2007-05-15 19:21:31 · 8 answers · asked by pete the pirate 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Need more specifics. Is the acute sadness or lengthy debilitating depression? Is this work company? Family company? Friends? What are we talking about here.
In general, it is not necessarily bad manners but you should always try your best to be of a presentable and pleasant disposition in the company of others. It helps put them at ease and relate to you as one worthy (oooof one thing or another).
2007-05-15 19:36:10 · answer #1 · answered by J S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hm. yes, and no.
Its bad manners to expect everyone in the room to become absorbed in your troubles, and thus become the center of attention. This isn't quite the same as having a baby and throwing a shower afterall.
On the other hand, its bad manners to act in a way that is just plain a lie. So, do your best not to draw attention to your condition (or rather mental state as the case maybe) and if someone asks (especially if they are not close to you) simply respond "I'm sorry that I am not as good company as I would like to be. I've been preoccupied by some troubles. But why dont you tell me what you have been up to?"
Or something along those lines....
The point being, company, if it is a gathering, might not be a good time to discuss the intimacies of the things that are depressing you (and not a good time to have people who are unsympathetic try to "fix" you, especially when there is "nothing wrong" or the situation cant be "fixed"). wait until you are in "safer" company to share those things.
I have been there - thats what I have found to help.
Good Luck
2007-05-15 19:32:41 · answer #2 · answered by freshbliss 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well it's not like you can help being depressed. It's in your mind and only medication can help, usually. So it's not really a person's fault and most people would realize this and not consider it bad manners.
2007-05-15 19:27:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I am depressed, I try never to let it show, or I avoid having company. I prefer not to ruin it for my friends and family. When I want to talk about my problems, I do it privately with a close friend or family member.
2007-05-15 19:44:10 · answer #4 · answered by PEGGY S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say it depends on who they are & what kind of image you're trying to portray to them. If you're trying to impress them, maybe try to hold off on the loathing a bit until they leave. If they're people who truely & sincerely care about you they will understand you're not in the best of spirits. I agree w/ another answer above about not being fake, it's hard on you & it's bad manners.
2007-05-15 19:55:11 · answer #5 · answered by Blanketyblank 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no.
Yes, because some people actually do feel afronted when people in their company are feeling depressed.
No, in that no one will actually admit to that, because that would make them a bad person; depression is a serious problem, not a social taboo.
2007-05-15 19:31:13 · answer #6 · answered by extton 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the company consists of close friends - mate there is no such thing as "Etiquette"!
2007-05-15 20:36:16 · answer #7 · answered by renclrk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't be fake.
2007-05-15 19:30:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