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Chinese Custom: A guest's tea cup must always be full
As a house guest, you will always be offered tea, and you should always accept - even if you don't drink tea.
Tea and China are culturally intertwined and go back thousands of years. Tea has many mythical health benefits, legends and events around it. So, as such, its the most common beverage and the most offered item to a guest. Its like saying "Welcome to China, drink to your health."
But don't expect to be able to finish your tea.
A good host will ensure that you tea cup is always full. When you have had enough, just stop drinking. Don't feel as you must finish your cup. You won't be able to. Just let it still full and be comfortable in leaving it that way. Your host will then know you have had enough.
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