I<strong><span class="bbc_u">strongly</span> </strong>second Josietta's comments.  Give others a chance to respond if their characters are in a scene with yours, and let them form their own responses and reactions.  BOTH of these are basic in-game courtesy and ought not have to be emphasized.<br/><br/>We have already lost people over this sort of thing, and I'd rather not lose anyone else if I can help it.