Second Report

what are you going to say?

 Santiago: 

Good morning,  we will talk about some aspects of english culture.

we  consider this topic is a great resource  to  approach the language from culture.

Daniela: 

The topics about we will talk are the  following:

- Acceptable Behaviour in England.

- English symbols and stereotypes.

Santiago:

I going to talk about  the  English stereotypes:

A stereotype is "...a fixed, over generalised belief about a particular group or class of people.”

what are the first three things which come into your mind when you hear the words "england" or "the English?

-The most common image people have of a typical Englishman is a man wearing a bowler hat and reading the Times newspaper

When I think of the English, I think of ...

    

 "Beer, honesty, Bulldog-type, Royal Family, Cricket, the Weather"

Daniela:

What think a english kid of 13 aged about your culture?

He says: patriotic people, some think we are snobs but we are just proud of our country and Queen. We are very polite and patient although as in a country, there are the bad eggs. But on the whole we are a very pleasant nation.

Santiago: 

 some of the most representative symbols of english culture are:

the old english bulldog, the Big Ben, the royal family, the industrial revolution.  

-The Old English bulldog has always been known as a symbol of tenacity and courage, characteristic of the English people.

-The Big Ben is the great watch of the tower in London and it  manifest the punctuality of the English people.The chiming clock are transmitted by the BBC radio daily.

Daniela:

-The Royal family: sure is the great English symbol. This symbol represent the monarchy and the social cohesión of the british empire. Probably  all  english people are feel identified with this Family and fundamentally with the Queen, and feel great appreciation for this family.

- The industrial revolution: 

The era known as the Industrial Revolution was a period in which fundamental changes occurred in agriculture, textile and metal manufacture, transportation, economic policies and the social structure in England.

The changes that occurred during this period (1760-1850), in fact, occurred gradually.

Santiago:

The Royal navy:

The Royal Navy (RN) is the principal naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Tracing its origins to the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service. From the end of the 17th century until well into the 20th century it was the most powerful navy in the world, playing a key part in establishing the British Empire as the dominant world power. 

Daniela: 

Now we will talk about the  acceptable Behaviour in England:

The English are said to be reserved in manners, dress and speech. We are famous for our politeness, self-discipline and especially for our sense of humour. Basic politeness (please, thank you, excuse me) is expected.

How to greet someone

English people are quite reserved when greeting one another. A greeting can be a bright 'Hello' 'Hi' or 'Good morning', when you arrive at work or at school.

Santiago:

Terms of Endearment - Names we may call you

You may be called by many different 'affectionate' names, according to which part of the England you are visiting. Do not be offended, this is quite normal. For example, you may be called dear, dearie, flower, love, chick, chuck, me duck, me duckie, mate, guv, son, ma'am, madam, miss, sir, or treacle, according to your sex, age and location.

How to Greet someone in Britain

 the Handshake

A handshake is the most common form of greeting among the English and British people and is customary when you are introduced to somebody new.

Daniela:

The Kiss

It is only when you meet friends, whom you haven't seen for a long time, that you would kiss the cheek of the opposite sex. In Britain one kiss is generally enough.

Santiago:

Formal greetings

The usual formal greeting is a 'How do you do?' and a firm handshake, but with a lighter touch between men and women.

-‘How do you do?’ is a greeting not a question and the correct response is to repeat ‘How do you do?' You say this when shaking hands with someone.

First person "How do you do?"

Second person " How do you do?"

Daniela:

'How are you?' is a question and the most common and polite response is "I am fine thank you and you?"

First person "How are you?"

Second person "I am fine thank you and you?"

-Nice to meet you – Nice to meet you too. (Often said whilst shaking hands)

Delighted to meet you– Delighted to meet you too.

Pleased to meet you – Pleased to meet you too. .

Santiago:

Glad to meet you - Glad to meet you too

Good Morning / Good Afternoon / Good Evening

-Informal greetings

 Hi - Hi or hello

Morning / Afternoon / Evening ( We drop the word 'Good' in informal situations).

How's you? - Fine thanks. You?

Thank you / thanks / cheers

We sometime say 'cheers' instead of thank you. You may hear 'cheers' said instead of 'good bye', what we are really saying is 'thanks and bye'.

  

Daniela:

well, this is all we had to say for today.

Thanks for your attention.

Do you really know what the English are like? English Stereotypes (Not British)
Woodlands Junior School is in the south-east corner of England
Definition: A stereotype is "...a fixed, over generalised belief about a particular group or class of people.” (Cardwell, 1996). In other words stereotyping is believing that people of a certain group, race or religion all have the same characteristics when they don't. Learning from the media and talking to older people, we pick up a lot of stereotypes about other nations. In every country there are plenty of stereotypes about residents, some maybe true but most of them are untrue and very wrongful. This page looks at stereotypes of the English and what people around the world see as the stereotypes of the English. What are the first three things which come into your mind when you hear the words 'England' or 'the English? Mine are fish and chips, rolling hills and sarcasm The most common image people have of a typical Englishman is a man wearing a bowler hat and reading the Times newspaper. Is this your image? "Men wearing bowler hats, a pin striped suit, a newspaper under the arm and carrying a long unopen umbrella." Bowler hats are very rarely seen in England today. In fact, I don't think I have ever seen one being worn apart from in the movies! When I think of the English, I think of ......... "Beer, honesty, Bulldog-type, Royal Family, Cricket, the Weather" - Dickie Bird (Famous English cricket umpire) "Long shadows on county cricket grounds, warm beer, invincible green suburbs, dog lovers and old maids bicycling through the morning mist" - John Major (Ex Prime Minister ) cream teas, Big Ben, Shakespeare, pubs, beefeaters "I think that English people are quite reserved. I had to laugh when I went by tube and saw everyone sitting and reading their newspapers." "Gardening, warm beer, stiff upper lip, double-decker buses, Morris dancing " "Saying the words 'splendid' and 'terribly' and old fashioned words/phrases like 'cheerio', 'spiffing' etc, '' (We don't say these words!) Morris Dancing, Royal family, Union Jack, God Save the Queen, Battle of Britain, Trooping the Colour' "A lot of folks overseas think that the English are crazy about dogs and love them more than their kids!" "The English eat a big breakfast in the morning with bacon, eggs, baked beans…” "England is a land of beer, football and bad weather."  (Contrary to popular belief, it DOES NOT rain every day in England! :) "My in-laws are from the Middle East - they think that we boil all our food. If the truth be told I would rather eat curry than boiled cabbage!" "I'm working in a school in Catalonia and they all think that it rains 24/7 in England, and that we eat bad food which is ironic because the food over here is terrible!! Oh, and they all think that we must know David Beckhambecause we are English!" "Patriotic people, some think we are snobs but we are just proud of our country and Queen. We are very polite and patient although as in any country, there are the bad eggs. But on the whole we are a very pleasant nation." Tom Eccles aged 13. "People think the English are no good at learning foreign languages and have the attitude that if they yell loud enough in English the "foreigners" will evertually understand them... " What are the first three things which come into your mind when you hear the words 'England' or 'the English?