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UK. Culture

England has had its own unique culture, apart from

Welsh, Scottish or Northern Irish culture. Rich in

history and culture and birthplace of the Industrial

Revolution, many of the world's most celebrated

scientists, inventions, and thinkers originated from

England.

Manners are Important

DOs and DON'TS (Taboos)

in Britain

Do stand in line:

In England we like to form orderly queues (standing

in line) and wait patiently for our turn

Do take your hat off when you go indoors (men

only) It is impolite for men to wear hats indoors

especially in churches. Nowadays, it is becoming

more common to see men wearing hats indoors.

However, this is still seen as being impolite,

especially to the older generations.

Do say "Excuse Me":

If someone is blocking your way and you would like

them to move, say excuse me and they will move

out of your way.

Do Pay as you Go:

Pay for drinks as you order them in pubs and other

types of bars.

Do say "Please" and "Thank you":

It is very good manners to say "please" and "thank

you". It is considered rude if you don't. You will

notice in England that we say 'thank you' a lot.

Do cover your Mouth:

When yawning or coughing always cover your

mouth with your hand.

Do Shake Hands:

When you are first introduced to someone, shake

their right hand with your own right hand.

Do say sorry:

If you accidentally bump into someone, say 'sorry'.

They probably will too, even if it was your fault!

This is a habit and can be seen as very amusing

by an 'outsider'.

Do Smile:

A smiling face is a welcoming face. Do Driveon

the left side of the road.

Do open doors for other people. Men and women

both hold open the door for each other. It depends

on who goes through the door first.

In Britain...

Do not greet people with a kiss: We only kiss

people who are close friends and relatives.

Avoid talking loudly in public

It is impolite to stare at anyone in public.

Privacy is highly regarded.

Do not ask a lady her age

It is considered impolite to ask a lady her age

Do not pick your nose in public:

We are disgusted by this. If your nostrils need de-

bugging, use a handkerchief.

Avoid doing gestures such as backslapping

and hugging

This is only done among close friends.

Do not spit.

Spitting in the street is considered to be very

bad mannered.

Do not burp in public

You may feel better by burping loudly after eating or

drinking, but other people will not! If you can not stop

a burp from bursting out, then cover your mouth with

your hand and say 'excuse me' afterwards

Do not pass wind in public

Now how can we say this politely? Let's say that you

want to pass wind. What do you do? Go somewhere

private and let it out. If you accidentally pass wind in

company say 'pardon me'.

Ceremony of British military tradition - GOV.UK

Religion & Beliefs

The official state-sanctioned religion in the UK is

the Church of England which is of the Christian

Protestant faith. However, there has been a huge

decline in the role of the Church in Britain since

the middle of the last Century with less than half

the population attending Church services or

believing in God.

It is estimated that a third of the population have

no religious connection. Thirty percent of the UK

population affiliates to the official Church of

England while ten percent identify with the Roman

Catholic religion.

Major Celebrations

Major celebrations in the UK calendar include:

Christmas Day (25th December), Boxing Day (26th

December), New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Easter

Sunday, the Queen’s Birthday on the second

Saturday in June.

Other celebrations are known as

Bank Holidays:

May Day, celebrated on 1st May, the Spring Bank

Holiday on the last weekend of May and the

Summer Bank Holiday on the last weekend of

August. Bank Holidays take place at the weekend

with most other businesses and institutions closed

on the following Monday.

Brits say traditions are dying out - What do they miss the most? | UK | News | Express.co.uk

The Family

Until the middle of the 20th Century, marriage was

the standard for British families which comprised

two parents with the father as the head of the

household.

However, in the last few decades, there has been a

rise in single parent families and many more couples

are choosing to co-habit rather than to marry.

Half a century ago, living together would have been

socially unacceptable and was known as ‘living in

sin’.

Divorce at one time was also unthinkable but in the

last few decades it has become more

acceptable.Marriage too is changing with same sex

couples now permitted to marry in law or enter into

Civil Partnerships.

Although in the last few decades, there has been

some reported instability in family life regarding

single motherhood and marital breakdown family

relationships continue to be close with two thirds of

the population living in close proximity to immediate

family and extended family.

There remains a commitment for younger family to

take care of elderly relatives.Mobility in the

workforce has changed in the last decade so that

many younger people live some distance from close

family but kinship relationships continue to be

close with regular communication and family

reunions.

