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British culture has its roots in the United Kingdom‘s rich history, the people and the four
countries — England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland — that it’s made up of each with
their own unique traditions and customs.
M British culture and social norms are very unique. One of the most important things to know
before going to any country is what their cultural and social norms are.
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Things you need to
know about, British
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• The British are punctual. • The British have a high amount of respect for older adults and
Being late is odd and, in some cases, considered to be rude. If you’re the disabled.
going to be late to something, contact those involved as soon as you know If you are on public transportation, you are expected to give up your
you will be late. Also, it is less rude to be late to a dinner party at
someone’s home than it is to be late to a public meeting (such as dinner at
seat if someone who is disabled or older comes onto the tram (or
a restaurant). whatever vehicle you are in) and there is no other seat. If an older
adult or someone who is disabled seems to be struggling with
• Never jump lines, known as “queues” in UK.
something, you are also expected to ask the person if they need your
In some countries jumping the queue may be acceptable, but in UK,
people may not be very happy with you and will definitely let you know
assistance.
how unhappy they are about the situation. Standing patiently in the queue • British people rarely use superlatives and are not very animated
is a normal part of British culture. when they speak.
• In the UK, it’s acceptable to keep one arm’s length between yourself They value privacy over everything else, so be careful what you ask
and those you are speaking with. because you could be prying without meaning to.
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conversations and interactions. • If you are invited to the home of a native British person, it is
Some people are simply baffled by how polite British people are. As an normal to bring along a gift,
international student, you may not be used to this, but you will probably such as chocolate, wine, or flowers to say thank you.
get used to it quickly after your arrival!
• If you go to a pub with your friends, it is common practice to buy a
• When greeting a good friend or family member in UK, you do not round of drinks for those who you came with.
simply shake their hand.
Many times, especially if one of the people that are greeting or being • The person who has invited you to dinner is typically the one who
greeted is female, you will frequently give and/or receive a small kiss on pays.
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the cheek. If you are not a close friend or family member, then the
physical touch is perceived as odd or uncomfortable (you may shake to dinner at some point and pay for them to reciprocate.
hands, but often a smile and a bow of the head is acceptable enough).
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“Typically British”
• Eating a traditional roast dinner on a • Celebrating Remembrance Day
Sunday • Eating fish and chips on a Friday
• Putting the kettle on in a crisis • Pancake flipping on Shrove
• Eating a full English breakfast Tuesday
• Going to the pub • Saying sorry when you’ve not done
anything wrong
• Guy Fawkes night
• Dunking biscuits in tea
• Eating turkey on Christmas Day
• Checking the local weather report
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• Flocking to the beach as soon as the • Reading the newspapers in the
temperature rises morning
• Having a strong opinion about • Drinking cider in Somerset
whether you put the milk in before • Doing DIY on a bank holiday
the tea and hot water [or vice versa] weekend
• Refusing to complain about bad • Arguing about politics
service
• Instinctively wanting to go to the
• Obsessing about the traffic pub on a sunny day
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Languages in Britain
• English, as you may have guessed it, is the official language and the
main language spoken in the UK. From over 65 million citizens that
live in the country, roughly 98% of them speak English as their first
language. But, there are also other native languages spoken across the
country that have evolved during the history of UK.
• Welsh in Wales
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Clothing in UK
• As for the clothing, the UK’s wearing trends are closely similar to fashion
trends in western societies. At the same time, their sentiments for their
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Art
• Art is an important part of the British history and
culture. Many British artists created irreplaceable
artwork whose appealing influenced many artists from
all around the globe.
• Traces of British art development take us back to the
pre-historical periods. The Stonehenge, built around
2600 BC, is clearly the oldest British artwork we know
until now. The influence of Roman conquer and other
preceding historical ages are still present in UK. Old
ART
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Bridge Riley
VII: Pamela in the Bedroom with Mrs Jewkes
and Mr B.
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counter-rhythm.
Gallery label, October 2016
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Joseph Mallord
William Turner
Self-Portrait
c.1799
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Francis Bacon
Study for Portrait of Van Gogh IV
1957
Bacon based this painting on a self-portrait by
Vincent Van Gogh which he knew only from
photographs, as it had been destroyed by wartime
bombing. The painter seems solitary, while the
dark shadows introduce a sense of foreboding or
melancholy. Van Gogh epitomised the idea of the
misunderstood artist, set apart from mainstream
society.
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Chris Ofili
No Woman, No Cry
1998
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Bridge Riley
Nataraja
1993
counter-rhythm.
Gallery label, October 2016
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Architecture
• The British architecture is unique with its own styles
and forms.
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Windsor Castle
1070
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Buckingham Palace
1703
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Houses of Parliament
1859
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The Gherkin
2003
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The Shard
2009
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Sports
In the UK
Rugby in UK.
Brits also like swimming, Cricket, Tennis,
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London Olympics
2012
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Football
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Swimming
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British Food
Traditional
• Far from home one of the things you’ll often miss is your native cuisine,
which you’re used to consuming it daily. In the UK you will still feel the
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SHEPARDS PIE
The Shepherd pie is usually
cooked with meat (beef or
lamb more often) and mashed
with rind of potato. The name
of this food appeared for the
first time in 1877.
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MEAT PIE
British Steak and Ale Pie is a
classic dish found in most
pubs around England. Tender
pieces of steak are cooked
with vegetables
and English ale, then wrapped
in a flaky buttery crust.
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FESTIVALS & HOLIDAYS
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In the UK
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January
• New Year's Day - January 1
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1st January
New years
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Febuary
• Chinese new year - Varies
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Valentines
14th February
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March
• St Davids day - 1st March
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1st March
St David day
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17th march
St Patricks day
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April
• April fools day - 1st April
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• Easter - Varies
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1st April
April fool day
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Easter
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May
• May day - Varies (First & Last Monday)
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• Birthdays- Varies
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May day
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June
• Wimbledon – 1st – 14th July
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16th July
Fathers day
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July
• Eid - Varies each year
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Eid
Varies each year
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August
• Carnival -24th – 26th August
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Carnival
24th -26th august
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September
• London Fashion week - Varies each year
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October
• Black history month – All Month
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• Halloween -
• Dawli – Varies
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All month
Month
Black History
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31 October
Halloween
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Diwali
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November
• Bonfire night - 5th November
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5th November
Bonfire night
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11th November
Remembrance day
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December
• Christmas Eve – 24th December
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24th December
Christmas Eve
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25th December
Christmas
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26th December
Boxing Day
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