Cuppa Tea?

Ok, I admit it. I don't get it. Yes, I like a good cuppa from time to time. I can't drink tea when I am hot though. It defeats the point of having something to drink. I could go with a big ol glass of iced sweet tea though. Another thing I can't get my head around? Offering a cuppa to the repair men who come to your house. Aren't they supposed to ya know, repairing?

I am surrounded by 3 neighbors. Two of these neighbors are British. The other is a retired American guy who has an Irish wife. When repairmen come to any of these houses, I see the repairmen wandering from the house to the backs of their work vans with cups of tea (sometimes on saucers). Aren't they supposed to be working? Not taking tea breaks on your dime? Is it for better service? Shouldn't they fix your roof, pipes, electrical, etc. up to a certain standard whether or not you offer him a cuppa?

Now, before you think I am a heartless person; I do offer repairmen water if it is a hot day outside or coffee if it is cold. I just don't understand the tea breaks. Should I be offering?

Oh- a note to any repairman who comes to The Bungalow. You might want to make your own. I'll put the kettle on, but you might want to finish it up. Well unless you like your tea very strong with entirely too much sugar and a splash of milk.