[MR] A question of Protocol

[Oddny]

I've been told on a number of occasions that my monarchs and baronage would
much rather have me nod at them if they enter my pavilion, than risk messing
up whatever A&S project I'm working on, since most of the stuff I do
requires both hands to be wrist-deep in a warp. :) If I have my hands full,
or my lap covered with stuff, most of the dignitaries have told me they'd
prefer I remain sitting and continue my work, rather than disrupting my work
in my 'own home'. Usually, they're there to talk to someone else in our
group, anyhow, and will wave us to remain seated, if we make a move to rise.


Oddny 

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Catherine wrote:
> Is there any reason other than a health reason that one does not
> rise for the Crown and its chosen Baronial Representatives?

I assume you mean, viable reason, as opposed to casual familiarity.

One very good example I can think of is "working".  The appearance of the
Crown/Landed at troll, the MoL table or the kitchen can be quite disruptive,
if you think you have to stop what you are doing and hop up the second they
appear.  If you are currently serving someone else (or have your hands
inside a chicken), it's best to continue what you were doing, while speaking
to the Crown/Landed about what it is they need, rather than accidentally
flinging chicken guts all over them.  ;-)  Also, depending on where you're
doing this work, hopping up may not be as easy as you might think.
Sometimes, tables with benches (like picnic tables for example) don't allow
for quick exit.

Rhiannon