),” by John McWhorter (Opinion, April 16):The currency of the standing ovation is indeed seriously debased.
The impulse to stand up during the ovation following a performance may in some cases represent a kind of unconscious one-upmanship.
I confess that although I invariably applaud performances, I usually “sit out” the competitive appreciation derby, and haul myself to my feet only if I feel particularly inspired.
To the Editor:I admit that I’m often among the first to give a standing ovation.
I always wondered why the holdouts would deny something so simple to these hardworking actors.
Persons:
Wahoo, John McWhorter, “, I’ve, David English Acton
Locations:
Mass