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... to think that putting a stemmed glass on a coaster is idiotic

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Jizelle · 25/10/2019 18:39

I took in a package for the neighbour today and when I took it over she offered me a glass of wine... yes please. She then rushed at me with a coaster when she noticed I was about to put it down on the side table.

Coasters are to prevent condensation from marring the table. The foot of a stemmed glass will not have condensation. All a coaster does when a stemmed glass is involved is to make an unstable target for putting down something that is already top-heavy. It really is alarmingly stupid.

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DDIJ · 26/10/2019 11:11

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DontMakeMeShushYou · 26/10/2019 11:16

She clearly thought you looked like a dribbler.

This!

Or perhaps she's seen the state of your house and is simply judging you on that.

YouokHun · 26/10/2019 11:41

Alarmingly bad mannered and very non-u to draw attention to these things OP. Next time you take in a parcel for her and she pops round you can show her how Margo Leadbetter/you serve a glass of wine ;)

longwayoff · 26/10/2019 12:01

YABVU. Try it for a few weeks then pay to have your table re-polished.

Anniegetyourgun · 26/10/2019 12:11

She clearly thought you looked like a dribbler

Hmm, just noticed OP's name, could be a clue.

CornishCreation · 26/10/2019 15:08

Couldn't you just be grateful for the drink! Maybe she wouldn't have bothered if you were going to analyse how she offered it after all it was a kind gesture.
I would be saying cheers for the parcel and bye to you next time!

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