National Stereotypes 对一个国家的成见
特快英语每周一话题，今天我们将要一起讨论的话题是提起你的国家，别人会联想到什么？
我们随机采访了伦敦的某些路人，下面是他们的说法：
当别人提起英国的时候，你会立刻想到什么？根据某些伦敦人说，会马上联想到奇怪的混合，包括了鸽子、雨、鱼和炸鱼薯条以及女王！
一位男士说英国是以头脑开放而著名的。
你觉得他们的说法都是正确的吗？你认为自己的国家在海外是一种怎样的形象呢？
现在让我们一起来听听英国人的具体说法吧。
What do people think of, when they think of your country?
提起你的国家， 别人会联想到什么？
Fish and chips, cloudy weather… rainy, drizzly… everybody miserable, grey skies, the Queen. Baked beans!
Very open-minded. And, er… eating fish and chips all the time and drinking beer.
Probably the monarchy, the Queen, industrial revolution, castles, guards on horseback, royal, historical and quite London-based I imagine.
Hmm… bad weather, busy. Tourist attractions, I suppose. Buckingham palace, pigeons, this sort of stuff.
Did you know?
Fact: Misconceptions in national stereotypes can be perpetuated through education, hearsay, the media and jokes, US researchers said.
Language Tip: You use the word 'typical' when you want to point out that something is a representative example of a particular type.
Cultural Tip: Not all Britons like tea. Some would rather have coffee instead.