Etiquette - July 2006

Coming from British Columbia, I am used to consideration and politeness. I find most Albertans are the friendliest, most upbeat, helpful people. I do not understand why, as you head towards the East, people become extremely self-centred, obnoxious and ostentatious. They seem so class-oriented and snobbish, flashing money around. I make an exception to French Canadians, who are mostly not like this.

Over the years, I have dealt with many nationalities: South African, Chilean, Mexican, Japanese, East Indian, Chinese, German, British, Swiss, French, Italian, American, etc.. and I do not find any of them to be particularly rude. Americans are actually very very polite and mostly sweet-natured; they are simply more direct about what they want and make up their minds faster and more strongly, which is fine.

2006-07-17 05:46:37 · 12 answers · asked by wife of Ali Pasha 3

Coming from British Columbia, I am used to consideration and politeness. I find most Albertans are the friendliest, most upbeat, helpful people. I do not understand why, as you head towards the East, people become extremely self-centred, obnxious and ostentatious. They seem so class-oriented and snobbish, flashing money around. I make an exception to French Canadians, who are mostly not like this.

Over the years, I have dealt with many nationalities: South African, Chilean, Mexican, Japanese, East Indian, Chinese, German, British, Swiss, French, Italian, American, etc.. and I do not find any of them to be particularly rude. Americans are actually very very polite and mostly sweet-natured; they are simply more direct about what they want and make up their minds faster and more strongly, which is fine.

2006-07-17 05:46:08 · 4 answers · asked by wife of Ali Pasha 3

my sister is overweight and she always wears shirts that reveals her gut :( it is not a pretty sight to look at since she is too full of herself i decided to emberass her haha mean but she deserves it does anyone know a good way to do that?like a good remark

2006-07-17 05:37:09 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Here is my problem, I'm 100% Jewish and sometimes I met people who ask me if I celebrate Christmas or something. I do not celebrate it by the way. When I tell them '' no I'm Jewish''. These people respond in a inappropriate manner in my opinion.
Like some people tell me '' You do not look Jewish''. While others respond by saying '' You do not look Jewish because of your blond hair and fair complexion''. And, my last name happens to not be Jewish at all and. Some people remarked on my last name as well saying '' that is not a Jewish last name''. I'm getting sick and tired of having to explain to these people that I'm 100% Jewish'''.
What is the best way to handle these type of people in an appropriate manner?

2006-07-17 05:12:52 · 23 answers · asked by brooke992002 2

can't a person be single for a long time without people, friends or collegues thinking there's something wrong with him/her or worse that he/she is unhappy?

2006-07-17 04:56:27 · 7 answers · asked by alemraC 1

Thanks to everyone that answered my Japanese Manners post. I now have one instead of two students but things have gotten worse. This student now thinks it's ok to treat my parents as if they are his servants. We told him that we will drop him off and pick him up before and after work, unless there is a school activity. On Friday he lied to my parents saying that the teacher was having a party. He was really hanging out with his friends. He tried it again. He expects us to feed him meat at every meal. If we don't he complains. We made it clear to him that no smoking was allowed in the house, but his room constantly has a strange smell. I want to report him to the office that I have a contract with about this but I don't know how I'm going to say it. Another thing is that he treats my mom and I like crap but is ok with my dad and brother. Is there any truth that in Japan women are considered lower than men? This guy is in his 20s. Any advice would be appreciated

2006-07-17 04:51:02 · 6 answers · asked by christigmc 5

A gay friend of mine lost his partner in a road accident - how long do you think it is acceptable for a same sex couple to mourn the loss of one of them? In my family if a woman lost her spouse she is expected to mourn for 4 years, for a male relative it's 1 year and 1 day. What do you think is sociably acceptable?

2006-07-17 04:50:38 · 31 answers · asked by stephen3057 3

I was buying a stamp in the post office and paid it by rather a bigger notes. The cashier asked me to pay with a smaller money and I said that I do not have a small money, with a smilling face politely. Surprisingly he was angry and talked to me loudly "why you are laughing ?!". What was wrong with me ? Why ? What shall I do ?

2006-07-17 04:43:07 · 12 answers · asked by sastra 3

I won a contest thru the radio for what they're calling a day of beauty (Hair, makeup and nails) and also dinner out.

