England is a country of contradictions. On the one hand, this is a country with a modern, highly developed industry, on the other hand, it is a collection of unique traditions of civilization that have come down to us from time immemorial. Even the territories that make up modern Great Britain (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) are very different from each other both in cultural heritage and in the mentality of the people living in them. This article is devoted to the most significant and famous traditions of England.
Great Britain is, on the one hand, the personification of modern civilization, and on the other hand, it has a centuries-old history filled with interesting events. Geographically and historically, Great Britain consists of 4 parts: England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. The largest number of cultural heritage sites are, of course, located in England - in its capital London, which, in addition, is one of the largest centers of the modern global financial system. Scotland is known for its picturesque lakes, mountains and moors, as well as its excellent whiskey. And Wales is famous for its monumental castles, which have survived more than one siege in the past.
Features of the British as a nation
A conversation about the traditions and customs of England would not be complete without mentioning the peculiarities of the English.
When starting a conversation about the inhabitants of England, it is first of all worth mentioning that they extremely polite and constantly strive to say their traditional “Please” and “Thank you”. In addition, the British are very disciplined and usually do not raise their voices when talking on the street. They do not strive to push everyone aside to take the best place on the bus or tram. They are quite cold-blooded and usually do not show their emotions in public and do not shake hands when meeting. Although the British are inveterate conservatives, in most cases they do not lose optimism even in stressful situations.
The British are inherently homebodies. They do not like noisy campaigns in pubs or cafes; they prefer to spend most of their free time in their cozy homes, the heart of which are fireplaces. Despite the widespread introduction of modern heating technologies, fireplaces are still very popular among the British - they are found in almost every private home. Above the fireplace they usually have an upper shelf on which clocks and the most valuable family photographs are kept.
Also the British love gardening- every owner of his own home strives to somehow uniquely (so that it doesn’t look like his neighbors) to design his backyard garden. And some grow plants right at home - in special boxes located on window sills. Also, the British are very fond of flowers. Naturally, the British love to talk about gardening.
The topic about animals in England also deserves special attention. The fact is that in terms of the number of cats, dogs and parrots per inhabitant, England ranks one of the first places in the world. But besides these “traditional” pets, various exotic reptiles are also quite common in British homes. Food for all these animals can be bought in specialized stores, of which there are a great many in Britain. Moreover, in addition to food, in these stores you can buy clothes and other “household items” for animals. There are even hair salons and dog gyms. The British are proud that they love animals so much.
On weekends, the British love to go out into nature to take a break from the bustle of the cities. Those who stay at home try to “redo” all those household chores that they did not manage to do during the working week. Also on Saturday evenings, the British love to go to the cinema and theaters. And Sundays are the best time to invite relatives or friends to visit.
Culinary traditions of England
English cuisine is simple, but at the same time quite nutritious and consists mainly of only foods that are healthy for the body. The British prefer to have a hearty breakfast - their breakfast usually consists of oatmeal (remember the famous phrase from the Soviet film about Sherlock Holmes - “Oatmeal, sir”), scrambled eggs and bacon, fried fish, toast with jam, tea or coffee. At the same time, the composition of breakfast is the same every day.
The British call a meal during the day a lunch, the menu of which may include various meat products (meat stew, chop, schnitzel, sausage, etc.), fried fish and vegetables. Potatoes are preferred as a side dish, but rice and pasta are not popular among the British. For dessert, the British love apple pie or some kind of pudding. Sunday lunch occupies a special place in the life of the British - various desserts are served at it, for example, beef or lamb tenderloin and custard pudding.
A special place in the culinary traditions of the British occupies tea. Apparently, this tradition has taken root since India was a colony of England and a huge amount of tea was brought from it, which was given to the English colonialists almost free of charge. In England there is even a saying that “Seven cups of tea will help you wake up, nine cups will help you fall asleep,” which clearly shows how many cups of tea the British like to drink during the day. The traditional tea time in England is from 4 to 6 pm, which is called “5 o’clock”. Drinking tea at 5 o'clock in the afternoon is a real ritual for the British. At this time, life in England seems to freeze (about the same as a siesta somewhere in Italy).
Dinner is usually similar to lunch. But after dinner (late evening) some English people like to drink tea or cocoa before bed.
One of the most popular dishes in England is “fish and chips”, which means fish and chips. Football fans especially love to use it during a match.
