Introduce the customs, customs and famous attractions in the UK?

Customs

The British have always paid attention to the decency and beauty of clothing. Men should have flat shoulders, while women should have a girdle waist, smooth clothes, and straight trousers. That is to highlight the toned lines and cover up the defects of the body.

On certain formal occasions, the British still retain a lot of traditional clothing. When the court officially opens, the judge still wears a wig and a black robe. During church services, the pastor must wear a robe. At the opening of each session of Parliament, when the Queen goes to deliver a speech, she wears a pearlescent crown. The accompanying palace maids all wear white long skirts; the palace guards wear bright red short coats, yellow buttons and yellow waistbands, and Tall black leather hat. The Guards of the Tower of London have black hats, black clothes, embroidered red crowns and red borders. The Guards Cavalry are dressed in black, white breeches, black boots, white gloves, and silver helmets with tall red spikes floating on them.

British taboos and customs

Three taboos

Don’t queue up. British people have the habit of queuing up. You can see them lining up one by one to get on the bus or train or buy a newspaper. Gagging is a disgraceful act.

Don’t ask a woman’s age. British people don’t like to talk about a man’s salary and a woman’s age. You shouldn’t even ask how much the furniture in his home is worth. It is also very inappropriate if you ask a woman her age, because she thinks it is her own secret, and everyone wants to stay young forever, and there is nothing better than saying to a middle-aged woman, "You look so young." What a better compliment. There is no doubt that every woman's hairstyle, makeup and clothes are to make herself look more beautiful and younger, but if her dress makes people feel too deliberate, then others will criticize her and say that she "appears". Tacky”.

Don’t bargain. When shopping in the UK, the most taboo thing is haggling. The British don't like haggling and think it is very embarrassing. If you are purchasing a valuable piece of art or a large quantity of merchandise, you also need to be careful to agree on a full price with the seller. British people seldom bargain. If they think the price of an item is right, they will buy it. If they think the price is right, they will walk away.

Bathroom and going to "No. 100"

The original meaning of the word lavatory is a place to wash hands or face, but its actual meaning is a toilet. British people do not use it when going to the toilet. Say "go to the toilet" directly, and do the same when reminding others, without directly mentioning the word "toilet". If you want to use the toilet, you can say "Go to the men's room," or "Go to the women's room," or "Excuse me for a few minutes," or "I want to wash my hands." Little children say "I want to go to that place" when they want to relieve themselves. Among friends and within families, "No. 100" is the most commonly used term.

How not to be rude at a dance

Large-scale dance parties in the UK usually start around 10pm. The dance can be held in a private home or in a hotel. The host should send invitations in advance when inviting guests, and pay attention to the fact that the number of male and female guests invited should be roughly equal; if not, there can be more men than women. According to custom, the host invites people to a dance and sometimes a dinner; sometimes the host invites people to dance without a dinner; and sometimes a few of the guests attending the dance are invited to dinner and dance after dinner; others can only attend the dance but not the dinner. Have a meal. Therefore, the invited people must read the words on the invitation clearly to avoid embarrassing the host. At the dance, the host prepares supper, or just some tea, coffee and sandwiches. Guests participating in the dance must be neatly dressed. During the dance, the male guests must take turns inviting the female guests, and one of them must dance with the hostess. Men dancing with men and women dancing with women are to be laughed at. On major festivals, if a person receives two invitations at the same time, he can attend one dance, leave early and then attend another dance. This is because people who are accustomed to attending dances can come and go as they please, and it is not considered rude.

Ladies first and gentlemanly demeanor

In the UK, respect for women is an important aspect of gentlemanly demeanor. Ladies first is a well-known code of conduct.

Under normal circumstances, the British always give priority to women. If a man and a woman enter a room together, the man should open the door for the woman.

