Hello Subscribers,
Actually, this topic predates 2003. I started a thread on tango etiquette in 2000 (http://www.cyber-tango.com/art/etiquette.html); I'm sure that earlier discussion is preceded by others, but I couldn't find any in the archives. I will resurrect only 2 points, one personal and one pragmatic. I confess I do take it personally when someone mistreats another at a milonga. That bad behavior reflects on all of us through guilt by association. The offended party not doubt will relate the incident to friends probably giving the impression that all A. tango dancers are jerks. Since I did nothing wrong, I'm offended as well. The pragmatic point is that if we are to enjoy bigger, better, and more frequent tango events, we must grow the community. Clearly, rude behavior is counter-productive in that regard. Bob _______________________________________________ Tango-L mailing list [email protected] http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/tango-l
