Meeting etiquette
10-07-2018, 06:01 AM
#31
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One of my groups meets in a small room and it is noticeable when a separate conversation is going on in the room. We have several members who can't hear well and so they chat a little too loud to their neighbor, thinking they are quiet. The best way I have seen to control it is to stop the meeting till they notice and are quiet. It's up to the speaker not to try to talk over them. They get the gentle message and the extra chatting usually stops.
10-07-2018, 08:33 AM
#34
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Originally Posted by sewingsuz
I have always talked a lot but not at meetings where someone is talking. that is not polite. When I was young I talked in church and the nuns would take me out of the pew and make me sit with them. Then I talked to them!
10-07-2018, 10:10 AM
#35
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How about one of these air horns: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Tt04ZSlbZ0 Give it a loud honk when someone gets out of line. Maybe even walk around the room with it giving people the hairy eyeball.
Last edited by zozee; 10-07-2018 at 10:13 AM.
10-07-2018, 10:30 AM
#36
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Location: Seward, AK
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In our Guild, we usually start out by telling the members present that we hope, with their help, that the business portion of the meeting will go smoothly so we can get to the fun and lunch afterwards. A wise man once said that any meeting that goes over an hour will lose people's interest. Also, if the meeting leader has something to make noise to grab attention back.
10-07-2018, 02:03 PM
#39
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Location: Texas currently
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Iceblossom, you are a true diplomat. Ever think about Washington D.C.? I'd love to attend one of your classes! My pet peeve has always been people (adults!!) who can't seem to arrive on time for anything.
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