MichaelH Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 It really gets under my skin when someone has to give the opening prayer and instead of folding their arms they have to feel a need to grab with both hands the pulpit. I have never seen a woman do it. It has always been men. I've seen General Authorities grab the pulpit while praying and it bothers me. i think it is a strange gesture.... like putting both hands in your pockets while praying. Its just strange to me. I know its not a life or death thing but a pet peeve i should consider working on. Does this bother anyone else too? I must be wierd lol. I know it is something i need to work on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 Nope doesn't bother me a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamjet Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 What if the pulpit doesn't like your prayer and want's to run away? Gotta keep it there somehow! And Men are more likely to pontificate too much in their eternal supplications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MichaelH Posted February 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 ROFL That's awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 Thank you. I'll be here every Saturday and Tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnut Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 The grabbing-the-pulpit thing used to bug me. Then I was asked to give a talk in Sacrament meeting, and it had been a long time since I'd given one. I have experience with public speaking, and have no problem with it, but I found myself at a loss for what to do with my hands. It's much more putting-at-ease to put your hand on one or both sides of a pulpit while you speak that to fidget with them behind or in front of the pulpit. I'm a woman, by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamjet Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 I'm a woman, by the way.Are you sure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamjet Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 I grab the pulpit because I'm wide and it's uncomfortable to fold my arms. So I'm willing to declare MichaelH as judgmental and nit-picky. :D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiJolly Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 One of my pet peeves is when members don't sing the hymns. I don't care if they're as tone-deaf as a rock, they're cheating themselves and the people around them. HiJolly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnut Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 Are you sure?Last time I checked... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamjet Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 Last time I checked...I stop. I won't go further for what this may degenerate into, at least in my sick, sick, sick mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamjet Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 Ok, my pet peeve is CHEERIOS!!! Because nobody picks up after themselves. And I have to sit or step in it. It's the chapels version of a warm pile of doggy-doo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelH Posted February 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 lol you have judged righteously.... i do consider myself judemental and nit-picky. i love honest statements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 Oh geez..don't be telling slamjet that. Next thing you know he will think he has the right to "righteously" judge all of us. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamjet Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 Oh geez..don't be telling slamjet that. Next thing you know he will think he has the right to "righteously" judge all of us. :)And I didn't in the first place :D:D Now I feel refreshed and my judgment bar has been waxed, ready for those who wish to hear my wise pronouncements Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaviusHambonius Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 It really gets under my skin when someone has to give the opening prayer and instead of folding their arms they have to feel a need to grab with both hands the pulpit.I have never seen a woman do it. It has always been men.I've seen General Authorities grab the pulpit while praying and it bothers me. i think it is a strange gesture.... like putting both hands in your pockets while praying. Its just strange to me. I know its not a life or death thing but a pet peeve i should consider working on. Does this bother anyone else too? I must be wierd lol. I know it is something i need to work on. I think the feeling that everyone is supposed to fold your arms while praying probably stems from the fact that it was taught to all the youngsters in sunday school -- that it was a sign of reverance -- to fold your arms and bow your head.Perhaps it has become a cultural thing for most without even knowing or thinking about it. My personal feeling about it is -- a prayer is a prayer is a prayer -- doesn't matter one iota what you do with your arms and hands, just as long as it is said with a sincere heart and real intent is what is important.I would tend to grab onto the podium -- I think I would be uncomfortable folding my arms.I think it's what the person feels most comfortable with is all that matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningStar Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 It really gets under my skin when someone has to give the opening prayer and instead of folding their arms they have to feel a need to grab with both hands the pulpit.I have never seen a woman do it. It has always been men.I've seen General Authorities grab the pulpit while praying and it bothers me. i think it is a strange gesture.... like putting both hands in your pockets while praying. Its just strange to me. I know its not a life or death thing but a pet peeve i should consider working on. Does this bother anyone else too? I must be wierd lol. I know it is something i need to work on. You better not come to my ward then. I grab the microphone like I'm a rock star. Seriously, is that the best pet peeve you can come up with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamjet Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 You better not come to my ward then. I grab the microphone like I'm a rock star. Seriously, is that the best pet peeve you can come up with?Pet peeves are suppose to be small annoyances. Really annoyed is folks who get up to the podium and think they're rock stars :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 Well we certainly had a bit of fun with the topic of folded arms or grabbing the pulpit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningStar Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 Ok, my pet peeve is CHEERIOS!!! Because nobody picks up after themselves. And I have to sit or step in it. It's the chapels version of a warm pile of doggy-doo. Thank goodness there is no doggy doo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dravin Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 So, how do you know what they are doing with their hands unless you aren't bowing your head and closing your eyes yourself? Reminds me as kids when we'd tattle on each other," Mom! Sister had her eyes open during the prayer!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamjet Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 So, how do you know what they are doing with their hands unless you aren't bowing your head and closing your eyes yourself? Reminds me as kids when we'd tattle on each other," Mom! Sister had her eyes open during the prayer!"keeping an eye open for sneaky wet willies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightynancy Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 My peeve: people who playfully punch my arm and cajole, "Why don't you siiiing?" I have taken to punching back and asking, "Why aren't you fluent in a second language? Why don't you make lovely hand-embroidered dresses? Why can't you hold the attention of 26 second-graders?" I really love listening to the hymns in church. I don't love singing. And it's okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamjet Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 My peeve: people who playfully punch my arm and cajole, "Why don't you siiiing?" I have taken to punching back and asking, "Why aren't you fluent in a second language? Why don't you make lovely hand-embroidered dresses? Why can't you hold the attention of 26 second-graders?"I really love listening to the hymns in church. I don't love singing. And it's okay.*playful punch* Why aren't you in a good mood?*playful punch* Why aren't you smiling?*playful punch* Why are you so cute?*playful punch* Why don't you go up and give your testimony?Yea, I can see how that can be annoying. Problem is, my returning playful punch sends them flying across the chapel. At a minimum, it leaves a well deserved bruise for annoying me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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