British Culture

BRITISH CULTURE

what is communication?

how do the british communicate?

WHAT? WHERE? WHEN? WHY? WHO?

The British are relatively indirect communicators: they strongly avoid creating conflict and therefore take all necessary measures to remain polite throughout the conversation. This involves making indirect statements that vaguely communicate their message without "rocking the boat". As a result, people often have to read between the lines.

Example of communication

SELF DEPRECATION

The British are quite self depracating in conversation in an effort to come across as humble, honest and relaxed about themselves. Feel free to join in with the jokes by criticising yourself in a similar way. P.S. DON'T EXAGGERATE!

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HUMOUR

OTHER VERBAL COMMUNICATION HABITS

LISTENING: The British are polite listeners and they interrupt others only if they need clarification about something

VOICE DISPLEASURE: British people are quite tolerant in case of bad service or food, they are unlikely to complain

CRITICISM: personal criticism should be showed in an indirect way,otherwise your paqrtner in the conversation will become hostile and the cricism ineffective.

non verbal communication

Expressions

Personal Space

Gestures

Physical Contact

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Self Deprecation is....

an unhealthy practice which undervalues oneself by being too modest or humble in order to appear agreeable in front of others

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With this function..can be difficult for outsiders to understand whether they are kidding or not

Did you know... Humour is used a lot throughout British communication, so expect some light hearted joking to be involved.

Remember...these are communication habits and most of the times they are joking.

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Did you know... Jokes are often used to lighten moods or approach difficult topics in a n indirect way?