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* When the SAS patrol Bravo Two Zero were on the run though some of the coldest recorded weather ever in Iraq, they stopped and put a nice hot brew on to stop themselves freezing, despite the risk of fire giving away their position. |
* When the SAS patrol Bravo Two Zero were on the run though some of the coldest recorded weather ever in Iraq, they stopped and put a nice hot brew on to stop themselves freezing, despite the risk of fire giving away their position. |
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* After the [[Dude, Not Funny|July 7th attacks on the London transport system]], a meme swiftly flew around the net to the effect that the only appropriate response was a cup of tea. And passing out tea was indeed one of the tasks of rescue volunteers. |
* After the [[Dude, Not Funny|July 7th attacks on the London transport system]], a meme swiftly flew around the net to the effect that the only appropriate response was a cup of tea. And passing out tea was indeed one of the tasks of rescue volunteers. |
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* [http://www.metro.co.uk/news/871931-uk-riots-operation-cup-of-tea-takes-twitter-and-facebook-by-storm Operation Cup of Tea]. The British response to riots in the center of London? Drink tea (and donate the proceeds). |
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20121127000046/http://www.metro.co.uk/news/871931-uk-riots-operation-cup-of-tea-takes-twitter-and-facebook-by-storm Operation Cup of Tea]. The British response to riots in the center of London? Drink tea (and donate the proceeds). |
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** During the London riots in August 2011, [http://www.flickr.com/photos/pixel-eight/6024429000/ some people made tea for the police officers protecting their streets.] |
** During the London riots in August 2011, [http://www.flickr.com/photos/pixel-eight/6024429000/ some people made tea for the police officers protecting their streets.] |
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** In the UK it is a matter of politeness to offer tea to tradesmen (plumbers, carpenters etc.), firemen and policemen, if they are staying for more than an hour, though given most tradesmen are Polish these days, the offer is rarely taken up anymore. |
** In the UK it is a matter of politeness to offer tea to tradesmen (plumbers, carpenters etc.), firemen and policemen, if they are staying for more than an hour, though given most tradesmen are Polish these days, the offer is rarely taken up anymore. |
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