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sihayadesignsQuote of the day came from one of those quizzila thingies:
It's a moral obligation to get the door for a pretty girl, even if she's straight.
Hehehehe. Hee.
Mike & I are going to see Mayor O'Malley play tonight-- I'm excited because I love Irish music. And, y'know, Mayor O'Malley.
We have history, y'know. I sang at his inauguration. And then, one time at the South Baltimore carnival, I was working the hotdog stand with Senator Della, and he told me to go tell that tall guy (with his back turned to me) to get his ass back to work. And so I tapped said tall guy on the shoulder and did just that. Well, then I turned bright pink, added "...sir," and ran away. So. Hee. My life is sometimes very odd.
Hehehehe. Hee.
Mike & I are going to see Mayor O'Malley play tonight-- I'm excited because I love Irish music. And, y'know, Mayor O'Malley.
We have history, y'know. I sang at his inauguration. And then, one time at the South Baltimore carnival, I was working the hotdog stand with Senator Della, and he told me to go tell that tall guy (with his back turned to me) to get his ass back to work. And so I tapped said tall guy on the shoulder and did just that. Well, then I turned bright pink, added "...sir," and ran away. So. Hee. My life is sometimes very odd.
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Date: 2004-09-10 12:00 pm (UTC)And add to that his music is really good. I have allllll his albums.
*sighs wistfully*
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Date: 2004-09-10 01:05 pm (UTC)I suspect you have it easier.
My upbringing and innate courtesy tells me to get the door for people.
But I've been yelled at for doing so on occasion. On the other hand, I've been reprimanded for not doing so.
You lot can be so confusing :)
-Hyp.
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Date: 2004-09-10 02:44 pm (UTC)I think it varies by location too. Down here in KY in happens more often than not and I think it's spoiled me. And of course thank you is a must. But as I recall, Baltimore has a slight southerness to it too for some reason and it reminded me of my hometown of Louisville. Or maybe it was just me. hehe.
(and thanks for putting up the free will astrology link, I hadn't come across it in awhile)
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Date: 2004-09-10 03:45 pm (UTC)I think everybody should get the door for everybody. I've seen guys get the door for other guys (a holding it open type of thing) and the kind of awkwardness and tension of it is sexy to me for some reason.
For me it depends on which side of the door you are.
If two people are approaching a door from both sides, I'd expect the person on the hinge side to hold the door open until the other had passed.
If several people are approaching the door from the same side, again, it depends which side that is. If I'm on the hinge side, I'll open the door, wait for the others to go through, then follow. If not, I'll open the door, step through, and hold it long enough for the second person to take over... who should, in turn, hold it until the third person can take over...
Now, all of this is generic courtesy. It's superceded in specific situations. For example, in any Taekwon-Do gathering, there's a fairly obvious hierarchy for who goes through doors first... and attempting to break that just confuses people :)
-Hyp.
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Date: 2004-09-12 12:38 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-09-12 01:33 pm (UTC)It's simple common sense.
If you try to open a door from the non-hinge side and hold it for someone who you allow to pass in front of you you either end up a/ blocking the door, or b/ standing pressed against the wall with your arm stretched out trying to get some leverage in an awkward position...
Whereas holding a door for someone from the hinge side is perfectly natural.
Where's the overthinking?
-Hyp.
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Date: 2004-09-12 02:02 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-09-12 02:14 pm (UTC)-Hyp.
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Date: 2004-09-12 02:16 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-09-12 02:41 pm (UTC)And you still haven't answered the 'Leave it to you' question, hmm?
-Hyp.
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Date: 2004-09-12 02:43 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-09-12 02:46 pm (UTC)... I do?
Huh. That almost sounds like a compliment, too :)
Gimme a break-- it's a Sunday.
Not here, it isn't :)
-Hyp.
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Date: 2004-09-12 02:52 pm (UTC)That's because New Zealand is weird. Just admit it, already. Admit that you're Peter Jackson. Because all from NZ MUST be the Jackson... or that cute little kid from Whale Rider. NYEH!
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Date: 2004-09-12 03:10 pm (UTC)You can't prove it.
... or that cute little kid from Whale Rider.
I'm definitely not her :)
NYEH!
Does anyone else find they can't read that without mentally adding "The Trash Heap has spoken!" to the start of it?
-Hyp.
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Date: 2004-09-12 01:36 pm (UTC)You make it sound like a personality trait...
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Thus, proof that I just can't win. Even when I'm trying to be nice with absolutely no ulterior motives.
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Date: 2004-09-11 01:59 am (UTC)Oh, absolutely. The odds favour the house by a ridiculous margin.
-Hyp.
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Date: 2004-09-12 12:39 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-09-12 06:04 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-09-12 06:41 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-09-12 06:46 pm (UTC)That's why.
Oh, he might not be dead just yet, but he certainly took a hell of a beating... and he's wary of showing his face, in case they lay into him again...
-Hyp.
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Date: 2004-09-12 07:09 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-09-12 07:25 pm (UTC)I... uh. That's a new expression on me.
Some things are forgiveable.
But actions have consequences, too.
After the third, or the fifth, or the tenth... uh, 'dykeadelic' freshman has snapped at one - even if one can intellectually determine that this is 'forgiveable' - one is somewhat dissuaded emotionally from making the effort.
What's the point of courtesy, if it's considered impolite by the very people you're attempting to be courteous towards?
So the traditions fade, because they get sick of being slapped in the face.
-Hyp.
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Date: 2004-09-12 07:38 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-09-12 07:48 pm (UTC)I'm not furious. But I'm... irked.
And certainly 'slapped' was not meant literally.
But metaphorically? It happens, absolutely. There are women about who will tear into someone who holds a door for them. Now, when I do it, there's no sexism intended. I'll hold a door for anyone, male or female. But being yelled at makes me... less inclined to do so.
Humourous and in context, it sounds like you're not one of those women. But they're about, and it's not a good look.
-Hyp.