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  • November 25, 2008 5:37 pm at 5:37 pm in reply to: A mitzvah for an aveira? or at someone else’s expense? #626762
    eisheschayil
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    feivel: that’s good if you’re meeting someone once and most probably won’t ever see them again… I don’t know if that’s going to work so well in the office… It’s kind of weird having a cold every day -don’t you think (not to mention in the middle of August!)?

    November 25, 2008 12:38 pm at 12:38 pm in reply to: A mitzvah for an aveira? or at someone else’s expense? #626755
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    oomis: “you had best believe I will not embarrass him by…b) attempting to explain to him al regel achas why we don’t shake hands”.

    I have done this before (explained al regel achas) – and I want you to know that it is possible- and I don’t think anyone was offended. If you dress a certain way and act a certain way- from the first second that a man will see you – they will realize that you are “different” and religious, and in most cases will respect you for that. If a man extends his hand to you, I don’t see a problem with saying in a nice and respectful way (and not condescending) “I’m sorry, but due to religious reasons, it is forbidden for me to shake hands with a male.”

    I would like to emphasize that you have to be consistent. If the way you dress and act are in a refined/modest manner, not only would he not be offended but he’ll respect you for it.

    November 24, 2008 9:20 pm at 9:20 pm in reply to: You Know You’ve Been Spending Too Much Time in The YWN Coffee Room When…. #1119265
    eisheschayil
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    when you can predict what specific members are going to say before they even post it…

    November 24, 2008 7:43 am at 7:43 am in reply to: A mitzvah for an aveira? or at someone else’s expense? #626719
    eisheschayil
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    The Rabbis daughters: Which facts would you like to know? Yes, the bus was very crowded with a lot of women, and chances are if he would have to stand up, he would end up between two women.

    I didn’t bring up this story to judge this bochur. I shared this story because it’s something that I was thinking about and wanted to hear from others what they thought, and what they would do in that situation.

    My question is- What comes first? Being careful not to touch / stand between women, or giving up your seat for an elderly person?

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