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【正文】 re crazy about pet dogs and love them more than their kids!” Conservatism ? The English people are usually considered to be rather conservative. ? Their conservative attitude usually includes 2 aspects: 1. An acceptance of things that are familiar. 2. An inclination to be suspicious of anything that is strange or foreign. ? Most English people have been quite SLOW to adopt reforms. (a waitandsee attitude) ? They tend to be hostile, or at least bored, when they hear any suggestion that: ?some modifications of your habits, or the introduction of something new and unknown into your lives, might be to your advantage.? ? Their conservatism can be better illustrated in the following examples: Example 1: attitude to monarchy （君主制） ? They are reluctant to change the oldfashioned system of having a monarch （君主 ), a product of feudalism . ? Because having a monarch makes them feel plete and timehonoured. ? While there is criticism of the royal family for its large expenditure, the costly royal ceremony is still popular as a reminder of the past. ? That?s why the monarch is held in affection and respect by the people. Example 2: fireplace ? The majority of rooms in England are heated
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