tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3876281636657645444.post2244529993261355306..comments2023-11-05T06:46:15.878-05:00Comments on The Blushing Hostess Entertains: And you are?The Blushing Hostesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16303502206261407536noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3876281636657645444.post-70216734006589100972010-04-26T06:32:28.631-04:002010-04-26T06:32:28.631-04:00The expression is the height of bad manners in my ...The expression is the height of bad manners in my book. I've had it said to me when I arrived for a booked table and I replied:<br /><br />"...waiting for you to address me properly."<br /><br />Although the situation you recount is a completely different set of circumstances, it is nevertheless an impertinent question. I think I would have just replied "How d'ya do?", which as we know is a minefield itself.columnisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03764365428633038329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3876281636657645444.post-28537751686694859772010-04-20T00:14:12.683-04:002010-04-20T00:14:12.683-04:00Great anecdote! I hate that phrase too.Great anecdote! I hate that phrase too.the southern hostesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14185321217642271850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3876281636657645444.post-74076145310259606872010-04-19T18:59:15.045-04:002010-04-19T18:59:15.045-04:00The nuance will come. I was enchanted actually by ...The nuance will come. I was enchanted actually by the firm handshake and the fact that she wasn't on a different planet with an ipod.home before darkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13272062955786414729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3876281636657645444.post-65390750060276033682010-04-18T22:20:10.653-04:002010-04-18T22:20:10.653-04:00Discovered you through Slow Love Life's blog. ...Discovered you through Slow Love Life's blog. And, may I say I shall be returning here. As a "manners coach" (tee-hee)...a Cotillion director, etc., I am sympatico with you....in how tragic the lack is! But, this young lady did well, I'd say! She's certainly on the right track.Vava (aka Virginia)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11672805554283285409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3876281636657645444.post-60834263050181886852010-04-17T08:09:46.397-04:002010-04-17T08:09:46.397-04:00That was quite brazen for a 12 year-old to assert ...That was quite brazen for a 12 year-old to assert herself and choose those words in doing so. "And you are" is, in fact, rude, but we will excuse this considering the youth factor. In such a case, I would prefer to simply introduce myself with a smile, extending my hand. This happens more frequently than you may think. People get caught up in their own thoughts and simply forget to introduce others. Eventually they do, usually. In the mean time, step up to the plate and take in upon yourself to declare your presence. Just good manners on your part, as well.teaorwinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17569214378018984731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3876281636657645444.post-66127522866061400972010-04-16T19:21:55.358-04:002010-04-16T19:21:55.358-04:00Yes at 12- very good. Is it men? is it dismissing ...Yes at 12- very good. Is it men? is it dismissing what seems a child? I notice it more with the fellows.pgtP.Gaye Tapp at Little Auguryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15115534755711063462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3876281636657645444.post-33352488229737565652010-04-16T13:23:40.744-04:002010-04-16T13:23:40.744-04:00Thank you for stopping by The Classic Closet! I am...Thank you for stopping by The Classic Closet! I am glad you did because I am happy to have been introduced to your blogs. <br /><br />This was a great story. I find it very reassuring to know that manners are still something cherished!pWahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12059740083925638311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3876281636657645444.post-67105345534209411932010-04-16T10:50:13.803-04:002010-04-16T10:50:13.803-04:00Yes, I think and you are is rude too. Clearly that...Yes, I think and you are is rude too. Clearly that isn't what she wanted to be. Her dad should teach her to put her hand out and say, hello,(or how do you do) I'm so and so. The other person will then respond with their name.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3876281636657645444.post-12057757575970962022010-04-16T10:09:21.795-04:002010-04-16T10:09:21.795-04:00I agree, I've always found "and you are?&...I agree, I've always found "and you are?" to be rude. But, I'm glad to hear the young lady turned out to be polite. She's still learning. Too bad she had to prompt Daddy!JMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11850088300591079931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3876281636657645444.post-70419667169650284912010-04-16T08:13:32.181-04:002010-04-16T08:13:32.181-04:00What a lovely story that this young girl would int...What a lovely story that this young girl would introduce herself! I wonder w so much social media (facebook, texting, IM, email, blogs) if our kids will fail to learn public conversation. A strong handshake and a smile go a long way!<br /><br />je m'appelle... My name is...Jennifer aka Gigi<br /><br />Thanks for sharing!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10397618780347234868noreply@blogger.com