How to do business with the British
The United Kingdom full name is “United Kingdom” referred to the United Kingdom, referred to the United Kingdom.
Britain is an island nation in western Europe, an area of 254,000 square kilometers, population 56.5 million, of which England accounted for 83%. The main religion is Protestant and Roman Catholic. The capital of London, known as the “World of fog. And sometimes a few days, the fog that lingers on. Just a few steps beyond just could not hear clearly what.
The British Government is now a constitutional monarchy, the responsibility of the cabinet system. Congress sub-upper and lower houses. Lower House members elected by the people, a term of 5 years. Or sealed by the upper house of the hereditary nobility, clergy, or dignitaries. In addition, the Cabinet came to power, cabinet members by the Prime Minister nominated by the king agreed to the appointment. In addition, the Prime Minister to the House of Commons majority leader, the right to dissolve and elect the House of Commons. Succession to the throne, no neutrons by the eldest daughter succeeded. King is currently Elizabeth II.
Britain has a “workshop of the world,” said. Britain is the world’s first industrialized country. To 1850, the British industrial production accounted for 39% of world production, trade, world trade accounted for 21% of the world’s No. 1 ranking. Coal and iron and steel production have accounted for more than half of world production.
At present, the United Kingdom is the world’s 4th largest trading nation, is to rely on foreign trade of countries developing national economy, is the world’s largest industrial raw materials and food-importing states.
Britain’s national identity is closely related to their cultural background. Britain’s early economic development, in the eyes of most foreigners, the British “Zimingqinggao” and “difficult to close.” But, in fact, is not entirely true, good mutual understanding between them, can be considerate of others. Whether Banshimeshi love, always as much as possible without leaving a bad impression, gentlemanly manners, everywhere. They know how to create a harmonious environment, so that everyone harmonious and happy life. A strong sense of professionalism, is another major characteristics of the British. Choose a career, they must let their own business excellence. Business contacts, they re-friendship, not deliberate pursuit of material does not weigh 2 pounds set aside, one everyone’s style. For business negotiations, they are often not sufficiently prepared, the details of the Department did not take extra precautions, but seemed rather loose-. But the British businessman is very good, friendly, easy to get along. Therefore, problems can easily be resolved. They are sociable, good response, good flexibility, reflected in a positive and constructive comments. In the UK, “appearance is everything,” contacts with the British to try to avoid feeling exposed. Be sure to thank the hospitality, and afterwards wrote to express my gratitude, more attention, presented a small gift to increase the friendship. Doing business in the UK, you must be trustworthy, promised things, we must spare no effort to complete the letter.
Britain’s rich and colorful customs, when you first met each other, generally in order to shake hands propriety, Eastern Europe, people do not always embrace. Lightly tapping the guests are considered acts of indecent assault, even in the public service even after the end of the case. It should be noted that some Britons taboo, such as they never walked under the ladder, in the house without an umbrella, and never leave their shoes on the table, and figures to do decoration and so on.
British attention to clothing, dress to change with time. They often Yimaoquren, with particular attention to the attitude of appearance. The British pay attention to wear, as long as a house, you have dressed. Although the British no longer the glory of the past, but conceited heart is particularly virulent. At the top of the people due to the comfortable life, therefore, to develop a traditional “gentleman”, “lady” demeanor. They conservative, are generally keen to stay in the rut, restrained solemnity. The average family favorite handed down from previous generations of old furniture, old furnishings, old clocks and watches and to show off to others. The capital has a number of “long-established,” and the more famous store, the more pairs of the original pattern or arrangement to keep the more complete. Although the car engine replaced new models, but the models still try to keep the old look in the past. London has two post offices, day and night 365 days a year business, and never rest, which is said to follow the ancient tradition of the United Kingdom retained.
The British withdrawn and rigid life, work seriously, things are not interested in the outside world, often man of few words, cautious about new things, has a unique cool sense of humor. They are conservative, apathy, feelings are not lightly exposed, even if there is a very sad thing, are often not shown. They rarely lose my temper, to be patient, do not want to make pointless arguments with others. The British work is very patient, under any circumstances, they do not cheeky anxiety of color.
