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What do you really think of Americans? (pg. 3)
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| zookeeper |
| quote: | Originally posted by Prototrance
Personally the best thing an American could do to impress would be to offer an objective view on a great British debate.
Tea bag - Then milk - then water
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Tea bag - then water - then milk.
Either that or successfully dip a rich tea in his / her cup of tea without it dissolving after one dip. |
...What, No sugar...? Do you put that in tea? I'm more of a coffee drinker myself. Thanks for the inside information though, good stuff to know. I'm not sure I understand the second part (dip), plz. explain:conf:
When is "tea time", and does the whole country just stop for an hour at tea time?;) |
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| zookeeper |
| quote: | Originally posted by est
You might find the Viz "Profanisaurus" useful as a reference guide if you plan to be using profanity in the UK on a regualar basis. (and also for eternal comedy value:stongue: ) Check the link:
http://www.viz.co.uk/profanisaurus/profanis.htm |
:haha: :haha: :haha: :haha: Thanks for the link, very funny reading. I don't think that I would use UK profanity personally, it just doesn't sound the same and I heard that some are offended by Americans who try to "fake it" ie:Madonna....I'll just listen to you say it, and just laugh to myself;)
...Is there anything specific that I really shouldn't do, as an American in the UK? (ie: bad manners, actions or phrases) So that I can avoid getting my head pounded by a "Vinnie Jones" type.:nervous: |
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| zookeeper |
| quote: | Originally posted by Spin Doctor
Especially when you try to give them to small children in the local park. |
New movie..."An American Pedophile in London!":eek: :eek: :eek: |
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| est |
| quote: | Originally posted by zookeeper
...What, No sugar...? Do you put that in tea? I'm more of a coffee drinker myself. Thanks for the inside information though, good stuff to know. I'm not sure I understand the second part (dip), plz. explain:conf: |
The taste of tea is considered by many to be improved with the dipping of a digestive/rich tea/ginger snap biscuit. However, one does run the risk of finding a pile of soggy crumbs at the bottom of the cup after drinking.
| quote: | | Originally posted by zookeeper When is "tea time", and does the whole country just stop for an hour at tea time?;) |
If you're in England, tea time is a cup of tea and maybe a biscuit. This is an institution normally observed around 3-4pm. If you are in Scotland, teatime is an early evening meal, perhaps around 5/6pm. If somebody asks you for a cup of tea, expect a friendly chat. However, if you are asked for coffee, they generally want a bit more...:p |
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| ::TranceVanDyk:: |
| "the problem with the americans is they are overpaid, overfed, and oversexed" -WWII- |
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| Spad |
| quote: | Originally posted by est
If you're in England, tea time is a cup of tea and maybe a biscuit. This is an institution normally observed around 3-4pm. If you are in Scotland, teatime is an early evening meal, perhaps around 5/6pm. If somebody asks you for a cup of tea, expect a friendly chat. However, if you are asked for coffee, they generally want a bit more...:p |
3-4pm? I'm on one an hour at the moment :nervous: |
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| SurfaceReflec. |
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| zookeeper |
| quote: | Originally posted by ::TranceVanDyk::
"the problem with the americans is they are overpaid, overfed, and oversexed" -WWII- |
overpaid: I wish!
overfed: Well, can't argue with that one because I love to cook.
oversexed: Maybe "oversex-driven" but not "oversexed" |
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| zookeeper |
| quote: | Originally posted by SurfaceReflec.
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Oh God!!...please don't judge me by using a Texan as an example, I'm from upstate New York, I like to think we see things a little differently.
I wanted to vote for someone else but the choices were both bad ones.:mad: |
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| zookeeper |
| quote: | Originally posted by est
The taste of tea is considered by many to be improved with the dipping of a digestive/rich tea/ginger snap biscuit. However, one does run the risk of finding a pile of soggy crumbs at the bottom of the cup after drinking. |
Ahhhh...ok, now I understand what that means....
"digestive", I think that means it dissolves quickly, right?
| quote: | Originally posted by est
If somebody asks you for a cup of tea, expect a friendly chat. However, if you are asked for coffee, they generally want a bit more...:p |
Now THAT'S some good quality information!!...I'm getting quite an education here, Thanks:D .....Coffee, anyone?:haha: :haha: LOL |
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| est |
| quote: | Originally posted by zookeeper
Thanks:D .....Coffee, anyone?:haha: :haha: LOL |
Yes please!:tongue3
EDIT - If you're not sure where to go for a decent fireworks display, check out the Lewes fireworks display. They burn moster-sized Catholic Popes every 5th November. It rocks. |
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| Fundamental |
| quote: | Originally posted by zookeeper
Ahhhh...ok, now I understand what that means....
"digestive", I think that means it dissolves quickly, right? |
The Digestive Biscuit
...further subjects for baked product research:
Rich Tea
Chocolate Hob-Nobs
Custard Creams
Bourbon
Happy Faces
Party Rings
Jaffa Cakes |
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