Sir, – One of the rules for life as laid down by the Christian Brothers stated that “it is vulgar to drink from your saucer” (Fintan O’Toole, Opinion, July 28th).
My grandfather, born in the 19th century, drank tea from a saucer because it was a common, no pun intended, way to cool down hot tea quickly. However, my mother didn’t approve. – Yours, etc,
PATRICK O’BYRNE,
Phibsborough,
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Dublin 7.
