Why you can't drink tea with a spoon in a mug: superstition or rules of etiquette?

31.03.2023 15:09

There are many beliefs according to which it is forbidden to drink tea without removing the spoon from the mug.

Their interpretation is directly related to who exactly made the unfortunate mistake.

For example, if a child wanted to drink some tea and forgot to take out the ill-fated spoon, it is believed that the child will soon feel resentment, which will lead to discord with the parents.

If the offense was committed by a girl, you should be prepared for a breakdown with your loved one.

An elderly person drinking tea with a spoon in a mug may find himself in a situation where trust between close relatives is lost.

Tea bags
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But in relation to men, the sign says that they will meet a rival on their way who will be able to defeat them.

Drinking tea without taking out a spoon is also prohibited by the rules of etiquette. So why is everyone up in arms against this small cutlery?

Most likely, the signs and culture of behavior during tea drinking are connected with the fact that drinking tea with a spoon in a cup is simply inconvenient. In addition, a person who leaves a spoon in a cup has a greater chance of spilling the drink, which can ruin the tablecloth or clothes.

Elena Shimanovskaya Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Internet resource editor