[TANGO-L] Tango and rudeness

[Ba Tango <rhink2 @NETSCAPE.NET>]

Hola All,

Of the dance communities with which I've been involved (salsa, swing, and
ballroom) I must agree that as a whole tangueros-(as) are the rudest.  I've
pondered the question of why this should be and concluded that this is an
exercise in futility.

However, this bad behavior really irks me; I take it personally even though
it may not be direct toward me.  I take it personally, because it reflects
on me. Indeed, it reflects on us all.  If you as a tango dancer want bigger,
better, or more frequent tango events, then we must grow the tango
community.  This is economics.  Damage done because somebody's ego gets in
the way goes well beyond a single incident.  The person on the receiving end
of the rudeness likely will tell friends with the message, "Beware of those
tango guys!"  Not exactly fostering an environment to grow the community.

So when I see rude behavior at a mlonga, and unfortunately in my
neighborhood I see it not infrequently, I stay away from the perpetrator.
I'm remind of my former wife's advice, "Don't make eye contact with
weirdos."

Bob Hink

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