Foreigners drawn by Britain’s culture
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YOUNG foreigners are drawn to Britain by its rich culture and good manners but are put off by its weather and passion for binge-drinking and lousy food, a survey published yesterday said.
The study commissioned by the British Council cultural agency asked 18-34 year-olds in Brazil, China, Germany, India and the US to name British people’s best traits, to which 46 percent responded “good manners.” Friendliness, education standards and sense of humor also figured highly. But 27 percent said that they drink too much alcohol and 23 percent were put off by bad eating habits.
The respondents were also asked to name the single factor that attracted them most to Britain, with culture, history and language coming out on top. Weather and food proved to be the most unappealing factors.
John Worne, Director of Strategy at the British Council, said the study proved that culture and education were Britain’s biggest assets. “But some stereotypes still color the way that we’re viewed overseas: boozy, bad eaters and ignorant of other cultures all figure in our worst characteristics,” he added.
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