BRITISH ISLES STEREOTYPES

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ENGLISH STEREOTYPES:

Tea Lovers:The stereotype that English people love tea stems from the long tradition of tea drinking in the United Kingdom.However today,coffe consumption has increased considerably,especially among the younger generations.Reserved and polite:The English are often perceived as reserved and polite in their behavior,which can be attributed to deep-rooted cultural norms that promote restraint and respet for the privacy of others

CLAUDIA FERNÁNDEZ RAMOS

WELSH STEREOTYPES:

Singing and music lovers:Wales has a rich musical tradition, especially when it comes to choirs and folk music. Stereotypes about the Welsh often include their love of singing and music,although not all Wesh people actively participate in these activities

CLAUDIA FERNÁNDEZ RAMOS

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ENGLISH STEREOTYPES tHE ENGLISH ARE OFTEN PERCEIVED AS COURTEOSUS AND RESPECTFUL OF SOCIAL ETIQUETTE NORMS. (nerea) One of the most typical things is tea time. they usually take it in the afternoon and it is a very important time for them as they do it daily. (itziar) The typical english gentleman is elegant, polite and very reserved. ( norah). their reputation in Ireland is for drinking a lot (Zaira)

SCOTTISH STEREOTYPES They always wear kilts. But the reality is that they only wear them for special occasions like weddings.(PAULA) A very common stereotype among scottish is that they have red hair and have a very strong accent. (Telma) They say that the Scots are very stingy.But according to the website sobreescocia.com they deny it, they say that they are savers.(Lucía) .

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Those from England really like alcohol and also tea ( karla) Steriotype : In england it always rains (Maria)

ENGLISH STEREOTYPES In England it always rains, although it is true that it rains a lot , there is no big difference with the climate in Spanish areas such as Bilbao, Santander or Galicia.( Paula ) Those from England are very punctual. This stereotype is true since all the English arrive at the agreed time and if they don't they call to let them know. (Telma) They say that those from England are very polite but according to the website https://www.huffingtonpost.es this isn't the case because it says that they are snobs and are always judging. (lucia) The wit of the English is described from ironic to dry. (Laura)

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IRISH STEREOTYPES:

Fondness for beer and pub:The irish are often associated with a pub and beer culture,especially dark beer like Guinness.This is partly due to the rich tradition of pubs in ireland as social centres, but not all irish people are big drinkers or spend all their time in pubs

CLAUDIA FERNÁNDEZ RAMOS

NORTHERN IRISH STEREOTYPES:

Religious and political division:The historical conclict in the north of ireland beetwen Catholics and Protestants has led to stereotypes about the religious and political division in the region.These stereotypes often oversimplify the complexity of identities and opinions in the north of ireland

CLAUDIA FERNÁNDEZ RAMOS

IRISH STEREOTYPES The Irish are the most alcoholic people in the wold. Although Ireland has one of the highest rates of alcohol consumption in the Wold, 19%of Irish people never drink. (Paula) In Ireland everyone dresses as an elf on St. Patrick's Day. (Telma). According to the website es.quora.com, they say that the Irish are very relaxed and always arrive late.And no one denies it(lucía) The Irish have a reputation for being welcoming and friendly. (Laura) tRADITIONAL Irish music and dance, are cultural stereotypes associated with Ireland (Nerea) On Saint Patrick"s day, this is a holiday that is celebrated to commemorate this death they usually drinks and dress green clothes. (Itziar)

The Irish eat a lot of Irish Stew, Fish and chips, Rhubarb Crumble, ( karla) The fame of those from Northern Ireland is having clear eyes (Zaira)

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SCOTTISH STEREOTYPES:

Whiskey lovers: This stereotype is based on Scothlandś reputation as a producer of high-quality whiskey and the country's celefration of whiskey culture.However ,not all Scots drink whiskey, and many prefer other alcoholic beverages or obstain from alcohol altogether

CLAUDIA FERNÁNDEZ RAMOS

WELSH STEREOTYPES They say that all Welsh people live in small towns and work in the fields, and there is a cruel stereotype that says that they have an intimate relationship with their sheep. the term used, quite rude, is sheepshaggers. Although Welsh is a very rural country, it also has large cities such as Newport and Cardiff.(PAULA) In Wales there are more sheep than people, there are approximately 11 million sheep.(Telma) They say that the Welsh have strange names and play rugby.And no one doesn't deny. (lucía) Wales has its own language, Welsh and although not all Welsh people speak the language, its presence is an important part of Welsh people speak the languaje, its presence is an important part of welsh cultural indentity. (NEREA) Whelsh gastronomy often includes fish and seafood a typical food-itziar

Shepherd's pie: a type of lamb pie made with mashed potatoes. Cockles: very popular in Wales, they are served in many ways although usually boiled. ( karla) Sheep Shapping is the national sport in Wales. (Norah). The fame that the Welsh have is that they have dark and brunette hair and that is not because not all of them are the same (Zaira)

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WELSH STEREOTYPES

Steriotype : They have a very close bond with their sheep ( Maria)

SCOTTISH STEREOTYPES

Many activities are practicated, since it is an adventurous country, a boat tours to take advabtage of its beatiful views. Itziar All Scots eat haggis (a delicacy made from grain cooked in the stomach of a sheep). Another staple is the fried mars bar. Their life expectancy is low. due to this poor diet. (Laura) Another stereotype associated with Scotland id the wet and rainy weather. It is said that Scotland experiences a lot of precipitation and that the weader can be gray and cloudy frequently. (Nerea) Ceilidhs, bagpipes, kilts and whiskey are just some of the typical traditions of Scottish culture. (Lucas) The Scots often say they are stingy,Which some are and some aren´t (Zaira) Steriotype: The Scots are very patriotic , an idea created by movie .( Maria)

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The Scots are very lively people and are very proud of their culture, deeply rooted in nature and their Celtic heritage. ( karla)

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IRISH STEREOTYPES

THE IRISH ARE VERY FOND OF FOOTBALL AND RUGBY.OTHER FAVORITE SPORTS IN IRELAND ARE GAELIC FOOTBALL AND HURLING. ( NORAH). Steriotype: All Irish people have a red hair