| Please don't get me wrong. Whatever they may think, no performer should ever APPEAR to be ungracious in front of an audience, even when an expression of gratitude comes at unexpected times or in unwarranted amounts. There may be times when one puts on a tight little smile, nods politely and, with no perceptible movement of lips, mutters something scathing sotto voce that only an adjacent performer can hear. That is only human. When done properly, the smile on the neighbor's face may even become genuine. Just be sure that there are no microphones nearby. |