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W hen you go to someone's wedding H ave you done so in clothes that are unsuitable? E ver shown up for an evening out wearing shorts? R emember the times when we "dressed" for dinner? E ven now, some do so. I t isn't everyday that special things happen in our lives... S trange how inadequate we are in showing respect. T here are times when a casual attitude is not offensive. H ovever, that is for the mundane. E ach one of us makes choices with regard to events in life. R ecently, I attended the memorial for a friend's mother. E very one who was there knew that this was a somber occasion. S ome, however, did not take the time to think about their demeanor. P erhaps we have gone overboard with our "casual" attitudes. E xpectations for me are that one would come dressed for the ceremony. C asual attire and wearing baseball caps are fine at a picnic, but T hen, I was taught that social graces begin at home.

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Date: 11/12/2010 9:05:00 AM
Ja, Dan! Du hast ja so recht mit diesem Gedicht!!! Die Kinderstube ist wichtig! Enjoyed the read and your thoughts! Alles Gute, Gert
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Date: 11/9/2010 1:03:00 PM
I feel as you do, Daniel.. there's a time and place for casual and formal and all in between. Like you said, etiquette for some is outdated. Great Acrostic on Respect. Love, Audrey
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Date: 11/9/2010 10:57:00 AM
Enjoyed reading your well written poetry today Dan. Thank you for sharing it. Love, Carol
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Date: 11/9/2010 6:31:00 AM
A sense of how to present oneself on occasions should be well maintained, Daniel, Nice Acrostic on Where is the self respect. Good luck if it is for the contest.
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Date: 11/9/2010 4:48:00 AM
Good job and very true. It reminds me of my own wedding many years ago and one of the guests. As I learned more about him, I become increasingly horrified. http://www.scribd.com/doc/25884214/God-Give-Us-Men-the-KKK-Today Thanks for sharing! Elton Camp
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Date: 11/9/2010 2:53:00 AM
Your well written poem says it all WHERE IS THE RESPECT. Nice piece.
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