The Tea Bag

strife

So I’m just finishing my lunch and I’m making a cup of coffee minding my own business until one of my colleagues/superiors comes along next to me and starts to make a cup of tea.

while making this cup of tea the person in question takes a tea spoon out of the cutlery holder as you do and uses it to stir the tea bag and the milk so on so forth like any other cup of tea.....but when they finish they wipe the spoon with a tissue and put it back in the cutlery holder as if that was the most normal thing in the world, honestly I’m disgusted by this!

The person in question had a freak attack at me when i pulled them up about this saying "how much cleaner could it get" and waving the spoon in my face!

So my question to you is am i right or am i wrong ?

In my opinion wiping the spoon and putting it back is just rotten it’s not hygienic and it’s not fair on the other canteen users!

mongdesade

I lick mine clean & leave it to dry naturally

jester77

strife wrote: »

So I’m just finishing my lunch and I’m making a cup of coffee minding my own business until one of my colleagues/superiors comes along next to me and starts to make a cup of tea.

while making this cup of tea the person in question takes a tea spoon out of the cutlery holder as you do and uses it to stir the tea bag and the milk so on so forth like any other cup of tea.....but when they finish they wipe the spoon with a tissue and put it back in the cutlery holder as if that was the most normal thing in the world, honestly I’m disgusted by this!

The person in question had a freak attack at me when i pulled them up about this saying "how much cleaner could it get" and waving the spoon in my face!

So my question to you is am i right or am i wrong ?

In my opinion wiping the spoon and putting it back is just rotten it’s not hygienic and it’s not fair on the other canteen users!

You better hope you never get to see how your food is prepared in the canteen

44leto

I just toss the spoon aside someone else will clean it.

SEPT 23 1989

You are so wrong

frag420

I dry it with my cacks before putting it back in the drawer. Not before I rub it inside every cup in the press first though.

Sometimes when I want to shave me hole I use a teaspoon to lift a ball out of the way so I can get a good smooth run with the razer. Then I swap to the other ball. Once my hole is smooth I wash it under the hot tap and put it back where I got it................. In the sugar bowl.

You should pop round for a cuppa sometime.

sbsquarepants

strife wrote: »

So I’m just finishing my lunch and I’m making a cup of coffee minding my own business until one of my colleagues/superiors comes along next to me and starts to make a cup of tea.

while making this cup of tea the person in question takes a tea spoon out of the cutlery holder as you do and uses it to stir the tea bag and the milk so on so forth like any other cup of tea.....but when they finish they wipe the spoon with a tissue and put it back in the cutlery holder as if that was the most normal thing in the world, honestly I’m disgusted by this!

The person in question had a freak attack at me when i pulled them up about this saying "how much cleaner could it get" and waving the spoon in my face!

So my question to you is am i right or am i wrong ?

In my opinion wiping the spoon and putting it back is just rotten it’s not hygienic and it’s not fair on the other canteen users!

So let me get this straight, he took a spoon, dipped it in boiling water, wiped it with a tissue (presumably new?) and put it back. Is that right?

Cos to my mind, that spoon is now cleaner than it was before he touched it. What exactly is your issue?

Laika1986

It was in a cup with boiling water it's probably cleaner than it was before!

xzanti

Did he tell you to go eat lunch with your real friends.... The Spoons!!!

sbsquarepants

xzanti wrote: »

Did he tell you to go eat lunch with your real friends.... The Spoons!!!

I like spooning:D

Mickey Dazzler

If you are disgusted by this then under no circumstances investigate how food is generally prepared in factories and kitchens.

You would not believe what you have ingested over the years.

I would go so far as to say you more that likely have unintentionally ingested copious amounts of sperm.

stimpson

That is the worst thing to happen to anybody ever.

I'm not surprised you're so upset. I think you should take it to an employment tribunal.

harvester of sorrow

sbsquarepants wrote: »

I like spooning:D

I like teabagging:D

strife

sbsquarepants wrote: »

So let me get this straight, he took a spoon, dipped it in boiling water, wiped it with a tissue (presumably new?) and put it back. Is that right?

Cos to my mind, that spoon is now cleaner than it was before he touched it. What exactly is your issue?

I dont know that the tissue was new, it looked to me to be crumpled and on the go for a while!
The issue is the fact that the spoon was used!

GERMAN ROCKS

strife wrote: »

So I’m just finishing my lunch and I’m making a cup of coffee minding my own business until one of my colleagues/superiors comes along next to me and starts to make a cup of tea.

while making this cup of tea the person in question takes a tea spoon out of the cutlery holder as you do and uses it to stir the tea bag and the milk so on so forth like any other cup of tea.....but when they finish they wipe the spoon with a tissue and put it back in the cutlery holder as if that was the most normal thing in the world, honestly I’m disgusted by this!

