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Poll: Is it impolite to refuse a cup of tea when offered?

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WE HOPE YOU’VE had a chance to catch up with some friends and family this bank holiday weekend. And if you did go visiting, we imagine you were offered the usual Irish conversation-opener of a cup of hot tea or coffee.

The thing is – and whisper this – we’re not always in the mood for a cup of tea/coffee.

Is it impolite to refuse a cuppa when offered?

Poll Results:

No, don't be ridiculous (10592)

Yes! Just take the cup! (3194)

Maybe on the first one (1414)

No, don't be ridiculous
Maybe on the first one
Yes! Just take the cup!

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