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1. Cultural Training Programs
(Other/Affiliate Services)
... issues. This means that you with classroom training programs can work on developing a more in-depth cultural understanding not only of the UK but more importantly of yourself. Most cultural trainings ...
2. Culture Class FAQ 2
(Other/Home)
... training that employs various self-assessment tools to introduce you to important elements of the British culture and how these might be different from your own ‘cultural makeup’. The next two sections ...
3. FireBoard Help
(Other/Support)
... is only for the Administrators.  We are looking into opening this up for everyone. J - Subscribe If you're posting something important and want to get replies sent to you via email - this is where ...
4. School Registration
(UK Information/Preview Content)
... differ quite a lot in some important points, including when and how you must apply for a school place. School admissions are either handled by the local authority or by the school itself. If the school ...
5. School Registration
(Relocation Zone/The School System)
... differ quite a lot in some important points, including when and how you must apply for a school place. School admissions are either handled by the local authority or by the school itself. If the school ...
6. Local Authority Booklets
(UK Information/Preview Content)
... each school Information about GCSEs, GNVQs and other exam results also the pupils' absence record. It is important to remember that "league tables" are only one limited indicator of a school's ...
7. Local Authority Booklets
(Relocation Zone/The School System)
... each school Information about GCSEs, GNVQs and other exam results also the pupils' absence record. It is important to remember that "league tables" are only one limited indicator of a school's ...
8. The British Past/Present Perspective
(Cultural Training/Business Culture)
... the particular worldview this creates is an important element of British life. To the British the focus on the past grants a certain amount of security. The British value set ways and traditions, which ...
9. Issues & Background - Management
(Cultural Training/Business Culture)
... help you adapt to theirs. However, it is very important that you, as the foreigner, take the responsibility to make managers and colleagues aware of your cultural differences. Background The ...
10. The British & Egalitarian Cultures
(Cultural Training/Business Culture)
... has a lack of order and transparency that makes them difficult to deal with. Another important aspect of the British management style is the preference for assertive personalities and strong managers. ...
11. The British & High Risk Cultures
(Cultural Training/Business Culture)
... of motivation to get the people behind you in important decisions. The best way of empowering the British is to support them by eliminating the uncertainty ie variable aspects of decision making. This ...
12. The British & High Context Cultures
(Cultural Training/Business Culture)
... across to the British, it is important to understand the British do not mind when you double check for information, and that agreements, discussions, and memos should always be put in writing. Positive elements ...
13. The British & Direct Cultures
(Cultural Training/Business Culture)
... more direct - the better!" often end up seeing the more direct cultures as rather unpleasant. Because of this, it is important for these more direct cultures to remember to 'tone down' their directness ...
14. The British & Indirect Cultures
(Cultural Training/Business Culture)
So what do British people think of cultures that are more indirect than themselves? As these cultures represent more than 80% of the world’s population, understanding this aspect is rather important ...
15. The British Perspective on Communicaition
(Cultural Training/Business Culture)
... within the Empire and with the other nations of the world required a high level of tact and diplomacy. As a result the two aspects of tact and diplomacy are still valued as some of the most important ...
16. Know Your Way Around
(Relocation Zone/All Things Pracitcal)
Learning your way around and the everyday names for places are important to your British neighbours as it indicates that you are interested in their way of life and local areas. Besides, not knowing your ...
17. Socialising in the UK
(Relocation Zone/All Things Pracitcal)
Getting a feel for the British culture is probably the most important aspect of settling in. Once you are freely mixing with the locals and understanding their ways of life you are more likely to be content ...
18. Easy & Cheap Options
(Relocation Zone/All Things Pracitcal)
... behind to stay in touch with you, so give them all the help you can before you go. It is also really important that you and your friends have all the online names and addresses you will need.  In facts, ...
19. Moving With Children?
(Relocation Zone/All Things Pracitcal)
... first few days! Whilst it might be important to you, your children will probably find that it is less exciting than getting to know their new town.  Instead, go out and explore! Help you kids ...
20. Context Style
(Cultural Training/Business Culture)
... of detail at the right stage of business deals. Decide how to approach information shared verbally and in writing. Create the right setup or context for important meetings Before you start ...
21. Benefits & Holidays
(Cultural Training/Business Culture)
...  The people of the UK have between eighth and ten bank and public holidays each year. The number of days depends on where you live. The days were traditionally found around important days the Christian ...
22. Meetings & Negotiations
(Cultural Training/Business Culture)
... if their direct managers are at the same meetings. If you want to know what they think, you could try to arrange alternative meetings between the employees on the same levels. Punctuality is very important ...
23. Business Hours & Conduct
(Cultural Training/Business Culture)
... and how you shake their hand. You only have to go back 10 years to find a time when appearance and language clearly defined your social class and thus, your occupation. As such, appearance is still important ...
24. Time Perspective
(Cultural Training/Business Culture)
... that focus on the present make decisions based on their current situation. They are typically social cultures where living in the now is important, and where developing and maintaining personal relationships ...
25. Risk Taking
(Cultural Training/Business Culture)
... regardless of whether you are a manager or an employee. If you have a role in any decision making process, it would be important for you to know who you can influence and how this is best done The ...
26. The Business Culture
(Cultural Training/Business Culture)
... cultures and evenly important it tells us about the British people’s ideas and expectations of the other cultures. The Eight Regions American Cultures NA - North America LSA - Latin & ...
