英国著名旅游景点和文化习俗介绍英文版.ppt

Meeting and Greeting Formalities Body Language and Non-verbal Communication Corporate Culture and Negotiation Style * * The capital of U.K. and the capital of England as well Great Britain The National Flag of U.K. This is the Flag of England. Don’t get confused with its national flag. Tower Bridge 伦敦大桥 Westminster – House of Parliament The Parliament Building and Big Ben View on the Thames Big Ben 大本钟 Buckingham Palace 白金汉宫 Buckingham Palace is where the Queen lives Hyde Park Horse Guard Parade in Hyde Park Life Guard at Post The Center of London Stock Exchange 伦敦股票交易中心 Telephone Booth in London Westminster Abbey This is the very place for the royal family to for their wedding ceremonies and funerals. Oxford University Stratford- upon-Avon Cambridge University Birthplace of Shakespeare The British are reserved, which may cause them to appear cool and indifferent or overly formal. In fact, they are very friendly and helpful to foreigners. Shake hands with everyone present -- men, women, and children -- at business and social meetings. Shake hands again when leaving. Use last names and appropriate titles until specifically invited by your British hosts or colleagues to use their first names. Women should extend their hand to men first. Handshakes are light -- not firm. The British are not back slappers or touchers and generally do not display affection in public. Hugging, kissing and touching is usually reserved for family members and very close friends. Staring is considered rude. The British like a certain amount of personal space. Do not stand too close to another person or put your arm around someones shoulder. In Great Britain, punctuality is important for business meetings. Be on time. Brits prefer a congenial business relationship, but tend to get right down to business after a few moments of polite conversation. Business is best initiated through a well-connected third party. Expect formalities and protocol to be observed in business, especially