I have become more observant at the last couple District Conventions of JWs faces and enthusiasm and it seems to be very somber. I remember a couple of years ago I was an attendant at one of the upper sections at the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, NY and in afternoon session at least half were curled up with their eyes closed, some with blankets. The applause seems very forced and mechanical. When I look around, most seem to have little kids to wrangle, so 3 days of 8 hour sessions is pure misery. Others at their seats seem bored, tired, or frowning. Hardly the worlds happiest people. Then you have the furious note takers. True some seem to be paying close attention, but most seem zoned out like they wish they were anywhere else. Of course they perk up at lunch or when the session is over. At these moments, I wonder how many even care or would go if they werent forced into going by pressure from family and friends.
As a side point, last year it seemed the sisters were not heeding the counsel on dress. I saw mostly bare legs, skirts just at or above the knee, semi low cut blouses, and lots of clingy skirts and dresses where you could see quite a bit. Also no one listened to the KM about high heels, everyone had them. It almost seemed like a fashion show.
Have you noticed the same?
What have you noticed about the crowds at the DC/RC?