The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

Riddle

Why do people usually tap the side of their coffee or tea cup, after stirring the contents?

Answer: Because you can see it (the contents), smell it, taste it, and touch it, but you can't hear it, so you tap it.

Data entry tech comment:

Informant and collector are the same person.

Where learned: MARYLAND ; BALTIMORE ; Goucher College