Brüderschaft
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A brüderschaft (German: brotherhood) is a drinking ritual to consolidate friendship. Two people simultaneously drink a snifter each, with their arms intertwined at the elbows.[1][2] Then, they kiss, sometimes on the mouth but nowadays usually on the cheek. While drinking, the participants should look each other in the eyes. Thence they are considered good friends and should address each other with the informal form of "you".
The ritual comes from medieval Europe, when it served as a proof of good intent of those gathered at table.[3][better source needed]
The expression "we didn't drink at a Brüderschaft" may be said by someone who thinks another is using too informal a tone (cheeky, impudent, vulgar) or, on the verge of insult, proposes to use a more formal tone.[4][unreliable source?][failed verification]
References
- ^ "Die Retro-Bibliothek". Retrobibliothek.de (in German). Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ^ "How to drink on brudershaft". culturell.com. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ^ "Brotherhood Drinking - Encyclopedia of Alcohol". alcohol-encyclopedia.eu. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
- ^ "Petit abécédaire. Aujourd'hui S comme schmolitz - LE PRISME DE LA PLUME". leprismedelaplume.blog.tdg.ch (in French). 13 October 2014. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
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