What Are "Drinking Tea" and "Eating Fish" Really? Understanding Common Terms at Once
People new to this circle may often see terms like "drinking tea, eating fish, fish news, tea sister, tea temperature, tea cup", understanding each word but having no idea what they're talking about 😂
Actually, these are all common euphemisms in the outcall circle.
🐟 What Does "Eating Fish" Mean?
The term "fish" usually comes from "fish pond".
In the past, dating apps, chat groups, and similar channels were often likened to a "fish pond", with potential matches like individual fish, so actively seeking and getting to know someone was jokingly called "fishing".
Therefore:
🎣 Fishing: Actively seeking and getting to know someone
🐟 Eating Fish: Dating an individual part-time worker
📢 Fish News: Related information and experiences shared online
In short, it's the "find someone yourself" model.
🍵 So Where Did "Drinking Tea" Come From?
"Drinking tea" is another set of terms.
Early on, when men visited adult entertainment venues, they would sometimes use "going out for tea" as a more subtle way to refer to it. Over time, "drinking tea" became the euphemism for this circle.
Later, more insider terms emerged:
🍵 Tea Shop / Tea House: Related introduction or referral channels
👩 Tea Sister: The person responsible for introductions, contact, and arrangements
🌡️ Tea Temperature: Usually refers to age
☕ Tea Cup: Usually refers to cup size
🔄 Repeat Rate: The proportion of repeat bookings
So if you're seeing these terms for the first time, don't stress—it's basically a set of insider "code words".
🆚 Drinking Tea vs Eating Fish: What's the Difference?
🍵 Drinking Tea 🐟 Eating Fish
Finding Method Through referrals / intermediary channels Find and contact on your own
Convenience Usually more hassle-free Requires spending time searching yourself
Options Usually more choices Mainly depends on what you find
Price Usually includes introduction and arrangement costs Usually lacks intermediary-related costs
Scheduling Usually assisted with contact and arrangements Need to coordinate yourself
Information Source Mainly from the referrer Often from personal shares and community info
Risk Still need to verify information and safety yourself Likewise need to pay special attention to information authenticity
⭐ The Simplest Way to Understand
If we put the two models in plain words:
Drinking Tea = Someone helps you find, contact, and arrange.
Eating Fish = You find, chat, and book yourself.
So the biggest difference between the two isn't just price, but **"whether you're willing to spend time finding someone yourself, and whether you value convenience or autonomy more"**.
No matter which method, photos, identities, and information online may have discrepancies. When first getting involved, it's still recommended to confirm the person, meeting location, and mutual rules clearly. Don't just accept everything based on "fish news" or referrals seen online.
After all, what others share is "experience", which doesn't mean every time will be exactly the same.
Information can be referenced, but judgment must be made by yourself.