Introduction

As we know,there are many countries in the world.Each has own its culture. Scottish philosopher David Hume wrote, “culture, then,is the great guide of human life”it is true that knowing the culture of a country is, in effect, a guide to understanding the soul of that country and its people.Culture refer to many factors such as art, music, food,literature,ect.However, on the assignment,I would like to show my understanding about meal culture.

As a English learner,I am interested in English culture in common, English meals in particularly.Hence,on this paper, I would like show my understanding about English Meals.Speccially,I will compare and contrast it with Vietnamese Meal to show the differences and similarity between meals of two countries.

I hope that my study will help people who are interested in English culture, will have more knowledge about English culture and intercultural communication of it with Vietnamese culture.

Development

1.Background of meal

1.1.Definitions about “meal”

There are many different definitions about Meal

In larouse Cobuild English learner’s dictionary:

• A meal is an instance of eating, specifically one that takes place at a specific time and includes specific, prepared foodstuffs.

Definition by Wood,R.C,(1995):

• A communal meal in a dream is the image of communal activity of a ritual or magical nature. When interpreting the dream, note should be taken of the dreamer’s religious belief.

In website:htth//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meal.

• Food that is prepared and eaten, usually at a specific time.

In short,although each person has own way to express the definition about meal,the idieas are in similarity.

1.2.Meals

In common,there are three main meals in a day:Breakfast,lunch and dinner:

Breakfast is a meal, often light, usually taken in the morning.

Lunch is a meal that is taken at noon or in the early afternoon.

Dinner is a meal that is generally served in the evening, starting some time between 6:00 and 8:30.