ANST - Courtesies - (was meetings and vol)

[Lori Campbell]

Of course the ladies of Ansteorra are all more than capable of 
representing themselves to the Crown when being called into court, 
but many prefer not to have to.

I, also, agree that whoever steps in to escort should be well 
enough aquainted with the person to know if they'd prefer to go 
unescorted  (due to personna, rank, or just plain personal 
preference).  I know for a fact that my Lord sometimes prefers to 
enter Court unescorted.  He's been quite embarassed on several 
occassions when helpful ladies jump in to escort him.

My personal feeling, however, is that there is a danger in deciding 
that no one should step in to escort a lone person into court. 
This danger is that we will lose the courtesies that many of us 
cherish because we wouldn't find them in the modern world.  Things 
like holding a door for someone, or offering to help carry something, 
or help set up a tent, etc... (Note I didn't mention gender or rank 
specifics).   It's up to all of us (regardless of gender or station)  
to show courtesies like these to those around us.  It's one of the 
things that makes the caring and camaraderie of our organization so 
unique and special.  

Besides, it carries over into mundane life, too.  I just love the 
thank you's and looks of amazement I get when I offer to hold the 
door for someone who is easily 50 years my senior.  It's like I come 
from another planet.

Personally, I'd just as soon put up with the occassional unnecessary 
escort into court if it means that someone will be there for a person 
who wants/needs it later on.  It's just not that big a deal.  

My $.25 worth...

- Kat

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Katrionna Heather MacLochlainn
Barony of Wiesenfeuer, Ansteorra
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lcampbel at ossm.edu



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