Women and Tuning

[Barbara Richmond]

Michelle,

I'm not sure that piano tuning work poses more perilous situations than any
other profession.

Of the few not cool moments I've had in 24 years, only one was in a home--I
didn't realize the guy was drunk until I got in the door.  I said, "I have
to leave."  Picked my stuff up and showed myself to the door.

By nature I am a little too polite and smile a bit too much.  So, basically,
I learned that in a setting where I am in an isolated situation and the
other person around is a male, I will acknowledge him, but no smiles,
no pauses for conversation, etc.

The usual rules apply, be alert, use good judgement, go with your
instincts..

Barbara Richmond, RPT


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michelle Smith" <michelle at cdaustin.com>
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2006 7:34 AM
Subject: Women and Tuning


> Hi all.  I'm a student tuner and my family's main concern is that I  am
> safe when going to someone's home.  Can some of you (men and  women) shed
> some light on this issue?  Thanks so much!
>
> Michelle Smith
> Bastrop, Texas
>
>