Common Sense Guide to Meetup Ettiquette
Sept 7, 2014 11:20:43 GMT -8
Post by allurose on Sept 7, 2014 11:20:43 GMT -8
I recommend you check out this page on Den of Angels for some basic ideas about how to be polite and respectful at meetups. And I'll make one small adjustment myself.
Porcelain dolls are very fragile. I would say you should NEVER pick up or touch another person's doll without asking and be prepared for the possibility of the owner saying no. Many owners don't want to take the risk, and it isn't rude to be protective of these beautiful works of art.
I often bring my porcelain dolls out at meets, but I rarely let other people touch them. If I do allow it, I ask the person to sit down and take a moment to show them how to handle the doll safely. For example, certain joints must be moved with care to avoid damaging the springs. I also check that we aren't in a high traffic area where another person could bump into us.
Also, some porcelain doll owners might not to bring their dolls at all out of fear of them getting damaged in transit or otherwise being at risk. This is just fine and those owners should be welcomed just the same as if they had a doll with them.
What ideas do you have about making interesting meetups and keeping dolls safe at meets?
Porcelain dolls are very fragile. I would say you should NEVER pick up or touch another person's doll without asking and be prepared for the possibility of the owner saying no. Many owners don't want to take the risk, and it isn't rude to be protective of these beautiful works of art.
I often bring my porcelain dolls out at meets, but I rarely let other people touch them. If I do allow it, I ask the person to sit down and take a moment to show them how to handle the doll safely. For example, certain joints must be moved with care to avoid damaging the springs. I also check that we aren't in a high traffic area where another person could bump into us.
Also, some porcelain doll owners might not to bring their dolls at all out of fear of them getting damaged in transit or otherwise being at risk. This is just fine and those owners should be welcomed just the same as if they had a doll with them.
What ideas do you have about making interesting meetups and keeping dolls safe at meets?
