Observation in a bank. The aim of this report is to represent my understanding of British culture by analyzing how different people behaves in public place.

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Introduction

The space that I have chosen is a bank. It located on the commercial road in Portsmouth city center. I observed the bank during daytime on weekdays in January. The aim of this report is to represent my understanding of British culture by analyzing how different people behaves in public place. It divided into 4 parts, the setting and decorations of the bank, how the people there look like, the activities people are doing in the bank and the meaning behind their activities.

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The branch of HSBC that I observed is located on No...commercial road in the city center of Portsmouth. It is on the ground floor of an old building. Different from what we have in China, you do not need to swipe your debit or credit card to enter it after opening hours. There is an automatic door at the entry with a green bottom by the right of the door, which you can push to enter. When entered the bank, a path with a gray carpet and two rails on both sides lead you to the main hall. The information desk is at the end of the path. Usually, you will