What Brits Say When It’s Their Round at the Pub | Scene 3
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What is the British round system at the pub?
Hello and welcome back to the British English Podcast. Now, this is part three of the pub vocabulary series. And today we're tackling something that completely baffles people who didn't grow up in Britain. It's the round system. If you've ever been to a British pub with a group and felt totally lost about who pays for what and when, this is the episode for you. By the end of it, you'll understand the unwritten rules that every Brit just knows without ever being taught. Now, a quick recap. We've got Chez from East London, Charlie from Surrey and Charles. who's so posh, he probably has a butler on speed dial. Last episode, Charlie bought the first round and Chas said he'd get the next one. So let's see if he keeps to his word.
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That link will take you to this page that video podcast viewers can see right now. Pop your name and email in and I'll send you the free worksheet straight to your inbox. Right. Round two. Let's get into it. Right, that went down a treat. Same again, everyone. Yeah, go on then, if you insist. I'm happy to continue, yes.
Although I might switch to a half this time, pace myself. A half? Charles, it's barely eight o'clock. Don't be soft.
Well, some of us have to function tomorrow, Chas. Yeah, yeah, whatever, mate. Right, my shout. So same again, yeah? Two pale ales and then a half bitter for this one. All right, I'll get them in. Cheers, Chas. Good man. Back in a minute. There you go. Get that down, yeah. Thank you, Charles. Most generous. Don't mention it. Just remember it's your round next year. Of course. Of course. Naturally. We'll see. You know what Charles is like. Suddenly remembers he needs the loo the second it's his turn to get them in.
That is a vicious and completely unfounded accusation. Is it though? Is it? Because last time we went out, I'm fairly sure you popped to the toilet for about half an hour right when it was your round.
I received a phone call, an important one at that. Of course you did. You've got short arms and deep pockets you have. Oh, pardon?
How do you know when it's your turn to buy drinks?
He means you're tight, Charles.
I know what it means, Charlie, and I'll have you know I am not tight. I am simply careful with money. There's a difference. That's exactly what a tight person would say. Fine.
To prove a point, the next round is on me and the one after that. Whoa, steady on. Now he's overcompensating. Don't go mad, Charles. We'll be here till closing. Look, let's not keep count too closely, eh? It all evens out in the end. Quite right. Although I'd gently point out that it tends to even out... rather more in chas's favour oi i get my rounds in i just don't make a big song and dance about it like some people right can we stop arguing about money and actually enjoy our drinks we've been in like less than twenty minutes and you two are already at each other's throats Well, he started it.
Did not. Oh, my God. Just drink your bloody pints or half pint. Right. That section was full of colloquialisms. So let's break some of them down.
First up, my shout, my shout. Chas says my shout when it's his turn to buy. This is one of the most important phrases in the whole series. My shout means I'm paying for this round. You'll also hear my round, which means the same thing. And you'll hear it as a question. Whose shout is it or whose round is it? If someone says it's your shout, they're telling you it's your turn to buy the drinks.
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