Culture Wise England: The Essential Guide to Culture, Customs and Business Etiquette
Culture Wise England is essential reading for anyone planning to visit England, whether for business or pleasure, for a few days holiday or to start a new life. It is guaranteed to help newcomers avoid cultural and social gaffes; make friends and influence people; and enhance their understanding of England and the English people.
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Culture Wise England is essential reading for anyone planning to visit England, whether for business or pleasure, for a few days holiday or to start a new life. It is guaranteed to help newcomers avoid cultural and social gaffes; make friends and influence people; and enhance their understanding of England and the English people.
Adapting to a new Culture 13England is Different 13Culture Shock 14Families in England 21Multiculturalism 22A New Life 22Who Are The English? 25Timeline 25The People 30Sense of Humour 36The Class System 37Children 38Attitudes to Foreigners 39Icons 40Getting Started 59Immigration 59Bureaucracy 60Accommodation 61Buying or Hiring a Car 65Emergency Services 66Health Services 67Insurance 69Education 71Council Services 76Utilities 77Staying Informed 80Banking 83Taxes 85Cost of Living 86Breaking the ICE 89Community Life 89Role of Men & Women in Society 92Meeting People 94Invitations 95RespectingPrivacy 97Taboos 98Expatriate Community 99Confrontation 100Dealing with Officials 101The Language Barrier 103Learning English 103The Language Barrier 105Foreign Languages 111Slang & Swearing 112Body Language & Gestures 112Greetings & Manners 113Telephone, Letters & Email 115Poetry 117The English at Work 119Work Ethic 119Permits & Paperwork 120Finding a Job 120Contracts 124Starting or Buying a Business 124Working from Home 125Business Rates 125Black Economy 126Working Women 126Business Etiquette 127Employing People 130Trade Unions 130Working Hours 130On the Move 135Driving 135Cycling 144Public Transport 145Getting Around in London 148The English at Play 153Dress Code 153Eating 154Cafes, Pubs & Restaurants 158Nightlife 162Family Occassions 162Popular Culture 164The Arts 167Libraries 172Sport 173Gambling 181Retail Therapy 183Customer Service 183Opening Hours 184Black Market 185Queuing 185Sales 185Types of Shop 186Markets 192Buying Food & Alcohol 193Clothes 195Antiques & Collectables 197Alternative Retail 197Returning Goods 198Consumer Complaints 199Odds & Ends 203Climate 203Crime 205Flag & Anthem 206Geography 207Government 208International Relations 209Pets 211Religion 212Time Difference 213Tipping 214Toilets 215Appendices 218Index 245
