Ecsedy ?ron <a...@milonga.hu> said: > Theeere we go then. I had that distinct impression that this might be > the problem.
[Thesis on personal space deleted.] Sorry, Aron, I think you need to consider the fact that you're the one not getting it (and perhaps therefore unconsciously practising this behaviour too?). The phenomenon is real, has absolutely nothing to do with personal space, and everything to do with inconsiderate navigation and their practitioners. *Technical* navigation skill (the ability to move around without hitting anyone) is one thing and *social* navigation skill (the ability to navigate without being an annoyance to other people or causing them to take defensive action) is another thing (though it requires at least some of the first, or at least the good sense to limit what you do to your navigation skills). The analogy is the ice-hockey-playing "studs" who cruise around the rink during family skating time and whiz inches past slower skaters. They have the technical skills necessary to be sure of not hitting anyone, but not the social skills or the consideration to share the space for everyone's mutual enjoyment. > If you can overcome your fear of couples speeding and trusting them to > avoid you, you'll feel absolutely comfortable. > ... > Obviously, you > need to train yourself to be less jumpy. An excellent summary of what I'm referring to: Within this attitude lies the root of the problem. Further explanations not necessary for those who understand that. Further explanations futile for those who don't ... Shahrukh _______________________________________________ Tango-L mailing list Tango-L@mit.edu http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/tango-l