Placement of Office Chairs and Tea Cups

The placement of tea cups in office settings should combine functionality with etiquette standards, as detailed below:

I. Tea Cup Placement Standards in Meeting Scenarios

1. Basic Positioning: Tea cups should be placed on the upper right side of the manuscript paper, maintaining a distance of about one finger's width from the edge of the paper. The handles should uniformly face to the right, facilitating right-handed participants to pick them up easily.
2. Equipment Coordination: If the meeting is equipped with microphones, tea cups should be kept at a safe distance (at least 10 centimeters) from them to prevent tipping due to collisions. Power cords for projectors and other equipment should be neatly arranged to prevent tripping or entanglement with the tea cups.
3. Environmental Adaptation: In winter, the meeting room temperature should not exceed 23°C, and in summer, it should not be lower than 26°C. Tea cups should be placed away from direct air conditioning drafts (such as directly below the air outlet) to prevent rapid changes in water temperature that could affect the drinking experience.

II. Tea Cup Placement Principles on Office Desks

1. Feng Shui Considerations:
   • Tea cups should be placed on the left side of the desk (the Green Dragon position), adhering to the layout of 'higher on the left, lower on the right,' with the right side kept tidy to gather financial luck. If applying the theory of wealth positions, tea cups can be placed in the south where the Eight White Star resides, the southwest where the One White Star resides, or the north where the Nine Purple Star resides on the work desk.
   • Taboos: Tea tables should not face directly towards the main door or be placed with their backs to windows or doors, as this could disperse financial luck. The height of the tea table should not exceed that of the sofa to avoid bumping into visitors or affecting fortune.
2. Practical Tips:
   • Placement According to Dominant Hand: Right-handed users should place the tea cup on the right side, while left-handed users should place it on the left side to shorten the picking-up distance. If the right side of the desk is prohibited from clutter (especially avoiding placing fixed-line telephones alongside tea cups), the left side should be prioritized.
   • Avoid Directing the Teapot Spout: If the tea cup is accompanied by a teapot, the spout should not face the main door or guest seats as a sign of respect.
   • Utilizing Vertical Space: When desk space is limited, tea cups can be stored on the top layer of file cabinets or empty spaces on bookshelves, ensuring the load-bearing safety (such as using stable trays or cup holders).

III. Adjustments for Special Scenarios

1. Independent Tea Tables: If the office has an independent tea table, tea cups should be arranged in a clear hierarchy with the teapot, with the spout of the fairness cup facing oneself to prevent hot water from splashing out. The tea table should be placed away from direct sunlight to prevent ultraviolet rays from accelerating tea deterioration or fading of tea sets.
2. Near Windows: Tea cups should be kept at least 50 centimeters away from windows to prevent direct sunlight from causing excessively high water temperatures or aging of tea sets.
3. Public Areas: When placing tea cups in meeting rooms or reception areas, they should be arranged neatly in formation (such as in a straight line or arc shape). After use, the tabletop should be cleaned immediately to avoid residual tea stains affecting hygiene.