[henryBsick]

I am using the corporate sponsor example much like a 'bar' that should be at par with our 'professional' actions.
I am not against having a good time, I just don't feel that a dance marathon in a professional setting is appropriate.
Yes, it is a huge time killer, which I see as a very large problem. I have seen one too many a time out get extend well beyond any reasonable sanctioned length because of dances going on.

I guess when it really comes down to it, the thing that frustrates me most is when a high schooler is excited about a robotics competition coming up... WHY are they excited?

For me, it sure as anything was the robots and competition.