英国人的性格英文(The-Character-of-the-English).ppt

Reserved Person The conservativeness ofthe English The English does not use metric system which works as a common criterion in the world, instead, they use mile. England is one of the few countries who still keeps the monarchy（君主政体）. the English refused to use central heating , they prefer fireplace and electric stove. The English’s Humor English humor A man asked for a meal in a restaurant. The waiter brought the food and put it on the table. After a moment, the man called the waiter and said: ----Waiter! Waiter! Theres a fly in my soup! ----Please dont speak so loudly, sir, said the waiter, or everyone will want one. English humor An English teacher wrote these words on the whiteboard: woman without her man is nothing. The teacher then asked the students to punctuate the words correctly. The men wrote: Woman, without her man, is nothing. The women wrote: Woman! Without her, man is nothing. Rules are the essence of sport, and sportsmanship is the ability to practice a sport according to its rules, while also showing generosity to one’s opponent and good temper in defeat. He secretly looks down on more excitable nations, and likes to think of himself as more reliable than they. He doesn’t trust big promises and open shows of feelings. To those who are fond of flowery expressions, the Englishman may appear uncomfortably cold. Character of theEnglish In your mind, what is an English like? conservative gentle self-conceited cold polite practical sportsman ship humorous Typical English character reserved modest humorous sportsmanship conservative 1 The best-known quality of the English is being reserved. ★ 1th reserved reserved: adj. (of a person or his character) slow to show feelings or express opinions, disposition, manner, etc. 寡言的；矜持的； The English seem to be quiet most of the time. When making a journey, they may try their best to find an empty seat or compartment. ( 车厢 ) However, they are really human and pleased wh