2. Capital : London
Continent : Europe
Population : 53,012,456
Currency : Pound Sterling
Official Language : English
3. IN ENGLAND DO'S...
Do stand in line.
Do say "Excuse Me".
Do Pay as you Go.
Do say "Please" and "Thank you".
Do cover your mouth.
Do shake hands.
Do say sorry.
Do smile.
Do drive on the left side of the road.
Do open doors for other people.
4. IN ENGLAND DON'TS
Don't greet people with a kiss.
Don't ask a lady her age.
Don't pick your nose in public.
Don't spit.
Don't burp in public.
Don't pass wind in public.
5. GOVERNMENT
Parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy
• Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II
• Prime Minister: David Cameron
Legislature: Parliament
• Upper House: House of Lords
• Lower House: House of Commons
6. CULTURE AND SOCIAL ETIQUETTE IN UNITED
KINGDOM
Greetings and meeting
It is proper to shake hands with everyone to whom you
are introduced, both men and women; the appropriate
response to an introduction is "Pleased to meet you".
Cultural etiquette dictates that when invited to someone's
home, you should bring a small gift for the hostess. Give
flowers, chocolates, wine, champagne or books.
7. Time and punctuality
Always telephone before visiting someone at home.
If you receive a written invitation to an event that says
"RSVP", you should respond to the sender
as soon as possible, whether you are going to attend or not.
British people place considerable value on punctuality.
8. BODY LANGUAGE AND DRESS CODE
British people are not very keen on displaying affection in public.
Hugging, kissing and touching are usually reserved for family members and
very close friends. You should also avoid talking loudly in public or going to
extremes with hand gestures during the course of communication.
The British like a certain amount of personal space. Do not stand too
close to another person or put
your arm around someone's shoulder.
Do not wear a blazer to work -- it is country or weekend wear.
When attending a holiday dinner or cultural event, such as a concert or
theatre performance, it is best to dress formally
9. WOMEN'S RULES
• Women in Britain are entitled to equal respect and status
as men, both at work and daily life.
• The British have the habit to use 'affectionate' names
when addressing someone, so do not take any offense if
they call you love, dearie, or darling. These are commonly
used and not considered rude
10. COST OF LIVING
The cost of living varies from one part of the UK to
another. Generally it is more expensive to live in
London and the south-east of England, and
cheaper up north.
11. SOCIAL CUSTOMS
British people place considerable value on
punctuality.
Since Britons are so time conscious, the pace of life
may seem very rushed. In Britain, people make
great effort to arrive on time.
