Question 8 • FL-8500355-Nutrition and Wellness (IS)
Gabe goes to England to finish a semester in college. Out to lunch with a new friend, he orders a sweet tea with his lunch. Gabe frowns when the attendant brings him a steaming cup of tea accompanied by a sugar bowl. As Gabe attempts to explain what he meant by ‘sweet tea,’ his friend shakes her head disapprovingly. Which BEST explains the different reactions between the two classmates?
Answer
A
Gabe does not understand that he has been given what he asked for.
B
Sweet tea has a different meaning to different cultures of people.
C
The attendant and Gabe’s friend are indifferent to how he takes tea.
D
The attendant does not know about the health benefits of tea.
Explanation
In the United States, “sweet tea” commonly means iced tea that is already sweetened. In England, tea is often served hot, with sugar on the side, so the attendant understood Gabe’s request differently. The different reactions reflect cultural differences in what “sweet tea” means.
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