Or maybe you left it at home.

　　M: But what should I do?

　　W: Well, the first thing you should do is to make sure it’s not at home.

　　Then, if it isn’t, you need to call your credit card companies and cancel your cards.

　　M: Thanks for your help.

　　Text 10

　　M: Are you familiar with the culture of afternoon tea? Let’s sum up a few things you need to know about this traditional English custom.

　　While the tradition of drinking tea dates back to more than 3,000 BC in China, it was not until the mid 17th century that the concept of “afternoon tea” first appeared in the UK. In 1840, Anna Maria Russell, started asking for a tea tray with butter, bread and cakes at 4 pm every day, as she found she was hungry at this time and the evening meal was served late at 8 pm.

　　Traditional afternoon tea, which is typically served between 4 pm and 6 pm, is technically a small meal, not a drink.

　　It consists of a selection of sandwiches and fruit jam and cakes.

　　Of course, tea or coffee, served with milk and sugar, is also provided.

　　　Then, here is the etiquette of afternoon tea.

　　1.

　　When you drink your tea, take small sips rather than “glugging” it down.

　　The actual drinking of tea can take place throughout the “meal”.

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