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It's embarrassing to spill your drink, but at times it can seem inevitable. You may have trembling hands, making it difficult to hold a cup or glass without spilling it, or you may have just had too many accidents recently. We will show you how to walk with a cup, glass or plate without spilling.

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1. Walk slowly. Scientists have found that a coffee cup is just the right size to make waves when we walk. The faster you run, the faster and stronger the waves. You know what happens next - flying coffee! Slowing down reduces the sympathetic resonances, so your drink stays where it belongs.
2. Watch your drink. Keep your eyes on your drink, not your feet. Not only does this help you slow down, but by focusing on your drink you are always ready to make adjustments when it starts to slosh.
3. Don't be in a hurry. The slower you start moving, the less the drink will slosh in your cup. By not running, you make it easier to keep your drink in the cup instead of on the floor. Be alert to others in the area, as bumping into someone or even a near-collision could lead to an accident.
4. Hold the cup or plate with both hands. This gives you better control. Rather walk several times instead of trying to carry a plate in one hand and a glass in the other.
5. Do not carry drinks on an empty stomach. Have a snack, or drink some juice and eat some fruit when you go to a place where you are going to eat. Holding something on an empty stomach can be extra tricky. Know which hand is stable and for what purpose. If you are using one hand to carry a drink, use your steady hand. If you are using both hands, use the steady hand to avoid sloshing and the other hand for support.
6. Know your limits. Soup is almost impossible to carry on a tray when your hand is shaking. Avoid it or dip a piece of bread in it.
7. Carry a tray with one forearm under the tray. Your forearm can be a lot more stable than your hands. Also, do not place tall glasses on a tray, or hold both the tray and the glass.

Tips

• Try out different techniques at home before trying them on others.
• If all else fails, accept someone's help carrying products or cutting your food.
• Do not fill your glass to the brim. Leave some room for the inevitable slosh.
• Use a cup with a lid, especially if you're carrying coffee. Spilling lemonade on yourself - a mess. Spilling hot coffee on yourself-dangerous.
• Put a spoon in your drink. It will act as a sounding board, dampening the vibrations of the fluid.