Originally Posted by Pamela Artman
I would hate to embarrass someone or make anyone feel uncomfortable. Unlike business meetings, people come to a quilt guild to have fun and they can choose not to come again if they are made to feel uncomfortable or have negative attention called to them. If I went to a guild meeting and the speaker called my name or came to stand next to me if I was talking, I'd probably be so embarrassed I would not come back.
based on what you say i would bet that you aren't one of these rude people. i, too, would be embarrassed to be caught in this circumstance and make the effort not be be an offender.
it would be too bad if anyone left the guild over this problem. unfortunately, more people who are bothered by the talking-out-of-turners leave than the ones who get embarrassed getting caught talking. i would rather have the offenders go if they are going to continue disrupting the meeting.
our guild prez makes a statement at the beginning of the meeting and before our guest speaker starts but there are still certain members who feel their conversation is "so" important it can't wait until break. they are annoying and take the fun out of the evening for others.