Etiquette - August 2006

2006-08-28 09:38:44 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-28 08:31:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-28 08:26:20 · 18 answers · asked by Suzy Suzee Sue 6

2006-08-28 08:16:28 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does it bother you when someone gets on the elevator and goes up only one floor? (This is assuming that a) there's an accessible stairway nearby; b) the person isn't carrying a heavy or cumbersome luggage/briefcase; and c) the person isn't physically disabled.)

2006-08-28 08:14:26 · 21 answers · asked by brevejunkie 7

2006-08-28 08:08:34 · 22 answers · asked by ladybug22396 2

We are moving to Texas one week after the party and do not want to be packing more toys and/or clothes. How can I politely ask people not to bring bulky gifts and that we would prefer gift cards or money(if anyhting)?

2006-08-28 08:04:56 · 35 answers · asked by mmay89120 2

When middle aged women used to come into my job, they were so bitter and angry and seemed like they weren't happy unless they made me mad. I would be very nice and I always smile and I'm never rude, but middle aged women are just downright unhappy. Why is this? I hope I never get like them.

2006-08-28 08:04:16 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am planning a surprise party for my husband's birthday at a restaurant. Am I supposed to pay for the guests' dinners or do they pay for their own? Thanks for any help.

2006-08-28 07:59:52 · 17 answers · asked by sbswecker84 1

2006-08-28 07:55:15 · 37 answers · asked by dkim65 2

When I was little, and in school, kids would ask me if I ate corn flakes. I'm from Texas, and my accent is worse than most.

What exactly does this mean, or, imply? Asking if I eat corn flakes? I never really understood it.

2006-08-28 07:50:34 · 11 answers · asked by Pixie-elf 3

2006-08-28 07:43:08 · 23 answers · asked by perchance2dream 1

And that she prefers Muslims to keep their distance from her? I don't care that she harbors these opinions personally, but is it ethical to bring it up like that, esp. since our discussion and assignment had nothing to do with religion or feminism?

2006-08-28 07:31:19 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

My female boss where I work part-time invited me. I am not at all interested in their gossiping, I don't drink, and I'n not crazy about noisy, smoky environments. I expect that when I give my answer ("no") I will hear a lot of pleading, questioning why not, don't you like us, etc. Any easy way for me to get my message across? Thanks!

2006-08-28 07:28:59 · 35 answers · asked by Melanie 1

I am a formerly fat wellness teacher at a middle school in Indiana. I have decided that I don't love my husband anymore and I found love with another teacher. What is the best way to tell everyone? I had a neighbor decided the same thing, it really messed up her family. I want to spare my two kids a lot of problems later down the road.

2006-08-28 07:18:39 · 16 answers · asked by Tara B 1

Why don't they wear their shirts and shoes backward also?

2006-08-28 07:03:34 · 13 answers · asked by Believe me 3

2006-08-28 07:00:53 · 7 answers · asked by Marcus R. 6

2006-08-28 07:00:30 · 32 answers · asked by Josephine 1

I just moved from a house to an apartment, and love being a little more maintenance free in my home. But one thing I can't get out of the habit of doing is recycling. My apartment complex doesn't give me that option to recycle, and its bugging me, I feel the need to do it, but I don't want to have to drive to the recycle area in another town. How can I convince the complex to recycle?

2006-08-28 06:57:15 · 6 answers · asked by chquita7 1

if you were invited to your cousins wedding, that recently moved out of state, is 8 years younger than, you have mich. vs. msu football game tickets on the same day.
Would you:
1. go to the wedding?
2. go to game?
3. go to first part of game leave and show up at reception at 9pm?
4. go to wedding at church and then show up at game a little late?

2006-08-28 06:48:34 · 19 answers · asked by missy 4

My husband and I have been asked to help start a new Cub Scout/Boy Scout pack... We have told the man No... I just got a call from one of the other people starting this pack with him and had to tell her NO, and told her that I had already told the other guy NO... Yes, our son is in scouting and we are looking for another pack, but 1 of these people are the reason we left the other pack..... Without cussing them out, cause that isnt a good scout, how do I get these people to accept our answer of NO? I told them we didnt want to be a part of a new pack, we would rather be a part of an established pack.....I have tried everything I can think of. I am not used to adults who dont listen to the word no... Thanks everyone

2006-08-28 06:47:01 · 13 answers · asked by kutskova29 3

2006-08-28 06:45:11 · 23 answers · asked by a_poor_misguided_soul 5

Or any other phrase for that matter? Also, why say excuse me. It is a non-offensive normal bodily function that you can't control. As a person with allergies, I find it irritating when I sneeze 8 times and get 8 bless yous to follow. Then I feel obligated to say thank you. Do I have to say thank you when I didn't ask to be blessed in the first place?

2006-08-28 06:43:34 · 13 answers · asked by ajillity 3

Would George Washington's last name be pronounced like: Worsh-ing-ton or Waaah-ing-ton? My parents always say Worsh and it is driving me crazy

2006-08-28 06:42:13 · 17 answers · asked by osunumberonefan 5

he believes that stupid people ask questions. He is a college professor. Was that uncalled for or what?

2006-08-28 06:34:44 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I hate the smell of ciggy smoke!

2006-08-28 06:31:19 · 85 answers · asked by paulcartwheel 3

In the age of spell check, grammar check, predicted text on mobiles phones, has our spelling and grammar gone completely out the window?

Why should I worry whether or not I spell a word wrong or not, or whether or not a sentence is gramatically correct? The computer is just going to fix it for me anyways..! Fast forward 5 years down the road when I have a meeting with an investor for the company I just started. I can not string together an intelligent conversation with him/her and my laptop was on the fritz so on my business plan, I actually spelt my own name incorrectly!

I compare our new worry to an old worry. Before calculators were the norm in school society was once cabability of performing small math in their heads. But now (mostly) are unable due to the use of calculators in everyday life.

So, when you see one of the many questions on Yahoo Answers asking why no one uses spell check on this site, maybe they are trying to get it right the first time.

PoIsOn MuNkEy

2006-08-28 06:21:29 · 12 answers · asked by no munkey 3

2006-08-28 06:16:53 · 59 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-28 06:07:18 · 14 answers · asked by muchgaff 1

Ok...my mom had a Packer player come in to the restaurant she works at Saturday night with the coaches from the high school he went to (the player is Kevin Barry...you have probably never heard of him...i only know who he is because i went to school with him). After all the coaches ordered she kept checking to make sure he didnt want any thing, but after the kitchen closed he said he wanted something...so they re opened the kitchen so he could order food...she ended up sitting ther for 2 hours after they closed waiting for him to pay for his dinner then he left a 75 cent tip!!! she couldnt believe it! so is it just ok for these guys not to tip???...i guess she should have been happy he paid for his food! and dont say that the service was bad because it wanst ... the bartenders were as stunned as she was...she didnt expect a huge tip but at least average!

2006-08-28 06:03:32 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous