What's the summer climate like in Britain, France and Germany?

Time: Britain is 8 hours behind China, but from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in June 10, daylight saving time will be adopted, and the time difference between daylight saving time and China is 7 hours. Shopping tax rebate: Please refer to how to apply for overseas shopping tax rebate for the specific process. Under some special circumstances in Britain, if you buy at least 30 pounds in the same place, you can enjoy a tax rebate of about 17.5%, and the maximum personal tax rebate is 1000 pounds. Although the tax refund cheque in Britain has no validity period, it should be collected as soon as possible. The validity of the customs seal is within 30 days after the tax refund check is issued, so you must consult relevant policies when buying valuables such as watches and clocks and brand-name clothes. Tipping: British people have the habit of tipping. Usually, in restaurants, if the bill does not include the service charge, you have to pay about 10% of the bill, porters have to pay tips by piece, taxi drivers can pay 10%- 15% of the fare, and hotels and other hotels have to pay 10% to the staff who are helpful to you. There is no need to tip in theaters, gas stations and other places. Call: In the UK, you can use China Mobile and China Unicom for international roaming, and you can make domestic calls by using the purchased phone card or the phone in the hotel room. British emergency numbers (report, fire, first aid, etc. ): 999. Taboo customs In London, shops are closed on Sundays, and all theaters and most cinemas are closed. Because Londoners like to go out for an outing on Sunday. In Britain, it is best to give a lighter gift when giving a gift. Because the cost is not much, it will not be mistaken for bribery. The British are like most other Europeans. I like high-grade chocolate, famous wine and flowers. Most of them don't appreciate the guests' gifts with the company logo. British people don't like to talk about private affairs when they meet, but love to talk about the weather, otherwise they will be given a cold shoulder. In Britain, a thumbs-up means asking for a ride. British people still pay more attention to clothes, so they still wear suits and ties when receiving visitors, visiting or attending cocktail parties, banquets and parties. You can wear a short-sleeved shirt without a suit in summer, but you should also wear a tie. The British have a strong sense of time. Be sure to keep the appointment on time. It is impolite to be late for no reason, and it is unnecessary to arrive too early. If the appointment is postponed or temporarily cancelled for some reason, try to call the other party. In Britain, direct telephone calls can be made to all parts of the country and many cities in the world. The voltage in Britain is 240 volts and 50 hertz. Three-phase flat pin socket is widely used, but electric shaver uses two-phase socket. Telephone: All public telephones in France can dial all corners of the world directly. Almost all public telephones need calling cards, which are available in post offices, tobacco shops, subway stations and supermarket checkout counters. 10/20 euros can buy 50/ 120 units of talk time. A unit can make local calls for three minutes. When making a phone call, pick up the receiver, insert the card, and dial when the LCD screen shows Numerotez Z Z. The telephone in France is divided into five areas. No matter where you dial in France, you must dial the number 10. The number of Paris starts with 0 1, 02 is northwest, 03 is northeast, 04 is southeast and 05 is southwest. Calls starting at 0800 are free. The international area code of France is 33. When calling France from abroad, add the ten-digit telephone number to 033. To make an international call from France with a calling card, dial 00 first, and then dial the country code, area code and telephone number after you hear the reply. Network: There are more than 1000 Post newspapers with Internet centers in France. Internet cafes with 6 euros can surf the Internet for one hour, and if it continues, it will be 5 euros per hour. Other commercial Internet cafes charge 4-6 euros for half an hour. Emergency: The biggest danger of traveling in France lies in thieves. Be careful at airports and crowded public transport facilities. Emergency number: ambulance15; Police 17. The international area code of Deutsche Telekom is 0049. Communication signals in big cities in Germany are generally good, and domestic mobile phones connected to 139 network can also be used in Germany. Most pay phones in Germany only accept calling cards. The face value is 6-25 euros, which can be bought in post offices, tourist information service centers, banks and some vending machines. The peak period is from 9 am to 6 pm, which is the most expensive time. 1 calling unit 0. 1 euro, 90 minutes of local calls, 45 minutes of local calls (within 50 kilometers) and 30 minutes of domestic long-distance calls (outside 50 kilometers) during peak hours. To make an international call from Germany, dial 00 first and then add the international area code, area code and telephone number. There are many Internet cafes in big cities, with prices ranging from 3 euros per hour to 10 euros. Working hours: Working hours are usually from 8 am to 5: 30 pm. The government office serves the public from 8 am to noon. The business hours of shops are mostly from 9: 30 am to 6: 30 pm. Some shops will be open from 6 am to 8 pm (Monday to Friday). Some stores, mainly big stores in big cities, are also open on the first Saturday of every month until 16: 00 (summer) or 18: 00 (winter). Similarly, many shops are open until 20: 30 every Sunday. Banks are usually open from 9 am to 3: 30 pm. Rest at noon 1:00-2:30. Some banks do not rest at noon every Thursday and extend their business until 5: 30 pm. Rest on Saturday and Sunday. Clothing: when traveling to Germany, you should bring a raincoat and sunglasses no matter what season; You'd better take a sweater in summer, too. When you go to the opera house in a big city to enjoy the opera, you'd better wear an evening dress. Tourism Information Service Center: German National Tourism Administration (DZT), headquartered in Frankfurt. German is also called Verkehrsamt. E-mail :Gnto-fra@compuserve.com, an e-mail address, is protected by spam bots. You need to use Javascript functions to check it. . Public security: The public security situation in Germany is very good, and theft crimes rarely occur. German police are efficient and trustworthy. Emergency call ambulance telephone number Fire/ambulance: 1 12 Fei Jing telephone number Police: 1 10 About toilets: German toilets are a practical problem in the process of traveling. If you are on the street, it will be more convenient to use the toilets of fast food restaurants such as McDonald's, but in some cities in Germany, such as Cologne, even the toilets of McDonald's charge 0.3 euros. German department stores don't have bathrooms on every floor, but they are generally near the restaurant floor on the top floor. It is generally free to use the bathroom, but if there is a cleaner, it is better to leave a tip of about 0.3 euros as a thank you, which is also a courtesy. When the women's toilets in some stations are in use, they cannot be closed unless they are put into use for 0. 1-0.25 Euro. When traveling by train, you'd better get on and get off first. If you happen to pass by a big hotel, pretend to be a hotel guest and ask the waiter generously, "Where is the bathroom?" Usually on the first floor or underground. In addition, we should also know that there will be a "00" sign on the doors of some toilets in Germany, so as not to find a place when you are in a hurry.

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