Culture：Hungry and impatient Pat
【明報專訊】After a tiring sightseeing day, Pat can't wait to enjoy some French delicacies.
“ Pat: I'm starving. When will we have dinner? ”
“ Bill: Let's go to the bistro over there. ”
“ Pat: It's more than half an hour since I finished the starter. Where's the main course? ”
“ Bill: Be patient! It takes time to prepare quality dishes. ”
“ Eason: This is the chef's special. Ha ha! ”
“ Eason: Here comes your roast chicken! Oops... ”
■Culture tips
The French are known for having lengthy meals. They sometimes spend three to four hours at the table having lunch or dinner. In France, people regards eating as a pleasure rather than just the activity of filling one's stomach. They think it best to talk with family and friends when they gather and eat together at the table. However, French people are adjusting their eating habits to the faster pace of modern life. Some workers in France have shorter lunch breaks now. Such an employee may just grab a sandwich instead of having a three-course lunch.
(See photo C )
■English highway﹕quality
''Quality'' can be used as an adjective before a noun to describe something very good.
e.g. I need some quality photos for the booklet.
■Glossary
delicacy (n) 佳餚
bistro (n) 小餐館
lengthy (adj) 長時間的
adjust (v) 調整
[Smarties' Power English Vol 181]
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