What are the customs of the traditional British,How about British universities,What details of etiquette should you pay attention to when you go to Britain?

The British have a great sense of humor, and sometimes they may seem serious when they are flirting. They are good at making fun of themselves, but would never gloat over someone else's misfortune. Privacy is very important to the British. Personal issues such as marriage, romantic relationships, finances, health and other topics should be avoided. When it comes to business, they like to get straight to the point and don't want to beat around the bush when it comes to expressing their opinions. When the British say 'no', they mean exactly what they say, not what they bargain for. People in different parts of the UK may have different accents. Some accents may be heavy and difficult for Chinese students to understand when they are used to hearing standard English in their home country. Some students may find it more difficult to communicate on the phone than in person. The way to achieve effective communication is to not be afraid to interrupt and ask questions when in doubt. Ask about spelling when necessary, especially names of people and places. People may use colloquialisms in everyday conversation. Chinese students are not familiar with these colloquialisms or even understand them. For example, "Loo" means toilet (WC), "Tube" means metro, "Tea" means regular meal in some cases, and "Pants" means underwear. People say "flat" instead of "apartment". To let" means "for rent". In informal situations, "Cheers" is often used instead of "Thank you". When people say "lovely", "brilliant" or "magnificent", they mean "yes". The British are very conscious of public order. When you need to wait, you will queue up. At ATMs, people will consciously keep a reasonable distance from the person who is using the machine. In crowded places, people are used to keeping a distance as far as possible to avoid collision. On an escalator one will consciously stand to the right so that those in a hurry can pass on the left. British people are polite and courteous, put forward a request to say "plea civil service home se", accepted the help or service said "thank you", no matter how trivial things. Let friends know in advance before you visit them; unannounced visitors can be annoying. Avoid calling people's homes after 10pm. Try to avoid smoking indoors. If you do want to smoke, you should ask permission from other people first. When visiting a British person's home, you should be on time for your appointment and should have some small gift for your host; arriving early is considered rude. Stay for social conversation after the meal, it is very rude to leave as soon as you have finished eating. It is polite to eat quietly and finish everything on your plate. Placing your knife and fork parallel to your plate indicates that you have finished. If you haven't finished, put your knife and fork on your plate in a figure of eight. The British like to chat while they eat. But be aware that it's rude to open your mouth wide, even to talk, while you're eating. The trick is to alternate between eating and talking; put only small amounts of food in your mouth. If you must open your mouth wide, cover it with one hand. The British do not eat the heads, feet or internal organs of animals, so they figuratively claim that they only eat the meat of animals, not the animals. Potatoes replace rice as the main carbohydrate in British food. Don't be embarrassed to ask for rice if you are not used to eating potatoes with your meal. Pubs are social centers where British people like to meet with friends. Chinese students may be invited to go out to have a pint as a way to start socializing with British students. "Do It Yourself" (D.I.Y.) and gardening are hobbies for many British people, as labor is very expensive in the UK. If the owner has put a lot of work into their garden, they are likely to be proud of it. Complimenting their garden is therefore a good start to further conversation. British universities are independent, self-governing institutions and, although they are mainly funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England, they are not under the jurisdiction or control of any government department. They have the prerogative, either by Royal Charter or by Act of Parliament, of deciding for themselves the students they admit and the staff they employ. But now the government has begun to intervene in some areas, such as university funding, which is strictly regulated by the government. Britain is a country with a long tradition of education. Its education system has evolved over the centuries and is quite sophisticated and complex, and is very flexible. Generally speaking, it is divided into three stages: Compulsory Education, Further Education and Higher Education. The difference between the Chinese and British education systems makes it impossible for students of the two countries to correspond one by one in terms of age and academic level. Therefore, Chinese students considering studying in the UK must fully understand the difference between the two education systems and accurately determine their current level of education in the British education system in which position. Only then can they choose the appropriate courses and arrange a reasonable study plan according to their own characteristics. Universities in the UK are divided into the following categories: ※ Old English universities, including Oxford, Cambridge and Durham ※ Old Scottish universities, such as the University of St. Andrews, the University of Glasgow, the University of Aberdeen, and the University of Edinburgh ※ City universities, including the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, the University of Manchester, the University of Sheffield, and the University of Birmingham. ※ Universities in London and Wales ※ Universities founded in the 1960s ※ Ten universities of science and technology founded in 1963 ※ Privately-financed University of Buckingham ※ Universities formerly known as polytechnics 1992-2003