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General information
Capital: London
It is part of the United Kingdom
Demonym: English
Government: Part of a constitutional
monarchy
Monarch: Elizabeth II
Population: 53, 012, 456 people
Coin: pound
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National identity
National Anthem: “God Save The Queen”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:United_States_Navy_Band_-
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Multicultural society.
Tea time.
Food: fish and chips
Guy Fawkes Day.
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Symbols
- The St George's Cross has been the national flag of
England since the 13th century.
- Tudor rose, the nation's floral emblem.
- Three Lions featured on the Royal Arms of England.
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Slang
Bloody - used to emphasize almost anything, also bleeding or
blooming
Cheeky – flippant
Cheerio - friendly way of saying goodbye
Mate - friend
Not my cup of tea - not to my liking
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Business etiquette
- They are very concerned:
- The working place.
- Community contribution
- Environment
- Punctuality
- Gift giving is not usual
- Dress clothes: classical conservative attire
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Gender roles
Women are the ones to take care of the children and the house
work.
Men are the ones to get out and work.
It is common to see women working at big companies or owing
a business.
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Equity in the country
Even thought, it is not rare to see women working. Nowadays,
they receive a lower salary.
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Art: literature
- “The Canterbury Tales” by Geoffrey Chaucer
- William Shakespeare
- Francis Bacon
- Thomas Hobbes
- J. R. R. Tolkien
- J. K. Rowling
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Art: cinematography
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Charles Chaplin
- David Lean
- Laurence Olivier
- Vivien Leigh
- John Gielgud
- Peter Sellers
- Julie Andrews
- Michael Caine
- Gary Oldman
- Helen Mirren
- Kate Winslet
- Daniel Day-Lewis
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Art: music
- The Beatles
- Led Zeppelin
- Pink Floyd
- Elton John
- Queen
- Rod Stewart
- The Rolling Stones