介绍英国人的生活习惯,饮食文化

演讲人

张俊明 张闫

介绍英国人的生活习惯,饮食文化

1. Marriage2. Meals and Drinks

3. Privacy4. Customs Connected with the King or Queen

介绍英国人的生活习惯,饮食文化

MarriageNo child can get married below the age of 16. Age:<16(not allowed) 16-18(parents’ consent(同意) is necessary) >18 (parents’ consent is unnecessary)

介绍英国人的生活习惯,饮食文化

Process: DateMeet parents

If they had private promise to marry, the boy will buy an engagement ring for the girl.

If the girl changes her mind, she usually returns the ring. If they continue getting along well, there will be a wedding.

介绍英国人的生活习惯,饮食文化

Wedding:Most British couples, whether religious or not, will go to church have the ceremony. Other couples may go to a registry office(登记处) to have the ceremony. During the ceremony, a churchman will ask whether they are willing to marry each other. If the answer is yes, they have to make promises of loyalty to each other until they die.

介绍英国人的生活习惯,饮食文化

Meals in BritainBreakfast Lunch Supper Afternoon tea

介绍英国人的生活习惯,饮食文化

Breakfast:The traditional English breakfast is a fried or grilled dish consisting of bacon, eggs, and such additional items as sausage, mushrooms, tomatoes, black pudding, and fried bread or potatoes. In recent years a light breakfast, usually called continental breakfast, has become popular in Britain.

介绍英国人的生活习惯,饮食文化

Lunch/Dinner(12:00-14:00)For those who have supper in the evening, it will usually be the main meal of the day, for those who have dinner in the evening as their main meal, it will usually be a light meal. Dinner for lunch generally consists of meat, potatoes, and other vegetables.

介绍英国人的生活习惯,饮食文化

Supper/DinnerIf the dinner is taken in the evening, it is usually sumptuous. three courses at least are prepared for the evening dinner. Supper means a light meal taken in the evening. It is less grand and usually cold.

介绍英国人的生活习惯,饮食文化

Afternoon tea(16:00-17:00)The light meal of afternoon tea is known as high tea, which is actually a mixture of tea and supper. High tea is usually prepared with a cooked dish or sandwiches, and accompanied by a pot of tea.It is popular in the north of England and in Scotland.

介绍英国人的生活习惯,饮食文化

Drinks in BritainDrinks are various and may be taken at different times.Britons are also known as tea drinkers.

介绍英国人的生活习惯,饮食文化

The English people are very strict about privacy. They think the private matters are their own things. You should mind your own business. There are some other questions you should never ask an Englishman unless you know him very well. Firstly, don’t ask about money matters, such as income or salary of friend, or prices of their possessions. Secondly, don’t ask woman’s age and personal questions, or remark.

介绍英国人的生活习惯,饮食文化

Don’t ask my marriage, my children. It’s not your business.

I don’t need to tell you about my salary, either!

介绍英国人的生活习惯,饮食文化

At the same time, it’s impolite to be curious about the private affairs of other, even your friend. Never try to hear a conversation when it is not intended for you.

介绍英国人的生活习惯,饮食文化

Now there is a Queen in Britain. If you attend important public occasions, you will commonly hear the solemn song “God Save the Queen”.

When this national anthem is played, still most English people stand up. If you were at an important banquet, when you drink wine or spirit, the first toast is always to the Queen.

介绍英国人的生活习惯,饮食文化

The leading officer will stand up and say “Ladies and Gentlemen, the Queen”. Then all the persons present will drink, saying “the Queen”. There are a lot of customs like this to show respect for their Queen. In America someone can criticize or joke about the President, but in Britain people are never allowed to joke about the King or Queen.