New Year's traditions in England
Residents of England, after 12 o'clock at night, immediately go to open the back door of the house (which symbolizes the farewell of the old year - so that it leaves through the open door) and the front door of the house - to “let in” the New Year. Overall, very diverse.
In Scotland, New Year's Day is called Hogmany. On New Year's Eve, the Scots roll burning barrels through the city streets - in this way they “burn” the old year to make way for the New Year. Also, the Scots are very sensitive to the first guest who entered their home on January 1st. At the same time, there is a tradition that the first such guest should approach the fireplace of the owners of the house and throw a coal there. And after that, mutual congratulations on the New Year begin. The Scottish New Year's table always includes a large cake decorated with sweets, almonds and candied fruits.
In Wales, farmers invite all those who helped them during the harvest to the festive New Year's table.
Christmas traditions in England
Also, in some areas of England, there is still an old custom, according to which a house is decorated with eternal greenery for Christmas - holly, ivy, etc. There is even a legend according to which only on Christmas Day can a man kiss a woman who accidentally stopped under a decoration made from these plants .
Of course, traditions do not ignore the Christmas tree - it is customary to decorate it with sweets and colorful toys, and a silver star or a Christmas fairy is usually placed on top of it.
Musical traditions of England
England is known for its world-famous musicians (take the Beatles, for example). Probably, their success would not have been possible if England had not had such strong musical traditions. The musical culture of this country is multifaceted, and this is largely due to the different nations living in Great Britain. Jazz and original folk music are very popular. The classic Covent Garden is known throughout the world for its musical productions. Also in England, an opera festival is traditionally held every year, which tourists from all over the world come to watch. In addition to opera, a large number of other various festivals are held in England, where various types of art are shown: dramatic, choral, theatrical art.
Wedding traditions in England
The British have a favorable attitude towards wedding customs and traditions. However, their wedding customs are similar to ours - bachelorette party, bachelor party, wedding cake, etc.
But from the 16th century until the 19th century, all engagements in England were arranged exclusively by the parents of the children at a time when their children were still small and could not make an informed choice in this direction. However, such a custom was typical for many countries of the world in those days. Subsequently, when the children grew up, it often turned out that their chosen one, chosen many years ago by their parents, was no longer to their liking. Therefore, there were often cases when couples in love ran away somewhere far from their home and got married there. Due to the increasing frequency of such cases, the Ceremony Act was passed in 1753, according to which marriage was considered officially registered only in the Anglican Church.
Now, of course, such archaic traditions no longer exist in England and young couples marry mainly for love. However, the tradition of organizing a wedding ceremony still remains. After this ceremony, a magnificent wedding dinner is usually held - wedding reception. Often the wedding ceremony is rehearsed the day before the wedding; the British call this event wedding rehearsal.
Few people know, but it was England that gave the world the tradition of wearing a white wedding dress. But when you remarry (after a divorce or a widow), a white dress is no longer worn to a wedding in England.
Royal traditions of England
Although the Queen of England and her relatives do not officially rule the country, they are deeply respected by all English people. Therefore, crowds of people come to all ceremonies associated with the royal court. Of course, the spectacle is very beautiful. is, as it were, the face of England before the rest of the world, which is why all royal ceremonies (receptions in the royal garden, official visits, etc.) are carried out there “to the highest standard.”
Also, the royal traditions of England include the opening of parliament (usually occurs in October or November) and various awards (up to 20 times a year).
British Traditions and Customs
British nation is considered to be the most conservative in Europe. It is not a secret that every nation and every country has its own customs and traditions. In Great Britain people attach greater importance to traditions and customs than in other European countries. Englishmen are proud of their traditions and carefully keep them up. The best examples are their queen, money system, their weights and measures.
There are many customs and some of them are very old. There is, for example, the Marble Championship, where the British Champion is crowned; he wins a silver cup known among folk dancers as Morris Dancing. Morris Dancing is an event where people, worn in beautiful clothes with ribbons and bells, dance with handkerchiefs or big sticks in their hands, while traditional music- sounds.
Another example is the Boat Race, which takes place on the river Thames, often on Easter Sunday. A boat with a team from Oxford University and one with a team from Cambridge University hold a race.
British people think that the Grand National horse race is the most exciting horse race in the world. It takes place near Liverpool every year. Sometimes it happens the same day as the Boat Race takes place, sometimes a week later. Amateur riders as well as professional jockeys can participate. It is a very famous event.
There are many celebrations in May, especially in the countryside.
