An ancient custom of serving guests an offering of food with a portion removed.
The custom served dual purposes. Symbolically, it was meant to indicate that nothing would be offered which was not equal to the servers own.
Practically, it allowed for a taste test to gauge the quality of the ingredients and preparation.
The custom served dual purposes. Symbolically, it was meant to indicate that nothing would be offered which was not equal to the servers own.
Practically, it allowed for a taste test to gauge the quality of the ingredients and preparation.
Our host explained that the pie was missing a piece to show that the house tested the pie to confirm it was good enough for you, which is the Scottish promise.
by Juan Moore Beer July 16, 2024
Get the Scottish promisemug. Unfortunately the Promise brand has been discontinued. We were happy to have been a part of your family meals over the years and hope that you consider continuing the mealtime tradition with I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Original which has been certified by the American Heart Association’s® (AHA) Heart-Check Food Certification Program.
by SPrice1980 April 29, 2023
Get the Promise brandmug. .
Relationships could get a bit tricky over the next few days, so promise yourself that no matter what loved ones might say you won’t overreact and make things worse than they need to be. Smile serenely and pretend that nothing bothers you in the slightest.
by SuchBackSmacker March 12, 2025
Get the Relationships could get a bit tricky over the next few days, so promise yourself that no matter what loved ones might say you won’t overreact and make things worse than they need to be. Smile serenely and pretend that nothing bothers you in the slightest.mug. The people pleaser who doesn't want to disapoint someone so they make a promise but add excuses to get out.
"I promise we'll do that later but I am busy right now." "You don't have to make unwilling promises, just say no."
by s0ckYt11tZ December 6, 2023
Get the Unwilling promisesmug. Words used alongside a promise to do something - breaking such a promise would draw the wrath of the whole pantheon of 2000 gods from all religions down on you.
Hey mate, can you take out the garbage on your way out?
I'm very sorry mate, I need to get to the Doctor in 10 minutes, but I'll definitely take it out the next 3 times, God Promise.
I'm very sorry mate, I need to get to the Doctor in 10 minutes, but I'll definitely take it out the next 3 times, God Promise.
by Atooooool June 1, 2023
Get the God Promisemug. by Click here chicken January 20, 2019
Get the Promisemug. A ring that a boy typically gets a girl to prove his immortal love for her. A promise for the love he tends to hold onto and that he’ll forever stay by her until they’re vowels are spoken✨🤞🏻
by PowerfulSpeakerr December 26, 2019
Get the Promise ringmug.