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AT THE RECEPTION-BREAKFAST FOR THE MARRIED COUPLE,
EASTERN-EUROPEAN GUESTS FREQUENTLY STRIKE THEIR
GLASSES WITH A SPOON OR A SIMILAR OBJECT. THIS
STRIKING OF THE GLASS MEANS THAT THEY WANT THE
COUPLE TO KISS.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Glassware tapping

Date learned: 10-02-1971

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