Next week we’ll start on tips and guidelines for dealing with specific situations. For now, I want to address an important point that is more important than anything else I will say about etiquette.
When it comes to social situations involving your poly partners, or their poly partners, don’t be afraid to ask.
- “How would you like me to introduce you to people?”
- “How do you feel about PDAs?”
- “I know you’re partly in the closet. If I run into you around town is it okay for me to say hi?”
If you know there are situations you are likely to run into, ask ahead of time. You won’t be able to prepare for everything, but be prepared for what you can. It will make life easier and seriously reduce your social stress quotient.