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Organisers at the National Union of Students Women's Conference made the request after some delegates reported feeling anxious during audience applause. The NUS Women's Campaign tweeted from its ...

The crowd at the city council meeting did not protest when the mayor asked that they refrain from booing or cheering as she invited the public to speak on any topic. But no clapping? “A violation of ...

Delegates at a National Union of Students meeting have been asked not to clap in case it triggers anxiety in the audience. Visitors to the NUS Women’s Conference were also told not to ‘whoop’ and ...