Craziness in Etiquette

MadHops21

I just want to apologize to anyone seeing the 3 threads happening over on the other board. FI is back home sick, and I'm trying tell myself not to do homework because I'm defending Lady Etiquette. I am gif crazy over there tonight.

phira

My partner joined so he could comment on it. That's how nutso it is right now. (sadly, he's not able to post anything--I think his account is too new?)

MadHops21

I used to be one of those "special snowflakes" until I took a year course in TK Forums. So much embarrassment on my part saved from ladies here. I just wish newbies would lurk a bit before posting. 

chibiyui

I am thoroughly enjoying this.

MadHops21

I'm so gif happy right now. I found my favorite old gif's in a folder. There are over 100's of them. I'm bursting with gifs. 

jdluvr06

I have been thoroughly enjoying the craziness. It has kept my name from being super dull.

MadHops21

CMGragain

It is spring, and the newbies are in bloom.

MadHops21

How long have you guys been on this forum for to see the newbies run in? I think this is my first season where I'm not a lurker so much. I'm trying to aim for veteran status. 

jdluvr06

This is my first season for newbies. I joined TK awhile ago but I didn't start reading the boards until a few months ago.

MadHops21

jdluvr06 ditto. And I still have 2 years (2016) until my wedding, so I'm not going anywhere anytime soon. I still needs my vendors. 

CMGragain

I was a MOB when I joined in 2010.  I left for awhile, but I found I enjoyed helping brides and planning weddings.  II am the oldest (age) poster on TK.

MadHops21

CMGragain Wow, I think you have the veteran status among us, then! I like seeing MOB's on the boards. It gives me a completely different perspective. 

AllOnOneDay

The attire one makes me giggle, then cry.

Miss Manners says you can't dictate what colors your guests wear. But, since she said nothing about themes, costumes or required clothing - as it wasn't asked - it means she says it's fine to theme up your guests. My theme is acid yellow, everyone must follow my theme. Ha, I showed MM.

I giggle because it's like I'm talking to my 4 year old.

Then I cry because, no, daughter has mostly stopped requiring exactly detailed rules. Like my "We do not put dirty clothes on the table." rule. Or my "We do not stand on furniture." rule. Pretty understandable. But at 31 months, she took that to mean she could strip nekkid and sit her bare booty on the table. Toddlers require rules for each situation vs general rules that can relate to several situations.

Then, whineboy there says disagree with me, you are a chick or high school aged girl.

As an adult, I can take you can't dictate colors to be you can't dictate attire outside of white tie, black tie or cultural or legal norms. Like, if someone appears in a crop top and micro mini to semi formal events, I may roll my eyes, but not more. If one is outside a nudist area, I can generally hope people wear something covering swimsuit (even string bikini coverage) areas at least at that's a cultural norm and wearing less is frequently illegal.

I do not need the guest attire equivalent of "We do not put our nekkid butt on the table."

Whineboy apparently is sitting nekkid guests on tables

Angusaur

kmmssg

Those posts are some crazy stuff - I really wanted to kick into my Miss Manners detective mode (I can get a little obsessed thereA) but I just didn't have it in me last night and I am at work today.

Newbs come in seasonally.  While it  can be frustrating at first, it is REALLY nice to watch some girls open their eyes and see there is more to weddings than Platinum Weddings, David Tutera, and Say Yes to the Dress.

I have been on these boards for 9 1/2 years.  I have 4 DD's and the first one has been married for 9 years, the 4th one gets married in June.  What I have learned over the years has been invaluable not only as a MOB but as the parent of adult children.  I like to think I teach a thing or two around here but I have learned so many lessons on respecting my kids boundaries and acting in a way that makes me welcome in their lives.  I owe those lessons to the younger ladies on these boards!

cruffino

I've been married for 6 weeks and someone already feels sorry for my DH. Win! I've arrived!

kmmssg

cruffino said:

I've been married for 6 weeks and someone already feels sorry for my DH. Win! I've arrived!

Over achiever....

cruffino

kmmssg said:

cruffino said:

I've been married for 6 weeks and someone already feels sorry for my DH. Win! I've arrived!

Over achiever....

Don't hate....celebrate.

Jells2dot0

As I was making my way through that mess, I began to think that shewhoshallnotbenamed had created another account. Then, I saw that the instigator thinks lying is rude. So, that disproves my theory.

I could not believe how one person could be so offensive on so many levels in one day.

arrippa

Looks like someone will be joining the shewhoshallnotbenamed to my ignore list. I like having an even two and it's even better for my blood pressure.

FiancB

That was fun. I was supposed to be studying cranial nerves. 

I do get the distinct feeling that she's from WW and was trolling for their entertainment or something. Oh well. It still served its purpose of distracting me from cranial nerves.

kmmssg

 

cruffino said:

cruffino said:

I've been married for 6 weeks and someone already feels sorry for my DH. Win! I've arrived!

Over achiever....

Don't hate....celebrate.

It is just my jealousy coming out.  Do you have any idea how many YEARS I was here before someone called me a hag and felt sorry for my DH?  I feel so inadequate and need some cake.  Unfortunately someone did bring cake in to work today but it is drier than a sandbox and has no flavor.  I smiled and told her it was delish.  She wants to run a small business out of her home.

The Force is strong in you, Young Padawan

SmileDamnit

Damn. I miss all the good stuff with my new "unplugging" after dark rule. Guess I'll be spending the next hour catching up on all things crazy. Woot!

loro929

Niccirf said:

Damn. I miss all the good stuff with my new "unplugging" after dark rule. Guess I'll be spending the next hour catching up on all things crazy. Woot!

Same here, the past few days I have been non-stop busy. Today,  I finally go on the Etiquette boards to see that I missed the part(y|ies) occurring over there. Hope the threads are still there when I finally get home from work, I always love an entertaining read with a x-large glass of wine

KPBM89

Thanks for the heads up!  I ran my happy ass over to the E board and I am LOVING this etiquette authority board. 

lmcooper86

That was beyond crazy. I thought my head was going to explode from all of the poor grammar! I lurked about a year and a half ago, but I think I missed prime crazy season, and then I stopped visiting TK. It sounds like there should be some good reading come spring...

mellyD2014

Guys - he's baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack. Let the craziness continue. I hope you have a sizable lunch hour to dedicate to this entertainment.

Kauris

She's name calling, so now I have to hurry and read everything before she gets blocked.

FiancB

She's baaaack! And I have to go take an A&P test. Wah.

jenna8984

ooooo I better get over there before it gets deleted like the "honey-do" thread!!