Business English from All Ears English BE 262: Let’s Do Lunch! American Culture and Food at Work
May 30, 2024
Explore American lunch culture and food at work on this podcast. Learn about the importance of discussing food at workplaces, cultural nuances of American lunch choices, childhood memories of school lunches, conversational tactics during lunchtime, and food culture in NYC. Discover how food conversations can strengthen relationships and foster connections at work.
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American Lunch Culture
- Cold lunches like sandwiches and salads are common in American work culture, though not universal.
- Individual preferences and regional variations exist, exemplified by Aubrey's preference for hot lunches.
School Lunch Memories
- Lindsey and Aubrey discuss childhood school lunches, hot vs. cold.
- Lindsey volunteered with "lunch ladies," while Aubrey traded healthy food for Twinkies.
Conversation Starters for Homemade Lunches
- Ask coworkers about homemade lunches with "Did you make it?"
- Follow up with questions like, "Do you cook a lot?" or "Do you prefer cooking or eating out?"