Igor Zyrianov
The British Character and English Humour"The British are definitely romantic,
much more romantic then Italians ..."
Generally British people are polite. During my first visit to London I
remember seeing a man in the underground asking for information from a ticket
seller. The latter didn't replay
and the man said "Thank you very much", started working off, and then
turned around and said "fuck you, stupid".
So, for me, the British people are polite, but this way of behaviour is
probably a mask for all kind of other feeling. They may be polite partly because
they are afraid of drama and of confrontation. For this reason, they also may be
attracted to "dramatic" people, like the Italian.
I would like to research into English people (my
first wife is, in her own words, "a Londoner”).
In our life, I find that Clare reacts and behaves in ways which I would describe
as "British", or more specially English.
For the sake of simplicity I will use the word "British",
although we should not, as my fife keeps on telling me, forget that the Scottish,
for example (yes she has Scots
blood too) are an altogether different species. More immediately expressive,
direct and hot-tempered, for example, then the English and the Welsh.
Scottish people may be more open to foreign countries and contacts
because they have traditionally looked for contacts.
The British people
My conclusion :
British people are obliged by society stereotyping to be polite
I think conservative dress reflect this luck of body confidence.
My recommendation :
The British should try to be a little more aggressive and outspoken,
especially in Belgium where people consider being polite as a sign of weakness.
Next, Humour
Humour is very developed in Britain. It's very dry and ironic. Russian
humour may be more visual then verbal and more surreal
I remember that we studied British humour in Russia and found it very
interesting. Humour help to relax people and the British understand exactly how
important that is.
Humour, however, may cover other feelings. I agree here with Sigmund
Freud who said humour helps us to express things in a round about way. It's a
way of releasing repression and this is important for
average British character.
My conclusion :
Not only English class system produces elite, middle and down classes and
Conclusions + observations :
British people should have a special system in their mind which
classify others according to social positions.
If it is difficult for them to do this (with non British) they become
nervous and try to joke.
Lets talk
about thinking
British paradigm includes rational and systematic framework. Before
starting normally they have an optimism. Thinking based on precedent not a
theory. British are sceptical about big scheme (but created complicated social
structure) and very proud in getting through difficult situation.
Conclusion :
Mind and thinking of British people is a key point/factor
Between Russian and British I found some common characteristics, such as
the famous empire mentality. Great Britain, as we know, was once geographically
very great and many British people
still think or their land as great an strong. They still think that British is
the "best." I can see similar in the Russian attitude. Here. perhaps I
am close with my wife, even though she does not like to admit this mentality.
I would like to add that countries that have the same attitudes as
Britain and Russia also have major problems. Because they think they are the
best, they may not be so good at learning new attitudes or for example other
nationalities and be incentive.
In a way, us Russian also live on an Island.
There Is one other major similarity. The British are definitely romantic,
much more romantic then Italians. and this is the result of being shy and
reserved. The Russian are also romantic, but the reason is different. It has
more to do with vastness and
emptiness of the Russian landscape that, I believe, help make Russian philosophy
and has something to do with the famous "Russian soul".
When the British relax and let themselves go, they may be very talented
artists - real artists, without pretence (a French tendency, I think) and with
intense emotions. I found that Theatre is very good in Britain, and theatre has
a lot, of cause, to do with body movement. Those who are good at it, get very
good at it.
And there are plenty of things that I like about British, of cause,
besides their humour whatever is hides. I like the British breakfast, English
tea, gardens, romantism and English language. Also I like Scottish whisky, I
like it much more then vodka.
Drinks and Culture
I don't know why British people think I should like vodka so much. I bring 4-5 bottles of Vodka to my British friends in London. Anyway, there are things that easy to share with my British friends.
We know that :
Latin, Roman culture | vine |
German | bier |
Slavic | vodka |
and where is Scottish whisky ?
So, your time Now !
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