"Ken" > wrote in message
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> Nancy Young wrote:
>> "Ken" > wrote
>>
>> > symphony. Somebody replied, and rightly so, that it was rude to the
>> > others at the performance to come in late. I was just saying that the
>> > seats were right by the stairs, so we didn't have to bother anyone even
>> > if we were late. (I was the one who wanted to leave and eat somewhere
>> > else so we'd be on time.)
>>
>> Ken, you had made it clear it wasn't your idea, I was talking
>> about your friend's cavalier attitude, hey they don't lock the door
>> we'll just walk in when we feel like it ... that's how it came across to
>> me. But not you, you said to be on time.
>>
>> nancy
>
> Nancy,
>
> The friend who said it appreciates live performances. I too was a
> little shocked by what she said.
>
> Ken

It's been a long time since I've been to live performances, but used to go
to many. Perhaps times have changed because I can't recall ever being
disturbed by anyone coming in late - BECAUSE NO ONE DID! Even seeing
someone's entrance out of the corner of my eye is a disturbance -- yes,
that's the way I am. As I recall, one didn't get seated after a
performance. Not so anymore?

I can only relate in some small way as to a composer in an audience and the
thrill. After hearing a symphony in San Francisco, at the end, the composer
seated in a box took a bow. For the person to be your acquaintance/friend,
this must have heightened your concern.

Don't fret too much, you'll still have good memories.
Dee Dee




Dee Dee