8. BEING BRITISHâŠ. "Being British is about driving in a German car to an Irish pub for a Belgian beer, then travelling home, grabbing an Indian curry or a Turkish kebab on the way, to sit on Swedish furniture and watch American shows on a Japanese TV. And the most British thing of all? Suspicion of anything foreign. "
10. Cultural Geography What is culture? This is difficult to define, but a general definition is â Culture can be defined as all the behaviours , ways of life , arts , beliefs and institutions of a population that are passed down from generation to generation . Culture has been called " the way of life for an entire society â.â http:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture This, and following slide, by Tony Cassidy
11. Cultural Geography What is culture? Dominant culture, sometimes called state culture, is promoted by a country; most of the population are likely to identify with it. What is the dominant culture of the UK?
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14. Cultural âOlympicsâ Who do you want to be in 2012 ? â The values of Respect, Excellence, Friendship, Inspiration, Determination, Courage and Equality are more than simply values to adopt on the field of play. They are values for life.â