Tea and Sympathy rule
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The phrase "Tea and Sympathy" is used to describe kindness and sympathy that you show to someone who is upset.
Example of Use: “Sometimes people want practical advice and sometimes they just want tea and sympathy.”
- Interesting fact about "Tea and Sympathy"
The origin of the idiom 'tea and sympathy' is well-known; this term comes from a play of the same name. "Tea and Sympathy" was written by Robert Anderson in 1953; it chronicles the tale of a troubled boy. The famous quote is: “All you’re supposed to do is every once in a while give the boys a little tea and sympathy."
See also [ Campsite rule ]
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