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How the Tibetan nationality drink?

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The Tibetan nationality is very hospitable and likely to entertain guests with Highland barley Alcoholic Drink . When serving the guest, they first pour a full cup of the drink then present it to the guest. The guest should accept it with two hands, then one hand holding it, another hand's middle finger and thumb dipping into the cup and flicking drops of the drink upward to worship heavenly gods, after it , repeating the movement twice respectively to worship ground gods and Buddha.
This sort of tradition reminds people of being aware that the origin of the Highland Barley Alcoholic Drink results from the generosity of heavenly gods, ground gods and Buddha. For this reason people should first worship god before enjoying the drink. While drinking, the Tibetan must follow the custom: the guest first has a sip, then the host fills up the cup; the guest has a second sip, and the host fill up the cup again, then another repetition. After that, the guest should drink up, which symbolizes you consider the host highly. The more the guest drink, the happier the host feels. This signified the host’s well- brewed alcoholic drink. the Tibetan are accustomed to presenting the gentleman with a large cup or a big bowl, but presenting ladies with a small cup or a small bowl.