Halloween is a day on which many children dress up in unusual costumes. In fact, this holiday has a Celtic origin. The day was originally called All Halloween"s Eve, because it happens on October 31, the eve of all Saint"s Day. The name was later shortened to Halloween. The Celts celebrate the coming of New Year on that day.
Another tradition is the holiday called Bonfire Night.
On November 5,1605, a man called Guy Fawkes planned to blow up the Houses of Parliament where the king James 1st was to open Parliament on that day. But Guy Fawkes was unable to realize his plan and was caught and later, hung. The British still remember that Guy Fawkes" Night. It is another name for this holiday. This day one can see children with figures, made of sacks and straw and dressed in old clothes. On November 5th, children put their figures on the bonfire, burn them, and light their fireworks.
At the end of the year, there is the most famous New Year celebration. In London, many people go to Trafalgar Square on New Year's Eve. There is singing and dancing at 12 o'clock on December 31st.
A popular Scottish event is the Edinburgh Festival of music and drama, which takes place every year. A truly Welsh event is the Eisteddfod, a national festival of traditional poetry and music, with a competition for the best new poem in Welsh.
If we look at English weights and measures, we can be convinced that the British are very conservative people. They do not use the internationally accepted measurements. They have conserved their old measures. There are nine essential measures. For general use, the smallest weight is one ounce, then 16 ounce is equal to a pound. Fourteen pounds is one stone.
The English always give people"s weight in pounds and stones. Liquids they measure in pints, quarts and gallons. There are two pints in a quart and four quarts or eight pints are in one gallon. For length, they have inches" foot, yards and miles.
If we have always been used to the metric system therefore the English monetary system could be found rather difficult for us. They have a pound sterling, which is divided into twenty shillings, half-crown is cost two shillings and sixpence, shilling is worth twelve pennies and one penny could be changed by two halfpennies.
British traditions and customs
The British nation is considered to be the most conservative in Europe. It is no secret that every nation and every country has its own customs and traditions. In Great Britain, people pay more attention to traditions and customs than in other European countries. The British are proud of their traditions and carefully preserve them. The best example is their queen, the parliamentary monarchy, the monetary system, their system of measures.
There are many customs, and some of them are very ancient. There is, for example, the marble championship, where the British champion is crowned; he is awarded a silver cup, known among folk dancers as Morris Dancing. Morris Dancing is an event where people dressed in beautiful clothes with ribbons and bells dance to traditional music while holding handkerchiefs or large sticks.
Another example is the rowing competitions that take place on the River Thames, often on Easter Sunday. A boat with a team from the University of Oxford and a second boat with a team from the University of Cambridge are racing.
The British think the Grand National Horse Race is the most exciting race in the world. It takes place near Liverpool every year. Sometimes this happens on the same day as the rowing competition, sometimes it happens a week later. Both amateur riders and riders can participate. and professional jockeys. This is a very famous holiday.
There are many holidays in May, especially in rural areas.
Halloween is a day when many children dress up in unusual costumes. In fact, this holiday has Celtic origins. The day was originally called All Halloween's Eve because it occurs on October 31, the eve of All Hallows' Day. The name was later shortened to Halloween. On this day the Celts celebrated the New Year.
Another tradition is a holiday called Bonfire Night.
On November 5, 1605, a man named Guy Fawkes planned to blow up the Houses of Parliament, where King James I was scheduled to open Parliament that day. But Guy Fawkes failed to accomplish his plan; he was caught and later hanged. The British still remember that Guy Fawkes night. This is another name for this holiday. On this day, you can see children with figures made of burlap and straw and dressed in old clothes. On November 5th, children place their figures in the fire and burn them, then light their fireworks.
At the end of the year, the most famous New Year's holiday takes place. In London, many people come to Trafalgar Square to celebrate New Year's Eve. There, at 12 o'clock at night on December 31st, they sing and dance.
The Edinburgh Festival of Music and Drama is an annual popular Scottish festival. A truly Welsh holiday is the Eisteddfod, the annual festival of the bards, a national festival of traditional poetry and music, with a competition for the best new poem in the Welsh language.
If we look at the English system of weights and measures, we can see that the British are very conservative people. They do not use an international, globally accepted system of measures. They kept their old measures. There are nine main measures. For general use, the smallest unit of weight is one ounce, while 16 ounces equals a pound. Fourteen pounds is one stone.
The British always measure people's weight in pounds and stones. They measure liquids in pints, quarts and gallons. There are two pints in a quart, and eight pints or four quarts in one gallon. They use inches, feet, yards and miles to measure length.