Most women go first when entering a room or restaurant, unless a man must choose a table, open a door, or perform other services in front of a woman. When walking on the street or crossing the road, men should walk next to women on the side facing the direction of oncoming traffic. If a man is walking with two ladies, he should walk between them. If the host or hostess or both come in a car to pick up guests for dinner, the guests should squeeze into the front seat of the car and leave the back seat empty, because the driver is the host or hostess. At a banquet, when the host leads the guest into the living room, if the guest is a lady, most of the men in the room will stand up to show respect. If the hostess's daughter is present, she should introduce the guest to her daughter. A man is usually introduced to a woman, unless he is much older or of higher status. The general practice is for the younger to be introduced to the older. Regardless of whether a man or a woman enters the living room, women sitting in the living room do not have to stand up as a courtesy. When the banquet begins, the men pull out chairs for the ladies and help them take their seats.

Some British people lament that in terms of courtesy towards ladies, the world is no longer as good as before. It is said that because women have gained equal rights with men in terms of elections, employment, wages and higher education, they no longer need the same care as in the past. It seems that politeness toward women stems from men's feeling that women need protection.

Guest etiquette and table etiquette

If you are invited to someone else’s home, you will have to consider the following situations. For example, when should I arrive at the host’s house? If it's not a serious business, but just a social gathering, it's rude to arrive early. The hostess is getting ready and you arriving before she is completely ready will make her feel very embarrassed. It's best if you arrive 10 minutes late. Arriving half an hour late is too late and requires an apology to the host. When should you leave? There are no rules, but it is rude to sit too late at the host's house. If you are just invited to have dinner and chat, then you'd better leave between 10 and 11 o'clock or say goodbye an hour after the meal. If you are invited to stay for a few days or a weekend, buy a bouquet of flowers for the hostess before you leave. This will make her very happy. In addition, the day after leaving, send a note to the host to thank you, and attach a small gift such as a box of chocolates or some flowers.

British food is simple, but the eating rules are complicated. The most important thing is to sit up straight, follow the example of others, do not ask questions cheerfully when eating, and keep talking to others. No one should leave their own spoon on the soup pot or coffee cup or other dish. The spoon should be placed on the saucer of the soup basin, and the coffee spoon should be placed on the saucer. It is best not to make any noise when drinking soup, and to scoop it from the inside out with one side of the spoon. Do not use the head of the spoon, let alone hold the soup basin to drink up all the soup left at the bottom of the basin. No matter what you eat, try not to make any noise, otherwise, you will be considered as not understanding the rules. Each meal usually consists of only one main dish and salad, and a dessert at the end. If the guest is not full, he can praise the hostess for the delicious food and order chicken, steak or other dishes. The hostess will add one more dish to him, but never more. Don't burp in front of others. When serving coffee, drink from the cup and place the coffee spoon on the tray. No smoking at the table. After finishing the meal, the guests should place their napkins on the table and then stand up. Men should help women move their chairs. If the host wants to keep the guests for another meal, the napkin can be folded according to the original crease. After the meal, the guests sit for an hour or two and then say goodbye to the host.

Recommended attractions in London

1. "Big Ben"

"Big Ben" is located on the north side of the Parliament Building on the Thames River. There is a tall clock tower with a large clock in it, named "Big Ben". Every hour, the clock chimes heavily and sonorously according to Greenwich Mean Time, and its echoes can be heard miles away.

In 1859, the bell was supervised by Sir Benjamin Hall, the then British Minister of Works. The bell weighed 21 tons and cost 27,000 pounds to cast. The "Big Ben" clock is regarded as a symbol of London. Anyone who visits London will want to go around the clock tower and stand on the Parliament Bridge to admire this unique building in London.

2. Tower of London

The Tower of London was built in 1078. It served as both a palace and a court in history, and later a prison. The Tower of London covers an area of ??7.2 hectares and is surrounded by a thick wall built of huge stones. There are many forts and arrow towers on the city wall, surrounded by a wide and deep moat. From 1107, after the Normans conquered London, the Tower of London became the king's headquarters and barracks. From 1140 to the 17th century, the tower was the main residence of successive British kings. After the British tyrant James I was executed in the Tower, the Tower of London became a prison and execution ground for prisoners.

3. British Museum

The British Museum is located in the center of London, on the north side of Gray Russell Street in the downtown area. It is a large-scale ancient Roman column-style building, majestic and very spectacular. The cultural relics and books and materials collected here are unmatched by any museum in the world. The British Museum was built in 1753 and officially opened six years later. It originally mainly collected books, but later also collected historical relics and ancient works of art from various countries.

