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What is the strangest rule you had to follow at someone else's house?

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shysal Sat 09-Jul-22 16:38:40

At my granny's house tea bags were saved and hung on the washing line to dry for another day.

VioletSky Sat 09-Jul-22 16:30:46

I had a friend when I was young and their family had a rule that meals were silent. So if the salt or gravy ended up out of reach, you just weren't going to get any.

I also had an aunt who only allowed one quarter of a teaspoon of sugar in tea on weekends and special occasions. Everyone had their own way of sneaking in a bit of sugar from their bags or pockets when she wasn't looking lol