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British
The British are said to be reserved in manners, dress and speech. Their insularity, conservaticism and sticking
to traditions are often pointed to. They are famous for their politeness, self-discipline, reliability, and for their specific sense of humour. They
never seem to be in a hurry and are seldom nervous. These features of British manners are often pointed to as typical but it does not mean that all
the British people actually are what they are said to be. Many of the British are not insular, conservative or sticking to traditions at all. There
are big differences in manners between individuals even within one nation. It is similar with customs and habits. Many traditional British customs
and ahbits have changed as the way of life has changed.
On the other hand there are habits and customs which characterize most
of British people. It is true that the British rarely shake hands when they meet, except when being introduced to someone for the first
time. It is becoming more common for young people to kiss on the cheek when they meet or say goodbye. It is also true that British people are very
fond of animals. Almost every British family has a dog or a cat, goldfish, caged birds or other pets. The British are a sport loving nation. They
are fond of football, rugby, gold, tennis, horse race and so on. They like to spend their free time outdoors. During weekends they often go for
a picnic and have their meals in the open air. Most of the British like to spend their summer holidays at the seaside. Young British families are
much concerned with the quality of life and they carefully plan the size of their family according to their material and financial resources.
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