There are any number of reasons I might not want my picture online, but they act like I’m behaving badly.
I simply don’t want my photos to be on the internet. If I say, “Wait, let me step out of the photo,” it seems to cause a scene. People ask, “Why don’t you want your picture taken?” and become upset, as if I’m behaving badly.There are dozens of reasons why someone might not want their photo online — from having dealt with a stalker to being employed in a role in which party photos are frowned upon. I don’t think these reasons are anyone’s business.
If questioned, you may say, “You know, I don’t want to ruin the picture, so I will just step aside.” After a few takes of this, your would-be photographers will probably be too exasperated and bewildered to protest.I received a wedding invitation that states “black tie only.” This leaves a bad taste in my mouth. It seems to say that I’m important enough to invite to your wedding, but that you don’t think I have the sense to show up and look nice.
If I show up in a dress that’s not “black tie,” will I be told to leave? Or should I break the bank buying a dress and then not be able to afford a gift? I’m really perplexed over this.For women, “black tie” generally means a floor-length dress made of a dressy material like velvet, chiffon, silk, satin or taffeta. But its interpretation is widespread, subjective and influenced by fashion trends.
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