Sometimes, we end up feeling just a little bit out of our depth.

I remember an old friend of mine found herself literally whisked away to a situation she was not familiar with. Outside of her usual surroundings, the first thing she longed for was something familiar and reassuring, for her this was a really good cup of tea!

It’s a situation many of us find ourselves in at some point. It could be through starting a new job, being at a party where you don’t really “know” anyone else or finding yourself in a situation where you’re unsure of the correct etiquette. During those moments, the urge for something recognisable can be overwhelming. How we face up to and deal with those situations can make all the difference. Some people will do all they can to simply avoid them.
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