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Shower Etiquette Question - If you don't agree with a shower what are the rules?

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Harriet:
Rude, for sure. I really hate shower games but this sounds like the perfect opportunity for them. That would make the whole group have to get in on the game. I feel for the MTB; she must have felt more forlorn than ever after that.

TootsNYC:

--- Quote from: snowflake on May 25, 2012, 06:56:23 PM ---
What happened is that I got there and there were lots of people who knew each other but not the MTB.  They were all talking to each other past the MTB while she sat in the chair of honor looking lonely. 

So...is this a serious breach of etiquette?



--- End quote ---

Yes, it's a VERY serious breach of etiquette. I don't care if they weren't comfortable striking up a conversation with someone they didn't know yet--etiquette demands that we put our own comfort aside sometimes.

Plus it was sort of mean.

Twik:
This was a failure by the guests, and a catastrophic failure by the hostess. If her guests couldn't bring themselves to talk to the guest of honour, her duty was to force the issue by starting a conversation that would include her.

RiverSong:
I'm a little confused by the title. Are you not agreeing that there should be a shower, or are the other guests?

Either way, it is rude to attend a party of any kind and not even say hello to the guest of honor.

I feel for the girl. I was in the same position 4 years ago, though not quite as far along in my pregnancy.

mj:
Growing up, we were taught this is who baby showers are for, women like the MTB and others in less fortunate situations. 

If you decide to go to something, regardless of what you think about the rules, I think you need to participate and honor the reason why you are there.  Otherwise, decline to go. 

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