It's a great question, and my answer is this: You
develop a relationship with a teapot, most of
which are imperfect in some way, as you would
develop a relationship with other bits of this
imperfect world. The specific answer to the
spout question: You need to decide if you
like the pot, and if you do, what tea this pot
would like to make.

I like your way of thinking. Thank you.