Osu!
(Good thing some of you are typing. With all that caffeine, your handwriting must be fascinating!
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I'm no coffee drinker, but I've been bought, or brought, the odd cup, and been polite about it. Usually it's ok to have a sip or two, and leave the rest, but once I was out visiting with my Sensei, and we were brought some substance that was supposedly coffee. I know it was thick, dark, and that it ate my spoon.
One taste, and I was sure that would be more than enough to demonstrate good manners.
No go. Sensei said, "Drink more." Then they brought out the refill..... Well, later I declined the offer of a ride back to the hotel, and walked mile after mile at a pace that would have impressed anyone who wasn't laughing at the very odd Gaijin bouncing from foot to foot. I was still feeling the effects at training that night, and I'm very pleased to say that I haven't had a similar experience since!
Osu!