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Lecture 4 (Part One);English Characteristics (1);Reasons for the English Reserve(1);In England, it is said that one can experience 4 seasons in the course of a single day. The uncertainty about the weather has had a definite effect upon the Englishman’s character. It tends to make him careful cautious restrained. The English weather has also helped to make the Englishman adaptable. ;Reasons for the English Reserve(2);English Characteristics (2);Self-praise is felt to be ill-bred. Self-depreciation is typically English, mixed with their reserve, it often produces a sort of general air of indifference which appears to foreigners as a pose, difficult to understand even irritating. ;English Characteristics (3);The English do not laugh at a cripple or a madman, a tragedy or an honorable failure. Sympathy or admiration for artistic skill are felt to be stronger than laughter. ;English Characteristics (4);English Characteristics (5);Sportsmanship as an ideal is applied to life in general. One of the most elementary rules of life is ‘never hit a man when he’s down’-in other words, never take advantage of a man’s misfortune. (fair play, playing fair) ;Politeness in Britain (1);‘Excuse me’ is used as an advance apology for troubling somebody. ‘Sorry’ expresses regret for an accidental disturbance or breach of manners. ;Politeness in Britain (2);The same principle applies to old people. They are respected because they are felt to be in need of protection support. ; (Part Two) Culture of England;Abstract;Castles and Cathedrals;English literature;The English Language;Religious Beliefs;Churches; English Food;Lecture 4 (Part Three);Major UK Holidays(1);Major UK Holidays(2);Major UK Holidays(2);Lecture 4 (Part Four);The Commonwealth;Members of the Commonwealth;Commonwealth Countries;Relations with Europe: the European Community;The Aims of the EC;Members of European Community;Britain the United Nations