JohnnyBoots
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Wed Jul-27-05 07:48 PM
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Going to my first adult wedding (sounds great eh?) on saturday I need |
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advice, 26yr. old, the future wife's best friend. Help! most of my socia time is spent around rugby players...not quite societies norms....how do and should I behave like a normal person?
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Wed Jul-27-05 07:52 PM
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1. There *are* no normal people... |
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especially not at weddings.
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Wed Jul-27-05 07:53 PM
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Wed Jul-27-05 07:54 PM
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Dance with old ladies and try to feel them up. Vomit in the vestibule. Do the hokey-pokey.
That's normal behavior at every wedding I've ever been to.
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Wed Jul-27-05 07:56 PM
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Anything less, and they'll all talk about you later.
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Wed Jul-27-05 07:56 PM
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8. That is my M.O. regardless, I am saying should I tone it |
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down. i make friends anywhere and am all about a good time, how serious are these things?
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Wed Jul-27-05 07:57 PM
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10. I say vomit in the middle of the hokey-pokie |
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you'll start a whole bunch of secondary pukes. Classy move. Or, in the alternative, watch "The Wedding Crashers" to get some tips on how to behave.
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Wed Jul-27-05 08:03 PM
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18. I was going to bring enlistment papers for all the hitler youth |
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Wed Jul-27-05 10:33 PM
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You'll make a HUGE impression. I like it.
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Wed Jul-27-05 07:55 PM
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5. As opposed to children's weddings? |
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You've gone to weddings of children before? LOL
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Wed Jul-27-05 07:57 PM
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9. From my days in NAMBLA, asshat. |
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Wed Jul-27-05 09:37 PM
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the National Association of Marlon Brando Look-Alikes?
Damn! You really DO look like Marlon Brando!
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Wed Jul-27-05 10:20 PM
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34. the horror...the horror..... |
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Thu Jul-28-05 12:35 PM
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37. that was my first thought too |
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Wed Jul-27-05 07:56 PM
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6. Shower and shave, first off |
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Make sure you do all of the other grooming basics, such as comb your hair, make sure nails are clean, etc. Clothes should be dressy. Enlist advice on what to wear. Hint -- it's not the same stuff you'd wear to a rugby game. Don't drink too much -- maybe two at the most. You don't want to act stupid, right? Finally, on any occasion when you're not sure of the right thing to do, just smile at people, act polite, and wait to see what others are doing before you decide what to do. Safe topics -- how do you know the bride, groom? What you liked about the ceremony or reception... Got the idea? One last thing, have fun.
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Wed Jul-27-05 08:00 PM
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12. I am gonna look sharp, no questions. I want to |
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behave, but there are land mines every where, young GOP'ers, buddys who are catalysts and functional alcoholism on the weekends.... going t be tough....not to mention the bride and groom will be divorced in 2 years.....not my best friends...train wreck.. abstain from an open bar.....I am more likely t vote for JEB
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Wed Jul-27-05 08:02 PM
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16. Not abstain, no, that's cruel and unusual punishment. But don't get |
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trashed either. Make every other a soda or drink some bottled water or something...or coffee or whatever. You CAN survive a wedding reception without a drink in your hand EVERY minute, honest! I've done it.
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Wed Jul-27-05 08:00 PM
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13. Gees, great minds or what? Good answers, good answers!! Hee hee! |
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Wed Jul-27-05 07:57 PM
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11. hee hee, don't panic, first off. and don't over-imbibe, might really |
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embarrass yourself. just normal good manners - please, thank you, excuse me, how are you? fine thank you...isn't this a nice reception/golf course/American Legion? May I get you a drink? Nice to meet you. It was my pleasure. Lovely weather we're having, isn't it? And so on.
Silverware - go from the outside and work your way in, course by course, if it's that fancy of a do. Watch others, take your cues from the sober ones who seem to know wedding etiquette (the Bride's Mother May Be A Good Role Model If She's Not In The Bag Herself.) Whisper sweet nothings occasionally to your Future Wife, and take mental notes of things you DON'T want at your upcoming festivities :D
Congratulate the Happy Couple and any family members you meet in the receiving line, and thank the appropriate people (follow Future Wife's lead in this) for the lovely afternoon/evening. And have fun!
