Rude Guild Members/Need Help
#121
I belong to local guild and normally most of the guild members show that they have respect when someone is speaking or the President of guild is speaking. We have quite a few members in our guild that are hard of hearing, so any type of chit-chat, other than the speaker talking, makes it really difficult to hear. I would just suggest, since U are the President, a gentle reminder right before the meeting begins, would be good. :mrgreen:
#122
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Originally Posted by Lena1952
Over the past few years I have noticed a tendency toward rudeness during our meetings. Members talk during a speaker, during the general meeting and not quietly. Several times I have had difficulty hearing what is being said due to the person behind me holding a conversation. As the new Prez of this guild, I need help finding a way to politely handle this situation. Me, I am normally a fairly blunt no nonsense kind of gal but realize tack it needed for this, so please help me tame these beasties nicely.
When you see how rude they are, you absolutely know why their children act the way they do at school. froggyintexas
#123
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I wish I could say it were those with hearing problems that are the talkers - it is not them. These are the first ones to ask, "What was that? I didn't hear what was said about ....". Makes me want to scream. If they would just shut up long enough they wouldn't have to ask the question. I don't think subtle hints will work since shushing them doesn't seem to do the trick. I like the tazer idea and can just picturing the reaction to the water pistol keeps me smiling. So many good ideas to try. I almost wish I was taking on the assingment earlier than July. ALmost!
#125
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Originally Posted by newquilter10
People do this everywhere and it bugs the puddin out of me.
I go to WW when in Texas and I get so upset as I pay good money to go to hear the leader not the twenty side meetings. I keep saying I am going to say something and wish I had the guts to do so. It is so RUDE to be yakking when they are talking.
Good luck!
I go to WW when in Texas and I get so upset as I pay good money to go to hear the leader not the twenty side meetings. I keep saying I am going to say something and wish I had the guts to do so. It is so RUDE to be yakking when they are talking.
Good luck!
Guild meetings are different, especially when you have a 'guest' speaker. However, perhaps some of those that complain about the chit-chat start shushing the others.
#126
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Unfortunately, we are used to talking over the TV and most people forget that the guest speaker, or president, or whoever, is not on TV. One must just keep hammering about good manners. Perhaps one could draft a "Miss Manners" booklet about rules and regulations and manners when a member of a quilt guild?
#127
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Dog house moms sound like the best ideal, very tactful. Then if this doesn't work ask for a break, because everyone is on a time table now days the meetings will take longer, when complaints start and they will; just sweetly menition the reason for the extra long meetings is the excessive talking in the audience.You can remind the members that they all want to hear what the speakers are saying so we all need to listen.May work! :thumbup:
#128
Originally Posted by Lena1952
Over the past few years I have noticed a tendency toward rudeness during our meetings. Members talk during a speaker, during the general meeting and not quietly. Several times I have had difficulty hearing what is being said due to the person behind me holding a conversation. As the new Prez of this guild, I need help finding a way to politely handle this situation. Me, I am normally a fairly blunt no nonsense kind of gal but realize tack it needed for this, so please help me tame these beasties nicely.
#129
I found in our guild meeting that the chit chatters were usually people who couldn't hear very well (older members). When we hooked up a mike, the problem usually stopped.
In my smaller group. I have to have a heart to heart about twice a year to remind them that they are disturbing the others and rude to the one who is doing the demo etc.
In my smaller group. I have to have a heart to heart about twice a year to remind them that they are disturbing the others and rude to the one who is doing the demo etc.
#130
Originally Posted by Lena1952
Over the past few years I have noticed a tendency toward rudeness during our meetings. Members talk during a speaker, during the general meeting and not quietly. Several times I have had difficulty hearing what is being said due to the person behind me holding a conversation. As the new Prez of this guild, I need help finding a way to politely handle this situation. Me, I am normally a fairly blunt no nonsense kind of gal but realize tack it needed for this, so please help me tame these beasties nicely.
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