Mug Etiquette in the Work Place

Mug etiquette should be a subject that one is forced to study before entering the work force. One would think that things such as not taking somone elses big purple mug with black cats on it, is commonly understood by all office workers. But no.

I have thusly compiled some rules for the uninformed, or just plain stupid:

1. Thou shalt not use other peoples mugs. If you have not brought in your own mug, there’s normally the (scummy) office set specifically bought for the likes of thee.
2. Thou shalt not use other peoples mugs, and then keep them on their desk. This is stealing*.
3. Don’t lick stirring spoons. Have you seen who you work with? Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
4. Don’t steal other people’s coffee and/or tea. Yeah I know your office is cheap and will only spring for some freeze dried grit, but don’t take other people’s decent stash. It’s not nice, and it’s stealing*.

*If your personal hygiene is of a low to troll standard, this technique might help you get a mug/coffee/tea of your choosing for free, as the rightful owner may feel that it is best to cut one’s losses and keep their health.