Discovering the U.K.

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Daily Meals

The standard practices for each meal are:

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Breakfast:

A full English breakfast includes bacon, poached eggs, grilled tomatoes,

fried mushrooms, toast, sausages, and baked beans. The British are also fond of a

continental breakfast of croissants and a cappuccino

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Lunch:

Served between 12.30-14.00, lunch includes a sandwich, soup, or salad

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Dinner:

The biggest meal of the day typically includes a meat with two vegetables

and/or a potato; however, it can also be pasta or a curry

Buying Groceries

A supermarket is a large grocery store selling a variety of groceries, including dry goods,

meat, produce, fish, frozen foods, and bakery items in addition to household supplies like

cleaning products, toiletries, and cosmetics. Some supermarkets may host a pharmacy

department, as well. Supermarkets are often stocked with a variety of multinational food.

They are open seven days a week, with some locations even offering 24-hour service. If a

store is not open 24-hours, Sunday hours are typically shorter. Some check out assistants

will help with packing your groceries, based on store policy, while others won’t. The most

predominant stores in the U.K. are Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Marks & Spencer’s, and

Morrisons. In recent years, German supermarket chains like Aldi and Lidl have become

more popular.

Helpful Hint:

Recent legislation in the U.K. requires that all supermarkets charge

five pence for each plastic bag, encouraging patrons to use reusable cloth/carrier

bags.