I have. I got my medical degree there, actually. It's smart, being polite to people from other planets. It'll get you places...
Ah, that does sound like something they would do. The cooks are kind and well meaning, but they wouldn't know a good cup of tea if it bit them in the arse. Curious behaviour for a cup of tea, I know. I should hope I could appreciate a good cup of tea while my arse remained unbitten, but I suppose only time will tell.
I'm a psychologist and an MD. A bit of a change after med school, I'm afraid. We can certainly talk about that when you come, or whatever you want, really. I'm not very picky about conversation.
Indeed, well met. I'll hopefully be seeing you quite soon.