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aitandsee 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 by gas and electricity, but their owners still spend money keeping fireplaces which are of no use value. ? They still remain strongly and emotionally attached to traditional fireplaces despite many inconveniences. ? They think that a living room without a fireplace would be a room without the basic character of coziness. (electric fireplace) Privacy ? Be careful with money matters, such as