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1、British ways&manners,外院13-1、13-2班陈钰莹 1315010119 杨秀红 1315010120余知遥 1315010121 朱莹 1315010122原琳 1315010123 曾熙 1315010128陈心妍 1315010219,OUTLINE,IntoductionA general introduction of ancient manners in the U.K.A general introduction of modern manners in the U.K.Specific manners in several important situat
2、ionsConclusionReferencesLabour division,Introduction,As we all know,the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a state of courtesy(礼仪之邦).It has various kinds of manners,from eating to wearing,peoples daily life to diplomatic events,and it almost penetrates all aspects of British soc
3、iety.Thus,acquiring the knowledge of British manners is a neccesity for us to have a better understanding of the UK.,A general introduction of ancient manners in the U.K.,01,The royal etiquette,British gentility,Contents,目录,Just like China,Britain has a long history of manners.Dating back to the Bri
4、tish history,we can find a sea of manners in Britain and even manners of the same situation may differ from each other in different areas.For example,the table manners in one village may be different from those in the nearby village.So it is impossible for us to know all the manners in ancient Brita
5、in.But we can know the general situation of British manners through the royal etiquette(皇家礼仪)because of its special functions in British history.,1.1 The Royal Etiquette(皇室礼仪),The Royal Etiquette,Bow(鞠躬礼)Handshake(握手礼)Hand-kissing(吻手礼)Nod(点头礼)Chivalric rites(骑士礼仪)Complicated table manners.,The histo
6、ry of British Gentility,The establishment of the status of nobelmen,About 440,The appearance of the concept of gentlemen,The beginning of 14th century,Gentility becomes the moral standard,Industrial Revolution,1.2 British Gentility(绅士风度),1.Nobility(贵族精神),Chivalry(骑士精神),Strong desire of independence,
7、Social responsibility,Emphasis of knowledge,The reasons of the appearance of British Gentility,2.Geographic position 3.Feudalism and the Bourgeois Revolution 4.Victoria eras influnence5.Rationalism,Characteristics,Three most important:Conservation Politeness Showing respect to female,Others:Fairy pl
8、ayReceiving a good educationBe rational in behaviourBravery,Influence,Good:A good social atmosphere Develope educationBad:Too conservative Lack the spirit of innovation,02,A general introduction of modern manners in the U.K,1.Total Introduction,3.Analysis of the etiquettes,Main characters of British
9、 etiquette.,2.What are the modern etiquettes,4.Summary&Referrence,List the manners that are prevalent nowadays Compare them with the old manners(inherence,changes),Social background and states The ranking of British manners in the modern world,Main characters,1.,Gentleman spirit:Kind,politeness,well
10、-educated,have strong self-respect,conservative,behaving in a refined and civil manner.,2.,3.,添加文本,添加文本,添加文本,添加文本,添加文本,Most people are kinder to you if you behave politely.,Give respect to personal space,emphasize on privacy.,Clothing,Man,Woman,2.1Some prevalent etiquettes,Behavior,Table manners,Be
11、kind and gentle;Shake hands;A V gesture;Sneezegod bless you;Afternoon tea invitation.,Dont make noiseswith folks and glasses;Ladies dont sit next to each other;Male should pull the chair for female;Sit elegantly.,Customs&taboos,No hug;Never walk under the ladder;Never take an umbrella in the house.,
12、Never use portrait,elephant,peacock on decorations.Black cats and 13th stand for bad luck Be late for 10minutes when pay a visit.,2.2 Differences betweenmodern&old etiquettes,formal:people greet to each other by taking off hats and bow,omitted many unnecessary formalities,formal:each person had a ri
13、gid status in the society,which would define his words and deeds everywhere,changed many stereotypes,formal:luxurious royal life fostered nobles laziness,extravagance and vanity,added many precious spirits,now:greeting by shaking hands or simply short sentences,now:each citizen can have his own will
14、ingness and possess equal rights and obligations,2,now:the modern gentlemen developed their specific spirits and can withhold hardships,3,1,Analysis of the etiquettes,social background,The states of citizens have changed remarkably,especially the hierarchy.(disappeared),The development of economy af
15、ter the Industrial Revolution and WW,the new class demand more equality and rights(to prepare for successive revolutions),Changes of environment,climate,lifestyles,geographical conditions cultivated distinguish characteristics of British,The Gentleman doctrineTable mannersShake hands and greet polit
16、ely Dress properly in different occasions,The British etiquettes are widespread and popularized during cultural communications.People welcome and imitate them in many occasions of life.,States and significance worldwide,Conclusion&Summary,Comparing with the old etiquettes,modern ones have changed a
