PubsCultureinBritishPPT课件

1、 One of the most popular ways to spend an evening in the UK is to go to the pub. Pub is an abbreviation of public house a place where people in the community can come together.第1页/共7页 Pub FoodNearly all pubs sell pub lunches. One of these is the Ploughmans Lunch which is a great wedge of Cheddar che

2、ese, some bread, some pickle, and an onion. Other typical pub foods are scampi (kind of shellfish) and chips (fried potatoes), pie and chips, and chicken and chips.第2页/共7页 CustomsCustoms in British pubs differ from those in American bars. In most pubs in Britain, you must go to the bar to order drin

3、ks and food and pay for your purchase immediately, there is no table service. Bartenders are called barmen and barmaids and they do not expect frequent tipping. To tip a barman or barmaid, it is customary to tell him to would you like a drink yourself?第3页/共7页 Opening HoursBritish pubs are required t

4、o have a license, which is difficult to obtain, and allows the pub to operate for up to 24 hours. Most pubs are open from 11 to 11.第4页/共7页 Licensing LawsThe legal age to purchase alcohol is 18. People aged 16 and 17, with the licensees permission, may consume only 1 glass of wine, beer or cider with

5、 a table meal in specific areas of the premises, providing theyre with an adult andLegal age for drinking alcohol at homeThe legal age for drinking in ones home is 5 provided parental consent is given. Children under 5 must not be given alcohol unless under medical supervision in an emergency.第5页/共7

6、页 For that reason, “Popping down to the pub for a pint and a chat”, means far more to the people who understand its emotion and nuance, than can ever be expressed in mere words to an outsider.The British pub is thus more than just a feel-good place of entertainment. It is an enduring institution and a vital link between several generations of local families through the activities and enjoyment shared within it. It is a place rich in the history and social mores occupying a c