United kingdom: an Elegant culture is the legacy of the history of an island country developed with a great power. With nearly 63 million inhabitants, the country is inhabited by people from all continents weaving a wide range of cultures. English people believe that elegance has two important supplements that are essential to make things best: discipline and respect.
United kingdom: an Elegant culture is the legacy of the history of an island country developed with a great power. With nearly 63 million inhabitants, the country is inhabited by people from all continents weaving a wide range of cultures. English people believe that elegance has two important supplements that are essential to make things best: discipline and respect.
United kingdom: an Elegant culture is the legacy of the history of an island country developed with a great power. With nearly 63 million inhabitants, the country is inhabited by people from all continents weaving a wide range of cultures. English people believe that elegance has two important supplements that are essential to make things best: discipline and respect.
United kingdom: an Elegant culture is the legacy of the history of an island country developed with a great power. With nearly 63 million inhabitants, the country is inhabited by people from all continents weaving a wide range of cultures. English people believe that elegance has two important supplements that are essential to make things best: discipline and respect.
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Grecia Denisse Egua Cuevas
Facultad de Ciencias Polticas y
Administracin Pblica U.A.N.L. United Kingdom: An Elegant Culture Introduction
Nations are composed of various activities made by its population forming the customs and traditions that make each country different and this is the best way to delve into the "lifestyle" or the culture of a country. The Royal Spanish Academy defines culture as the set of demonstrations in the traditional life of a people is expressed. The following document will explain how the discipline and good manners are reflected in a culture, in this case focused on United Kingdoms customs because this culture can be described as the legacy of the history of an island country developed with a great power and for its result of the political union of four countries that gives traditions, customs and symbolism. English influenced the modern world in a very particular way. With unique customs and traditions, England is one of the key nations in cultural terms, with key appearances in history and with so much to know about it. The cultural life of the United Kingdom has a variety of festivals, memorable dates and cultural sites that illustrate the rich history of a country tradition. Because it meets the royal family heirlooms, architecture, cuisine, language and sports, the UK becomes a perfect place for a great cultural and academic experience. With nearly 63 million inhabitants, the country is inhabited by people from all continents weaving a wide range of cultures.
United Kingdom: An Elegant Culture The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland composed by England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales has been an empire characterized by power, development and industrialization. But this kingdom has not only grown in economic and industrial aspects but also has generated a great development in culture in various areas that will be described below. This culture comprises education, customs, traditions, etiquette and protocol, each of these areas have spread around the world creating an image for this society with a keyword: elegance. But, why English people are known for elegance? This society believes that elegance has two important supplements that are essential to make things best: discipline and respect. Discipline has managed to keep alive many ancient traditions, in a very particular way, really set them apart from other cultures. Respect has an important role because they care about their way of expressing themselves and how living with others. If you do not want to look like a rude or disrespectful, you have to behave. For example, you cannot forget to say Hello or Good Morning every time you meet with someone. In addition, as in any society is always better displayed with a good smile. In public, and particularly on public transport, people avoid making eye contact with strangers. Most people either read or look towards the ground slightly rather than at peoples faces. People in England find it uncomfortable if they feel as though someone is watching them. The elegance is reflected mainly in traditions, customs and etiquette encompassing many activities known in many parts of the world. We will describe some of the most elegant English habits that they have been made for a long time: "Afternoon Tea" This custom was originated in the ultimate expression of elegance for the UK : the monarchy. In 1662 King Charles II marries Portuguese princess Catherine of Braganza, a large consumer of tea, which becomes fashionable infusion in the British court. But it is not until the early nineteenth century when it seems that the custom of tea time, the invention of which we attribute it to the Duchess of Bedford, who felt faint and ordered to serve a cup of tea with a light meal is set before dinner. The invention as well sat the Duchess began to gather your friends around the afternoon tea, which served the drink accompanied by cakes and sandwiches, getting popular the "Afternoon Tea". The tea is part of everyday life of the islands and a good cup of tea can solve all times when you do not know what to say, sudden attacks of hunger, emergency situations where you do not know what to do, in these and other situations, a cup of tea is always welcome. Tea time is accompanied by the usual small bread sandwiches of cucumber, watercress and egg, salmon and cream, roast beef and mustard, and cheese and tomato. Some sort of cake like coffee cake or glazed nuts and cakes , and the famous " scones " , accompanied by a few bagels strawberries or raspberry jam and clotted cream excels literally clotted cream County native served in the sweet section Devon , the creaminess is among the cream and butter and once proven , will never forget . The class hotels also serve a glass of champagne with that entire banquet. Elegance also part in the equipment used in this habit, Good tea is usually served in cups of translucent porcelain called chine bone. The British teapot is called brown baggy brown betty and ridiculous hat with crochet covering the pot to keep warm is called tea cozy. For this reason British cuisine is known all around the world, for its splendid teapots, cakes composed by three floors and the cucumber sandwiches, this habit is one of the most celebrated British traditions. Passion for Art The United Kingdom society require themselves so much in the aspect of culture and art , When we speak about the art specifically of England, we are simply talking about perfection, and as much of the great characters like Shakespeare, Dickens, Wilde, Byron and Tolkien , England formed one of the pillars of world literature. The most common activities of the British during the free time are homely or social. Watching television and videos, listen to the radio and walking are in general the most popular hobbies. For adults, the most common activity is to visit the pubs. Another popular activity for free time includes theater and cinema. The United Kingdom also has 300 theaters, 100 of which are in London. The most famous theater company in the UK , The Royal Shakespeare Company, comes in Stratford-upon- Avon, birthplace of Shakespeare, and London. The UK publishes nearly 206,000 books each year, making it the largest publisher of books in the mundo.198 Scotland's capital, Edinburgh, was declared a "City of Literature" by the UNESCO. Currently, there are several art institutions in the UK, of which several art movements and artists in their field have emerged. Among these are the Royal Academy, the Royal College of Art, the Royal Society of Arts and the Tate Gallery. In addition, within its borders are several museums and galleries internationally recognized as the British Museum, the National Gallery in London, the National Gallery of Scotland, the Science Museum in London and the Yorkshire Museum. Conclusion
The nation's cultural diversity has been increased by migration within the British Isles and by immigration from Europe and overseas this development has taken great time to be polished, but has done it successfully because many of the customs and habits in the UK are made in other nations because their influence has reached various countries. The art and culture of a country like England shape and determine, to a large extent, the very identity of that place. To experience this aspect of England, one immerses themselves in its people, places, and the unique elements that define it. It is impressive as a culture determines a country and in the case of the UK is even more, and why? In this region there not a constitution, although they are governed by moral laws or regulations to take an order, however the custom prevails and is very important for its governance. The details of this culture have also added value to the development of the economy because the qualities of the society and its habits make the United Kingdom an attractive place to visit and join for a little while British life style. The culture of the United Kingdom is undoubtedly one of the most developed and influential in the world, this culture have contributed in various aspects such as literature and art in general, these customs are now making an impact and promise to continue in the future generations. United Kingdom is, indeed, a land of great artistic and cultural import, providing locals and visitors alike with a fabulous insight into the makings of a diverse destination.