驾车要靠左,记得交通规则。在英国驾车是靠左行。初来乍到,上街时很容易忘记这一点,看错了方向,结果发现一辆车迎面向你驶来。
多用礼貌用语。在英国,你会发现人们说“请”和“谢谢”的时候比在中国多很多,而且朋友之间也常常用这两个词。使用这些礼貌用语已经成为我们文化的元素。所以,要是不小心撞碰了比人,即使是在地铁上,绝大部分人会很自然地说“对不起”。
饮食习惯大不同。在英国喝茶、喝咖啡很多,但进餐时通常喝冷饮料。与中国文化不同的,英国人并不觉得喝热水或热饮料一定有益健康。
交通出行。大城市里一般当街招手叫出租车都不便宜,乘公共交通工具要便宜得多。如果真需要出租车,一般都打电话订“小出租车”,这种小出租车比较便宜,但是一定是合法登记的出租车公司。
人际交往要采取主动。这不属于文化差异,但到英国后应该思考一下自己怎么融入英国社会,跟当地人打成一片。我刚到中国留学时,跟英国同学混在一起最容易,但一个月后我就发现自己的中文没有任何长进。
天气多变提到英国时,脑子里出现的第一件事就是下雨。British people often talk about the weather because the weather is unpredictable, and many people feel that it affects their mood.
饮酒文化与休闲.British young people have a drinking culture where they often drink a lot of alcohol without eating beforehand, then go to clubs to play music without spending money on drinks.
注重私人空间.In Beijing, taking the subway means being very close to others, which seems quite normal in China but not in Britain where there are fewer people and less space.
生活开支.In China, basic living expenses like food, rent, and transportation are cheaper than in Britain so you should remember this when planning your budget.
10 小费.Finally don't forget about tipping - usually 10% in the UK - although some restaurants include service charge already and you can ask for separate bills if you want to tip separately or not at all if the service was bad.
By following these "ten tips", you'll be well-prepared for your British adventure!