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OHJOY90 posted...

Ah yes, the "unknown Shakespearean actor", he could be rather short lol. I must say I had to look this one up as it's been too long since my last watch, it's the exchange in Cambridge with the housekeeper, right? Picard essentially talks to her like he would the replicator.

That's the one. Some implication that old Picard was just reminded of the old days and said it out of a reflex, but her response was perfect.

OHJOY90 posted...

I don't think that adding honey or lemon is an uncommon practice in the UK, although I don't think I've known anyone personally who does. I rarely use loose leaf tea tbf, tea bags are pretty the de facto type in the UK, unless you're posh. The main thing to remember is to put the tea bag/leaves in first, then add water, only add milk, etc (if needed) once it's finished brewing/steeping. Adding milk first is a kind of a no-no, although it's a contentious topic in the UK. We also find microwaving tea abhorrent (I'm personally not fussed but it supposedly ruins the taste).

My fiancee, admittedly American, does it (and is delighted if I bring stroopwafels). I prefer my kettle, not in the last place because I am not certain if my favorite mug is microwave proof at all and if it broke, to quote Humperdinck in The Princess Bride, I shall be very put out. When I'm there, I too microwave my tea (well, the water, and then add the bag to the hot water), and found no problem with the flavor. I do use bottled water there though, the flavor of their tap water *does* bother me. I am sure it's harmless but just no.