Культура Великобритании

What makes up the United Kingdom?

• Wales, England, Scotland and Northern Ireland

• Wales, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland

Which title do many British women use to avoid indicating whether or not they are married?

• Miss

• Ms

What do the British celebrate on Bonfire night on 5 November?

• The end of the Great Fire of London

• The failure of Guy Fawkes to blow up the king and Houses of Parliament

Which of the following is considered poor etiquette in the UK?

• Arriving at someone's house to say 'hello' uninvited

• Arriving for dinner at someone's house 15 minutes late

You bump into a business acquaintance who says ‘we should meet for a coffee soon’. What does this mean?

• They will definitely contact you soon to arrange a time and place to meet in the near future

• It’s unlikely that they will be in touch to arrange a coffee

How should you address senior managers in a British organisation?

• Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms and their surname

• By their first name

It is Friday night and you are feeling very tired . Your colleagues invite you to the pub, how do you respond?

• Apologise and promise you will join them another time

• Say yes and decide that this is an opportunity to get to know your colleagues on a more personal level

Your manager asks ‘do you have a second?’ when you are in the middle of something important. How should you respond?

• Understand this as something important and say ‘yes, of course’

• Ask if you could come back to them later when you have finished what you are working on

Which of these is best avoided during a business meeting with British partners?

• Folding your arms

• Nodding your head occasionally

You have been invited for dinner at a colleague’s house at 7 pm. What time should you arrive?

• 7 pm

• Around 7.15 pm