The collection of books in the British Museum has also long been famous in the world. There are a large number of British and world classic documents, books, manuscripts, and archives, many of which are the only remaining rare books. In addition to English, there are also books in Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Sanskrit, Hindi, Mongolian and Chinese and many other languages. There are more than 60,000 kinds of books and periodicals in China alone.

Four. Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey was built by King Edward of England in the 11th century. The main feature of the church is the pair of towers at the entrance door. Since its construction, the church has been the venue for the coronation ceremonies of British kings or queens and the wedding of royal members. Most of the British kings were buried here after their deaths. After the British bourgeois revolution, many famous people also occupied a place in the church after their death. The United Kingdom calls Westminster Abbey the "spire of honor." Now, Westminster Abbey is not only the cemetery of celebrities, but also a rare "history museum".

Five. Hyde Park, London

Hyde Park covers an area of ??1.6 million square meters and is the most famous park in London. Before the 18th century, this was the deer hunting ground of the British king. There are three routes to enter Hyde Park from the southeast: on the left is the relatively wide Rotton Row, where many socialites like to play and ride horses; the other extends to Park Lane in the northeast, where there are many high-end hotels and residences; to the north is the famous Lectures Corner (Speaker's Corner), the speaker's corner is a large place where you can express your opinions publicly, and you can often see people giving impromptu speeches here. There is the Hyde Park Cavalry Camp at the southern end of Hyde Park. The first thing you see in the morning must be horses training. To the west of Hyde Park is Kensington Park, which has a serpentine lake and the popular Serpentine Gallery next to it.

North Wales - a must-see when traveling in England

The two cities of Caenarfon and Conwy have forts.

Caenarfon is the largest city in North Wales. It was at this fortress that Prince Charles was consecrated as Prince of Wales in 1969. The British royal family has a set of rules. It turns out that only the eldest son of the British Emperor is eligible to become the Prince of Wales. Although Conwy is not as large as Caenarfon, it has more places worth visiting than Caenarfon. In addition to visiting the oldest house in Wales and the smallest house in the UK, walking on the castle and overlooking Conwy Castle will make you feel like you have returned to the medieval era.

North Wales has the highest mountain in England and Wales - The Snowdon. If you don’t want to hike, you can take a steam-propelled train to the top of the mountain. I recommend taking the train to Clogwyn and then walking the remaining 1/3 of the way. It’s not that I am lazy, but the train will pass by many beautiful scenery such as waterfalls, which hikers cannot see.

Since the top of the mountain is more than 3,000 meters above the horizon, remember to bring a windbreaker. There are deep valleys, lakes, woods, and wastelands in Snowdonia National Park. Driving there is also a great pleasure.

Tip: Many place names in Wales cannot be pronounced in normal English pinyin. To avoid embarrassing misunderstandings, it is best to ask the locals, they will be happy to tell you.

British Garden

The British Garden covers an area of ??about 1220 m2 and is located on the north side of the main tourist road and on the east side of the Science and Technology Museum. In the middle of the garden is an ancient castle whose walls are covered with creeping plants. There is a traditional Scottish cottage in the castle. Flowers and shrubs are planted around the castle, connected with lush lawns. There are entrances and exits on the south and east sides of the garden respectively. The doors are made of iron mosaic patterns and are antique. A driveway for disabled people is specially built on the right side of the garden entrance.

Stonehenge in England

Stonehenge is an ancient site on Salisbury Plain in southwestern England. A group of roughly cut boulders stand in a circular formation. For centuries, these giant blocks of stone have been associated with mysterious and bizarre legends, as no one really knew the purpose of the formation. There are many speculations about the boulders. Some are complex, even absurd. However, none of the speculations have been confirmed yet.

The construction of Stonehenge was carried out in three stages from 3000 BC to 1100 BC, starting with the excavation of circular trenches and earth embankments. The outer ring of Stonehenge was built between about 2100 BC and 2000 BC. Within the large outer ring stands a smaller stone ring. Two groups of boulders arranged in a horseshoe shape are distributed in a small stone ring.

