Hi! Alexander,   
      
   On Tue, 15 Apr 14, you wrote to me:   
      
    ak> So, in Russia, a gentleman's set for drinking tea consists of a glass,   
    ak> a teaspoon and a saucer.   
      
   I have seen this 'ritual', in at least one film.  The use of a glass cup,   
   replete with handle, is a point of interest.  Alexander, why is glass used in   
   lieu of similar 'china' to match the saucer?   
      
    ak>  + Origin: Quinn's Post - Maryborough, Queensland, OZ (3:640/384)   
      
   :)   
      
   Cheers,   
   Paul.   
      
   ... We see what we look for and we look for what we think we will see. jms   
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    * Origin: Quinn's Post - Maryborough, Queensland, OZ (3:640/384)