What is the protocol? Yes, there is often that question, I was reminded about that watching the reruns of Commander in Chief there was an episode when the presidents of the US and Russia were about the dance, the minions of the US President pulled her aside and told her there is no protocol for such an action, it has never been done. However, communications were established and agreements were made during that dance. I agree it is only fictional but sometimes sticking to protocol may be a bad thing.
In a get together (gtg) with friends at my place, conversation led to eating etiquette, where flatware should be, etc., it dawned on me, are those really necessary. While we have to conform to the rules of civilized human beings, stressing it to the point that it ruins the moment ruins protocol the very thing that we want to conform too.. How ironic.
Sometimes, when we enjoyed being with someone or doing something, we tend to do it again hoping to capture the moment one more time. Sadly, the desired effect does not materialize, why do you think? Maybe the spontaneity is gone, that it becomes forced therefore the results are manufactured. I was friendly with a few folks once, I thought they were smart, confident, different, blah, it’s the same cookie cutter, insecure, trying to cover up their perceived imperfections. Doesn’t make it fun, because then actions are measured words tentative awaiting a reaction. Versus my lack of boundary, always wanting to elicit a response, a commitment to an idea, an opinion no matter how far-fetched is always appreciated rather than a silence that I can’t interpret.
