[SCA-BMDL] Fw: Re: courtesy

[Raven]

Forwarded with permission. To answer the question: "Main activity" refers to the reason for the gathering, e.g. court, guild activity, business meeting, class, private party, etc.


> Can you be more specific about the "main
> activity". If you are  referring to 
> a "performance" some gentles may be thinking of
> it  as atmosphere. If you are 
> referring to court, I believe the crown is  asking for your
> full attention. 
> The SCA has a lot of different social  norms and modern
> behavior does not always 
> apply. I find quiet  handwork relaxing. It also feels
> period appropriate to 
> stay busy.  Besides, events are my time to focus on my
> crafts too....
>  
> I think its rude if directly asked to give full attention
> and you  accept but 
> do not comply. In the end, its an activity we do as a hobby
>  for fun. We all 
> enjoy it in our own context and to our own degree. 
>