Cultural differences between Chinese and English immigrants in Britain

Britain is one of the most developed countries in the world. What are the cultural differences between China and Britain when they immigrate to Britain? I am here to sort out the cultural differences between China and Britain for new British immigrants, hoping to help you.

I. Traffic rules

Contrary to China, Britain is one of the few countries in the world that drive on the left. Moreover, the streets in Britain are generally narrow, so it will definitely take some time for China people who have just arrived in Britain to get used to it.

Apart from the fact that the traffic lanes are contrary to those in China, the British also have a strong sense of traffic laws and regulations: cars give way to cars and cars give way to people. If someone runs a red light or blocks the left lane on the elevator to let others get on and off, other passers-by will come out to blame.

Second, the trading rules

Unlike the China market, the trading market in Britain is usually more open and transparent. The market laws and regulations in Britain are perfect, the supervision is in place, and people strictly abide by all the regulations, which is even rigid and inflexible in the eyes of many China people.

However, it is precisely because of such trading rules that a level playing field is created, the gap between the rich and the poor is avoided, and social stability is maintained.

Third, value recognition.

British values are also very different from those of China. Compared with thoughtful China people, westerners, led by Britain, are more direct and don't like beating around the bush.

In British values, family and health come first. Everyone seems to care more about "enjoying the present" than excessively pursuing "things outside the body", and it is rare to see someone who has been troubled by trivial matters for a long time.

At the same time, compared with the "label culture" popular in China in recent years, the British people are more tolerant and respectful of others' personal choices, especially those that do not conform to their own personal values. Without established value terms, life here will be easier.

Fourth, British time.

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is adopted in the UK, which is 8 hours later than Beijing Time in China, but the UK adopts daylight saving time from the end of March to the end of 10 every year. During this period, the time difference between Britain and China is 7 hours.

Five, eating habits

In Britain, we drink a lot of tea and coffee, but we usually drink cold drinks when we eat. Different from China culture, British people don't think that drinking hot water or hot drinks is necessarily good for health.

Even though there are authentic Chinese restaurants run by China people all over Britain, when your British friends say that they have eaten Chinese food, they are likely to say "English Chinese take-out", such as fried shrimp slices and lemon chicken. Of course, you can also buy all kinds of cooking ingredients, condiments and pots and pans in the supermarket.

Britain has a long history and cultural heritage. These differences are only a small part of immigrant life, so in order to integrate, you need to work hard to experience and understand this country. There are magnificent castles, historic churches and unique buildings here. ...