OK, so I'm recognizable...

[Eryn]

Funny occurrence yesterday.

Mimi and I were having lunch with Persephone and her spouse at California Chicken Cafe, a fast-ish food place.

It was fairly crowded but we got our order in and found a table.

I went to get drinks for Mimi and myself. As I was filling our cups a young-ish gentleman says to me "Are you going to the christmas concert at the Nethercutt? I said, "Why yes, how did you know?" He said "Oh, I remembered you from the silent movie there last month. You sat a couple of rows ahead of us."

Wow that event was 10 miles away, halfway across a valley inhabited by two million people! I guess I do stand out a bit!

[Kate Simmons]

Striking gals make an impression Eryn.

[Beverley Sims]

Eryn,
A bonus there, he remembered you in a complimentary way.

I can agree you may be noticed more than some.

[chelyann]

see the world is not so big after all.
you stand out because you are strikingly lady like

[Rachelakld]

Such a pleasant fellow, sounds like someone who could be a Nethercutt friend

[docrobbysherry]

In the Duke's words, "U cast a tall shadow, maam".

[PattiAllison]

Being recognized in a friendly manner is wonderful, especially as a woman.

[kimdl93]

Tall attractive girls are memorable!

[Katey888]

Eryn - nice engagement...

But perhaps this is the thought you've triggered: "Must make sure I get in front of her next time so that I can actually see the movie..."

Wear a big hat next time too - then even more will remember...

Katey x

[Eringirl]

Striking gals make a lasting impression...
Erin

[Ressie]

sounds like you may have and admirer

[Eryn]

Wear a big hat next time too - then even more will remember...

Funny you mention that! Before the movie they show antique lantern slides, several of which illustrate the need for ladies to remove their hats. We've contemplated wearing large hats just so we would have something to remove!

[Beverley Sims]

I did have a quick discussion about the movies (wish I had more time) as it was something in my line of activities and the "remove your hats" and "No Smoking" slides have disappeared.

I am not sure about smoking in UK theatres these days.

It was still allowed the last time I looked.

[Eryn]

Well, this is not a theater, but a large and opulent private living room of a cosmetics magnate. The movies was a restored silent version of the 1920s Phantom of the Opera and it was shown with a 1912 hand-cranked projector with Magic Lantern attachment. As I recall, the various slides were concerned with spitting on the floor ("If you expect to rate as a gentleman, don't expectorate on the floor"), assuring unaccompanied women that they may attend without being "bothered", and encouraging women to remove their hats. Here are some examples:
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[Nikkilovesdresses]

I am not sure about smoking in UK theatres these days.

Wow- must be a very long time since you visited a UK theatre!

[Persephone]

Well, this is not a theater, but a large and opulent private living room of a cosmetics magnate. The movies was a restored silent version of the 1920s Phantom of the Opera and it was shown with a 1912 hand-cranked projector with Magic Lantern attachment. As I recall, the various slides were concerned with spitting on the floor ("If you expect to rate as a gentleman, don't expectorate on the floor"), assuring unaccompanied women that they may attend without being "bothered", and encouraging women to remove their hats. Here are some examples:

Wow, Eryn! You really did some work in finding those exact slides! I always love how the organist plays loud "threatening" sounds when the "But You" slide appears. Yes, next movie night we really must wear large hats!

Hugs,
Persephone.

[emma-louise]

Just proves the saying once seen never forgotten

[Claire Cook]

Isn't it great to be remembered? I love to watch silent movies when they are shown on TCM, and the Nethercutt sounds like a terrific idea. Wouldn't it be fun to go there in period dress? Aren't those slides wonderful?

[Judith96a]

I am not sure about smoking in UK theatres these days.

It was still allowed the last time I looked.

Nope Not any more!
A cinema or theatre is both an "enclosed public space" and a "workplace" so no smoking except in a designated area or on stage if it's essential to the plot

[ReineD]

This happens to us frequently. We live in a small town near other small towns, but still SAs, door-men/women, restaurant personnel, etc seem to remember us even if we have not been there in several months.

I don't know if I like to be remembered. The implication is that people remember us because there aren't many others like us around.

[Alice Torn]

I bet that is very fun and nostalgic. I wish there were more of the silent old movie nights or weeks, at older theaters, but not many are left like that. I could dig some old Buster Keaton, Laurel and Hardy, Phantom of the Opera , with a real organist playing a big pipe organ for sound, and going dressed up, like you do. And a kind word from someone, too! Thanks for sharing.

[Eryn]

I don't know if I like to be remembered. The implication is that people remember us because there aren't many others like us around.

I've had the same thought, but the people who have recognized me have always been very friendly and polite, never threatening in the least. The gentleman I referred to at the top of the thread was with a male friend and their clothing and manner suggested that they might possibly have been in the LGBT community in which case they might simply have been more aware of T folk than most.

I've found that being recognized goes with the territory. There aren't that many 5'14" women around, particularly in my age group.

[ReineD]

They've always been friendly to us too. My concern was for people who wish to not be read, and so being recognized can be a disappointment because of the implications. As for acceptance, I don't think that service personnel care one way or the other. To them, we're just good business.

But, if you are recognized because of your height then it's another matter. Still, 5'14 isn't so bad. I feel for people who are 6'4 or taller. My SO and I are about the same height if I wear heels and she doesn't so I can't say that people recognize us because of our height.