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<\/a><\/p>\nIn fact, most people stay at the office during the British lunch hour and are not in the habit of going out to buy something to eat; they bring whatever they fancy eating for \u2018second breakfast\u2019 from home. The lunch culture is spreading more widely now, because there are more representatives of foreign businesses, particularly in large cities, where business culture is changing and more people work with foreigners.<\/p>\n
Lunch, in fact called \u201cobiad\u201d, is usually eaten at home with family any time between 4 pm and 5.30 pm, and the hours depend on how quickly one gets back home. Some non-Polish business people admit to being caught out by this. The answer, when you know it, is simple. Have a good breakfast and take a piece of fruit or a snack to keep you going. Poles have another meal after their lunch \u201cobiad\u201d meal, called \u201ckolacja\u201d, which means supper. It is a light meal, usually a small sandwich or snack with tea any time in the evening.<\/p>\n
So, in fact, if you are invited to a restaurant for a meal it could be either \u201cobiad\u201d, a midday meal ( a substitute for a late lunch) or \u201ckolacja\u201d, supper in the evening , both of which will be very elaborate and rich, as Poles are known for their hospitality not only at their homes but also when inviting guests to restaurants.<\/p>\n
Do nast<\/strong>\u0119pnego razu… <\/strong>(Till next time…)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When you\u2019re abroad, never assume that your habits are the same as those of your business partner or client. In Poland, as in many other countries, even mealtimes are different. Breakfast, Second Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Supper \u00a0– that’s usually the order. Many British business people are caught out by the Polish second breakfast tradition…<\/p>\n