tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905236167079601771.post7234006450560641872..comments2023-12-25T11:13:04.495+00:00Comments on Seraphic Singles: Auntie Seraphic & the Unsuccessful MatchmakerSeraphichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06251504033428511090noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905236167079601771.post-24874357096293826202013-05-16T23:29:18.703+01:002013-05-16T23:29:18.703+01:00How funny! Do they usually have huge Turkish moust...How funny! Do they usually have huge Turkish moustaches?Seraphichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06251504033428511090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905236167079601771.post-83695667386867338172013-05-16T21:16:56.914+01:002013-05-16T21:16:56.914+01:00Not related to the letter, but I thought of a prai...Not related to the letter, but I thought of a praising-men thing today!<br /><br />Often as I'm walking to and from home, as I'm about to cross a small street or driveway, I'll spot a car turning in and stop. And not infrequently, the man driving (usually a member of the large local Turkish population) will stop his car -- even in the middle of the oncoming traffic -- and give me a big cheesy smile and a dramatic "ladies first" gesture. This is not very good for traffic flow, and sometimes it has a slightly gross quality, but for the most part it's just kind of absurdly chivalrous. This is the only regular instance of deferential drivers that I've encountered, but I will say that I always think it's sweet when a man waves me ahead of him on or off the train or through a doorway etc. It's nice to see a man being considerate and self-effacing in these little ways toward anyone, but of course I especially like it when I am the beneficiary ;)Jamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18076215213828545013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905236167079601771.post-70284101440964665062013-05-16T19:51:49.335+01:002013-05-16T19:51:49.335+01:00Thanks, Auntie Seraphic!
I think this kind of thi...Thanks, Auntie Seraphic!<br /><br />I think this kind of thing happens more than we know. I was part of a group of friends in which a similar situation occurred, and because the two women involved had completely different personalities and completely different ways of seeing the situation, a drama ensued that damaged more than just their friendship. People ended up taking sides, a very good friendship was ruined, and it wasn't pretty. If someone had just taken the time to ask this same question or at least communicate before acting/reacting impulsively, things might have gone differently. Anyway, even though it's in the past, this is still so helpful. If I ever get the chance (or courage), I will pass your message along (gently and charitably, of course. And I will give you credit).Miss Violetnoreply@blogger.com