英语-留学人员必读美国饮食文化精粹.pptVIP

Phrases or expressions related to food: Soup’s on!: The food is ready and on the table. You better hurry before it gets cold! Come and get it!: The food is ready to eat and it is on the table so hurry and come to the table! Chow down!: Eat the food in front of you. Let’s get some grub!: Let’s go and eat. Cup of joe….: A cup of coffee. Let’s grab a bite/drink!: Let’s get something quick to eat or drink. More Phrases to know… Bottoms up! : Drink everything in your glass. It’s coming right up!: The food is on it’s way to the table. Be patient! Something tall and cold…: A tall glass of liquid with ice in it. I’m a steak and potatoes kind of guy…: I’m a traditional kind of man. My treat.. Or It’s on me…: You pay for the entire meal, including all the guests. Lets go dutch… or Lets split the check…: Each person pays for their own meal. Food Eating…  Traditional food in America and much, much more!!! Brain food – Breakfast! Breakfast Before you go to work or school. Quick and light during the week but on the weekend bigger, more substantial. I.e.: Cereal with cold milk on it, bagel cream cheese, boiled eggs toast, coffee, orange juice… Small portions (small amounts) Lunch Usually only 30 minutes to an hour around 12pm/noon Quick and light food, something that can be eaten “on the run” or at your desk. I.e.: Sandwich potato chips, salad, burger fries, soda or ice tea – no alcohol Small portions Dinner After work or school around 7pm. A time to get together and relax. Heavier, rich food that is more fulfilling. Eating dinner normally lasts around an hour or hour and a half. Includes: appetizer, soup/salad, meat, bread, 2 vegetables and drink. I.e.: Mexican food – Enchiladas with rice potatoes; Meatloaf with veggies; Spaghetti w/salad; Goulash w/salad; Fried/baked chicken w/salad veggies. It is ok to drink alcohol with this meal. LARGE portions ( LARGE amounts of food.) Food that is typically / normally eaten in Americ