6. Cultural Icon - is an object that
represents some aspect of the
values, norms or ideals
perceived to be inherent in a
culture or section of a culture.
12. English Stereotypes
Fish and chips Royal Family
Rolling hills Tea
Sarcasm Big Ben
Rain, bad weather Pubs
Beer Beefeaters
Bull-dog
Cricket
13. A typical Englishman is a man
wearing a bowler hat and
reading the Times Newspaper.
“Men wearing bowler hats, a pin striped suit, a
newspaper under the arm and carrying a long
unopen umbrella.”
14. “English people are quite
reserved. I had to laugh when I
went by tube and saw everyone
sitting and reading their
newspapers. ”
15. “Beer, honesty, bulldog-
type, Royal Family,
cricket, the weather .”
(Dickie Bird-famous English cricket
umpire)
16. “Patriotic people, some
think we are snobs, but we
are just proud of our
country and Queen. We are
very polite and patient, we
are a pleasant nation.”