The person in question had a freak attack at me when i pulled them up about this saying "how much cleaner could it get" and waving the spoon in my face!

So my question to you is am i right or am i wrong ?

In my opinion wiping the spoon and putting it back is just rotten it’s not hygienic and it’s not fair on the other canteen users!

are you the type of person who moans about everything in work. dont be annoying other people and just move on. bring in your own spoons if you have a problem.

bicardi19

I would go as far to say............ get back to work and quit your bitchin.

Naomi00

Lol OP needs to get out more..

kfallon

No sagging balls in a lady's mouth???

This thread has disappointed! Nothing to see here folks

sbsquarepants

Mickey Dazzler wrote: »

If you are disgusted by this then under no circumstances investigate how food is generally prepared in factories and kitchens.

You would not believe what you have ingested over the years.

I would go so far as to say you more that likely have unintentionally ingested copious amounts of sperm.

That's why you should never order a milk shake in the george!

strife wrote: »

I dont know that the tissue was new, it looked to me to be crumpled and on the go for a while!
The issue is the fact that the spoon was used!

You're a germ freak aren't you?
My missus is like you, bugs the fúcking hell out of me and everyone that knows her.
Try to change, for your sake and everyone elses.
The spoon won't kill anyone. I promise!

Mercurius

I don't see why you brought the tea bag into it, OP.

Thread title disappoints.

foxyboxer

Problem: Work colleague's handling of office cutlery, namely tea spoons, is unhygenic.

Solution: Bring own tea spoons to Work.

tfitzgerald

Op I think you are overacting a bit . I would say that the spoon was cleaner when he put it back. IMHO you owe this person for over reacting and you need to calm down a bit the only one getting upset is yourself

Havermeyer

Misleading thread title.

whitewave

should the thread not be called the tea spoon? seems the tea bag is getting an awful name for itself when it was the innocent party in all this...

Maximus Alexander

Disappointing. I thought this thread was going to be about something entirely different.

Ah well, off to check that other thread, "The Rusty Trombone".

foxyboxer

Percentage of users who opened this thread thinking it was about the sexual practice of teabagging: 100%

Percentage of users who opened this thread thinking it was about unclean spoons: 0%

force eleven

Get back to work!

Sincerely,

Your colleague/superior

westendgirlie

Seeing as the thread title is about tea bags, I'm just going to state that my chosen brand is Barrys.

kfallon

westendgirlie wrote: »

Seeing as the thread title is about tea bags, I'm just going to state that my chosen brand is Barrys.

I hope Barry is your OH :eek: :P

Mercurius

whitewave wrote: »

should the thread not be called the tea spoon? seems the tea bag is getting an awful name for itself when it was the innocent party in all this...

It's like the Irish Independent Pole dole troll all over again.

Just when I was getting over it, now this.

westendgirlie

kfallon wrote: »

I hope Barry is your OH :eek: :P

Jeez KFallon, where you been the last few days? I have a "Gary" not a Barry! And I will not discuss any further my drinking habits of said 'arry's :eek:

stupidusername

westendgirlie wrote: »

Seeing as the thread title is about tea bags, I'm just going to state that my chosen brand is Barrys.

oh you've done it now.


I kinda agree with the OP on this. to the person that said it's coming from boiling water etc., it's not, the boiling water has been put in a cup with a tea bag in it as well as presumably sugar. while not the most gross thing in the world obviously, it's still gross. sure the argument could always be well there's nothing wrong with just a bit of cabbage on my fork, and I did wipe it off with my sleeve, so shut up complaining.

irelandrover

But its not just hot water. It also tea and milk. What if you were allergic to milk, or you didn't like the taste of tea. OP is completely right IMO

ronjo

irelandrover wrote: »

But its not just hot water. It also tea and milk. What if you were allergic to milk, or you didn't like the taste of tea. OP is completely right IMO

Then you probably wont have much need for a tea spoon..

kfallon

westendgirlie wrote: »

Jeez KFallon, where you been the last few days? I have a "Gary" not a Barry! And I will not discuss any further my drinking habits of said 'arry's :eek:

I have obviously not been frequenting the same threads as your good self!

I have a 'Gary' too....took a big dump out of it this morn too :pac:

44leto

It is about time boards had a Teabag appreciation thread, welldone OP.

Teabags one of the greatest inventions EVER, the inventor should have won a Nobel.

Mine is Barrys.

westendgirlie

kfallon wrote: »

I have obviously not been frequenting the same threads as your good self!

I have a 'Gary' too....took a big dump out of it this morn too :pac:

Ah so you do remove the finger now and again?

danniemcq

strife wrote: »

I dont know that the tissue was new, it looked to me to be crumpled and on the go for a while!
The issue is the fact that the spoon was used!

wait you aren't concerned about the fact that the tissue might have been used but are worried that the teaspoon was dropped into boiling water for a few seconds and then (probably) air dried and wiped.