The British kind and courteous, speaking very polite, “Thank you”, “Please,” the word comes up. Speech on the British must politely, whether they are waiters or drivers, must be treated with courtesy and asked him to speak, when things should be tactful, do not make people feel the tone of command, otherwise, it may make you given the cold shoulder. English is more respect for women in the UK, “Ladies first” very strong social atmosphere. Such as walking, let Ms. advanced. The elevator to enable women advanced. By bus, tram, let the women first. Pour wine or a hostess to give ladies the first pour. Walking in the streets, men should take the outside in order to avoid danger, to protect women from harm. The husband is usually accompanied by his wife to participate in various social activities, and the wife is always used first introduced to the guests know. According to British business customs, at any time Yichuan three-piece-style suit, playing the traditional conservative style tie, striped tie, but not to fight, because the British will think go there is the old “Legion” or the uniform of the old school tie. The British concept of time very strong, call, or to negotiate business, to visit the former must be pre-dating, on time is very important, it is best to reach for a good few minutes ahead of schedule. They get along with a strict time and promise.
The famous British people, or to follow the traditional customs, should avoid the old with the “English” word to mean “the United Kingdom.” Case of two businessmen, one is Scottish or Welsh, you said he was “British”, then he will correct you, said he was “Scottish” or “Welsh people”, it is appropriate “British” a字. Want to talk business attitudes to be conservative and cautious. First meeting, or on special occasions, or agree with the congratulations only when shaking hands with each other. In the UK, inviting each other less and less popular breakfast talk business. In general, they are relatively simple lunch, to dinner more attention, as a dinner.
Thus, a major banquet events, everyone on the dinner hours. Go to the British house guests, the best gift a little lower-value, because there will not be inexpensive suspected of bribery. Gifts are generally: Senior chocolate, wine, flowers, particularly with the national characteristics of China’s folk arts and crafts, they especially enjoy. While a visitor’s tag is not interested in souvenirs. In the UK, clothes, items like soap would be too involved in a person’s privacy, so in general do not help to give as gifts. Chrysanthemum in any European country only for Halloween or a funeral, the general should not be give as gifts. Lily white a symbol of death in the United Kingdom, nor give as gifts. Other flowers can give as gifts. Plants are generally sent after the sending party. If you could come to a guest’s home needs to pay attention, if it is a social occasion, not official, early to be impolite, the hostess should prepare for you, you go back, she was not ready, would make her embarrassment. Preferably as late as 10 minutes. In the acceptance of gifts, the British and our habits are quite different. They often face in front of the guests open gifts, no matter how the value of a gift, or whether it is useful, the owner will give warm praise thanks. Scotch whiskey is a prevailing gifts, potent whiskey is not.
British merchants generally do not like the invitation to the home banquets, meeting mostly in hotels, restaurants conducted. British banquets, in a sense, is the main frugal. They hate to waste people. For example, to make tea the guests, if there are 3 visitor must burn only three of water. Britain’s tea-drinking is very careful, all sectors of the people like drinking tea, especially for women addicted to tea became an addiction. The British have the habit of drinking tea, ie 3-4 o’clock in the afternoon, when put down the work, drink a cup of black tea, and sometimes eating snacks block, rest a quarter of an hour, known as “tea break.” Often invite you to co-host for afternoon tea, in which case, need not refuse. In a formal banquet, generally not allowed to smoke. Eating smoking, is considered impolite.
In the UK, inviting each other lunch and dinner, to bars to drink or watch drama, ballet, etc., will be treated as equivalent gifts. Owner to provide drinks, the guests drink the amount of not more than 3 cups suitable, if they feel they drink enough, you can quickly turn what an empty cup, then handed over to the master, which means drinking enough, I thank the meaning. Pub opening hours are generally from 11 am to 3 pm, 17:30 to 23:00. Thirst wine tavern where people tend to be more and more the peak, then there is no seating guests, she bought a zero alcohol drink casually standing.
British merchants responded positively to the constructive comments. Well-dressed, good talk about panache attended the banquet, or party, the habit of wearing black dress pants to Tangde ironed. Note that some of their visit to Britain taboo: avoidance to talk about a private matter, family, weddings, funerals, age, occupation, income, religious issues. Due to religious reasons, they are very taboo, “13″ this figure that this is an auspicious number. Everyday life as much as possible to avoid the “13″ figure, he eats, allowed 13 people at the same table, if the 13th is on Friday, then think that this is twice as unlucky. Can not back of the hand outwards, fingers, said, “two” and that the “V”-shaped gesture, is a kind of hostility to the practice of contempt for others. Took to the streets to walk, they should be careful traffic safety, all vehicles are left running. Business activities in the 2 to 6 months, 9 to mid-November is best. Christmas and Easter is best not to go around two weeks. The United Kingdom Bank of spring break (Pentecost), which in June (first weekend); Bank of summer festival in August (last weekend). Drinking water are safe. British free medical care, even on a temporary to the UK there is an acute disease of foreigners, is no exception.