[SCA-BMDL] courtesy

[Wolfgang Guntherson]

I agree with Dear Abbey...although with a very small caveat.  For purely social situations...parties, feasts and events where lots of things are going on, I don't see any problem with it.  But at a meeting with a specific purpose, I do think it is rude, especially if a presentation is being given.  If you aren't interested in providing your full attention, why are you there?  If you want to socialise, there are other more appropriate times to do so...like...after the meeting.

Not only do I not knit, but I am terrible at multi-tasking.

Wolfgang

> 
> On 7/17/08, Raven <hraefnn at yahoo.com> wrote:
> > Hi all,
> >
> > The following letter appeared in Dear Abby.  Many
> gentles in this barony and the SCA knit, embroider, etc. at
> gatherings where the main activity has nothing to do with
> their handwork.  Do you find this rude?  Why or why not?
> Please state if you indulge in this habit.
> >
> > Hrefna
> >
> > P.S. Since some people may have their lives threatened
> by their significant other if they respond with anything
> other then "Of course it's not rude, Dear",
> those folks can email me privately to have their true
> opinions posted anonymously.
> >
> >
> > -------------------------------------
> >
> > DEAR ABBY: Is it rude or inconsiderate for a person to
> knit, crochet or piece a quilt while attending a meeting or
> other gathering? -- CURIOUS IN THE SUNBELT
> >
> > DEAR CURIOUS: Although I may get some argument about
> this, I do think it's rude. When someone is attending a
> meeting or a social gathering, it is considered good manners
> to give the speaker or other attendees your full attention.
> And while I expect to hear from readers who say they can
> "multi-task," to do so sends the wrong message.
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> >                                - Shakespeare,
> "Hamlet"
> >
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