My question is, that since this is a contest prize, am i still expected to tip at the salon or resturant, or would that be covered by the radio station?

Thank you!

2006-07-17 04:34:46 · 20 answers · asked by camoprincess32 4

shouldn't the cashier hand me my change instead of sliding it across the counter? I worked as a cashier at a convenience store while in college, and I remember how irritated I became when people would pay for something and slide the money to me across the counter instead of handing it to me, so I don't do this. Why do some cashiers do it when handing you change? I don't think it's a matter of germs/dirt on a person's hands. If it is, they need to re-think their outlook on that...money is incredibly filthy...sometimes moreso than a person's hands.

What would you do in this case? (you hand a cashier money, she slides change across the counter to you) Would you say something, keep quiet and pretend nothing was wrong, complain to a manager...what?

2006-07-17 04:17:34 · 31 answers · asked by brevejunkie 7

Should I/you care?

2006-07-17 04:15:44 · 21 answers · asked by StupendousMan 5

Somebody say his or her age. What is the reason ?

2006-07-17 04:08:51 · 13 answers · asked by sastra 3

or hermaphrodite use? Both?

2006-07-17 04:07:35 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Any WWW addresses talking about the etiquette here? I do not know the family of the deceased well.

2006-07-17 04:02:57 · 4 answers · asked by na 1

2006-07-17 03:57:36 · 17 answers · asked by desigal 5

suppose you and him have been best friends for a pretty long time and suddenly you realize that you love him...not as a friend, you know...and you eventually tell him about that, and he replies that he already knew that for a long time and he was just playing with you, trying to make you to want more.
and then he tells you that he would give you a "trial" period when the 2 of you act like a couple and if you could make him happy, you end up together.
any ideas?

2006-07-17 03:32:46 · 31 answers · asked by miranda 2

I have a candy jar that I keep on my desk at work, and I keep it there obviously to share, however, my coworkers are getting greedy and there have been times when I just filled it (I fill it with miniature chocolates usually) and come back from my day off to find it completely EMPTY! I'm getting frustrated, because this is averaging me filling it twice a week , and spending around 60 bucks a month on this candy jar. I know I put it there for everyone to enjoy, so do I have the right to say something about this??

2006-07-17 03:15:26 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

my roomate has a really dark noticable line of hair under her nose. I used to call it a mustache, but that seems like a mans thing. So what should i call it?

2006-07-17 03:09:18 · 22 answers · asked by trisha m 2

When you are using a computer in an internet cafe, why do some people take the liberty of leaning around the board seperating you, and peering over your shoulder? Some are more sneaky, as they go on the one that will put you and them back to back, and then they look over your shoulder. But why do people do it?

2006-07-17 03:05:17 · 4 answers · asked by nairda 1

Why do some dudes have a long, uncut finger nail on one pinky?

2006-07-17 02:24:42 · 23 answers · asked by aimac1d8urn2 2

2006-07-17 01:49:33 · 21 answers · asked by sasha23 1

Who is with me? I am sick and tired of seen stupid questions posted that are more than personal and frankly who cares? Also, all the filthy language. Yahoo should come up with a filtration system so those who are mature shouldn't have to put up with the idiotic behavior of others.

2006-07-17 01:18:50 · 17 answers · asked by Pinolera 6

2006-07-17 01:15:13 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I teach my children to treat others with respect. But there are so many bad eggs in school. I also taught my children that it isn't ok for another kid to lay their hands on them and they have the right to defend theirselves.

2006-07-16 23:33:41 · 23 answers · asked by cutiepie81289 7

And dance barefoot?

2006-07-16 23:25:57 · 17 answers · asked by easyboy 4

2006-07-16 23:23:20 · 7 answers · asked by john dennis r. soriano 1

2006-07-16 22:55:16 · 5 answers · asked by jc 1

2006-07-16 22:44:30 · 19 answers · asked by john p 3

2006-07-16 21:23:33 · 11 answers · asked by delayedorgasm 1

I'm only against it when I need to know whose signature it is. Recently, I received a thank-you card, that had been signed by about ten people Two of the signatures were illegible. I didn't know to whom to be appreciative, and to thank for the card. If someone wants to use an illegible scribble to sign a legal document, that's their choice, and I'm okay with it.

2006-07-16 21:19:02 · 2 answers · asked by ? 5