I know that look, hate that look... would preach if I had a pulpit against that look...
But I understand that look, and it's not just "Pentecostals" who get that look. I know this.
I thought he mentioned Pentecostals giving that look....
You know, in the past few months, I have seen several local Pentecostal women at the store--and I have received little more than a blank stare when I smile or say "Hello." It's weird, because I have seen these women in church or conference settings, in which they are warm, friendly and engaging.
So I had a thought--is it possible that they are just socially inept? It just seems like there is such a problem knowing how to walk up to someone and strike up a conversation. I have a hard time believing these women are being deliberately rude. It just seems like they feel awkward or stilted or maybe even...frozen...LOL! Just wondering aloud....
Then again, maybe its because I'm a moderate and they don't want to talk to a heathen.
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"God, send me anywhere, only go with me. Lay any burden on me, only sustain me. And sever any tie in my heart except the tie that binds my heart to Yours."
--David Livingstone
"To see no being, not God’s or any, but you also go thither,
To see no possession but you may possess it—enjoying all without labor or purchase—
abstracting the feast, yet not abstracting one particle of it;…."
--Walt Whitman, Leaves of Grass, Song of the Open Road
I thought he mentioned Pentecostals giving that look....
You know, in the past few months, I have seen several local Pentecostal women at the store--and I have received little more than a blank stare when I smile or say "Hello." It's weird, because I have seen these women in church or conference settings, in which they are warm, friendly and engaging.
So I had a thought--is it possible that they are just socially inept? It just seems like there is such a problem knowing how to walk up to someone and strike up a conversation. I have a hard time believing these women are being deliberately rude. It just seems like they feel awkward or stilted or maybe even...frozen...LOL! Just wondering aloud....
Then again, maybe its because I'm a moderate and they don't want to talk to a heathen.
This has long been one of my pet peeves, Miss B. I never could understand the 'I don't see you' attitude from other obviously Pentecostals.
But things seem to be changing in our area. I see more friendliness and some even look you in the eye and smile!
I really think maybe the pastors are beginning to teach a little about this. I've even heard it mentioned a time or two from the pulpit.
I thought he mentioned Pentecostals giving that look....
You know, in the past few months, I have seen several local Pentecostal women at the store--and I have received little more than a blank stare when I smile or say "Hello." It's weird, because I have seen these women in church or conference settings, in which they are warm, friendly and engaging.
So I had a thought--is it possible that they are just socially inept? It just seems like there is such a problem knowing how to walk up to someone and strike up a conversation. I have a hard time believing these women are being deliberately rude. It just seems like they feel awkward or stilted or maybe even...frozen...LOL! Just wondering aloud....
Then again, maybe its because I'm a moderate and they don't want to talk to a heathen.
I don't know if it's just me or what, but I know a pile of socially inept people, from every walk of life. I was just saying to my hsuband yesterday.. we were out for dinner and one of the men who works in the restaurant we frequent knows us well but never cracks a smile... and if he does it's completely fake. It's like he's void of a sense of humor.
There are a pile of people who can't seem to function in public HA...
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Psalm 19:14
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
I don't know if it's just me or what, but I know a pile of socially inept people, from every walk of life. I was just saying to my hsuband yesterday.. we were out for dinner and one of the men who works in the restaurant we frequent knows us well but never cracks a smile... and if he does it's completely fake. It's like he's void of a sense of humor.
There are a pile of people who can't seem to function in public HA...
I know, I'm not trying to pinpoint Pentecostal women, and I agree with you--except, like I said, these are women who, when they are in their "own element" they are friendly, warm, talkative, animated, etc.
So I'm wondering if they feel at a disadvantage, perhaps, when they are out in the public eye? Again, just wondering aloud, and not so much trying to make sense.
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"God, send me anywhere, only go with me. Lay any burden on me, only sustain me. And sever any tie in my heart except the tie that binds my heart to Yours."
--David Livingstone
"To see no being, not God’s or any, but you also go thither,
To see no possession but you may possess it—enjoying all without labor or purchase—
abstracting the feast, yet not abstracting one particle of it;…."
--Walt Whitman, Leaves of Grass, Song of the Open Road
This has long been one of my pet peeves, Miss B. I never could understand the 'I don't see you' attitude from other obviously Pentecostals.
But things seem to be changing in our area. I see more friendliness and some even look you in the eye and smile!
I really think maybe the pastors are beginning to teach a little about this. I've even heard it mentioned a time or two from the pulpit.
See, to me the issue is people. There are people who are really friendly, there are people who are naturally very shy. There are people who are sour looking but not when you get to know them. There are people who have a tendancy to be negative. There are people who are really rude and need someone to set them straight.
There are people who are really awkward. There are people who will talk your ear off if they catch you.
There are people who don't like people. There are people who are sober most of the time.
And in my opinion there are character flaws in all of us... and we all should work on those things. Saved or no. Churched or no. Pentecostal or no.
And I hold two points of view at the same time. The first, is that Christians should not be rude or unfriendly, and that we should be admonished about this by our Pastors if we need it. The second is that we can't expect people to be perfect, even though they are Christians... or even "Pentecostal".
I think Pentecostal woman are easy targets in some ways... But if we were honest we'd have to admit that there are Christians of all stripes in this world who aren't always up to par on the social front.
__________________ Mrs. LPW
Psalm 19:14
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
I know, I'm not trying to pinpoint Pentecostal women, and I agree with you--except, like I said, these are women who, when they are in their "own element" they are friendly, warm, talkative, animated, etc.
So I'm wondering if they feel at a disadvantage, perhaps, when they are out in the public eye? Again, just wondering aloud, and not so much trying to make sense.
This could very well be true. I know I don't look like everyone else, and occasionally that thought crosses my mind. But for the most part, at this stage in my life, I dress nicely, fix my hair in a clean neat way, and walk with my head up and my shoulders straight. So I think my air is one of confidence and friendliness... but I've been taught by my mama to keep my shoulders straight and be who I am.
Some woman don't have husbands who tell them how nice they look on a regular basis either... That does a lot of my esteem when I step out my doors. (I think it's that way for all women in the world today)
__________________ Mrs. LPW
Psalm 19:14
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
I have never been asked if I were a doctor or lawyer. I was always in street clothes.
One time I was at the grocery store a 100 miles from where i live (I was at the lake fising) the lady at the checkout stand said to me "You are Pentecostal aren't you?"
Another time I was in a restaurant when ask. Another time in the mall. Another time I was working construction and a man ask me if I were Pentecostal.
Believe it or not I really don't care it is the truth.
If you were in street clothes, what do you think made them ask if you were Pentecostal?
__________________ "Many people view their relationship with God like a "color by number" picture. It's easier to let someone else define the boundaries, tell them which blanks to fill in, and what color to use than it is for them to take a blank canvas and seek inspiration from the Source in order to paint their own masterpiece"
It must have been the preacher voice and the use of "fill in's".
(justkidding WH!)
Hahaha, I can only imagine him ordering a Happy Meal, pounding the countertop at McDonalds, wiping his brow with a napkin......
__________________ "Many people view their relationship with God like a "color by number" picture. It's easier to let someone else define the boundaries, tell them which blanks to fill in, and what color to use than it is for them to take a blank canvas and seek inspiration from the Source in order to paint their own masterpiece"
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