Ritual puts pressure on young teachers: “Instructors make it clear that it is expected”. Some schools now provide examiners with coffee or tea as a collegial gesture of hospitality.
Ministry of Education says there are no current complaints about this. But anyone affected can contact the examination office “and make sure that you don’t mess up the exam,” says the Education and Science Union (GEW) The appearance of bribery on the hand and exerting pressure on the other staff should be avoided.