Social Stratification

Historically, a class system has operated in the UK

with the‘Upper Class’ and ‘Aristocracy’ at the top of

the pecking order. These are high ranking nobility

who hold hereditary titles, wealth and privilege.

The next strata are known as the ‘middle class’

and the‘working class’.

Traditionally the working classes defined themselves

as hard working and with no social privilege, born into

a family dependent upon unskilled labor. Historically,

the working classes were unlikely to have access to

higher education.

Those who affiliate to the middle classes have been

viewed as ‘white collar’ workers living in privately

owned suburban homes and to have access to

higher education.

However, in the past few decades, people from varied

backgrounds have had greater access to higher

education and business opportunities which is

leveling wealth distribution and allowing for upward

mobility.

Hence the middle class and the working class at

have become more homoge neousal though there is

still very much an elite and privileged class in Britain.

Traditions and Customs in Great Britain - English for everyone

Gender Roles

Until the middle of the 20th Century, gender roles

were very much male dominated. The man was

the head of the household. Many jobs were male

oriented such as bus, train and lorry driving in

working class culture and men were deemed more

able to deal with finance working in banks and

financial organizations.

Although women were accepted in the military and

the police force, their roles tended to be passive in

contrast to their male counterparts. However,

in the 1970s national debate began to materialize

championing the employment rights of women in

society.

In the following decade, the ‘Feminist’ movement

reflected the mood of women in the workforce and

the part they played in the developing economy.

The discussion regarding women during this period

concentrated upon life balance between the

workforce and family.

International Student Guide to the Culture and Tradition in the UK

Socialization

The mother is typically the primary carer of new

born babies and small children. Employment

law enables them to take a year off work

following childbirth to care for their new-born

baby.

Upon a mother’s return to work, although

grandparents increasingly fill the gap to help

care for their grandchildren, many others place

their child in a nursery.

Gender led toys and family life often mean that

gender roles are formed at a fairly early age.

There is a popular expectation that girls will

dress in pink, wear nice dresses and play with

dolls while boys are often encouraged to dress

in blue and play with toys such as tractors and

cars.

Economy

The UK imports a quarter of its food from the EU but

with the collapse in the value of the Pound against

the Dollar following the vote for Britain to leave the

European Union, prices are set to rise dramatically.

In 2015, Britain exported £18 billion worth of food

and drink whilst spending around £38 billion on

importing food and drink.

Food

Even if British food has not got an exceptional

reputation in the world, there are some traditional

foods in the United Kingdom and traditional British

beers. The English breakfast and fish and

chips are the most iconic dishes in the UK.

Traditional British foods typically center around the

concept of ‘meat and two veg’, which means in

essence that the dish will contain a type of meat

(usually beef, pork, lamb or chicken), two types of

vegetable (typically root vegetables) and potatoes.

Furthermore, as it is a multicultural country, you can

now enjoy food from all parts of the world in the UK.

Curry is now the nation’s favorite dish, being brought

over from the Indian sub-continent with migrants.

Arts, Humanities & Popular Culture

The British people have traditionally enjoyed

social interaction relating to popular culture

throughout the centuries.

The theaters have long been well supported with

entertainment ranging from music to drama and to

comedy. In the 19th Century,the Music Hall was

the mainstay of entertainment offering all

manner of acts from singing to acrobatics.

The cinema is very popular as are the numerous

social clubs across the country. Music too plays

an important role in popular culture and has been

the forerunner in exports.

The UK is home to the Beatles, the Rolling

Stones, Adele, and many other artists who have

made it to the world stage. Jungle, Dubstep,

Grime and other modern forms of dance music

also originate from the UK.

Traditionally, music and social gatherings have

been the cement in isolated communities over

the centuries with dancing and singing.

The Scottish and Irish Ceilidh is a traditional social

gathering involving Gaelic folk music and dancing

either in a house or larger venue. The Welsh

people are known for their singing voices and

the Welsh Men’s Choir is renowned World Wide.

Art and literature has also played a focal part in

the history of UK culture. There are many art

galleries throughout the country and Britain is

known for its history of authors such as Virginia

Woolf, TS Eliot, Agatha Christie and Jane Austen.

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