Dealing with Significant Others, Dates--respectfully

Significant Others
All bets are off when it comes to a significant others (S/O) socially. Many variables exist here with couples. Some examples are you asked him/her to dance and they said they were tired, but started dancing with their significant other right after you asked them... usually the "S/O " really wanted to dance and "Love conquers all!" or maybe they were in an argument and this was their favorite song... they make up and start dancing. There are many reasons. This should never be taken personally. Re-ask again later or another day. A S/O may keep his/her partner on the floor for many dances in a row. Do not interrupt. Many couples are available to dance all night with other people and others are not. Be understanding and respectful.

Partners
If someone you usually dance with comes with their dance partner, they will usually dance with them alot, generally they are usually available for dances, but may on occasion turn you down especially if it is a song that they really want to do with theei partner... Don't take it personally... they have a partner right now and you don't! ... their time will be monopolized. They will dance with you again.

Dates
If one of your regular partners come with a date... "be respectful" and do not bug them, If they want to dance with you they will seek you out and it will be obvious they are available for dancing. But let them do the asking and be respectful and acknowledge the date some way or another. If you are on a date with a non-dancer, be aware that they are in uncommon territory and it may be uncomfortable to even the most confident person.

Over Asking
Sonny's basic rule of thumb is: If they have not asked you to dance yet, only ask once per event/day/night. Once they ask you, you may ask again. If you don't follow this rule... you may be seen as an annoyance over a period of time. As you get to know other dancers, you will know who you can dance with regularly thru-out the night.

Dancing Close
The ladies determine this by their willingness or their resistance (generally a light resistance at first). If he/she resists at all, back off. If they are with another person, such as a S/O or date don't even go there. .

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