英国人的民族性格与饮食的关系毕业论文.doc

英国人的民族性格与饮食的关系毕业论文Chapter One Nobility and Pragmatism in British National Character There are two things which differ remarkably in the English notional character: nobility and pragmatism. The juxtaposition of the two features is rather rare in other countries as well as their national characters. They are the most important two features which distinguish the English nation out of others. 1.1 The Source of Nobility in British history Nobility, part of the English national character, is generally recognized. The reason for the formation of the unrivalled nobility dates back to the period one thousand years ago when England was invaded by France. The French aristocrats disdained the populace of England. They were unwilling to live like these English common people. Though their own special life style and experience, the French aristocrats displayed their nobility. For the ancient Englishmen, the graceful life style of the French aristocrats was the aspiration for the entire Anglo-Sax on nation. This is the root of the Englishmen’s longing for graceful life. In the following years, this peculiar aspiration of the English people has gradually turned into a national habit. The monarchy existed in England more than one thousand years. The upper class always has great influence on the average people. For example, Knife and fork placement are great importance to the traditional British table manners who understand these may be regarded as the details of many educated people here and briefly explain the need for the rest of the British in the practice. Dinner for eight shaped, half-way if the temporary dining rest for a short knife and fork points can put a plate and fork blade tip relative to A shape or eight-shaped, knife toward himself, that still continue to eat . If you are talking, you can hold knife and fork, no need to go, but need to make gestures, it should be put down knife and fork, do not be armed with knife and fork, waving in the air shaking. The English soci