Guest guest Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 , My mother had a deformed hand from a fire when she was a small child. She could not clap but would place that little cupped hand in the other and make the motions. To my knowledge no one ever missed the fact that this was how she showed her pleasure. I think the gesture has as much impact as the sound. Hope this is helpful. Shirley > > Of all the things we deal with ,this seems almost foolish but causes me > embarrasment. > I attended a lovely but quite small dinner theatre. Not applauding was > quite noticable but my hands can not clap. The pain is unbearable. any > suggestions? > This was small enough that after the show I could address the actors > and express my pleasure. > the scenario seems quite prevalent. > Any suggestions on how to appear gracious and appreciative? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 I agree with the other response in that making the motions is fine. In most cases, the sound of all the applause will cover the fact that you are not actually applauding. Plus the fact that the performers probably can't see anyone in the audience. I think you handled it very well by personally expressing your enjoyment to the actors. When my hands are truly awful, I dread meeting someone and having to shake hands. There are times that I am sure I would scream out loud if in that situation. _____ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of catherine Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 2:24 AM Subject: [ ] applause Of all the things we deal with ,this seems almost foolish but causes me embarrasment. I attended a lovely but quite small dinner theatre. Not applauding was quite noticable but my hands can not clap. The pain is unbearable. any suggestions? This was small enough that after the show I could address the actors and express my pleasure. the scenario seems quite prevalent. Any suggestions on how to appear gracious and appreciative? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Thank you. When I anticpate that I will need to shake hands in a social situation, I keep hand braces in mt purse. It hurts less if I do shake but just wearing them allows me to politely refuse. Dorothy <dorv@...> wrote: I agree with the other response in that making the motions is fine. In most cases, the sound of all the applause will cover the fact that you are not actually applauding. Plus the fact that the performers probably can't see anyone in the audience. I think you handled it very well by personally expressing your enjoyment to the actors. When my hands are truly awful, I dread meeting someone and having to shake hands. There are times that I am sure I would scream out loud if in that situation. _____ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of catherine Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 2:24 AM Subject: [ ] applause Of all the things we deal with ,this seems almost foolish but causes me embarrasment. I attended a lovely but quite small dinner theatre. Not applauding was quite noticable but my hands can not clap. The pain is unbearable. any suggestions? This was small enough that after the show I could address the actors and express my pleasure. the scenario seems quite prevalent. Any suggestions on how to appear gracious and appreciative? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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