27. The Culture Class Dream Plan
(Relocation Zone/Plan Your Success)
... that you live in another country. If you relocate for only one year it effectively means that you only have half the time you thought you did, to do all of the important things you decided on before your ...
28. The Culture Class Action Plan
(Relocation Zone/Plan Your Success)
... important tasks and dates. Find out if you need advice from other people – Maybe from your expat network? See if different tasks can be dealt with at the same time As you complete more tasks, you ...
29. Culture Shock
(Relocation Zone/Prepare To Relocate)
... being taken advantage of Loss of focus and ability to complete tasks It is important to understand that “culture shock” has a wide range of symptoms and that many people experience only mild annoyances ...
30. Getting Ready to Leave
(Relocation Zone/Prepare To Relocate)
... the important skills of successful expats. Generally speaking, most “expats” tend to fall into two different categories. The expats in the first category start their expatriation with great expectations, ...
31. Culture Class FAQ
(Other/Home)
... training that employs various self-assessment tools to introduce you to important elements of the British culture and how these might be different from your own ‘cultural makeup’. The next two sections ...
32. Body Language & Personal Space
(Cultural Training/Social Culture)
... tube in mornings and again between 5pm and 6pm. Another fun situation where the concept of public space is turned upside down is one of people or using escalators. One important (and after a fashion ...
33. Meeting & Greeting
(Cultural Training/Social Culture)
... Britain, handshakes are the most common form of greeting. When shaking hands it is very important that your handshake is strong and firm’ish. See, we got you there. Firm’ish indeed! What we meant ...
34. Language & Communication
(Cultural Training/Social Culture)
... language than their foreign counterparts. However, with all of the different British dialects, this type of statement is often said with a twinkle in the eye. Another important difference between ...
35. The Dimensional Model
(Cultural Training/Cultural Models)
... can be different between two cultures. An initial and very important observation that follows the use of the model is that when two cultures are found on opposite sides of the scale, they will ...
36. The Jigsaw Puzzle Model
(Cultural Training/Cultural Models)
... customs are very important as our values shape and dictate how we react in most situations. As an expatriate, if you show that you know and appreciate the values of the society in which you live and ...
37. The Iceberg Model
(Cultural Training/Cultural Models)
... new cultures it is common to misinterpret these values and see them as more important than they really are. Becoming successful in a new culture requires you to know not only what is different but ...
38. Cross Cultural Models
(Cultural Training/Cultural Models)
If you have read the previous section, you will now be aware that knowing about cultural differences will be a major factor in whether you succeed or not! Knowing about culture is not only important ...
39. Understanding Culture!
(Cultural Training/Understanding Culture)
... answer is probably also a no! There are a few important lessons to be learned from this. One is that whilst culture in itself is invisible, the effect or rather the differences between your own culture ...
40. Independent Schools & Colleges
(UK Information/Preview Content)
... indication of what to expect but it is particularly important to read each schools prospectus carefully. Sometimes it is assumed an independent school will provide a better education than a state school. ...
41. Independent Schools & Colleges
(Relocation Zone/The School System)
... indication of what to expect but it is particularly important to read each schools prospectus carefully. Sometimes it is assumed an independent school will provide a better education than a state school. ...
42. Enrolling in a State School
(UK Information/Preview Content)
... brochures and government performance tables. Perhaps the most important one of all is the school itself. (Useful website to check is www.schoolsfinder.direct.gov.uk). If you plan to be in Britain for ...
43. Enrolling in a State School
(Relocation Zone/The School System)
... brochures and government performance tables. Perhaps the most important one of all is the school itself. (Useful website to check is www.schoolsfinder.direct.gov.uk). If you plan to be in Britain for ...
44. Private Health Insurance
(UK Information/Preview Content)
... the UK, allowing you to bypass waiting lists for treatment. If your employer offers private insurance, it is important that you read your policy carefully to determine the exact terms of your coverage. ...
45. Family Doctor
(UK Information/Preview Content)
It is important to choose the surgery and doctor (in the UK called a GP) that are most likely to meet your needs. You can choose the surgery and doctor you would like to be registered with, providing you ...
46. Private Health Insurance
(Relocation Zone/All Things Pracitcal)
... the UK, allowing you to bypass waiting lists for treatment. If your employer offers private insurance, it is important that you read your policy carefully to determine the exact terms of your coverage. ...
47. Family Doctor (GP)
(Relocation Zone/All Things Pracitcal)
It is important to choose the surgery and doctor (in the UK called a GP) are most likely to meet your needs. You can choose the surgery and doctor you would like to be registered with, providing you ...
48. State Pension
(UK Information/Preview Content)
Everyone needs to plan for their retirement. People are living longer and healthier lives, so it's even more important to think about how and when to save for retirement and how long to continue working. Pensions ...
49. State Pension
(Relocation Zone/All Things Pracitcal)
Everyone needs to plan for their retirement. People are living longer and healthier lives, so it's even more important to think about how and when to save for retirement and how long to continue working. Pensions ...
50. Utilities & Insurance
(UK Information/Preview Content)
... Insurance The key to shopping for insurance is compare, compare, compare. Premiums for a policy can vary by as much as 300%. It is important to read the fine print with policies to be sure that ...

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