Studying in Britain, learn how to make friends.

It is said that China students may have a polite but cold impression of the British. Usually, British people don't like being too intimate, and think it is superficial and insincere. Too much enthusiasm and attention will make the British feel strange and uncomfortable, so it really takes some time to establish friendship with them. Privacy is very important to the British. Personal problems, such as marriage, love relationship, finance, health and other topics, unless the other party is a good friend, try to avoid them. In addition, the bar is a social center where British people like to get together with friends, and China students may be invited? Go out for a drink? (Go out for a pint) as a start to socialize with English students.

Eating and chatting alternate.

When visiting British families, you should be punctual for appointments and prepare some small gifts. It is considered impolite to arrive early. When eating, it is polite to finish all the food on your plate. If there are leftovers, it means that guests don't like them in Britain.

British people like to talk while eating, so we should pay attention to the alternation of eating and talking. It is impolite to open your mouth when eating, so it is best to put only a small amount of food in your mouth when eating.

If you have to open your mouth wide, you'd better cover it with one hand. In British culture, it is considered polite to stay for social conversation after dinner, so the party may last for several hours. \

Don't beat around the bush in the conversation.

When talking about business or work in Britain, it's best to be direct, and beating around the bush will be considered a waste of time. The British said? No? Not to start bargaining with you, but to show that this is what they want to express. At the same time, British people have a good sense of humor, but when joking, they may look serious on the outside, interspersed with some light jokes in serious conversations.

Everything needs to be reserved.

Pay attention to people in British life and tell them in advance before visiting friends. Uninvited guests can be annoying. You should try to avoid calling other people's homes after 10 pm. Calling after 1 1 in the afternoon is likely to be regarded as an emergency by the British. Many services in Britain need to make an appointment in advance, such as seeing a doctor, getting a haircut, getting a facelift and getting glasses. If you need to cancel the reservation, you must inform the other party 24 hours in advance, otherwise you may have to pay for it yourself.

It is useful to learn more proverbs.

In life in Britain, China students may encounter many unfamiliar or even incomprehensible proverbs. When you first arrive in Britain, knowing some common expressions in advance will bring great help to your life. For example,? Toilet? Refers to the toilet (WC). Tube? Refers to the subway. Tea? In some cases, it means dinner pants? Underwear. People say? Pingping? Don't say (apartment)? Apartment? . ? Tole? What does this mean? Rent it? . In informal situations, often used? Cheers? Instead? Thank you? . When people say. Is it cute? 、? Brilliant? 、? Magnificent? What do they mean? what's up .

Tip, don't bargain.

Tipping is very common in British restaurants, because the service charge is not included in the bill, and it is usually paid at about 10% of the bill in restaurants. In the self-service fast food restaurants in Britain, customers should pick up the leftovers themselves, instead of putting them on the table as in China. China people are used to bargaining when shopping, but? Bargaining? It is not common in shops and markets in Britain, or even in stalls. Because the prices of things on stalls in Britain are already very cheap, stall owners generally won't agree to lower prices.