Sitting down for a cup of tea is the picture of elegance.
On the contrary, her pinky was firmly down.
I dropped my pinky and quickly re-thought everything I swore I knew about tea-drinking etiquette.
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Here is the proper etiquette for drinking tea and convincing advice to avoid the “pinky-raising” mistake.
Tea Drinking Etiquette
Why Is Tea Drinking Associated With “Pinky Raising?”
So, where did this idea originate?
Don’t “Raise Your Pinky” Because It Is Considered Rude.
Don’t “Raise Your Pinky” Because It Is Considered Discourteous.
Place the cup back on its saucer between small sips, and remember, keep that pinky down.
