 Cultural Practices;

 The Monarchy

The most culturally recognized aspect of British tradition

is their monarchy. When people say 'The Queen,' it's a pretty safe
bet that they're referring to the Queen of England. Royalty is a
significant part of British culture and the many ceremonies
surrounding royalty has been a celebrated custom for over 1000
years.

The monarchy exists today mostly as a tradition. The British have a

democratic government controlled by the Parliament. However, The
Queen of England is one of the few people in the world who's not
required to have a passport. Royal birthdays and weddings are often
a widely publicized event, drawing worldwide viewers.
 (BelizeEliot Greenspan - Frommer's – 2007)
The red telephone box;

 A familiar sight throughout the UK, the red

telephone box and Royal Mail red post box
are considered British cultural icons.
Designed by Sir Giles Gilbert in 1924, the red
telephone box features a prominent crown
representing the British government.
 (Wikipedia)
COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES

 FACE-TO-FACE COMMUNICATION
Beginning a conversation with someone new may be a daunting proposition
because of British cultural norms and expectations. It is good practice to start a
conversation with open questions rather than subjective assumptions or
personal points of view as the reaction of your counterpart is not always
predictable.

 Business Relationship
In the UK, an agreement will not normally be final and complete until a written
contract has been formally signed and witnessed. Thus, it is crucial to ensure
that all the terms and conditions are included in a formal contractual
document. In many cases, depending on the size or value of the business, a
contract will be subject to review and approval by a solicitor or other expert in
British contract law.
 Making Contact
When introduced to someone new you would be expected to shake their hand
and say “Nice to meet you” or the more formal “How do you do?” These phrases
would normally be responded to in a similar fashion: “Nice to meet you too” or
“Fine thank you, how are you?” The handshake should be firm, but take into
account the hand of the person you are greeting and match the strength of their
handshake

 Personal Titles
People in Britain usually address each other informally in day-to-day
communications using their first names. When meeting your business partners
for the first time it is more appropriate to use their surnames following the title
for example: Mr (for men), Mrs (for women) and Miss or Ms (for unmarried
women). If in doubt it is advisable to be more formal and do not use first name
terms until you have been invited to do so.