17、lot from both form and content.The changes can reflect the shifts of social conditions and the development of economy.,As citizens of a developing country,we are obliged to study in British modern etiquettes.On the one hand,we can learn to behave well and give tips to our normal lives;on the other,w
18、e should pick out the bad aspects and commit ourselves well-educated citizens,making China a real country of courtesy.,Specific manners in several important situations,03,Specific manners in several important situations 1.Table manners2.Dating etiquette3.Business etiquette,British Table Manners 1.Ta
19、ble manners in the United Kingdom may seem intimidating if you werent brought up using them.However,they arent that difficult to learn,because the most important of all is:Eating quietly.2.Keep your mouth closed when chewing;dont talk while chewing;try not to make a mess,either.Cut small pieces of f
20、ood and dont rush the food into your mouth.,Eating Tools,The British is the land of the left-handed fork-for the most part.Place food like peas on the tops of the tines-not the points-with the tines pointing down;If you know youll be dealing with chopsticks,be aware that giving food to others at the
21、 table with your chopsticks is considered improper in the U.K.,Food Restrictions and Alcohol Prohibitions,If you find you just dont like some of the food youve been given,you need to“soldier on”and try to eat it anyway.The exception is when youre dealing with a food allergy or other medical conditio
22、n that restricts your diet,a religious requirement,or strict preferences like vegetarianism.If you dont drink alcohol,you dont have to drink any,but avoid shaming others for drinking it,and do not act as if youre being left out.As a host,do not force anyone to drink alcohol.,British Dating Etiquette
23、British dating,on the whole,is a less formal experience than American dating.While there are specific rules of etiquette on the American dating scene,British dating tends to be a more laid-back affair.,Meeting People,Meeting people in Britain follows the same pattern as that seen almost anywhere els
24、e.People may be introduced through friends or family or may meet through work.British people might hook-up in a pub or nightclub and continue a relationship from there.,Places for Dates,A date in the Britain might involve a trip to the pub and getting tipsy together.Other dates are typically a visit
25、 to the cinema or to a restaurant or anything else the couple might enjoy.,Romance,British men have something of a reputation for being unromantic,according to one study published in the newspaper,The Times(U.K).While American women might be used to being wooed,British women shouldnt expect the same
26、.The survey found that British men mistakenly believed that buying lingerie was a romantic gesture whereas women would prefer their men to make them a cup of tea in bed.,Business etiquette in BritainWhen doing business internationally,youll benefit by knowing the etiquette and communication styles o
27、f foreign colleagues.Applying your knowledge of British etiquette during your business trip shows that you are a professional who can be taken seriously.,Business Meetings,The British dont usually display their emotions,whether positive or negative.In a meeting,introduce yourself by shaking hands an
28、d use the courtesy titles Mr.,Mrs.or Miss and a surname when addressing others.Avoid making exaggerated claims as the British rely on facts and figures to make their decisions.,Business relationships,When it comes to business,the British can be very formal and prefer working with people or companies
29、 they have known for a long time;Younger British workers are less formal and more open to building new relationships.,Conclusion,Whenever we talk about British,what we think of is its good manners.Manners is the moral rule in communication between people,or even countries.It is also an essential too
30、l in communication.As a state of ceremony and proprieties,British has become a model all over the world.Although we may find there is cultural collision in such different culture background,respect is the best solution,or we can learn from it.,As a university student,especially English major student
31、,it is necessary for us to know about British manners.Knowing these manners can help us:1.Enlarge our knowledge 2.Get well with others especially British people,and avoid some unnecessary embarrassment 3.Make other people have a good impression on us 4.Facilitate us in job and life,References,李静 论英国
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33、略谈J.当代学生,2006,(05)Robert J.Lake.Gender and Etiquette in British Lawn Tennis 18701939:A Case Study of Mixed DoublesJ.International Journal of the History of Sport,2012,29(5):691-710.赵慧颖.留学在英国,礼仪有学问J.新东方英语:大学版,2013,(7):64-65.http:/,Labour division,Intoduction(陈钰莹 杨秀红)A general introduction of ancient manners in the U.K(陈钰莹 杨秀红)A general introduction of modern manners in the U.K(曾熙 陈心妍)Specific manners in several important situation(余知遥 朱莹 原琳)Conclusion(余知遥 朱莹 原琳),谢谢观赏,thank you,12.11,