set cup on table
careful combusts cup stands on table cup will stay there falls off gets spilled have two free hands leaning over to table level leaving ring under cup may leave ring shaped stain might leave unsightly ring move arm obtain table place under saucer position coaster near to pouring of drink put down coaster put on coaster putting coaster under cup rests spilling coffee spoiling contents thump time for tea use coaster water will spalsh out will stay there would pick up