If we have always been accustomed to using metric units, then the English monetary system would be difficult for us to understand. They have a pound sterling, which is divided into twenty shillings, a half-crown is worth two shillings and six pence, a shilling is worth twelve pennies, one penny can be exchanged for two halfpennies.
Questions:
1. What nation is considered to be the most conservative in Europe?
2. What are the best examples of their conservatism?
3. What are the most popular English traditions?
4. What is the original name of Halloween?
5. What is a popular Scottish event?
6. What is the Eisteddfod?
7. What peculiarities of the English monetary system do you know?
Vocabulary:
to be considered - to be considered, to be considered as
customs - traditions
to attach - to attach
proud - proud
to keep (past kept, p.p. kept) up - maintain, store
to crown - to crown
folk - folk (relating to the customs, traditions of the common people)
to wear (past wore, p.p. worn) - put on, wear
ribbon - ribbon, ribbon; braid
handkerchief - handkerchief
Boat Race - boat racing
Easter Sunday - Easter Sunday
exciting - exciting, exciting
amateur - amateur; fan; amateur
rider - rider, rider; jockey
event - event
countryside - rural area
Celtic - Celtic
origin - origin; start
All Halloween's Eve - All Hallows' Eve (abbr. Halloween)
Bonfire Night - Bonfire Night
to blow up - blow up, blow up
to catch (caught) - grab, arrest
to hang (past hung, p.p. hung) - hang
straw - straw
bonfire - fire
firework - common pl. fireworks
truly - truly, truly
Eisteddfod - annual festival of bards (in Wales)
competition - competition
to convince - to convince, assure
essential - the most important; necessary; basic
ounce - ounce (- 28.3 g)
pound - pound (modern measure of weight used in English-speaking countries; = 453.6 g)
stone - plural ordinary unism. stone (measure of weight, equal to 14 pounds, or 6.34 kg)
pint - pint (measure of capacity; in England = 0.57 l; in the USA = = 0.47 l for liquids)
quart - quart (unit of liquid volume; equals a/4 gallons - 2 pints)
gallon - gallon (measure of liquid and dry solids = 4.54 l)
inch - inch (= 2.5 cm)
foot - plural h. unchangeable foot (measure of length equal to 30.48 cm)
yard - yard (a measure of length equal to 3 feet or 914.4 mm)
mile - English mile (*= 1609 m)
metric system - metric system
pound sterling - pound sterling (UK monetary unit, equal to 20 shillings, or 240 pence; since 1971 = 100 pence)
shilling - shilling (English silver coin = 1/20 pound sterling - 12 pence)
penny - plural reps, pennies (about individual coins) penny, pence
half-crown - half a crown (2 shilling 6 pence coin)
halfpenny - halfpenny
Topic: English customs and traditions
Topic: Traditions and customs of the British
The British are a nation that has always been considered one of the most conservative in everything they do and what surrounds them. That is why they respect their traditions and have preserved and continued them for many years. A striking example of such conservatism in traditions is the English queen, with whom a huge number of English traditions are associated.
The British have carefully preserved all their traditions for many centuries and consider it their duty to follow them. Let's take a closer look at them.
It is impossible to find the usual English traditions in any other countries. For example their liquid measures are pints (the half of the liter), quarts, and gallons. Also they do not use the international measure of distance like kilometers and kilograms instead of them they use traditional mile, ounce, pound, stones and etc. which are used only in Britain. Even the meal time or tea time has the certain tradition peculiarities like the worldwide known five o’clock tea. It is the time when friends, family or colleagues gather to take a cup at the certain time. Also that the traditional breakfast of Englishmen is oatmeal porridge.
Let's talk about everyday English traditions that you won't find in any other country. A pint is the generally accepted half liter of liquid, which has this name only in England. The British do not use generally accepted kilometers and kilograms in the measurement system; it is more traditional for them to use such units of measurement as the mile, ounce, pound, stone, yard and others, which are known only to the British. Even a meal or tea in England has its own traditional color, because the whole world knows such a tradition as “five o’clock tea”, when traditionally friends, family, and colleagues gather to drink tea with milk at a certain time. As for food, it’s no secret that oatmeal is a traditional British breakfast.
The very old tradition is The Marble Championship, when the British champion is crowned and gets the silver cup which is dedicated to the folk dance called Morris Dancing. This of bright dressed people with the different sizes of the kerchiefs in them
The Marble Championship is a very ancient English tradition during which the champion is crowned and given a silver cup dedicated to the folk dance of Morris Dancing. This is a traditional event, which is accompanied by cheerful national dances in colorful costumes and with scarves of various sizes in their hands.
