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Morrighan · Post by **Morrighan** » Thu Oct 23, 2003 9:17 pm

Thanks, Miroku. You're such a sweetie. I'll keep your advice in mind.

Andrea · Post by **Andrea** » Thu Oct 23, 2003 9:21 pm

Miroku wrote: have you thought about addressing the problem to your choir teacher/instructor?

That, and... well, if it were my case, I would tell her. Straight on. Of course, there are ways, try to be nice, and the best thing to do in this situation is to give her tips. Try and help her where she's wrong. If you really care for that 'potential friendship', offer her some help, practice together.

OR tell her what she's doing wrong, and let her deal with it.

But that's just me.

Kaili Charmer · Post by **Kaili Charmer** » Thu Oct 23, 2003 9:37 pm

:o OMG, i'm gone for a day and this "advice column" is up to 52 pages...geez, now i have to go look over the last 5 pages....

Website · Post by **Adaon** » Thu Oct 23, 2003 9:59 pm

I actually have a somewhat similar situation in a volunteer chorus I'm in. New bass, he has hearing problems (really, hearing his ears ringing next to me can get kind of annoying) but I've picked up a few ways to "help" him.

First, if possible put people on all sides (if possible) of her who will sing it right. What you hear around you, you're more inclined to sing.

Second, get someone in practice to sing to her, pointing your head at her to make her hear you singing what's right helps to nudge things in the right direction.

All else failing, banish her to the outside edge, keeping people who sing it right together helps the over all group keep it together even if you have someone that is off. Placing her on the outside will minimize the damage, and has the convent spin line available "Oh, we just want you to be there as an anchor."

Good Luck

Rinoah7 · Post by **Rinoah7** » Thu Oct 23, 2003 10:10 pm

If you can't foist it off on your teacher, the best way to approach someone is to be honest - but not rude. Start out saying, 'I understand this may seem rude or mean, but I do not intend for it to be that way. I am concerned about our concert, and I only want everyone to do their best. I feel that we need to work on our part a bit.' By offering to help her it will seem as if you do care as a friend. And it is EXTREMELY important that you use words like 'feel' instead of think. And don't say 'why'. Both why and think make people feel as if you are judging them and that immediately makes them defensive.

But if I could, I'd lob it at the teacher.

LS

Morrighan · Post by **Morrighan** » Thu Oct 23, 2003 10:30 pm

Thanks, ya'll. Really appreciate it. Now, let's see if I can actually pull it off tomorrow at around 9 am... Gah. Maybe. I still may not be awake yet...

Andrea · Post by **Andrea** » Thu Oct 23, 2003 11:25 pm

Okay, I have some questions... again. So, what, sue me.

1. They're gonna fry your ass in the chair tonight. Last meal?

2. Think fast-- soap?

3. Have you EVER seen so many different flavors of bagels?

4. Does a one legged duck swim in circles?

5. What color does a smurf turn when you choke it?

And answer the question: VW+cincher=?

Miss Relena · Post by **Miss Relena** » Fri Oct 24, 2003 3:18 am

*grin* Relena, just how short is your traditional school girl skirt? I know my fiancee made me a Catherine costume for Otakon, and he refused to make the skirt as short as it appears. ^_^

Well, the costume is authentic and was shipped from Japan to me by a company that produces the Fuku for school students. In the real world, unlike what you see in many animes, the school skirts are below the knee. Mine came that way, and I thought that maybe I should shorten it, but decided to leave it as is.
Your Fiancee shouldn't dictate what you wear though...especially if it's cosplay. Not cool. If you wanna show off your hiney, you show it off!

Website · Post by **Adaon** » Fri Oct 24, 2003 7:13 am

Andrea Sinisterra wrote:Okay, I have some questions... again. So, what, sue me.

1. They're gonna fry your ass in the chair tonight. Last meal?

2. Think fast-- soap?

3. Have you EVER seen so many different flavors of bagels?

5. What color does a smurf turn when you choke it?

And answer the question: VW+cincher=?

1. Logan's Roadhouse Hamburger with a strawberry milkshake.

2. Dial

3. No, but since I don't eat bagels I didn't even know there were flavors other then plain and with cream cheese.

5. 31,091,440,731; or CINDGCA (sounds like a government agency)

Morrighan · Post by **Morrighan** » Fri Oct 24, 2003 8:24 am

Andrea Sinisterra wrote: 4. Does a one legged duck swim in circles?

Yes, a one legged duck swims in circles. As a result of this, most ducks that lose a leg cannot survive in the wild and will be eaten by a predator. It's just like if an animal loses an eye. It can't judge depth and it becomes vulnerable to predators and things like that.

As a wildlife rehaber, I know such things.

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