Introduction Every country in this world has its own history, culture and different approaches when it comes to communication skills. In this paper we'll discuss the United Kingdom's traditions, culture, tourism, business and communication. United Kingdom United Kingdom is a state sovereign island located opposite the northwestern coast of mainland Europe. The UK includes the island of Great Britain, the northeastern part of the island of Ireland , and many other smaller islands. The Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK with a land border, in the case with the Republic of Ireland. Apart from this land border, the country is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea , the English Channel and the Irish sea . The largest island, …show more content…
As a result of the British Empire field, the influence of British culture can be observed in the language, traditions, customs and legal systems of many of its former colonies. The English are known for their unconditional love of tea from 5 pm, called the Five O'clock Tea. They are also famous for being the creators of football and its fanaticism for cricket, one of the English sports par excellence. Anyway, there are many other traditions and customs in England. One thing to consider is that the English are very disciplined and fussy about good manners. The English give great importance to the greeting in everyday life. This is usually a handshake, both between men and women, because the kiss on the cheek only uses between people very close. Other traditions and customs of England have to do with their …show more content…
Most tourists also walk through Piccadilly Circus , Abbey Road or Trafalgar Square , and if there desire to make contact with nature, are always Hyde Park or Regent 's Park . for shopping, Portobello Road , Camden Market and Borough Market. Business and Communication Fundamental principles of business culture The fundamental principles of corporate culture in the realms States are courtesy, discipline and punctuality. The first contact The standard is a firm handshake, no distinctions with respect to gender in the UK. Maintain eye contact during the greeting to prevent prolonged. The British may seem somewhat stiff and formal at first. Punctuality is important in business situation. In most cases, the people having a meeting arrive on time. Make a call if you arrive just five minutes later than agreed. How to present Most people use courtesy titles such as Mr., Mrs. or Miss and her first name. Wait to be invited before using the name. The British under 35 usually make this change more quickly than older
When Americans greet one another a handshake and smile will do, this is similar in Italian culture, when meeting a stranger or business acquaintance. However, when family and friends greet each other, a hug and kiss is usually in order. In American culture, it is very rare to see two gentleman hug, even if they are related; in Italian culture, that is the customary greeting between male family members and friends. Air kissing is another tradition in Italy, in America, no one air kisses, and most kissing is only done in intimate relationships (Reavis, 2014). It is also a part of the Italian culture for many households to take a nap between the hours of 1 PM and 3 PM. The Italian culture is also laid back, and most Italians are not in a hurry. It is the Italian way to slow down and enjoy life (Miller, 2015). This is definitely not the American lifestyle, maybe we should slow down and pay attention to the
It's usual to greet others when walking into a waiting room, small business or train compartment. A simple Guten Tag or, in southern Germany, Gruess Gott, is in order.
Formal greeting calls for a prolonged handshake with the left hand to support the right arm and direct eye contact to show respect
Reliability is another good trait of professionalism. Being a reliable person implies that your co-workers can depend on you when you show up on time, and submit your work when it’s supposed to be ready (Monster, 2013). Reliable person will always take responsibility and maintain accountability of what she or he is doing (Octech.edu, 2013). Showing up late for work or meetings gives the impression that you don't care about your job so make sure you pay attention to the clock. Not only does this go for start times, but th...
Britain brought many new ideas to the world which some of which we use today
The typical greeting is a firm, almost bone-crushing handshake, while making direct eye contact and giving the greeting for the time and day. Females kiss three times on the cheeks, starting with the left and alternating. Russian names are composed of first name (given name), middle name (a version of the fathers first name...
Recently, regardless of how good technologies are nowadays, how modern the universe can be using the creativeness and intelligence of human’s mind, we must always not forget to communicate with one another every day. Communication is define as the act of transferring information from one place to another. It may be in a form of vocally, written, visually or non-verbally (skillsyouneed.com, 2017). As for me, the ability to communicate effectively is the most importance of all life skills. This is what I have been struggling in my daily routine life as an international student here in Dublin, Ireland. Back in Malaysia, my first language is Malay, but when I came here for the first time, I found it quite difficult as English is not
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly referred to as the United Kingdom, or “UK” for short, is a country located in Western Europe. It rests between the North Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea and is a medium sized country, ranked 80th in the world based on its size of 243,610 km2 (CIA 1). It has a temperate climate, with rugged hills and low mountains. The Fens is the lowest point in the UK at four meters below sea level (CIA 4). In contrast, the highest point is in Ben Nevis, at 1,364 meters above sea level (CIA 9). In the east and south-east, the land is made up of mostly plains. Only about a quarter of the land in the UK is suitable for growing crops, but there are many natural resources in the region. Some of these resources include coal, petroleum, gold, and more (CIA 12). The diverse resources in the United Kingdom help to keep its’ economy stable.
In the Grenadian culture, everyone is greeted the same way however, in the Nigerian culture their greetings are very symbolic. Because in the Nigerian culture, one’s age and social status demands respect. Whenever you meet an elderly man or woman, you must greet them in a particular way; you extend your hands to them and bow your heads. Also, you must take time to ask about their health and well-being. Because, rushing a greeting is considered as being rude. Unlike the Grenadian culture, there is no set way in which we should greet anyone, furthermore, greeting people is a matter of choice. One can choose to greet or not to greet anyone, either way it can be considered as being
One thing that is easy to spot in a culture is the way that people great each other. The way that people great each other in America vs. Mexico may seem similar but actually are very different. The greeting in America’s pop culture has a variety. First off the greeting between two people that now each other is very relaxed. Usually a hug or a custom handshake is used to greet a friend. However greeting some one that you don’t know is different. People great with a normal handshake and make eye contact to try and make a good impr...
There is no doubt that British imperialism had a large impact on India. India, having previously been an group of independent and semi-independent princedoms and territories, underwent great change under British administration. Originally intended to consolidate their hold on India by establishing a population that spoke the same language as their rulers, the British decision in the 1830s to educate Indians in a Western fashion, with English as the language of instruction, was the beginning of a chain of events, including a rise in Indian nationalism, that led to Indian resentment of British imperialism and ultimately to the loss of British control over India.
Effective business communication is central to the success of an individual’s career and consequently to that of the overall business entity. It would be imaginable therefore that there is some form of correlation between effective communication skills and such success. To put this into context, University of Kent (2011) has placed Verbal Communication at the top of the ten skills that employers most commonly look for. On the same note, anything that hinders effective communication is bound to have a negative effect not only on the specific message delivery, but also on the overall success of a career. In this paper, some of the barriers to effective business communication are discussed, with a few examples of how they affect the process.
The British Empire’s military prowess and economic fervor since the 1500’s has ultimately had a positive impact on its people. The military power it developed through its navy and technological advances drove it to the forefront of global superpowers, arguably the first superpower (perhaps only behind the Mongols). The industrial revolution that stemmed from the British colonies spurred economic growth never seen before in the world. While the height of its power may have passed since the 19th and early 20th century, it still plays a key component in today’s society. This indicates the British Empire has endured successfully, as no empire can stand so long while its people are weak.
Many people in the U.S. and I am sure many other countries tend to think of Britain as a land full of rose gardens, cricket, Oxford, and people drinking tea with their little pinky in the air with the Queen. Myths and legends stem from reality distorted, this in turn continues to affect the real image portrayed by a country.
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