As for holidays, the British, like many others, celebrate New Year, Easter and Christmas, observing generally accepted traditions, but otherwise most traditional holidays most often fall on Monday.
The New Year is celebrated within the family circle and, according to tradition, when the central chimes announce the last minutes of the passing year, the head of the family opens the front door of his house wide open, thereby letting out the old year and allowing the new one to enter.
After Christmas on December 26th when everyone gives the gifts to each other. And then on December 27th Englishmen. Not all the British men follow the usual Christmas traditions for example in Scotland this holiday of the rest. and its holiday are days off in Scotland.
After Christmas, Christmas Gift Day is celebrated on December 26, when it is customary to give gifts to friends and family, followed by Christmas Day of Rest on December 27. Not all Britons follow traditional customs at Christmas; for example, in Scotland this holiday is not considered a national holiday and is not a day off, but on New Year's Eve and throughout the New Year holidays Scotland celebrates and does not go to work.
At the end of spring, vivid examples of English traditions can be seen at the flower exhibition, where the best gardeners in England make the best bouquet, and at the end of the exhibition there is a vibrant performance with the participation of all participants and townspeople, which is accompanied by colorful public festivities, competitions and costumed processions. This event is called May Day, which is celebrated on the first Monday of May. And on the last Monday of May, another traditional Spring Festival is held, during which the streets are decorated with garlands and flowers, and you can try traditional English roast beef, cooked in the best English traditions. The Rochester Chimney Sweep Festival is also held that month.
There exist some very unusual traditions in Great Britain.
One of them is Town Crier’s Rivalry. Town criers from all parts of the country gather at Hastings, Sussex, in August for the National Town Crier’s Championship. For the contest they wear their traditional ceremonial uniforms and carry their handbells. A procession headed by the Hastings band marches to an arena where the Mayor, members of town council and civil officials greet them. To enable the judges to determine who possesses the most powerful voice the competitors are rowed to a small island about 75 yards from them. From this little island they one by one make their cries and declaim a 150-word test piece.
Another curious tradition reminds us of our country. Fun and jokes are very common on April Fool’s Day. In Scotland an old name for April Fool is April-cuckoo. For some reason the cuckoo is a symbol for daftness. The return of the cuckoo and the arrival of spring are connected with all this fooling.
Still another interesting tournament is the Veteran Car Run. The veteran cars are set out on the London — Brighton run each November. There is a condition — every car taking part must be at least 60 years old. The London — Brighton ride is not a race. Participants are limited to a maximum average speed of 20 miles per hour. At 8 o’clock comes the “Off”. The main things in this tournament are the cars that represent the history of the country.
Translation:
There are some very unusual traditions in the UK.
One of them is the town crier rivalry. Town criers from all over the country gather in Hastings, Sussex, in August for the National Town Crier Championships. For the competition, they wear their traditional ceremony uniform and carry hand bells. The procession, led by Hastings' band, marches to the arena, where the mayor, city council members and civic officials greet it. So that the judges could determine who has the most powerful voice, the competitors were taken to a small island about 75 meters away. From this small island, one after another they recited a text of 150 words.
Another interesting tradition reminds us of our country. Fun and jokes often accompany April Fool's Day. In Scotland, the old name for the April Fool is "April Cuckoo". For some reason, the cuckoo is a symbol of stupidity. The return of the cuckoos and the arrival of spring were associated with all this deception.
Another interesting tournament is the parade of veteran cars. Every November, old cars are collected for a run from London to Brighton. There is a condition - each car taking part must be at least 60 years old. The London to Brighton route is not a race. Participants are limited to a maximum average speed of 20 mph. The run starts at 8 o'clock. The main thing in this tournament is the cars that represent the history of the country.
It is no secret that every nation has its own traditions and customs. There are no two identical cultures in the world. In addition to real facts, there are also erroneous stereotypes about a particular country, which are sometimes quite funny or even absurd. Since English is our everything, let's learn more about the culture, traditions and myths of England.
The British are a unique people, with a historically established character. English traditions and customs are known all over the world. The British do not show off their emotions to the first person they meet. They can come across as reserved and even a little off-putting. However, this is just a wrapper. The British are very polite, which is why they are in no hurry to express their emotions right away.
