British Diplomacy
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British Diplomacy
By Bakina Marina 9Vlyceum №14
Teacher: Popova E.P.
I always wanted to become a diplomat. And always I have faced a lot of questions about it.
I hope, that my project will answer on all these questions
Why I have chosen this topic of presentation
Is it dangerous job? – from my
parents
Why namely this job? – from my
teachers
Diplomat? Who is it? – from my
friends and classmates
Reconnaissance – разведка
Negotiations – переговорыAdvocate - выступать за,
пропагандироватьInherent – присущий
Taciturn – молчаливый
Unwillingness – нежелание
Refinement – изысканность
Tuxedo – фрак
Coat dress – смокинг
Embassy - посольство
In my report you will meet some new words
People were always interested in peaceful life without wars. But sometimes it was really difficult to keep situation controlled and not to start to make a war.
We all knew about a huge amount of past battles on territory of Great Britain. But how many of them would be, if there were not people who prevented and prevent now conflict between states.
So rightly assume that this theme is quite popular in the society, especially nowadays..
Actuality
Aim: Learn something new about British
language and culture.
Task: Find out what the British diplomacy is like,
learn about it’s history and people who played a
big role in history of Great Britain.
Meaning of the word “diplomacy”
Characteristic of Great Britain’s diplomacy
Important facts about English diplomats
British diplomatic skills
English features of etiquette among diplomats
Plan
DiplomacyNOUN
1.The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations, typically by a country’s representatives abroad.
2.The art of dealing with people in a sensitive and tactful way.
Real meaning of well-known word
British diplomacy is a classic, as a standard, it influenced the development of international diplomacy in the XIX-XX centuries.
The first diplomatic document was Merchant Charter, dated back to 1303.
The strongest feature of British diplomacy is the perfect knowledge of the subject, of problems that should be solved, knowledge of countries, encyclopedic data that are passed from generation to generation.
“The country in which the sun never sets"
"England has no permanent enemies or permanent friends. It has only permanent interests"
Henry John Temple 3rd Viscount of Palmerston
British diplomats are not very fond of talking about global problems
Englishmen prefer to deal with specific questions of today or tomorrow
British diplomacy is closely monitoring the changes in the international situation and immediately reacts to them
British diplomacy doesn’t like to do sharp turns in its course, but when it needs such things, it is the initiator
Great Britain has always advocated the secret diplomacy
Some important facts
British inherent qualities, which are suitable for
diplomacy. Their beloved turnovers: " I think”, «Maybe I'm
wrong» People who have a
tendency to avoid simple answers "yes" or "no".
A lot of meanings of one word can obstruct the
understanding of it
Englishman are exceptionally polite
and requires the same attitude towards
themselves.
Taciturn of British person will not allow
them to talk and discuss some issues
with stranger.
The Englishman is very sensitive to hints and
understands humor well, but he does not like
"dirty" jokes.
«Silence gives consent " - we say. For the English silence is
simply an unwillingness to respond.
Cultural, educated Englishmen are distinguished by
elegance of language. They like this refinement.
British diplomats have a high level of
professionalism and ability to choose the
best time for negotiations.
English features of etiquette
There are very strict requirements for punctuality In
the UK
It is not customary to exchange
business cards In English homes.
As for the behavior at the table, the plates
are removed by steward only after
you put the knife and fork parallel to each
other.
Englishmen adhere to strict rules, choosing
clothes for visits. The British don’t like when local talks
appears at the table.
British embassies in our country
British Embassy in Moscow
General Consulate of England in St. Petersburg
The most famous British diplomats
Edward Grey 1862 -1933
James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury 1746-1820James Bryce, 1st Viscount
Bryce 1838—1922
Be wiser than others, if you can, but do not tell them about it.
(Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope - Statesman,
diplomat, writer)
As we could diplomacy played and plays enormous role in the society. Diplomat is a really exciting, important but dangerous job.
If you want to learn more about international diplomacy, I advise you to read this books both in Russian and English.
Conclusion
http://ru.wikipedia.org http://agencyvolnyostrov.ru/ http://banauka.ru/4075.html http://banauka.ru/4075.html
Used literature
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