1. SIX ELEMENTS OF Culture
By: Olivia Murphy and Ali Morrissey

2. Language
Language is the human ability to attain and utilize complex systems of communication
In our country, Great Britain speaks mostly English with several dialects that differentiate people
Examples: Received Pronunciation (standard accent in the U.K.), Cockney, Estuary English (Southeast British), West Country (Southwest British), Midlands English, Brummie

3. Belief Systems
A belief system is a set of mutually supportive beliefs, specifically
Non-Religious: British citizens are able to uncover someone’s class through a number of complex variables including demeanor, accent, and manners
Religious: Christian (Anglican, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist) 71.6%, Muslim 2.7%, Hindu 1%, other 1.6%, unspecified or none 23.1%

4. Values Values are a person's principles or standards of behavior
Privacy
Entertainment with friends
Personal relationships
Social Ranks

5. Attitudes
A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person's behavior
When you are first introduced they may seem haughty or reserved
They might appear to be stuck up about their social status

6. Manners A person's outward bearing or way of behaving toward others
The English are said to be reserved in manners, dress and speech. We are famous for our politeness, self- discipline and especially for our sense of humour. Basic politeness (please, thank you, excuse me) is expected.

7. Customs
Customs are a traditional and widely accepted way of behaving that is particular to a specific society or place
The handshake is the common form of greeting
The British are usually a little stiff and formal
Prolonged eye contact makes most people feel uncomfortable
A younger person is usually introduced to an older person
Introduce a person of lower status to a person of higher status

8. Communication Means of connection between people or places
A firm handshake is the norm; there are no issues over gender
People shake hands when meeting and leaving
Most people use the courtesy titles or Mr, Mrs or Miss and their surname
Wait until invited before moving to a first-name basis
Business cards are exchanged at the initial introduction without formal ritual
The business card may be put away with only a cursory glance so don’t be offended if not much attention is paid to it