January 24, 2020
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Regional studies
To speak fluently with English people, it is not enough to speak English well. It is also important to know British culture and mentality. If you do not take into account the peculiarities of your national character, a conversation with an Englishman may seem rude or inappropriate. You need to have a good idea of what and when to say and how to behave.
In fact, most of us have an idea of the British mentality based on the typical image of the Englishman - prim, polite and unflappable. But how true are these characteristics? And what exactly are they? Let's get to know the character of the English better. Here is a list of their main features.
Character and disposition
The peculiarity of the formation of the character of furry aristocrats is that they can be educated up to 1 year, maximum up to 1.5 years. Before this age, you need to inculcate the right skills.
Otherwise, you will have to put up with established habits or engage in re-education throughout your life. Here are the main pros and cons of the complex nature of these cats. Advantages:
- only go to the litter box;
- do not spoil things in the house;
- loyal to the owner;
- lenient towards children;
- calm and independent;
- moderately active
- make contact.
Flaws:
- waywardness;
- love themselves;
- stubbornness;
- touchiness;
- rancor.
The character of the British has many more advantages.
Theory one
According to some scientific sources, the changeable and gloomy climate of Foggy Albion is directly related to the formation of the character of the British people.
The British are probably the only people in Europe who talk so much about the weather. Any conversation between neighbors, guests or relatives certainly begins with a discussion of the weather outside the window. And since England is characterized by fog, rain and dampness, there is nothing particularly to be happy about here. So it turns out that when discussing the weather, the British do not smile, like, for example, the Italians, rejoicing at a nice warm day.
In addition, if the French, for example, can go out into the city on a clear sunny day, chat with friends in street cafes, or walk along the embankment, then the British rarely have such an opportunity due to the gloomy climate. And they most often sit in pubs with a glass of beer, discussing the same damp and foggy weather.
Relationship with the owner
A true Briton is smug and self-sufficient, and views his owners as breadwinners. It is not without reason that this breed is considered suitable for business people. They don't like to sit on their hands and can't stand noisy companies at all.
After a long day of work, the pet will greet the person reverently and tenderly, and will rub against the legs. They don’t like it when the owner stays late somewhere and doesn’t come home from work on time.
The short-haired British aristocrat purrs and purrs only to selected people. Plush pets guard their boundaries and get used only to those who feed and care for them. Only this person will have them sit on his lap.
If there is a child in the family, you should not have a Briton for his entertainment. Representatives of this breed are very patient with children, but they will not allow themselves to be made into toys. They will hide and run away.
It is very rare for a straight-eared Briton to be “tame.” He doesn't often ask to be held and petted. However, when he needs to climb onto his owner’s lap, he will follow along until he achieves his goal.
Economy
The British are thrifty. Even with good income, they save on things that Russians do not think of saving on. This is their habit and a feature of their national character.
The British are saving water. For example, they do not wash themselves under running water, but draw water into the sink. They wash dishes in the same way: they take water, soap all the dishes, and only then quickly rinse them off under running water. They also save on heating: in winter they heat little or almost none. The British sleep under warm blankets with hot water bottles, and they are happy with it.
The British buy only high-quality and reliable things that are quite expensive. This is also a way to save money - such things last a long time, and you don’t have to make purchases often. This applies to clothing, equipment, and other items.
Attitude towards other animals
If you already have an animal in the house and you decide to get a British one, then it is very difficult to guess how the relationship will develop. Representatives of this breed have a rather capricious character, everything is very individual.
There are no particular problems with other pets. Relationships can be very good if a British kitten and another cat or dog are taken into the house at the same time. They are still getting used to each other as babies.
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In the case when an adult is taken into the house, everything depends on how the other animal will treat the representative of the British breed. They really don't like being bothered. It doesn’t matter what kind of pet is next to them in the same apartment. The main thing to maintain calm is to simply not bully or touch them.
Britons usually get along easily with other animals.
