File spoon-archives/marxism-general.archive/marxism-general_1997/marxism-general.9711, message 189


Date: Mon, 17 Nov 1997 10:10:12 -0500
From: Doug Henwood <dhenwood-AT-panix.com>
Subject: Re: M-G: Re: Table manners according to Doug H


Where you been Jerry? This is at least 2 weeks past its prime relevance?

Gerald Levy wrote:

>2) Do not contradict the "journalist" whose large figure casts a shadow
>   on the table (he bears quite a resemblance to the Pillsbury Dough Boy).
>
>   [Doug: See -- I *do* have a sense of humor!]

If you've got to underscore the point with a footnote, you don't, really.

>3) Remember to wash very thoroughly (especially under the fingernails)
>   and dress similarly to the "journalist" (if in doubt, buy
>   yuppie/preppie clothing from "Land's End" and/or "L.L. Bean").

I don't own anything from either emporium. Right now I'm wearing Banana
Republic.

>6) Those who are left-handed, Swedish and/or "filthy workers" must be
>   directed to the nearest exit.

I'm left-handed, so I guess I'm not allowed to sit at my own table. Ah, the
contradictions!

Swedes are always welcome; most of the Swedes I've met have been serious
and companionable people.

Workers are welcome, though I usually prefer that dinner companions be
reasonably odor-free. Don't want to distract from the scents of the grilled
salmon or the bouquest of the chardonnay, do you?

Doug




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