Why you should tap the table twice? (2024)

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Ever since I remember, I’ve been tapping twice on the table. I don’t know why I was doing it. Every time I finish a conversation or I’m about to get up, I tap twice. Probably for over a decade, I didn’t know why I was doing it.

I just thought it was a great way to end a conversation with someone or even with myself.

This week the world gave me not 2 but 3 reasons why I do it. There is even a saying for it. Parallel Thinking.

Parallel thinking is two people having similar perspectives or actions but having never met each other IRL (have you ever met someone and you both go, OMG you too) it’s that.

Anyway, so I do this table-tapping thing every now and then and this week I watched House of Cards.

In that, the main character Frank Underwood often does that tapping thing. Here’s the ultimate one 👇

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I was so happy to see that someone else apart does this. I got curious and kept watching the TV series to know why he does it.

Then in Chapter 12 around 19mins, he explains why 👇

"Something my father taught me. It's meant to harden your knuckles so you don't break them if you get into a fight. It also has the added benefit of knocking on wood. My father believed that success is a mixture of preparation and luck. Tapping the table kills both birds with one stone." - Frank Underwood

I loved the first reason. It’s meant to harden your knuckles and keep them together in case you get in a fight.

But the second point, I couldn’t comprehend properly. I know people say Touch wood every now and then but I didn’t really know why

So, I started digging a bit.

My Philosophy behind this:

If I’m ending my conversation with someone, you’ll see me do it because it’s a way to show respect to the person. Thanking them for their time and attention.

But just because I’m respecting someone doesn't mean I’m not prepared. My fist is balled up and ready for every possibility. Handshake or Fight. I’m ready.

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Why you should tap the table twice? ›

There is a tradition that when someone pours tea you show them respect by tapping the table twice.

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Why do people tap twice? ›

It's worth noting that the double tap gesture and its meaning can vary slightly across different social media platforms, but the concept generally remains the same—an action to express liking or appreciation for a post.

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Why do people tap their shot glass twice? ›

Fraternity members frequently claim that it's an old Greek tradition. -Others say that it's a mark of respect to the bartender. Some believe that you cheers to the future, but a tap on the bar acknowledges the past.

Why do people tap the table when doing shots? ›

“It's my understanding that 'cheers' is to the people around that are drinking with you, and the knock is like a cheers towards the house,” says Estopinal. “When you're given a free shot or a gratuitous drink from the house, the tap is really called for.”

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Why do people tap tables? ›

Many drinkers believe this demonstrates respect for the establishment and those who work there. Tapping the bar is a way to celebrate the often-unseen folks who made the moment possible, such as barbacks, kitchen porters, delivery truck drivers, locksmiths, and so on.

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Why is double tapping bad? ›

Double tapped neutrals can expand and contract enough to the point where the connection becomes loose. The loose connection could overheat and cause a fire. Check out these double tapped neutrals I found during an inspection. These connections loosened up over time causing arcing and overheating.

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Why would people tap the table twice with two fingers? ›

During Chinese dinners, you would express gratitude to someone pouring you tea. If you're talking to the person next to you, and someone else pours you tea, the most efficient way to acknowledge, is to tap your two fingers. Imagine having to pause the conversation everytime to say thank you!

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Why do soldiers double tap? ›

The term double tap is now used to describe the more general technique of firing two rounds quickly and accurately to disable an opponent. The tactic is still used by firearms handlers, police tactical teams, military personnel, counter-terrorist combat units, and other special operations forces personnel.

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Why shouldn't you clink glasses? ›

You may crack the wine glass. Even if you don't break the glass during your toast, the repeated clinking can weaken the glass and make it more prone to breakage. Another downside of clinking rims: you're more likely to spill wine. To clink the rims of the glass, you have to tilt the glass toward your guest.

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What is bar etiquette? ›

Bar etiquette refers to how you should behave in a bar. While spending time at a bar is a great way to let loose and have fun, it is also important to respect the space, workers, and people around you. Here are our top tips for ordering like a pro on your next night out and avoiding any social blunders.

Why do bartenders knock on the bar? ›

Tapping the glass on the bar was a way to remove sediment before taking a gulp of that sweet dancing juice.” Amanda Wisth, who bartended at Joey's Yardarm in Racine explained that, despite its origins, tapping your shot glass is now used as a form of salute – like a nod of recognition.

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What does tapping fingers on table mean? ›

The meaning behind this is to express gratitude. But why do they tap their fingers? Photo Credit: Teavivre. This tradition comes from the old days of the Chinese Qing Dynasty (1644–1911 A.D.). Emperor Qian Long used to travel across the Empire, particularly in Jiangnan.

Why do we cheers before drinking? ›

According to beliefs, clinking the glasses before enjoying a drink is a custom to enhance our senses. The word cheers originated from the French word 'chiere'. When a group of people sits together to celebrate, usually they raise a toast or clink their glasses to show togetherness and the feeling of oneness.

What does two taps on a table mean? ›

It starts with Emperor Qian Long

The servant had to show he was grateful, but didn't want to do a customary bow since it would blow the Emperor's cover, so he tapped his fingers on the table to show the Emperor that he was grateful.

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What does a double tap mean in poker? ›

While traditionally the player raps the table, double tapping in any location is interpreted as a check in the modern era. Example of Rap used in a sentence -> Villain rapped the table twice with his knuckles, indicating the check.

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Why is tapping important? ›

Proponents say the tapping helps you access your body's energy and send signals to the part of the brain that controls stress. They claim that stimulating the meridian points through EFT tapping can reduce the stress or negative emotion you feel from your issue, ultimately restoring balance to your disrupted energy.

What does 2 taps mean? ›

Double tap refers to the "like" or "heart" feature on social media platforms that allows users to indicate that they like or appreciate a post or comment.

Why is double tapping illegal? ›

A “double-tap” attack amounts to a war crime if proven that the attack was deliberately targeting civilians, including first responders, humanitarian workers, and journalists, which is prohibited by the Geneva Convention, according to di Giovanni.

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What does it mean when you double tap to like? ›

“Double tap” is another way to refer to “liking” a post, especially on Instagram, where double tapping an image is the method for “liking” it. Sometimes brands invite followers to “double tap” their post in order to increase engagement.

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Is double tap a gesture? ›

By default, the double tap gesture will select the primary button of whichever feature you're in — so, for example, if somebody calls you, the double tap gesture will allow you to answer the call from your wrist, without having to touch the screen.

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