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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