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YOHANA PANDIANGAN (1801541015)
CULTURAL LIFE IN UNITED
KINGDOM
Cultural Life
 “culture" is the whole, existing without conscious direction, "cultural life" is those
aspects which people choose to practice for the benefit of themselves and their society.

A. Language
English is the main language spoken by approximately 98% of the population in the UK with
numerous dialects.

B. Religion
Whilst Christianity is the dominant religion in the UK, minority religions include Islam,
Hinduism, Sikhism, Judaism and Buddhism.
C. Family
1. Parental Responsibility (Access and Custody)
 To have the child living with him or her or otherwise to regulate the
child's residence
 To appropriately control, direct or guide the child's upbringing
 If the child is not living with him or her, to maintain personal relations
and contact with the child on a regular basis
 To act as the child's legal representative.

2. System Sex Marriage

a) Same sex marriage
b) Opposite sex marriage
 c) Same sex civil partnership
d) Opposite sex civil partnership
3. Gender Roles
Until the middle of the 20th Century, gender roles were very much male dominated. The man was the head
of the household.

D. Socialization
The mother is typically the primary carer of new born babies and small children. Employment law enables
them to take a year off work following childbirth to care for their new-born baby. Upon a mother’s return
to work, although grandparents increasingly fill the gap to help care for their grandchildren, many others
place their child in a nursery.
E. Food
 fish and chips are the most iconic dishes in the UK.
 Traditional British foods are meat (usually beef, pork, lamb or chicken), two types of vegetable (typically root
vegetables) and potatoes.
F. Arts, Humanities & Popular Culture
There are British culture and habits that are commonly done daily, such as :
1. Habiting Habits
2. Culture Provides Tip
3. How To Celebrate Someone's Birthday
4. Too Much Sorry, Thank You, And Please
5. Words To Get People
6. Do Not Talk To People Not In Known
7. How To Read Newspapers
8. Always Use The Knife And Forks
The Most Famous, Unique And Weird English Traditions That Still
Exist :

1. Guy Fawkes Or Bonfire Night

This holiday is in remembrance of Guy Fawkes, who tried to blow up British
Parliament in 1605
2. Cooper's Hill Cheese Rolling And Wake

The name of this game is taken from the

name of the hill. Held every year precisely in
every spring bank holiday. The game is done
by 20 people chasing cheese from a cliff with
a distance of 182 m and below.
3. Easter Egg Hunts And The Easter Bunny

In England on Easter Day, they celebrate the

tradition of Easter egg hunting. Where they
hide the eggs around the garden or at home
so children can find them. Children usually
collect the eggs they meet in a basket. These
eggs are boiled and then decorated in such a
way and colored. And artificial eggs filled
with chocolate and candy inside.
4. Halloween

Entering October, the whole of England was

crowded with Halloween costumes that were
sold to meet shops. They all wear costumes
in various forms. Indeed Halloween in the
UK is not as big as in America. Halloween
originates from the Celtic harvest festival
which marks the end of the harvest and
winter has arrived.
G. Social Customs & Etiquette
Naming Conventions
 In the UK, the first name is also
known as ‘the Christian name’.
 This is traditionally followed
by a middle name and then the
family name which in the UK
is known as the surname.
 In previous centuries children
tended to be named after a
member of the family or a
religious figure. Catholic
families, in particular, tend to
name their children after saints.
Meeting & Greeting
 Although the British may
appear on the surface to be
reserved and perhaps even
aloof, they are in fact friendly
people and welcoming to
foreign visitors.
 The etiquette when greeting is
to shake hands with all those
present, even children. At
social or business meetings, it
is polite to also shake hands
upon leaving.
Communication Style
 When communicating with
people they see as equal to
themselves in rank or class,
the British are direct, but
modest.
 If communicating with
someone they know well,
their style may be more
informal, although they will
still be reserved.

Gift Giving
 This is usually either a bottle
of wine, flowers or
chocolates. Some people may
send flowers in advance of a
dinner party but it is equally
acceptable to take them on
the day.
 Gifts are opened on receipt. It
is not usual for gifts to be
exchanged in a business
setting.
Dining & Food
 Table manners are Continental,
i.e. the fork is held in the left hand
and the knife in the right while
eating.
 Do not rest your elbows on the
table. If you have not finished
eating, cross your knife and fork
on your plate with the fork over
the knife.
 Indicate you have finished eating
by laying your knife and fork
together at the clock position of
6.30.
Visiting Home &
Taboos
 Although the British value
punctuality, you may arrive 10-15
minutes later than invited to dinner.
It is not always required to remove
your shoes when entering a British
home, but it is recommended that
you ask upon entry whether or not
shoes can be worn.
 Do not rest your elbows on the
table, do not stare, do not be overly
familiar with people you do not
know well.
 Do not ask personal questions such
as how much someone earns, who
they voted for and do not speak too
loudly or cut into a conversation
THANK YOU