[Trombone-l] Gratuitous standing ovations, was Boos

[Phil Burton]

I have been given "the look" when I felt it was not worthy of getting up.  It is an uncomfortable feeling, but even "I" have my standards...

Phil

----- Original Message ----
From: Craig Parmerlee <craig at acticalc.com>
To: Gabriel Langfur <glangfur at yahoo.com>
Cc: trombone-l at server5.samford.edu
Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2007 7:12:07 AM
Subject: [Trombone-l] Gratuitous standing ovations, was Boos

Yes, tepid applause for a great performance is probably disconcerting.  
But I find the other end of the spectrum even more annoying: gratuitous 
standing ovations for what is NOT an exceptional performance.  I take 
great offense at the flock of sheep around me giving an automatic 
standing ovation for what was an adequate, but not particularly 
inspiring program.  They make me look like a creep if I don't join them 
in their standing O.  I'm not trying to protest or insult any of the 
performers when I applaud and don't stand.

What are the opinions on this?  Join the sheep as to not offend anyone, 
or keep you seat, even if you are the only one in the house sitting?


Gabriel Langfur wrote:
> It's just a bit disconcerting to hear tepid applause. They keep coming though...
>   

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