You are going to listen to the radio programme dedicated to the British character. Read the introduction to the programme. What is peculiar about the UK?
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (or the UK) is the country including England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Each of these constituent nations have their national identities. People new to the United Kingdom often struggle to distinguish the cultural differences between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. On the one hand, people across the UK speak the same language, use the same currency, have similar laws and policies. On the other hand, some customs and social expectations may vary between nations. Cultural differences are most visible in each country’s individual history and heritage. The Scottish, Welsh and Irish can sometimes find England’s predominance arrogant and may slightly dislike the English because of it. All four countries are influenced by the size, immensity, popularity and power of London.
What does the speaker say about differences between British people, the middle class? What national traits of character are mentioned?
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