Inadequate Etiquette
oh, no!10 total reviews
Comment from Gail Denham
Oh how it embarrasses when you yawn - and the time is important. Cute poem for sure - esp. out with the boss - not a good idea to act as if you're bored or tired of the company.
cute poem
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2019
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Oh how it embarrasses when you yawn - and the time is important. Cute poem for sure - esp. out with the boss - not a good idea to act as if you're bored or tired of the company.
cute poem
Comment Written 20-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2019
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thanks for reading and for your comments.
Comment from poetwatch
Did you know author that when one yawn the heart skips a beat? Your blood pressure is either high or low. Then again. you may be just bored out of you head with the company you are with. :) Thank you for sharing this good entry for the Overlooked and neglected contest.
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2019
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Did you know author that when one yawn the heart skips a beat? Your blood pressure is either high or low. Then again. you may be just bored out of you head with the company you are with. :) Thank you for sharing this good entry for the Overlooked and neglected contest.
Comment Written 20-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2019
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I think, like me, he was just sleepy.
thanks for reading and for your comments.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem about a natural reaction when we are tired or experience a lack of oxygen that make us yawn can cost us the job of a lifetime when we yawn inappropriately.
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2019
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A very well-written poem about a natural reaction when we are tired or experience a lack of oxygen that make us yawn can cost us the job of a lifetime when we yawn inappropriately.
Comment Written 20-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2019
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Well, Sandra, I did not know it was a lack of oxygen that caused yawning. Thank you for the information.
I do think, however, this young man would've fared better had he put
a hand over his mouth and offered an apology. :)
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
Very astute subject and very well crafted in the poem. It is surprising sometimes when suddenly someone you have spent time with before, does do the wrong thing. Like yawn in your face, or sneeze without care of where it's landing. I applaud you honing in on such gaffs. It helps to know these rudimental rules. Good picture!
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2019
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Very astute subject and very well crafted in the poem. It is surprising sometimes when suddenly someone you have spent time with before, does do the wrong thing. Like yawn in your face, or sneeze without care of where it's landing. I applaud you honing in on such gaffs. It helps to know these rudimental rules. Good picture!
Comment Written 19-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2019
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THANK YOU!
One guy responded by saying -What's wrong with yawning, the poor guy is tired?
I was dying to say, It's called manners.
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Good image and
presentation.
-A good poem for the contest.
-The description of this
evening is good, and the
poem flows well from scene to scene.
-I like the the line about
the boss's wife being irate.
-The conclusion is good, too.
-I guess this poor guy
needed more sleep, but
maybe he gets the job, anyway!
-Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2019
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-Good image and
presentation.
-A good poem for the contest.
-The description of this
evening is good, and the
poem flows well from scene to scene.
-I like the the line about
the boss's wife being irate.
-The conclusion is good, too.
-I guess this poor guy
needed more sleep, but
maybe he gets the job, anyway!
-Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 19-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2019
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well, I am not Lisa, but thanks for your comments and very nice review.
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I have no idea where Lisa came from. This was an up next. Sorry about that. You are very welcome for the comments and review. I will edit that for you.
Comment from Janice Canerdy
Oh, my goodness! If he got that promotion, he probably couldn't stay awake to fulfill his duties. LOL! This piece is well-written and amusing.
A case of one yawn too many
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2019
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Oh, my goodness! If he got that promotion, he probably couldn't stay awake to fulfill his duties. LOL! This piece is well-written and amusing.
A case of one yawn too many
Comment Written 19-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2019
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thanks so much. I appreciate your comments. I think the boss's wife black balled him. :)
Comment from Bill Pinder
It is funny how we can sometimes take offense at a yawn. Instead of taking it personally like it has something to do with us, how about just accepting it that it's totally about the other person being tired. It has nothing to do with us. What a mind blower!
Bill
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2019
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It is funny how we can sometimes take offense at a yawn. Instead of taking it personally like it has something to do with us, how about just accepting it that it's totally about the other person being tired. It has nothing to do with us. What a mind blower!
Bill
Comment Written 19-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2019
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I think he should've made an effort in front of his boss and his wife to "swallow" his yawns - at least keep his mouth closed.
thanks for reading.
Comment from Susan X Smith
This is an original and creative response to the writing prompt. I especially liked the last stanza. The picture complements it beautifully. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2019
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This is an original and creative response to the writing prompt. I especially liked the last stanza. The picture complements it beautifully. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 19-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2019
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thanks, Susan. Much appreciated.
Comment from LisaMay
Oh dear - here we have the ill-timed unavoidable yawn. Maybe the room was too warm. I like the rhythm of your poem, and the rhymes keep it rolling along nicely.
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2019
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Oh dear - here we have the ill-timed unavoidable yawn. Maybe the room was too warm. I like the rhythm of your poem, and the rhymes keep it rolling along nicely.
Comment Written 19-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2019
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I've seen people "swallow" their yawns - keep their mouths closed and let it pass. Of course, it's obvious what they're doing , but at least the mouth is not wide open. :)
thanks for reading and for your comments.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This write has a clever sentiment, if we yawn in front of someone it seems to indicate we are bored with them! Doing this in front of the boss wouldn't go down too well! I enjoyed your fun poem, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2019
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This write has a clever sentiment, if we yawn in front of someone it seems to indicate we are bored with them! Doing this in front of the boss wouldn't go down too well! I enjoyed your fun poem, love Dolly x
Comment Written 19-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2019
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thanks for your comments, Dolly. Glad you enjoyed it.