Hampton Palace

Located on the outskirts of London, Hampton Palace only takes half a day to see in detail. It is located on the banks of the Thames and was completed in 1514. It was damaged by fire in 1986, but has now been completely restored. As soon as you enter the red brick front door, you are greeted by An. There is a large clock with a rare color on the door of Princess Pauline's Gate, which was a gift from Henry VIII at that time.

The gardens surrounding the palace at Hampton Court Palace are large and perfect for picnics and walks. If you have plenty of time, it is recommended that you walk out of the Lion Gate and go to Pusey Gardens. Because this is where Henry VIII went out to hunt deer before, there is a fountain in the center where many deer are still grazing. Also, if you look out over the Thames from Hampton Court Palace Bridge, it’s a great location and of course a great place to take photos.

Hampton Palace is known as the "British Versailles" and is a model of the British Tudor palace. Cardinal Wolsey purchased the area in 1514 and began construction in 1515. The palace was built entirely in Tudor style, with 1,280 rooms inside. It was the most gorgeous building in the country at that time. Later, Worthy aroused the dissatisfaction of the king because of his wealth and favored the prince. After his death in 1830, the palace became the property of Henry VIII. Henry VIII and Ann Pauline moved into the palace and began to expand it. King Edward I was born here. It is said that Elizabeth I once used this palace as a love nest to avoid the eyes and ears of Congress. William III and his wife Mary hired architects from Britain and the Netherlands to carry out reconstruction work. In 1838, Queen Victoria officially opened the palace to the public. The most worth visiting places in the palace are:

1 . State Apartment: It is the most gorgeous building in the palace and must not be missed.

2. Great Hall.

3. Garden: A typical British garden, elegant and tranquil. There is also a British-style maze in the garden, which is very interesting.

Royal Observatory Greenwich

The Royal Observatory in Greenwich (formerly translated as Greenwich) is located in the eastern suburbs of London and can be reached in about 20 minutes by light rail train. When you get off the bus, you will be in the lively center of Greenwich Town, lined with shops. The observatory is on top of a small mound in a large park outside the town, overlooking the British National Maritime Museum in the park.

The observatory is free to the public, but if you want to watch the planetarium show, it is 4 pounds.

The museum is entered from the room named after Flamsteed, and photography is not allowed inside. It turns out that the purpose of the entire Greenwich Observatory is to determine the longitude of sailing ships. Determining longitude ultimately depends on accurate timing. At that time, the timekeeping tool was a large pendulum clock, which could not be used on rough seas. The royal family then offered a large reward for the precise timing plan. Of course I received many different proposals, but probably the weirdest was the following one: carry a dog on every ship going out to sea. Before going to sea, he applied a mysterious "telepathic powder" to a knife and stabbed the dog. After going to sea, the knife stayed in London. Every day at noon in London time, I used this knife to make a false poke! The captain thousands of miles away should pay attention to record the dog's sensory wail at this time, and use this to tell the time.

A must-see castle: Windsor Castle

In the UK, castles are everywhere. These castles have a long history, magnificent momentum, beautiful scenery, and rich connotations. Nowadays, some cities in the UK developed from a castle, such as Windsor; some cities are named after a castle, such as Edinburgh; some cities are not as famous as a castle, such as Warwick... Because it is so high up there Behind the city walls, a wonderful history is engraved, recording a legendary celebrity and performing a series of touching stories, which casts a mysterious veil on each castle.

The Imperial War Museum

is located in Manchester, England.

Completed: 2001

Opened: 2002

Total area: 9000 square meters Net area: 6500 square meters

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace, located between St. James's Palace and Victoria Railway Station, was built by the Duke of Buckingham in 1703. It has been the residence of successive British monarchs since 1863. It is the center of the British monarch's power. The Royal Palace is a gray building There are railings around the buildings, and there are many statues in the square in front of the palace. Among them, the golden angel on the statue of Queen Victoria represents the royal family's hope to recreate the glory of the Victorian era. If the British Emperor's flag is flying directly above the palace, it means that the queen is still in the palace.