Interesting facts about British culture

British people value punctuality in all activities, from business meetings, formal events to study sessions or meeting friends. Being late is considered disrespectful and can affect others.

Therefore, for important meetings, try to arrive 5-10 minutes earlier than the appointment time. When attending classes, make sure to arrive on time for class as instructors will be uncomfortable if interrupted during the teaching process.

In case of force majeure, advance notice is required so that others can reschedule the time and don't forget to say "Sorry" for the inconvenience.

Queuing is considered a typical cultural feature of the British. British people have the habit of queuing neatly and orderly in all situations, from shopping, getting on the bus, participating in events...

When living here, wait patiently in line and wait for your turn. Jostling or pushing is considered impolite and unacceptable by those around you.

Uống trà là một nét đẹp văn hóa không thể không nhắc tới ở nước Anh. Trà được xem như một thức uống quốc dân và được yêu thích bởi mọi tầng lớp xã hội.

Ngoài sự tinh tế trong bộ tách chén hoa văn cổ điển, nghệ thuật trong cách thưởng thức trà của người Anh còn thể hiện qua tục lệ uống trà theo buổi trong ngày. Người Anh uống trà vào nhiều thời điểm, buổi sáng sau khi thức dậy sẽ khởi đầu bằng một tách trà cùng bữa sáng; sau đó họ sẽ vừa uống trà vừa làm việc. Lựa chọn số 1 cho bữa trưa là một tách trà ấm nóng cùng một bữa trưa thịnh soạn để nạp năng lượng cho buổi chiều. Vào buổi chiều, người Anh sẽ tiếp tục thưởng thức trà để hoàn thành nốt công việc dang dở.

Vì thế, trà là thức uống không thể thiếu nơi đây, hãy thử trải nghiệm văn hóa này để hiểu hơn về lối sống của người Anh bạn nhé.

• Sorry

British people have a habit of using the word "sorry" very often, sometimes even in unnecessary circumstances. They think that apologizing is seen as a way of showing courtesy and respect for others as well as expressing remorse and a desire for forgiveness.

In addition, sometimes the people of the land of fog also use the word "Sorry" when asking questions, making requests, or wanting to interrupt someone. So it wouldn't be too surprising if you see that they apologize but don't really mean to apologize for something specific.

• Greetings

In the UK, the most common way to greet is to shake hands, so shake hands gently and hold for a few seconds or use common greetings such as "Hi", "Hello", "Good morning", "How are you",...

In addition, when greeting, you should look directly at the other person's eyes to show respect, as well as a friendly smile, and choose a greeting that is appropriate for the context and relationship with the person you are communicating with.

A small note is that the British are very concerned about privacy. Therefore, you should avoid mentioning personal issues in conversation such as income, weight, or marital status,...

• Humor in communication

Humor is an important part of British communication culture. It is used to create cohesion, reduce stress, and make conversations more enjoyable. One of the most popular ways to show humor in Britain is satire.

For difficult topics, British people often choose to joke to express their thoughts. They often have subtle jokes, so sometimes it will make you feel confused because it is not clear whether it is a harmless joke or some other deep meaning.

Therefore, in communication, you should be relaxed, do not need to be too serious, and sometimes respond to them with interesting words.

Sport plays an important role in British culture, expressing the spirit, lifestyle, and values of the people here. Sport is not merely a health and entertainment activity, but also a way for British people to bond with each other, creating a sense of community and national pride.

Most of the favorite physical activities here are outdoor sports such as running, climbing, football, rugby, cycling, etc. In particular, in the UK, there is also a super attractive domestic football league, which is a special opportunity for you to immerse yourself in the vibrant sports culture of this country.

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