Talking about religion

Neutral Depends on context

What it really means

Religion is treated as a private matter and isn't a usual small-talk topic among people who don't know each other well. The UK is diverse and many people are non-religious, so it's fine if it comes up naturally, but avoid assuming someone's beliefs or pushing your own.

Chinese explanation

宗教被视为私事，在不太熟的人之间通常不是闲聊话题。英国很多元，也有很多人无宗教信仰，所以自然聊到没关系，但别擅自假设别人的信仰，也别强推自己的。

Example conversation

A: Can I ask people about their religion? B: Best not out of the blue — it's seen as private here.

A：可以问别人的宗教信仰吗？ B：最好别突然问——在这儿这被视为私事。

What you could say back

“Understood — I'll let it come up naturally.”

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