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Old 23rd-November-2003, 05:40 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Re: Re: Re: What not to do in a beginners class to newcomers

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Originally posted by bigdjiver
An individual word, in moderation, can make a real difference. It would be awful for someone to finish a class with the thought that no-one will talk to them, no-one will help them.
It can make a real difference to anybody! I remember going to one London club (that shall be nameless!), doing the beginners class, doing the fun intermediate class, trying to be a perfect guest when they were obviously short of men and got generally good feedback for my efforts as far as I could tell.

I didn't know anyone when I walked in. It would have made such a difference if one, even one of the many staff on duty that night had said "haven't seen you before, welcome to _ _ _ _ _ _ _"). I don't want a conversation, but a "Where are you from" only takes an instant, and can make a big difference to the lasting impression.
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