http://tangopadawan.com/2010/07/22/on-kindness-to-beginners/ Tango Student Mon, 04 Jul 2011 17:37:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://tangopadawan.com/2010/07/22/on-kindness-to-beginners/comment-page-1/#comment-168 Frances R Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:51:39 +0000 http://tangopadawan.com/2010/07/22/on-kindness-to-beginners/#comment-168 I would (and do) gladly explain to anyone willing to listen. But some people do not care to learn. Do you know how many times in a similar situation I heard in response "What nonsense! Tandas? Women have the right to decline? Not going down the line asking others? I am not following those stupid rules!" or "I merely wanted to have a good time on Sunday. Those tarts who turn me down are just being rude, and spoiling my fun. So go get a hike with your advice!" Debbie did a kind, but also a very brave thing. It turned to be a welcomed favor to the guy. I congratulate them both, her for speaking up, and him for listening. I would (and do) gladly explain to anyone willing to listen. But some people do not care to learn. Do you know how many times in a similar situation I heard in response “What nonsense! Tandas? Women have the right to decline? Not going down the line asking others? I am not following those stupid rules!” or “I merely wanted to have a good time on Sunday. Those tarts who turn me down are just being rude, and spoiling my fun. So go get a hike with your advice!”
Debbie did a kind, but also a very brave thing. It turned to be a welcomed favor to the guy. I congratulate them both, her for speaking up, and him for listening.

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