Etiquette?

Alumiyum · #1 11-21-2010, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Drolefille

No, you inferred the "you" even though she's been saying the same thing since the beginning of the thread.

Also you do seem to have confusion around it since you identified the young man who stood's actions as "the right thing" that no one else was appreciating.

Seriously, two threads that need pineapple.jpg in the same day...

No, I inferred "you" as her post was in direct response to mine, and focused on the fact that I keep saying I think it's important to teach these customs so that the student can use them if need be. I have no confusion whatsoever, but what I do have is respect for those that TRY to be polite, even if are using the wrong customs in the wrong situation. I have respect for the thought behind the actions.

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Originally Posted by DrPhil

That is a general you to be applied to etiquette teachers and etiquette classes, just as it was in my very first post.

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But, I can see why "you" thought I was typing to "you" about "you." I don't assume that "you" confuse the three because your posts were only specifically about "southern etiquette" and what men "should" do.

Yes, my posts were directly in response to yours that I quoted, and as those particular posts kept referencing how ridiculous you think some of these things are, I responded accordingly.

DrPhil · #2 11-21-2010, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Alumiyum

No, I inferred "you" as her post was in direct response to mine, and focused on the fact that I keep saying I think it's important to teach these customs so that the student can use them if need be. I have no confusion whatsoever, but what I do have is respect for those that TRY to be polite, even if are using the wrong customs in the wrong situation. I have respect for the thought behind the actions.

You sound really confused. What are you typing about?

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Originally Posted by Alumiyum

Yes, my posts were directly in response to yours that I quoted, and as those particular posts kept referencing how ridiculous you think some of these things are, I responded accordingly.

No, your post was not directly in response to mine. You attached a whole lot that I did not say. For one, I did not say that it was ridiculous. Re-read my first post again. I often type generally because such topics don't rely on my personal opinion. So don't assume that I am expressing my personal opinion when I type "ridiculous by some" and "some may scoff."

Alumiyum · #3 11-21-2010, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DrPhil

You sound really confused. What are you typing about?

No, your post was not directly in response to mine. You attached a whole lot that I did not say. For one, I did not say that it was ridiculous. Re-read my first post again. I often type generally because such topics don't rely on my personal opinion. So don't assume that I am expressing my personal opinion when I type "ridiculous by some" and "some may scoff."

There truly is no reason for me to think this is not your opinion when you use "I think".

Drolefille · #4 11-21-2010, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Alumiyum

There truly is no reason for me to think this is not your opinion when you use "I think".

DrPhil has not once used those two words in this thread. You have. Gusteau has. The OP has. Irishlake has. WTF are you talking about?

Please tell me where in the following post "I think" occurs.

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Etiquette is generally a good thing and it helps you to mingle in different environments. However, I recommend caution for these kinds of programs for two reasons:

1. People have differing opinions on some parts of etiquette. Make sure you are teaching business etiquette and aren't just teaching "stereotypically southern etiquette."
2. Make sure you know the difference between table etiquette and "teaching gender." I believe in teaching people how to eat at the table and other basic things but I don't agree with teaching people things like "women have to do this and men have to do that." Some etiquette classes delve into the gender part of it all. Blah.

In other words, don't be surprised if some people are resistant to certain aspects of table etiquette because, beyond the formality of it all, some of it seems ridiculous to some people.

Now, go back and analyze where it is her personal opinion "I believe" and where it is a more generalized statement "some people."

There'll be a quiz.

DrPhil · #5 11-21-2010, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Drolefille

DrPhil has not once used those two words in this thread. You have. Gusteau has. The OP has.

Please tell me where in the following post "I think" occurs.

Based on her very first post, she assumed that I was calling it ridiculous because of "some of it seems ridiculous to some people."

LOL @ knight_shadow. This thread is another reason why I really don't like etiquette classes beyond more basic table etiquette. And I agree with you about "supposed to."

Drolefille · #6 11-21-2010, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DrPhil

Based on her very first post, she assumed that I was calling it ridiculous because of "some of it seems ridiculous to some people."

LOL @ knight_shadow. This thread is another reason why I really don't like etiquette classes beyond more basic table etiquette. And I agree with you about "supposed to."

Yes, I elaborated more fully in my post and provided her with basic reading comprehension homework.

Alumiyum · #7 11-21-2010, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Drolefille

Yes, I elaborated more fully in my post and provided her with basic reading comprehension homework.

I wish I could be as self congratulating as you guys are. I would never need a pat on the back from anyone.

Alumiyum · #8 11-21-2010, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Drolefille

DrPhil has not once used those two words in this thread. You have. Gusteau has. The OP has. Irishlake has. WTF are you talking about?

Please tell me where in the following post "I think" occurs.

Now, go back and analyze where it is her personal opinion "I believe" and where it is a more generalized statement "some people."

There'll be a quiz.

Ah, right she believes, not thinks. Sorry, how is that not personal opinion?

DrPhil · #9 11-21-2010, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Alumiyum

Ah, right she believes, not thinks. Sorry, how is that not personal opinion?

I believe that some people don't brush their teeth.

Am I one of the people who doesn't brush their teeth (knight_shadow is) or do I believe that there are such people?

knight_shadow · #10 11-21-2010, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DrPhil

I believe that some people don't brush their teeth.

Am I one of the people who doesn't brush their teeth (knight_shadow is) or do I believe that there are such people?

What the deuce?

DrPhil · #11 11-21-2010, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Alumiyum

There truly is no reason for me to think this is not your opinion when you use "I think".

Show me where I said that I think it is ridiculous. Good luck.