What is the summer climate like in England, France and Germany?

Time difference: The UK is 8 hours behind China, but daylight saving time will be adopted from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. The time difference between daylight saving time and China is 7 hours. Shopping tax refund: For specific procedures, please refer to How to Apply for Overseas Shopping Tax Refund. Some special circumstances in the UK are that you can enjoy a tax refund of about 17.5% for purchases over 30 pounds in the same place, and the maximum tax refund amount for individuals is 1,000 pounds. Although UK tax refund checks have no expiry date, you should collect them as soon as possible. The customs stamp is valid for 30 days after the tax refund check is issued, so be sure to consult the relevant policies when purchasing valuable items such as watches and brand-name clothing. Tipping: British people have the habit of tipping. Usually in restaurants, if the service charge is not included in the bill, you have to pay about 10% of the bill. Tips for bellmen are paid on a per-item basis. Taxi drivers can pay 10%-15% of the fare. In hotels, etc., if the bill is not included in the bill Including service fees, 10% of the fees should be paid to the staff who are helpful to you. Tipping is not required in theaters, gas stations and other places. Making calls: China Mobile and China Unicom's international roaming can be used in the UK. For domestic calls, you can use purchased phone cards or the phone in the hotel room. UK emergency number (reporting crime, fire, first aid, etc.): 999. Taboo Customs On Sunday in London, shops are closed and all theaters and most cinemas are closed. Because Londoners like to go out of town for outings on Sundays. In the UK, it is best to give lighter gifts when giving gifts. Since it doesn't cost much, it won't be mistaken for a bribe. The British are like most other Europeans. Like high-end chocolate, famous wine and flowers. Most of them do not appreciate gifts bearing the logo of the guest's company. British people don't like to talk about personal matters when they meet, but they like to talk about the weather, otherwise they will be treated coldly. In the UK, a thumbs up means blocking the road and asking for a ride. The British are still very particular about dressing, so they still have to wear a suit and tie when receiving guests, visiting, or attending cocktail parties, banquets, or evening parties. In the summer, you can wear a short-sleeved shirt instead of a suit, but you must also wear a tie. British people have a strong sense of time. Be punctual for scheduled appointments. It's rude to be late for no reason, and it's unnecessary to arrive too early. If the appointment is delayed or canceled temporarily for any reason, try to notify the other party by phone. Telephone calls in the UK can be made directly to all parts of the country and many cities around the world. Power supply: The voltage in the UK is 240V, 50Hz, and three-phase flat-pin sockets are generally used, but electric shavers use two-phase sockets. Telephone: All public telephone numbers in France can be dialed directly to every corner of the world. Almost all public telephones require telephone cards (telecartes/Phonecards), which are sold at post offices and tabacs (tobacco shops), subway stations and supermarket checkouts. 10/20 euros buys 50/120 units of airtime. One unit of airtime is good for a three-minute local call. When making a call, pick up the handset, insert the card, and dial when you see Numerotez displayed on the LCD screen. Telephone numbers in France are divided into 5 zones. No matter where you dial in France, you have to dial 10 digits. Paris numbers start with 01, 02 for the northwest, 03 for the northeast, 04 for the southeast, and 05 for the southwest. Calls starting with 0800 are free. The international dialing code for France is 33. When calling France from abroad, add 033 plus the ten-digit phone number. To make an international call from France using a phone card, dial 00 first, wait for a response and then dial the country code, area code and phone number. Internet: More than 1,000 La Postes in France have Internet centers. Cybercarte costs 6 euros for one hour of Internet access, and charges 5 euros for each additional hour. Some commercial cybercafes charge 4-6 euros for half an hour. Emergencies: The biggest danger when traveling in France is thieves. Be careful at airports, crowded public transportation facilities. Emergency numbers: Ambulance 15; Police 17. (Common throughout France) Communication The international dialing code for Germany is 0049. Communication signals in large cities in Germany are generally good, and mobile phones connected to the 139 network in China can also be used in Germany. Most payphones in Germany only accept calling cards. The face value is 6-25 euros and can be purchased at post offices, tourist information service centers, banks and some vending machines. The peak period is from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the cost during this time is the most expensive. A call unit costs 0.1 euros. During peak periods, you can make 90 minutes of local calls, 45 minutes of regional calls (within 50 kilometers), and 30 minutes of domestic long-distance calls (aside 50 kilometers). . To make an international call from Germany, dial 00 plus the international dialing code, area code and phone number. There are many Internet cafes in big cities, with prices ranging from 3 euros to 10 euros per hour. Working hours: Working hours are usually from 8 am to 5:30 pm. Government offices are open to the public from 8 a.m. to noon. Most store opening hours are from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm. Some stores are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Monday to Friday).

Some stores, mainly large stores in big cities, are also open until 16:00 (summer) or 18:00 (winter) on the first Saturday of each month. Likewise, there are many shops open until 20:30 every Sunday. Most banks are open from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Rest from 1:00-2:30 noon. Some banks do not close at noon every Thursday and extend their business until 5:30 pm. Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Clothing: When traveling to Germany, no matter what season, you must bring a raincoat and sunglasses; it is best to bring a woolen sweater in summer. When going to the opera house in a big city to enjoy an opera, it is best to wear evening clothes. Tourist Information Service Center: The German National Tourist Office (The German National Tourist Office), referred to as DZT, is headquartered in Frankfurt. Also called Verkehrsamt in German. The email is: Gnto-fra@compuserve.com This email address is protected from spam bots and you need Javascript to view it. . Security: The public security situation in Germany is very good, and theft crimes are rare. The German police are efficient and trustworthy. Emergency ambulance call fire/ambulance: 112 Police: 110 About toilets: Toilets are a real problem when traveling in Germany. If you are on the street, it is more convenient to use the toilets in fast food restaurants such as McDonald's. However, in some German cities, such as Cologne, even the toilets in McDonald's charge 0.3 euros. German department stores do not have restrooms on every floor, but they are usually located near the restaurant floor on the top floor. It is generally free to use the restroom, but if there is a cleaning worker, it is best to leave a tip of about 0.3 euros as a thank you, which is also a courtesy. When using the women's restrooms at some stations, the door cannot be closed unless you invest 0.1-0.25 euros. When traveling by train, it is best to get on board for convenience before getting off. If you happen to be passing by a large hotel or restaurant, you might as well pretend to be a guest and ask the waiter "Where is the bathroom?" It is usually on the first floor or underground. In addition, you also need to know that some toilets in Germany will have "00" on the door, so as not to find the place when you are in a hurry.

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