Extralinguistic Aspects of the English Concept Stiff Upper Lip

Abstract

The article concerns one of the basic Anglo-Saxon linguocultural concepts Stiff Upper Lip, which is an integral part of English national character. The analysis of such factors as geographic, historic, cultural and physiological ones gives a chance to delve into the essence of the concept and explain its importance for English culture.

Keywords

• english national character
• linguocutural concept
• exralinguistic factors
• stiff upper lip