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The unstated rules of England

The unstated rules of England. How to start a conversation. ALWAYS start with talking about the weather ALWAYS agree As a tourist ; NEVER complain How do you do?/Nice to meet you ! Not too informal Compare to Dutch situation. The English and humor. Don’t be too serious

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The unstated rules of England

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  1. The unstatedrules of England

  2. How to start a conversation • ALWAYS start withtalkingabout the weather • ALWAYS agree • As a tourist; NEVER complain • How do you do?/Nice to meet you! • Nottooinformal • Compareto Dutch situation

  3. The English and humor • Don’tbetooserious • Example;

  4. How to order a drink at a bar • Invisible queue • DON’T make anynoise • DO stay alert and keep eyes on bar staff • Possible; hold money in one hand, lift yourglassto show the emptiness

  5. Andthenwhat? • Quick lift of eyebrows • Upwardjerk of the chin • Hopefulsmile

  6. Assignment • Make groups of 3 • Translate textto English • Start talking/acting! • Keep THE ENGLISH WAY in mind!!

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