unsolicited-packages-containing-qr-codes-used-to-initiate-fraud-schemes. The FTC has issued similar guidance about QR codes on unexpected packages and advises against scanning unknown codes https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2025/01/scam-alert-qr-code-unexpected-package.
Folklore, Symbolism, and the Limits of Meaning
Some people interpret threshold objects symbolically. Tea can suggest hospitality, comfort, a visit, a shared ritual, or a small charm depending on culture and personal belief. That does not mean a tea bag on your mat has a fixed spiritual meaning. The important distinction is between personal interpretation and verifiable intent. If a friend left it
