>I agree. A proactive approach need not be rude and is generally >effective. I have never had a problem telling someone, in a polite way, >that I needed quiet nor had them respond other than apologetically that >they were unaware. The times reserved for tuning in a noisy environment >should be reserved for those unusual situations in which we must perform >our job and circumstances are genuinely beyond our control. > >David Love Exactly. The chaos of a concert stage is non-negotiable, and you do what you have to do as everyone else is doing what they have to do. Vacuuming under the piano or rattling dishes isn't a pressure situation, and can usually wait until the tuning is finished. The difference is between consideration and necessity. Ron N
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