The teapot's mouth on the dining table should face outwards because:
1. In the old days, when people wanted to go away, they would say goodbye by toasting (tea). At this time, the spout was the cup facing the person who left. Therefore, the spout means that the person is leaving.
2. It's a special folk custom in China that the spout doesn't rush people. If you rush people, it means unlucky, impolite and disrespectful. This statement is generally attributed to "Confucius learning from his teacher".
Confucius paid homage to Lao Zi and gave Lao Zi a tea ceremony. After Lao Zi received the tea, Confucius put the teapot on the shelf. However, the spout was rushing at Lao Tzu, and Lao Tzu threw away the tea, but he disappeared behind closed doors.
3. The spout is pointed at the person, which means that the person is unwelcome by the host, which means that people are being driven away. If people are sensible, they can leave automatically to avoid unpleasantness.
4. According to the experience of making tea, the boiling water in the pot will accidentally overflow and hurt the guests, which is not conducive to the subsequent pouring and adding tea, which is a sign of the host's thoughtlessness.
5. When a guest visits, if the host happens to encounter an urgent matter or situation that is inconvenient to explain, he will hint with the spout, and when the guest sees it, he will leave with discretion, so that everyone will be relaxed and natural.
6. This habit comes from Zhouyi. From the perspective of Zhouyi, sharp things will form a kind of rush, and the spout is not placed to avoid rushing people. Therefore, the spout must be outward, facing the door or window, otherwise it will bring inexplicable panic.
Extended information:
People who love pots love tea. When guests come, it is a custom to make a pot of good tea and serve them a cup of fragrant hot tea, which also shows their welcome. ? It is a common custom in China to substitute tea for guests. When guests enter the door, it has three meanings:
1. It shows the host's welcome and attention to the guests, and holding a cup of fragrant tea is actually a kind of respect for the guests.
2. A pot of hot tea is like a thin glass of wine, and a friend of a gentleman is in it. A pot of green tea represents the host's hospitality, with friends at home and a fragrant tea, which contains all the deep friendship of the host to the guests.
3. A pot of hot tea can be tasted carefully for a long time. Even if you don't say anything, it won't make people feel embarrassed. Therefore, a good cup of tea for the guests can also adjust the atmosphere, relax the mood of the guests and avoid formality.
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