It depends on what was said by the member while he was hacking her Ficus
back to one leaf. If he explained why he was doing it, what she needed to do
next, and what will happen as a result then I don't see a problem.
If, as seems to be the case here, the member just cut things off and handed
it back to her, then all he's succeeded in doing is making himself feel
important at her expense.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Billy M. Rhodes"
To:
Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2005 5:25 PM
Subject: [IBC] How not to treat a beginner


Second Try - sorry about the blank

Our club met yesterday, 6/18/05. The newspaper publicity said that
experienced members would help those who brought in their trees with
design
suggestions. Public welcome.
One non member came in with her little Ficus that had been keep
indoors because it was very leggy. The trunk was pencil size or smaller. I
didn't
get close to the tree so I am not sure of the variety of Ficus. The club
member
gave her back a stick with one leaf.
He then took one of his collected Buttonwoods worth at least $100
and
began working on it.
She left the meeting and didn't look happy.
How do the list members think something like this should be
handled?

Billy on the Florida Space Coast


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