How do you go about telling a member of a unit that he is farby, and needs to be more "anal" about his impression
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How do you go about telling a member of a unit that he is farby, and needs to be more "anal" about his impression
Pvt. Garrett T. Crooks
Really, Mr. Lincoln, I have had enough of this show business--- Ulysses S. Grant
We talked the matter over and could have settled the war in thirty minutes had it been left to us.--Rebel soldier
Well
I suggest punching him in the mouth...
Just kidding. Just guide him in the right direction....
Galen Wagner
Yellowhammer Rifles
Oak Park # 864 F&AM
Montgomery, AL
Leading my example, with gentle show-and-tells of what is to be expected always seems to work for me. Nobody likes a know-it-all, but by doing whats right yourself along with little pushes and pulls every now and then, you come across as just trying to help, which in reality you are if you're trying to improve someone.
Ross L. Lamoreaux
Tampa Bay History Center
www.tampabayhistorycenter.org
"The simplest things, done well, can carry a huge impact" - Karin Timour, 2012
First, teach him how to use spell check.
Mark Campbell
Piney Flats, TN
The units I'm involved with have pretty specific rules about what is acceptable and what isn't. If you can't bring yourself to meet those standards, you need to find another group. It ain't rocket science!
well he is a good bit older than me.. so i cant really say anything... it aggrivates the heck out of me though... non period glasses, wrist watch, aluminum cot, flashlights, all are things he leaves visible during spectator hours...
Pvt. Garrett T. Crooks
Really, Mr. Lincoln, I have had enough of this show business--- Ulysses S. Grant
We talked the matter over and could have settled the war in thirty minutes had it been left to us.--Rebel soldier
I think the leadership of the unit needs to explain the goals and standards of your unit. If he does not want to comply...than find another unit that allows the above.Originally Posted by garretttcrooks
Marc Riddell
1st Minnesota Co D
2nd USSS
Potomac Legion
Why can't you say anything to him because he's older? If he wants to do a better impression he'll listen. If he doesn't and is happy with his impression and there are others in the group that are like him, and it's driving you bonkers, then maybe it's time to look for another group.
Michael Comer
actuallyt i did find a new group, i am speaking for those in my old unit... he is my great uncle, so i dont want hurt feelings.... my new unit is pretty strict on authenticity
Pvt. Garrett T. Crooks
Really, Mr. Lincoln, I have had enough of this show business--- Ulysses S. Grant
We talked the matter over and could have settled the war in thirty minutes had it been left to us.--Rebel soldier
Let's start at the beginning:
Is this something that bothers just you, or is it something that a majority of the members of your unit, especially your officers and NCO's, find troublesome?
Is he meeting the traditional way of doing things within the unit's impression history?
Is he doing anything worse than most of the other reenactors within the unit?
Are there extenuating circumstances (health, finances, etc.) that limit what he can afford/do?
How long has he been reenacting? Is this his first unit to be a part of, or has he been a member of others ones before? If so, how did they reenact?
How well do you know this fellow, personally? Do you have a close enough relationship that you can approach him on the subject without giving offence? Are there others in the unit closer to him who could do it better, with a greater chance of success (defined as moving towards the goal you want without pissing him or others off in the process)?
However you go about it, please remember that the word "farby" is an adjective. It is only when it is converted to a noun that it becomes slanderous.
Bernard Biederman
30th OVI
Co. B
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