Often, even if they don't agree with you, they will say politely, "Oh, I'm afraid it's impossible." An Englishman will never say a sharp “No, you”re wrong". In any case, they try to maintain politeness and common sense. You should always think logically if you are dealing with a person from this country. For example, if he knows that you are not are 100% honest with him in business, he will not immediately throw out negativity at you. In this case, an Englishman with a polite smile can break off a partnership with you. The English always control themselves and behave with dignity. English traditions represent ideal upbringing. and manners.
The British are very disciplined and always follow the accepted rules. They are very positive people. Family is a cultural value in the UK and they love to spend time at home with their family. An evening with family is the best entertainment for an Englishman. In a traditional English home there are always plenty of family photographs.
Gardening in English culture
This is an integral part of the life of a true Briton. They put a lot of soul and energy into their favorite hobby, which is why the areas around their houses are always well-groomed and pleasing to the eye. The British provide special care not only to the garden, but also to their pets. The British are proud of the way they take care of our little brothers and are not shy about pampering them with fashionable clothes or haircuts.
English country house
The British especially love weekends, which they prefer to spend in a cozy country house by the fireplace. UK weekend traditions - fresh air, barbecue, what else do you need for happiness? A picnic is something that we traditionally associate with the British. They prepare for a picnic with trepidation, packing everything practical and beautiful. Picnics are most often organized simply in city parks, not far from home. Students from the famous universities of Cambridge and Oxford also enjoy having a picnic during breaks between classes.
Saturday of the English
This Englishman's day looks the same as the Saturday of the average representative of any country. Household chores, the gym, meeting with family are a must have for the British. However, the British are not as boring as they might seem at first glance. In the evenings they are avid partygoers. Parties, dancing, theater and cinema are the favorite pastimes of young people in England.
Food traditions in England
As for food, the traditions of England, like representatives of any other countries, have their own habits, signature dishes and characteristics. The main meal of the day for the British is breakfast. Often this is bacon, scrambled eggs, toast and a cup of tea or coffee. The British are not fans of variety in food, so they can easily eat the same thing for breakfast every day. Tea is something that really stands out in the English food culture. English traditions include a lot of tea. By the way, it is believed that the British invented tea with milk to change the taste characteristics of tea. In part, this is true, but, mainly, milk began to be added to tea so that the drink was cooled and the porcelain did not crack. 5 o'clock tea is a world-famous expression that came to us from England. Usually, it is drunk between 16:00 and 18:00 with small sandwiches as a snack. Tea for the British is not just a drink, it is a whole ritual. The culture of England cannot be imagined without tea. Perhaps, in terms of tea drinking, the British should have even competed with the Chinese.
Lunch is a daytime meal. Most often, vegetables and something meat or fish are served for lunch. A traditional British dessert that is recognized by British culture is apple pie or milk pudding, which is served hot. When the family gathers at the Sunday table, signature dishes are used: lamb tenderloin, vegetables, pudding.
Dinner is called "supper". In its ingredients it is very similar to lunch. Light snacks, nothing too heavy or unhealthy. Fish and chips are a traditional snack that can often be bought during football matches.
There are many false and true stereotypes about the British.
True stereotypes about the British
- Unbridled love for tea.
- They love to talk about the weather and are ready to fill any awkward pause in the dialogue with a conversation about the weather..
- The British have pale skin. This is also justified by the climatic conditions of the country.
- Politeness for an Englishman — first of all.
- The British are not fans of culinary delicacies; they prefer simple food.
False stereotypes about the British
- Every Englishman has a cozy house for the whole family. This is a myth, because many of them rent apartments, share them with neighbors, and move from place to place.
- In Great Britain, there are red telephone booths everywhere and men in bowler hats walk along the streets. This is also a myth. Of course, these are symbols of Great Britain, but there are not so many booths, and men in bowler hats most often go out on holidays.
- All the English are very smart, because they have Cambridge and Oxford. No, no and no again. Unfortunately, not all Englishmen devote themselves to science, and not all of them study at Cambridge or Oxford.
Conclusion
Having become familiar with all the stereotypes, I remember the good phrase “Don’t judge a book by it’s cover.” There is no need to judge people by their cover, all nations are unique, and all people are unique. The culture of the British is also significantly different from other countries. The customs and traditions of the British are unique and unrepeatable. There are always exceptions to the rules and stereotypes.
Learn more about the culture of other countries, adopt their interesting traditions and develop, we hope the traditional customs of Great Britain will inspire you to conquer new heights. Have a great day!
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