Why is it called "Continental Breakfast"?!
Why is it called "Continental Breakfast"?
I never got that. Do you only get it on continents? Was it invented by William J. Continent?
Answers:
The way they eat it on the Continent of Europe as opposed to the UK, which are island offshore of Europe
A typical continental breakfast consists of "a breadstuff (such as toast, croissants, pastries) and coffee, tea, or other liquid." Furthermore, the continental breakfast is the "antithesis of the hearty English breakfast
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maybe continental because of the various types of food..
or because people from all floors and hotel rooms can eat breakfast for free?
Continental refers to the style... its a simple breakfast with rolls, etc and coffee tea....