What does an English man or woman mean by the question " Shall I be mother ?". It's a question which you'll often heard asked in England .

I've not actually heard this said for years, but I'll disqualify myself from answering anyway. Any non-British members know the answer?

Colin? It's still used in our corner of the UK
and it is classless

Don't be alarmed if a British bloke says "Shall I be Mother?". This would happen when the family sit down to a pot of tea or a slice of cake and someone needs to pour or cut for everyone. Whoever gets to do the honours is being "Mother".

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