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Thread #13893   Message #117066
Posted By: Jeri
23-Sep-99 - 07:45 PM
Thread Name: Music Etiquette Question -- Blind Spots
Subject: RE: Music Etiquette Question -- Blind Spots
Well, he's either gonna go for the "oh, poor me, I was wronged and hurt" line, or he's gonna go for the patronizing "listen, young woman and I shall explain why you were wrong and how you should behave" line, or he's gonna get mad. Whatever. It will give you a chance to explain in detail what provoked it, and what he needs to do (shut up) in order to prevent further animosity. I may be reading a level of assholeness on his part that isn't there, and he really doesn't have a clue. You have to tell some people five or fifty times before they get it.

I really like Joe's suggestion about sitting on the guy's lap and messing with his hair. Joe, what would you have done if the guy wanted a date?