Contras between China and UK We can learn English at the same time, also want to learn the British culture. Mutual understanding of each other’s culture, is a kind of interactive promotion. In modern society, the interactive culture communication becomes more and more important. So the following is the three most common differences in English and Chinese culture. The first, Chinese greetings, usually on the other side of the situation or trends for thinking point. Such as : Chinese: Where are you going? Chinese: Did you have the meal? But British tend to think that these are private affairs, not casually ask. So they meet and greet always say: British: How are you？ British: Hello! It' s a lovely day The second, the Chinese will not open for the first time when they receive gifts, they don’t think it’s polite. Personally, I think we Chinese mind is less open than British. They always say: Chinese: I’m sorry to let you pay for it. However, the British will open it at once, and appreciate you for it. Because British is not the same as Chinese, whatever the gift is, they will be very happy, they understand it with heart. British: What a nice gift. The third, the traditional virtues of China is to be modest and prudent.This is conversation between Chinese and British: British: "Your English is so good!" Chinese: "Where, where, a little." British: "The dish is very tasty!" Chinese: "Thanks,don't well,please forgive me.'' It’s another cut of tea. The British never humble, generally, they say that thanks for your compliment, showing a strong and confident brief. Such as: Chinese: "It's a wonderful dish!'' British: " I'm glad you like it.'' Therefore, don’t answer:No, “I don’t think so.”when British praise you. This answer from the view of the British is not polite, even hypocritical.