Western culture through films and music

The role of good manners in English culture. Good manners play an important part in maintaining peace in a community. A man who has good manners does not hurt the feelings of others, and therefore he is on good terms with his friends and neighbors and also with others. In this way he helps to keep peace in society. Good manners are very important as they teach us the way to behave in society. They enable us to make favorable impressions on others, in school, at job interviews, in business and in just about every situation in life.But a man whose manners are bad has no respect for others. He behaves rudely towards other and causes a lot of ill-will and unpleasantness. In the end, it is he himself who suffers the most and is forced to live almost in isolation. Every culture across the ages has been defined by the concept of etiquette and accepted social interaction. However, it is the British – and the English in particular – who have historically been known to place a great deal of importance in good manners. Whether it be in relation to speech, timeliness, body language or dining, politeness is key. Traditionally, one of the best examples of the British etiquette is the importance placed on punctuality. It is considered rude to arrive late to a business meeting, medical appointment or formal social occasion such as a wedding. As such it is advisable to arrive 5-10 minutes early to appear professional, prepared and unflustered as a mark of respect to your host. Conversely, should you arrive too early to a dinner party this could also appear slightly rude and ruin the atmosphere for the evening if the host is still completing their preparations. For the same reason an unannounced house call is often frowned upon for risk of inconveniencing the home owner. British etiquette dictates courteousness at all times, which means forming an orderly queue in a shop or for public transport, saying excuse me when someone is blocking your way and saying please and thank you for any service you have received is de rigueur.

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1. The cultural traditions of our society

2. Youth culture in Great Britain and Kazakhstan

Western culture through films and music

4. Cultural differences between Great Britain and Kazakhstan

5. A rich and diverse cultural life of four nations

6. A rich and diverse cultural life of the USA

7. A rich and diverse cultural life of Kazakhstan

8. Cultural similarities between Great Britain and Kazakhstan

9. National celebrations in Great Britain are one of the most important components of its culture

10. National celebrations in Kazakhstan are one of the most important components of its culture

11. The influence of Great Britain’s climate on its culture

12. National costume in Great Britain is one of the most important components of its culture

13. Kazakh national costume is one of the most important components of Kazakh culture.

14. The role of good manners in English culture