Daily Lamentation.

When Oregonians say "Intermediate Salsa Class," they really mean "No Deodorant Party."

I mean, it was so bad that I even ran into the bathroom to check that it wasn't me, and the real irony of the situation is that the following are samples of directives actually listed as "dance etiquette" on the studio's website:

Shower the day of the dance or lesson, a shower or bath is a requirement.

Wear deodorant if you are going to a dance and or lesson, deodorant is a must. It is a good idea to carry deodorant in the glove compartment of your car or your dance bag.

Colognes and perfumes are often times very nice and attractive and if you like wearing these please do so.

If you are the type that perspires a lot while dancing a good thing to do is bring a "Clean" hand towel with you to wipe the perspiration off in between dances

Women should wear Brassieres and if wearing a Skirt or Dress that may fly up on spins or turns, undergarments are a must with the undergarments on the outside of the panty hose if panty-hose are worn.

And that is just a sampling. Other important issues touched: Apologizing on the dance floor, correcting others, "over-asking," sneaking in to a club, drunken dancing, and carpooling.

I had no idea that people had to be told to be clothed, hygienic and decent human beings. But based on last night, they should hand out hard copies of the etiquette guidelines before/after each class, and read them aloud together.