Special sense of humor
A sense of humor stands out among other features of the British mentality in that the British consider it their main advantage. They are proud of their sense of humor - not only its presence, but also its specificity, differences in comparison with other nations. And their humor is truly special. Firstly, it is often difficult to notice it at all. Secondly, even if you notice that an Englishman said something funny, you will not necessarily understand the humor. And thirdly, some jokes may offend or hurt you if you are not used to such humor.
The British love puns, ironic remarks and understatements. The latter technique is a distinctive feature of the British sense of humor. Keep in mind that if a UK resident calmly says “It was pretty good” after watching a great movie, this is not coldness and equanimity, this is humor. Foreigners rarely find this funny, but the British understand such jokes very well.
Between close people, a caustic sense of humor with sarcastic ridicule and ironic remarks is acceptable. Uninitiated people from other countries may find such jokes offensive. But for the English it is a demonstration of mastery of wit. They can tease each other without being offended at all.
Attitude towards children
The presence of cats in the house has a very beneficial effect on the development of children. They create a favorable environment and promote the production of “happiness hormones.” Quite often in families with one child, you can hear complaints from parents that the baby is growing up capricious, spoiled, and misbehaving. A furry pet in the house changes the psyche of children for the better.
The animal partially switches the parents' attention from the child to themselves, reducing the intensity of excessive care. The child may begin to talk to the cat, which will help with speech development. By playing with a pet, children develop fine and gross motor skills.
Some psychologists even argue that having an animal in childhood helps you cope more easily with adolescence, and then in family life. Such children, and subsequently adults, are kind, sociable, and treat others with understanding.
It is believed that cats strengthen the baby's immunity. They bring their own microflora, which the baby will encounter outside the home, and make it possible to resist various diseases.
Parents often worry about their child's allergies. Before adopting a pet, consult your doctor. It is believed that children who grew up with animals are less susceptible to allergies.
Bad habits
Just like people, cats have bad habits. No, they don't smoke or drink alcohol, or even use drugs. They have a different world and other bad habits. As a rule, they take up to a year to form.
British cats can take offense at their owners.
British babies can start biting their hands as early as 4 months. They, like small children at this age, are teething. This problem can be easily solved with special teethers.
The owner's hands will be the favorite teething tool if you don't wean him off this habit in time. Having matured, a British cat can bite constantly.
A Briton can push his owner out of bed.
When a little kitten sleeps in the same bed as its owner, it looks quite cute. The fluffy little ball is snoring peacefully nearby.
But when he grows up, he begins to consider the bed his territory, and sometimes the owner will survive from his own bed. Therefore, while the kitten is small, designate the territory where he is not allowed to go, show acceptable boundaries.
Kittens love to watch things fall from the table, from the bedside table, they will throw away everything that is “badly worth it.” It is necessary to wean the animal from this habit in early childhood. Otherwise, on the floor there will be not only a pencil, but also an expensive telephone, a vase of flowers, dishes and everything that falls cheerfully and loudly.
They treat toys the same way as small children - their interest in them is very short-lived. For a maximum of one day, the fluffy will play with a new entertainment, and then interest disappears, the toy will gather dust in the corner.
To give your kitten toys that don't put a strain on your budget, make them yourself. Pencils, tennis balls, and ping pong balls are suitable for active games.
Nothing can replace personal attention to your pet. Nowadays, we spend a lot of time at the computer. As a break, play with your fluffy fidget, then he will learn to occupy himself independently when his owners are not around.
It is worth getting personal toys for your British cat.
Moderation
Moderation in everything, bordering on stinginess, is often noticed by foreigners in close contact with the British. The character of the Englishman was formed under the influence of many events that took place on the island. And the habit of saving, saving and living without excesses appeared a very long time ago. Surprisingly, but true: having a friendly and hospitable character, the British will never set the table in excess, as is customary in Russia, for example. So, having invited three people to tea, it is quite natural for an Englishwoman to put on the table a saucer with four cakes and a teapot filled with exactly four cups. And this will not seem to her like manifestations of stinginess or disrespect. On the contrary, this manifestation of moderation, characteristic of all British people, reflects the true essence, without mask and pretense.
