The British way of life

Lesson 3. The British way of life

The U.K. is made up of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Each has its own unique culture and identity, fiercely protected by the locals.

Different regions and cities within each country also have their own identities. It is often said that people from the North of England are more direct and outspoken than those from the South, for example. Although how well deserved you find these reputations to be will depend very much on the individuals you meet!

Work-life balance

• Work-life balance
• Britons generally work long hours. It’s not uncommon to see colleagues taking their work home with them at evenings and weekends. With the advent of new communication technologies, some expats may find they are expected to be in constant contact with their employer. Happily, recent debate about how this affects productivity has led many companies to try to create a better work-life balance for their staff.

Every nation and every country has its own traditions and customs.

In Britain traditions play a more important role in the life of people than in other countries.

They are proud of their traditions and carefully keep them up.

But when we speak about British traditions we always remember that there are 4 parts in Britain – England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Traditions are different in these parts of the country.