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by inopinatus 922 days ago
“Sorry to bother you” - I have a life-critical emergency

“That is remarkable” - It is horrifyingly bad

“Have you had your tea?” - Get out of my house

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>“Have you had your tea?” - Get out of my house

"Tea", meaning 'dinner', I presume.

In traditional Australia Tea meaning Tea the drink .. vast quantities have been consumed here, at least until the rise of the coffee shop - but the main thing is water is mostly boiled before drinking - flavour added.

It was once universal custom in Australia to offer either tea or a beer when someone arrived - rehydration in a hot country is a thing to do.

"Have you finished that drink yet" - depending on inflection it's either an offer of another or a strong cue to hit the road.

In the North of England, yes.