first, she will gently lift her fingertip and kiss it. But if the woman doesn't reach out, she won't kiss. When kissing hands, if the woman's status is high, she should bend one knee and make a semi-kneeling gesture before shaking hands and kissing. This etiquette is most valued by British and French societies.

Manners and Etiquette

People hold out the index finger and middle finger of their right hand in speeches or other occasions, and their palms are outward, forming a V-shaped gesture to indicate victory; In Britain, if someone sneezes, others will say God bless you as a sign of good luck.

　? Main taboo

Don't queue

The British have the habit of queuing. You can see them queuing up one by one to get on buses, trains or buy newspapers. Gassing is an abomination.

Don't bargain

When shopping in Britain, bargaining is the most taboo. The British don't like bargaining and think it's a disgrace. If you buy a valuable work of art or a large quantity of goods, you also need to carefully negotiate a full price with the seller. British people seldom bargain. If they think the price of a commodity is right, they buy it, and if it is not, they walk away.

I hate asking personal questions

If you travel to England, don't ask others? Where are you going? 、? Have you had a meal? People in China think this kind of question is very enthusiastic, while people in Britain think you are rude. They hate people asking about their personal life and can't ask a lady's age. (but between classmates and friends, with? How was your day? What did you do today? As an introduction, it is very common. ) British people don't like talking about men's wages and women's ages, and even how much the furniture in his house is worth. They shouldn't ask. If you ask a lady's age, it's also very inappropriate, because she thinks it's her own secret, and everyone wants to stay young forever, without telling a middle-aged woman? You look so young? Better compliment.

Other taboos

The British think 13th and Friday are unlucky, especially when they meet on 13th and Friday. At this time, many people prefer to stay at home. In Britain, it is forbidden to talk about men's salary, women's age, political orientation and so on. They don't want to cross-shake hands with four people, and they don't want to light a cigarette for three people. One match should be put out in time after lighting the second cigarette, and it is not rude to light the third person's cigarette with the second match. When talking with an Englishman, you should avoid stretching your legs too wide, let alone crossing your legs; Don't put your hands in your pockets if you stand and talk. Don't whisper in front of the British, and don't pat your shoulders. British people avoid using human figures as merchandise decoration and elephant patterns, because they think elephants are symbols of stupidity. The British hate peacocks, regard them as evil birds, and regard proud as a peacock as self-ostentation and boasting. They avoid sending lilies and chrysanthemums, thinking that lilies and chrysanthemums mean death. ;