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Essay Observation At Honky-Tonk Texas

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For this project, I chose to go to a concert with my parents at Honky-Tonk Texas, a bar they regularly attend. I chose this place because I have never been and I wanted to see how my parents spend their nights out. The method of observation that was used was asking questions, taking notes, and participating. Participation at the bar included activities like dancing, trying the food, and singing along to the band. Honky-Tonk Texas, The bar, was located in Silsbee, Texas near the Wal-Mart. The bar featured a medium sized, sealed concrete dance floor, about five pool tables, and there was a 6’x 6’ window toward the middle of the large room. The window is where the restaurant is located. The bar was very loud, dark, and had a strong smell of smoke even though there are no smoking signs posted around the building. The setting was very relaxed and welcoming, although most people had on their finest country and western attire. The people were dancing, laughing, and enjoying the food served from the hole in the wall restaurant. Most women were wearing jeans embellished with rhinestones, a rhinestone belt, and western styled boots. The people all seemed to be middle-class …show more content…

Even with no knowledge on how to two-step it is easy to learn because of the willingness of the other people to help. The couples twirling around the dance floor all seemed to be synchronized. Every pair of dancers took the same steps, but the styles varied. Even first time dancers can find the confidence to dance with a more experienced partner and have fun while doing so. Overall, a trip to Honky-Tonk Texas is a very pleasant experience. The people were kind and full of life. One would have a very enjoyable time here, as the other people are friendly and do not exclude

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