Diet
Lunch is the main meal of the day and generally consists of soup, meat, potatoes, bread, and vegetables. Pastries are popular for dessert. Wine or beer is often served as the drink.
Mealtime
The continental style of eating is used. Both hands (not elbows) are kept above the table during a meal. The hostess indicates when the meal will begin and when it will end. Usually, the head of the family sits at the head of the table. Breakfast and dinner are usually eaten at home; lunch is eaten out due to work and school. Recently, more people have started to eat in restaurants or at fast food establishments.