Understanding Britain
Traditionalism
Introduction
Class consciousness
Politeness and dress code
The pub -a social centre
British humour
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Multicultural Britain
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Authors of well known books. Movies
Comparison between Norway and Britain. Unique things to see and experience. Some less pleasant. And some a huge treat. Stereotypes
Shopping, things to visit. London
3 dfferent ones, nowadays more spreading.
Independant schools, mostly from richer classes
Differs in not only economical backgrounds but also in hobbies, educational.
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Cuppa tea, wigs and pounds ounces.
Something with their geographical position?
They are not the most happy about change. Much Tradition is kept in Britain. But some changes are embraced.
Opening doors, standing in queue, expected politness
Dress code, schools and work places.
Big thing here, too much is better then too little.
teasing and joking shows often approval
Famous shows, Mr bean, The Office and few more artist says it to.
Verbal jokes with puns and irony.
Everyday life things discussed there,
Other places to go to instead of the pub, less pubs nowadays.
Many pubs in Britain, socializing center, some names have stories. they are old.
Biggest immigrants were most Indians,during 50s and 60s were the most.
A lot of different culturals here, 8% is minority, in london 1 in 4.
They identify themself with their background. Patriotism
20,21th much immigrants arrived.