I’ve been living in the US since 2010, and from the very beginning, I’ve wondered about something: when Americans eat dinner at 5pm, what do they do for the rest of the evening?
I’m Italian, and back home, 5pm is “merenda” time – a little snack with tea or something sweet, for kids and adults alike.
Of course, I know not all Americans eat dinner at 5pm, but for those who do, I’m genuinely curious about what the rest of the evening looks like!
So I want to ask directly: for those of you who eat early…what happens next? 😃
- A) I’m done for the day, no more food
- B) I have a snack later
- C) I eat a second (lighter) dinner
- D) It depends on the day
- E) Something else
I know this isn’t true for everyone, but I’m genuinely curious – help me understand!
👉 Which one applies to you? Let me know in the comments!
I generally eat dinner between 5 and 6 PM when I’m home. At restaurants it’s between 6 and 8 PM, depending on who I’m with. After eating dinner at home, I immediately go to sleep. Just kidding. I usually don’t eat anything else after dinner. I relax and read or watch TV or work on my laptop.
Thank you, Steve for your comment!