Good and bad manners make up the social rules of a country, which are not very easy to learn at times

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Social Etiquette in
the UK
GOOD AND BAD MANNERS MAKE UP THE SOCIAL RULES OF A
COUNTRY, WHICH ARE NOT VERY EASY TO LEARN AT TIMES.

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Remember the expressions:
to be famous for - быть известным (чем-л.)
to make sure - удостовериться
to respect - уважать
to greet one another - приветствовать друг друга
a handshake - рукопожатие
to kiss on the cheek - поцеловать в щеку
to give somebody a hug - обнять к-л
affectionate names - ласковые имена
to be offended - обижаться
Privacy – личная жизнь
small talk - светская беседа
marital status -семейное положение
acceptable topics - приемлемые темы
to take a gift for hosts - принести подарок хозяевам

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British people are famous for their language,
politeness, self-discipline and sense of humour .
As any other nation, they have their own social
customs.

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Regarding greetings it should be said that it is proper to shake
hands with everyone to whom you are introduced, both men
and women.

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When you greet close friends or relatives , you can
kiss them on the cheek or hug them.

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The British like their privacy , so not all topics are safe for small talk. Which
topics should be avoided? Age , personal gossip, marital status ,appearance
and weight ,money ,politics , criticisms , complaints ,jokes that might offend ,
previous or current relationships.

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Acceptable small talk topics are family , films, sport, food ,
hobbies , studies ,television and weather.

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undesirable topics for
small talk
religion - религия
politics - политика
Weight - вес
marital status – семейное положение
how much people earn - сколько люди
зарабатывают

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acceptable topics for
small talk
family - семья
cinema - кино
food - еда
sport - спорт
Hobbies - хобби
TV - телевидение
weather - погода

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The British place considerable value on punctuality.
People make great effort to arrive on time. It is often
considered impolite to arrive even a few minutes late.

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And it’s better to arrive a few minutes early for public
meetings, concerts, movies, church services and
weddings.

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If you want to visit someone at home, it is a good manner to telephone
in advance . When you visit people at home , make sure you are on
time.
It is considered polite to give a gift to your host, especially if you have
been invited for a meal. Flowers, chocolate, or a small gift are all
appropriate. It will be nice of you to send a thank-you note or to make
a telephone call after the visit.

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5 o’clock - It’s time for tea!

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I remember when Peter Pan asks the children what they want more,
TEA or ADVENTURE, they instantly reply- First TEA, please. Lewis
Carroll made the mad tea party the central part of his novel «Alice in
Wonderland». Miss Marple solves complicated crimes over a cup of
tea. How can we talk about the etiquette in the UK and not to
remember about TEA…
Tea is one of the most important parts of English life. There’s nobody
in England who is indifferent to tea. The famous English writer George
Orwell proposed his golden rules for brewing tea:
1. Tea should from India or Ceylon.
2. Tea should be brewed in teapot.
3. Tea must be strong.
4. Tea should be drunk from high cylindrical cups.
5. Before the milk is added to the tea.
6. Tea should never be drunk with sugar, it spoils the taste.

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Social rules are an important part of the culture as they
passed down through history. The British have an expression
for following these «unwritten rules»: «When in Rome, do as
the Romans do».