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United Kingdom

• By Marissa Harris

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United Kingdoms Flag
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People

• Population is 60.975 million.
• The major ethnic groups are
• British, Irish, west Indian, south Asian.
• The major religions are
• Church of England (Anglican), roman catholic,
  church of Scotland (Presbyterian), Muslim.
• The major languages are
• English, welsh, Irish Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic.

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Geography

• 243,000 sq. Km (90,000 sq. Mi.).
• Capital is London (population about 7.56
  million).
• Generally mild and temperate.
• Weather is subject to frequent change.
• But to few extremes of temperature.
• Only 35 km from France.
• Linked by a tunnel under the English channel.

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Map of the UK

• The UK is composed of four constituent parts
• England, Scotland, and Wales on island of Great
  Britain
• And Northern Ireland on the island of Ireland.

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Government

• Constitutional monarchy and parliamentary
  democracy.
• They have a queen and a parliament.
• The House of Lords and the House of Commons.
• Their constitution is unwritten, partly statutes.
• Partly common law and practice.

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The Handshake

• The most common form of greeting.
• Among the British and English.
• Customary when you are introducing somebody new.
• A firm handshake is given to both men and women.
• Smile and maintain good eye contact.

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Dress For Work (for guys)

• A tie is required for all guys.
• Top button of shirt must be done up.
• Plain dark suits are the best option.
• But and good quality suit is suitable.
• In the finance industry or management
• A pinstripe is a good choice.
• Clean, white and well pressed shirts.

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Dress for Work Cont.

• Shirt should be doubled cuffed
• And worn with cufflinks.
• The bottoms should match the jacket.
• Socks should be same color as your jacket.
• Mid-calf length, no patterns or pictures.
• Black leather lace up shoes.

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Dress for Work. (for women)

• Clean, white and well pressed shirt.
• A suit skirt should match the jacket.
• At least knee length.
• Trousers should be tailored with creases.
• Black, gray, navy, brown or khakis.
• The shoe should be closed toe and low heel.

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Table Manners and Etiquette

• Everyone is expected to eat properly.
• With knife and fork.
• If you are a guest, wait until your host starts
  eating to eating.
• Always chew and swallow all food before getting
  more.
• Always say thank you when served something.
• Never lick or put your knife in your mouth.
• Never take food from your neighbors plate.

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• http//www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/3846.htm
• https//www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world
  -factbook/geos/uk.html
• http//www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/gr
  eetings.htm
• http//www.dresscodeguide.com/default.asp?Dresscod
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