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    Re: "I didn't get a dance with you tonight"

    Quote Originally Posted by Jan in Notts View Post
    To be honest he seems like a nice guy and I was amused rather than offended by the comment. It just got me thinking about how stalking/sharking/hanging around ready to pounce etc.. might be perceived by the "victim"
    Well I think it was rude of him, especially him saying it in a loud voice for all to hear.
    Did you think he was joking?

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    Re: "I didn't get a dance with you tonight"

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    What are bomb doors?
    Here's clue: A Strictly star - Flabia Cockatcha

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    Re: "I didn't get a dance with you tonight"

    Quote Originally Posted by Astro View Post
    Well I think it was rude of him, especially him saying it in a loud voice for all to hear.
    Did you think he was joking?
    Yes I thought he was joking but now you're making me paranoid

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    Re: "I didn't get a dance with you tonight"

    Quote Originally Posted by Astro View Post
    Well I think it was rude of him, especially him saying it in a loud voice for all to hear.
    Did you think he was joking?
    Like a lot of this stuff, it's really dependent on context.

    It's like saying "Thank you very much" in Tango after a song finished

    Generally, I think it's best to go with your gut instinct on these things. If it felt like a joke, it probably was one.

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    Re: "I didn't get a dance with you tonight"

    Quote Originally Posted by Gojive View Post
    ...and that's how a feetus is created no?
    That's reminded me of Baby Jesus
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    Here's clue: A Strictly star - Flabia Cockatcha
    Still non the wiser, can you eluciate furthur Gojive?

    Quote Originally Posted by Jan in Notts View Post
    Yes I thought he was joking but now you're making me paranoid
    No, no I agree with David's post below, you have to be there.
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    Like a lot of this stuff, it's really dependent on context.

    It's like saying "Thank you very much" in Tango after a song finished

    Generally, I think it's best to go with your gut instinct on these things. If it felt like a joke, it probably was one.

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    Re: "I didn't get a dance with you tonight"

    Quote Originally Posted by Gojive View Post
    Here's clue: A Strictly star - Flabia Cockatcha
    Quote Originally Posted by Astro View Post
    Still non the wiser, can you eluciate furthur Gojive?
    LOL! I'm sure you're pulling my leg now C ...but just in case:

    'Flabia' has a lovely pair of lips doesn't she?

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    Cool Re: "I didn't get a dance with you tonight"

    This is yet another reason why the music is so important to me. To give someone the very best dance I tend to pair people with types of music. I hear a track and have seen someone that I would like to dance with to that type of track earlier. So I think "this is a so-and-so track" then scout around to try and find that person for a dance.

    This means that if suitable music isn't forthcoming I tend to miss dances with people - but I may have a few with other people whose style suit the music better on the night. But hey; that's just the way I are Maybe I need to be more discerning with my choice of venue.

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    Re: "I didn't get a dance with you tonight"

    Quote Originally Posted by StokeBloke View Post
    I tend to pair people with types of music.
    Interesting! Now you come to mention it, I do this too. Unfortunately, this can only lead to frustration and disappointment, when you have an evening of being in the wrong place at the wrong time
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    Re: "I didn't get a dance with you tonight"

    Realise I tend to do this too (pair people with certain tracks) but when I have taken a risk and danced with a complete stranger I've more often been pleasantly surprised than disappointed!

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    Re: "I didn't get a dance with you tonight"

    Quote Originally Posted by Pussycatdoll View Post
    Realise I tend to do this too (pair people with certain tracks) but when I have taken a risk and danced with a complete stranger I've more often been pleasantly surprised than disappointed!
    This has happened to me a few times too. One particular dance stands out as it was just incredibly playful and creative and I've loved dancing with that person ever since.

    And yes, I definitely associate certain people with certain types of tracks - to me that's part of the fun of having the best possible dance I can have with them.

    Got a few of the 'I didn't get a dance with you tonight' comments last night at the freestyle as I can't dance at the moment so was hidden away in the corner most of the night and some people didn't realise I was there.

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    Re: "I didn't get a dance with you tonight"

    Well, I have a hit list, but it isn’t a straightforward linear one to work through. Variables are:

    - who I’ve spotted so far
    - what stage of the evening it is
    - what the track is
    - how brave I’m feeling
    - whether I want to enjoy the dance, learn from the dance or am doing my duty
    - whether someone else has already grabbed my target
    - what my target’s last dance was - do I really want to follow their act?!

    Then just to complicate things:

    - there are people I would like to dance with but would prefer not to be the one asking
    - I am not very good at recognising the faces of unfamiliar people (so if I'm not concentrating I'm capable of getting mixed up with who it was I wanted to target, and who I have danced with already)
    - the fact that if I am having a good time I sometimes forget I have a list at all!

    I’m sure someone could create a geek formula to explain it.

    There have been some nights when I have been grabbed on the way towards someone at the only times they have been free, or have just plain run out of time*. Mildly frustrating, and I probably would say (or think) “Awww, I wanted a dance with you” and mean it, but it’s not like I go home and brood about it. But I certainly do also say it socially when really I’m thinking “Dodged that nicely!"


    *Trampy at Nottingham ceroc the other night ……but I should have got there earlier!

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    Re: "I didn't get a dance with you tonight"

    Quote Originally Posted by Lory View Post
    Interesting! Now you come to mention it, I do this too. Unfortunately, this can only lead to frustration and disappointment, when you have an evening of being in the wrong place at the wrong time
    I don't accociate people with certain tracks.

    However, I will hold back from approaching leads for a dance if the track is awful.

    Sometimes I never get another chance that night to ask that person.

    But, sometimes I do, and the delayed gratification pays off.

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