How do you like using chipped cups, mugs, or plates? I usually don’t believe superstitions,but there is one that I can’t give up. When my cups, plates, or glasses are broken, I never hesitate to throw them away because I believe it will cause me to have bad luck to use them.When I go to a restaurant,if I find one of the plates has crack or is chipped, naturally I feel I’m not respected.
When I was in America, one day, I followed my friend to a party. It was the annual party of a women’s tennis club.
When it came time to exchange gifts, everybody in turn randomly picked one from the piles of gifts and opened and showed it to us. In Korean culture, when I receive a present from a guest visiting my house, I usually open it after she or he leaves. Opening gifts in front of the person would be rude, although things are changing these days.
So, it was very interesting for me to watch what they brought, and their reaction. All the presents looked so simple and cheap.
One of the women opened hers and showed hers. It was a mug. It looked like a used one because it was slightly chipped! Once she saw the mug, she was laughing and explaining to us which made me surprised and never forget her words. “Hahaha…I love this mug, it looks like me! Someone who gave me this must know I lost my one tooth recently. What a coincidence! Ha ha ha!”
I was surprised to see her humor over the broken mug.
I would be very insulted if I got a chipped mug as a present.