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Wed Jul-27-05 08:03 PM
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17. the good thing is I am |
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like a Gremlin at formal affairs. I am good untill mid night, and the happy couple is leaving at 11.....just worried...being a 6'4" 255lbs angry dem can set the wrong tone. sure I will be fine if I listen to Jinmeny Crickett....thatns for the advice, DU rocks.
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Wed Jul-27-05 08:20 PM
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21. It surely does, doesn't it? I love this place. *lol* at Jiminy Cricket, |
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hee hee :rofl: Just picturing a guy your size at a formal do with an animated Disney thing on your shoulder, singing... You'll be fine! Have a good time :hi:
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Wed Jul-27-05 08:29 PM
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26. Yeah I know, at bars I make friends with the bouncers, here |
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make friends, charming friends, with the older women and they will take care of me in case of a faux pas. I think I will have to actually try to screw up, just be myself in a good mood and limit my beer intake to to ten instead of 30(American lite beer is horrible, no offense). thanks again...fill you in on monday!
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Wed Jul-27-05 08:01 PM
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14. Look pleasant, dress well (Banana Republic like) hug the bride... |
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congratulate the groom. When all thumbs...talk with the old people, ask a granny or auntie to dance. Just be quiet. Relax. And DO NOT drink to a state of stupidity. Other wise, there may be a pretty, unattached little missy... or some folks you may know. Remember sit up straight, shake hands, smile and manners, manners, manners. And have fun. ;)
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Wed Jul-27-05 08:01 PM
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15. Go see that movie "Wedding Crashers" and act just like that. |
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Wed Jul-27-05 08:04 PM
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19. Brilliant, simply brilliant. |
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:bounce: But don't act stupid.
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Wed Jul-27-05 08:08 PM
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20. Grew up watching MrsMarple, Lrd P. Whimsey, H. Poiroit, etc |
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on PBS....yeah my folks were teachers....
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Wed Jul-27-05 08:23 PM
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22. Well.... what can I say? |
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Wed Jul-27-05 08:24 PM
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23. i thought you meant this was an "industry" wedding |
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at first glance.
porn industry that is
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Wed Jul-27-05 08:25 PM
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25. Behavior for that would make an awesome thread! |
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Wed Jul-27-05 08:24 PM
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24. Don't do or say things because YOU think it will be halarious |
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Take a thought about the bride's point-of-view of things before 'having fun'
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Wed Jul-27-05 08:47 PM
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27. I know a thing or 2 of rugby player behavior |
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I could rip out a dozen great rugby dirges right here and now.
But listen: do evrything mentioned above, especially the looking your best part. Be polite and interested in other people. Compliment the women.
As for the drinking; ever go out on New Years Eve and party with a bunch of amateur drinkers? Those who cant handle it? Many times weddings are like that. So just sit back and let some asshat make a fool of himself by drinking too much( there is always one there).
late in the night, you'll rule.
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Wed Jul-27-05 09:09 PM
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29. Words to live by, my thoughts exactly...especially the |
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clocked young GOP'ers......A rugby player will survive...
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Wed Jul-27-05 08:49 PM
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28. If you are a rugby player, first put your teeth in to make a |
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Wed Jul-27-05 09:10 PM
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30. Front two are fake and screwed in and the other six are horribly capped |
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Thu Jul-28-05 12:25 PM
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36. Did you lose them playing rugby? |
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It's a rough game and the few people I know who play it all have lost their teeth. Like ice hockey I guess
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Wed Jul-27-05 09:13 PM
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31. your going from the bumper sticker.."Rugby Players eat |
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their dead", it is based of of the movie "Alive" Where a south American team crassehd in the andes and had to eat thier dead
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Wed Jul-27-05 09:45 PM
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33. If you need conversation just ask people about themselves. |
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People like to talk about themselves. What part of town do you live in? Oh, and how do you like it? How long have you lived there? What do you do? Oh that sounds interesting tell me more about it. If you can get someone started on their hobbies or about how they are remodeling their house or something it will be good for hours and hours of polite conversation. Not that it will be interesting, mind you, but it will be polite.
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