OP how do you wash dishes?

and i'd be concerned if the tissue was green, otherwise no problem!

kfallon

westendgirlie wrote: »

Ah so you do remove the finger now and again?

That's what caused it

For what it's worth I'm a Lyons Tea but tbh I'm not that bothered, hardly ever drink tea and once someone washes the spoon after them I'm ok with that!

Local-womanizer

foxyboxer wrote: »

Percentage of users who opened this thread thinking it was about unclean spoons: 0%

I was hoping for this and I am not disappointed!

Nothingbetter2d

Mickey Dazzler wrote: »

If you are disgusted by this then under no circumstances investigate how food is generally prepared in factories and kitchens.

You would not believe what you have ingested over the years.

I would go so far as to say you more that likely have unintentionally ingested copious amounts of sperm.

you a rent boy?

lividduck

strife wrote: »

So I’m just finishing my lunch and I’m making a cup of coffee minding my own business until one of my colleagues/superiors comes along next to me and starts to make a cup of tea.

while making this cup of tea the person in question takes a tea spoon out of the cutlery holder as you do and uses it to stir the tea bag and the milk so on so forth like any other cup of tea.....but when they finish they wipe the spoon with a tissue and put it back in the cutlery holder as if that was the most normal thing in the world, honestly I’m disgusted by this!

The person in question had a freak attack at me when i pulled them up about this saying "how much cleaner could it get" and waving the spoon in my face!

So my question to you is am i right or am i wrong ?

In my opinion wiping the spoon and putting it back is just rotten it’s not hygienic and it’s not fair on the other canteen users!

Your a nut, probably has OCD or something.

Jimmy Macnulty

Jesus OP you have fcuk all to be worrying about!

Personnally I would run the spoon under the tap dry it and back in the drawer with her!

policarp

Next time you're having tea use a fork and say nothing to no one. . .

bordsie

Stick your spoon up your arse OP, its warm there too.

Boom_Bap

I am upset about this too, how could your colleague forget to spit on the spoon before wiping with the tissue? Rookie move.

Tea Spoon Cleaning 101

manual_man

strife wrote: »

So I’m just finishing my lunch and I’m making a cup of coffee minding my own business until one of my colleagues/superiors comes along next to me and starts to make a cup of tea.

while making this cup of tea the person in question takes a tea spoon out of the cutlery holder as you do and uses it to stir the tea bag and the milk so on so forth like any other cup of tea.....but when they finish they wipe the spoon with a tissue and put it back in the cutlery holder as if that was the most normal thing in the world, honestly I’m disgusted by this!

The person in question had a freak attack at me when i pulled them up about this saying "how much cleaner could it get" and waving the spoon in my face!

So my question to you is am i right or am i wrong ?

In my opinion wiping the spoon and putting it back is just rotten it’s not hygienic and it’s not fair on the other canteen users!

I'll tell ya somethin thats disgusted me even more. Lyons teabags have gotten Smaller

Maximus Alexander

OP, you need to erect the following sign in the cafateria:

Office Spoon Maintenance Standards

Out of respect for your colleagues, you are expected to leave all spoons as you found them. The steps below outline the procedure required to adhere to office spoon maintenance standards.

Step 1:
Line a shallow tray with a sheet of tin foil. Fill with warm water, about 5 centimetres deep. Add to this a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda (you will also need to wash this spoon) and swirl gently with your fingers to mix.

Step 2:
Place the dirty spoon(s) in the tray and leave for about 10 minutes. The bicarbonate of soda and water will lift the dirt and grease from the spoon(s) and bring out the shine.

Step 3:
After 10 minutes, using surgical gloves to avoid contamination, remove the spoon(s) and rinse under a warm tap to remove and last traces of dirt. Leave to dry naturally.

Step 4:
Once dry take a soft, clean cloth and buff. This will remove any water spots and make the spoon(s) gleam.

Please note, this is not an exhaustive guide to spoon care. These are the minimum expected standards. Should you feel you require further guidance in this matter, please consult the employee handbook or contact the Human Resources Department.

Mr.Biscuits

Christ, I've stirred Tea with the arse end of a dinner fork.

No, I don't stick forks up my arse.

--Kaiser--

strife wrote: »

The person in question had a freak attack at me when i pulled them up about this saying "how much cleaner could it get" and waving the spoon in my face!

So my question to you is am i right or am i wrong ?

In my opinion wiping the spoon and putting it back is just rotten it’s not hygienic and it’s not fair on the other canteen users!

You're wrong, grow the **** up

44leto

I am having a cup of tea now, made with a teabag, the next best invention after the teabag was the electric kettle....Luxury...

Great thread OP.