Gently tug on one fingertip at a time starting with the thumb...

[susandennis]

In the pool class today, Mantrel suggested that a couple of us might like to try out some of the webbed gloves they have on hand. They give you more resistance in the water so your arms get a better workout.

But, when we get to the buoy portion of the class, he says to take them off. No easy task in the water. I started by tugging at the thumb. He was watching me and says try pulling from the wrist section off.

And instantly I heard a Southern voice in my head:

A lady removes her gloves slowly and carefully starting with a gentle tug at the thumb and then on to the index finger and so forth. NEVER grab them at the writs and pull unless you want the world to think you are a farm hand. (And, of course, the words farm hand came dripping with the maximum amount of disdain possible.

Mantrel was absolutely correct. A good tug from the wrist and those puppies were off in a flash.

Comments

[fj.livejournal.com]

But whose voice was it? Your finishing school?

[susandennis]

Actually, I think it was the etiquette teacher way before that. In my day in my section of the country, that kind of thing was critical to learn before you were about 12.

[legalmoose]

I can so see/hear that. I may use that in lessons for my newbies next year. ("You are *not* a southern belle [well, you might be, but not here and now!], so pull those cycling gloves off quick by the wrist!").

*grin*

[plantmom.livejournal.com]

How funny!