Will it catch mice?
Following from history, British cats were specially bred to catch rats and mice. For successful hunting, breeders wanted to achieve a thick and short coat, so that it would be difficult for rodents to bite and injure the little catcher.
All representatives of this breed catch mice. This is genetically embedded in them. But in city apartments, as a rule, there is no opportunity to hunt at all.
Some owners take their British Shorthair cat with them to the countryside. There they catch all the mice in the area within a week. They most often bring their prey to the owner. When the rodents run out, the hunt begins for frogs, large insects, and birds. Cats are more graceful and passionate in hunting than cats.
The British are born mousecatchers.
Paradoxical
A description of the character of the Englishman and the peculiarities of their behavior would be incomplete without mentioning the other side of the coin. How can self-control, elevated to an unspoken law, coexist with madness in the football stands? Or national politeness with punk culture, which has gained enormous popularity in England? The paradoxical and contradictory nature of the English character has been noted by many historians and sociologists. England, materialistic and practical, gave birth to world-famous mystics, poets and philosophers. The most famous travelers and explorers were born in respectable and home-loving England. The character of the Englishman, generally restrained and understandable, can be unpredictable and violent in certain circumstances. It was the most law-abiding nation that gave the world the best detective writers. The nation, where women have traditionally been the keeper of the hearth more than in other countries, has enriched world literature with women's names. And the paradoxical nature of English humor is the stuff of legends. Not always funny, but always on the verge of a foul, he is subject to harsh criticism and at the same time has fans around the world.
Features of behavior
The characteristics of the British determine their habits and habits. Let's look at the behavior in basic terms.
Devotion
We are accustomed to the fact that the palm in loyalty belongs to dogs. According to prevailing stereotypes, it is difficult to imagine such a quality in a cat. Cats are self-sufficient, they are born with this feeling. Since the times of Ancient Egypt, it has been known that cats are connected with the afterlife and bring their special energy into the house. Watch the video, it presents some of the character traits of the British cat breed.
They love to clean the energy field, align it with their owner, and protect the territory from negative energy influences. The British will only be faithful to someone who gives her a lot of positive emotions, plays with them and expresses his love for them.
Patience
This is one of the defining character traits of British cats. They tolerate everything from small children. Little children love to explore the world, touch, stroke, pull the tail and whiskers, and do a lot of unpleasant things to the poor cat. But they steadfastly endure all these medieval tortures, realizing that the child is too small and simply does not understand that an animal can be in pain.
Friendliness
Friendliness is one of the main traits of this breed. They can be friends with everyone. At an early age, they love to play a lot and are active; they can hit someone with their paw while playing. Growing up, they are friends with cats and dogs in equal measure.
Cleanliness
A high degree of cleanliness sets the British apart from the entire cat family. They quickly become accustomed to the litter tray, adopt good manners and lick themselves very thoroughly. Their coat is always clean and tidy, as if they take care of their appearance. By licking themselves, they relieve stress.
Stubbornness
The British will not follow your orders unquestioningly. If they are busy with something, they will not tear themselves away from what they are doing for nothing. They do not tolerate orders, no matter what you say and in what tone.
Who are the English?
The Queen, weather, tea, football - what the world knows about the British. And the residents of the island state themselves admit that these values really play an important role in their lives. But adherence to tradition is not all that makes up the national character and mentality of the British. The nation itself is the product of the fusion of many tribes that once lived on the island and the peoples that invaded it. Thus, the ancestors of the British, the Saxons, gave their descendants practicality, efficiency and a craving for simplicity. From the Celts they inherited a belief in the supernatural, a penchant for mysticism and an attachment to the past. The Britons endowed their descendants with a love of home. The Angles - with pride and vanity. From the Scandinavian Vikings came a thirst for travel and curiosity. And the last to conquer Britain, the Normans, left a legacy of a love of money and discipline. Today, thanks to the Internet, the British are no longer cut off from the whole world, but they have managed to preserve truly English national traits that still remain recognizable, even if you have never met an Englishman.
