In the UK, the average person usually has four meals a day, namely breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner.

The UK is a diverse society, gathering people of different races, beliefs and colors. The UK has a long cultural history and has world-renowned and enviable opera houses, museums and art galleries, such as Edinburgh's Royal Museums of Scotland, Museum of Northern Ireland in Belfast, Cardiff International Amphitheatre, and many more. Britain's social security situation has been ranked first in the world many times, and the British's "gentlemanly demeanor" is world-famous.

1. Breakfast

British people attach great importance to breakfast, especially breakfast on Sunday. British people usually have breakfast between 7:00 and 9:00. The traditional English breakfast is more complicated. It starts with a little oatmeal (the authentic Scottish-style oatmeal porridge is the most delicious and nutritious, especially after adding milk or cream, sugar or salt); then bacon slices or eggs are added. Or sausage and bacon slices, sometimes smoked or fresh fish; finally, toast with butter or jam, sometimes some fruit, and the drink is tea or coffee. ?

2. Lunch?

Lunch is usually between 12 o'clock and 2 o'clock in the afternoon. But for most people who go out to work or go to school, lunch is a light meal. Some primary and secondary schools provide free lunches. For most workers, the lunch break is short. They either go to the cafeteria of their unit or a nearby fast food restaurant for a quick meal, or they eat a quick snack they brought with them. This self-packed lunch consists of cheese, bread, butter, and usually tomatoes, lettuce, celery, and salad and pickles. For those who have lunch at home, most people have a simple lunch. They eat some cold meat leftover from the night before, plus some cold dishes made from vegetables, as well as meatloaf, pudding and fruit, and drink coffee after the meal. There are also a few people who believe that lunch is the main meal, eating steak, lamb chops or fish, as well as cookies, biscuits, cheese, and drinking beer. ?

3. Afternoon tea?

There is afternoon tea at 4-5 o'clock in the afternoon. British people who have afternoon tea do not just drink a drink or eat a meal. And it's a tradition. Afternoon tea usually consists of black tea, cakes, bread and biscuits. The British call afternoon tea "tea break", which lasts from a quarter to twenty minutes. Many people still have the habit of drinking afternoon tea. British people mainly drink milk tea. The method is to warm the tea cup with boiling water first, add tea and milk, and then pour in the boiling water. After the milk tea is brewed, some drink it directly, while others add sugar, fresh lemon juice, etc. to the milk tea. Sugar, lemon juice, etc. are placed in a nearby vessel in advance. Individuals can take their own according to taste, but never add milk and lemon juice at the same time. The tea is mixed with a teaspoon, which is then placed in its own small saucer. When drinking tea, do not drink it with a small teaspoon, but drink it directly from the teacup. ?

4. Dinner?

Dinner is usually the main meal of the day, and some sophisticated people have to change into evening clothes before eating. A formal dinner includes at least three courses. The most common main course is grilled meat with gravy, as well as steak, ham, fish, etc., usually per person. A large piece of meat (chicken, lamb, pork, beef, etc.), a plate of mashed potatoes mixed with butter, and a plate of green vegetables (salad, etc.). In addition, everyone has a bowl of soup before the meal, and snacks, ice cream and fruit after the meal. Beer or wine is usually drunk at dinner, and some rich people drink strong distilled alcohol - whiskey. ?

5. Food culture

In more formal banquets in the UK, there are certain requirements for the arrangement of tableware for each person on the table. A plate is placed in the middle, a fork is placed on the left, and a fork is placed on the right. Put the knife. There are an equal number of knives and forks, usually two or three sets depending on the simplicity and tradition of the banquet. The spoons are placed to the right of the knives. In front of the dinner plate are spoons and forks for eating pudding and a knife for eating fruits. The smaller plate on the right is a bread and salad plate. Directly in front and to the right is a large water glass. On the right are white wine glasses, red wine glasses, and champagne glasses. When using knives, forks and spoons, use them from the outside to the inside.