The British

stereotypes
Student: Albina Robertovna Khazieva
Name Course: British Civilization
Name Instructor: Kiss György
Date: 29/09/2021
 “Land of tradition”
O At the “level” of public life:

The State Opening of Parliament is an event which formally

marks the beginning of a session of the Parliament of the United
Kingdom. It includes a speech from the throne known as the
Queen's Speech (or King's Speech). 
Trooping the Colour is a ceremony performed by regiments of
the British and Commonwealth armies.
O At the “level” of private life:

• Few family ancient customs

• Few local parades or
processions
• The British are individuals
 Typical British habits

“British” breakfast (or a “Fry-Up”)

City gents
About I0% of the people in Britain
have this sort of breakfast.
All Brits are great tea-lovers!
British people love queueing
• A survey in
1992
• The Sunday
Times
newspaper
 It constantly rains in England
• the trademark of England
• Soft and humid climate
• the warm ocean current Gulfstream
 All people ever talk about is
the weather!
• Changeable climate
• A safe and varied source of small talk
 Stiff upper lip
The British are quite reserved and keep their
emotions and feelings to themselves.
 Sarcastic humour
Irony and heavy sarcasm are the bedrock of British
humour.
 – Good heavens! What’s
this?
– It’s bean soup.
– I don’t care what it’s
been.
I want to know what it is
now!

• I’d tell you a chemistry joke, but I know I wouldn’t get a

reaction.
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Time to
discuss
Thanks for your
attention!