Background: Joe is a common name in America. An 'Average Joe' means a regular person. In the past, the 'average American' often drank a regular cup of coffee, nothing fancy.
Proper Usage: A cup of Joe is just a regular cup of coffee. Traditionally, American restaurants serve a basic cup of black coffee to their customers. Customers would then add sugar or milk if they wanted. Companies likes Starbucks have very fancy drinks. These special drinks are not a cup of Joe. An Americano is the closest drink to a cup of Joe.
Example Sentences:
- The factory workers always have a cup of Joe and talk about sports during their break.
- Drinks at Starbucks are too expensive. I prefer a quick and cheap cup of Joe from McDonald's instead.
Discussion Questions:
- Do you prefer drinking a cup of Joe or a specialty coffee from a store like Starbucks?
- When you drink a cup of Joe, do you usually add sugar or milk? Or do you prefer your coffee black?
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