Etiquette - September 2006

Hi,

We always host children's parties at another location (for ex. Chuck E. Cheese) Invitations are sent out well in advance, along w/ RSVP & our phone #. (We are charged for the number of children who will be attending, plus extra charges for each unexpected child.)

We have consistently experienced the following situations:

1) Some RSVP to say they will attend, & then their children don't show up at the party.

2) Some RSVP to say they will not attend, & then DO bring their children.

3) Some families do not RSVP at all. Then some of them show up at the party & some of them do not.

4) Some parents assume its alright to bring uninvited siblings along with the invited child, and then leave them both there.

It seems inconsiderate to the hosting family who is assuming all the costs. Are those examples considered acceptable behavior today? Have any other parents experiences similar situations? If so, what is your opinion? How did you handle it?

Thank you.

2006-09-29 20:06:27 · 3 answers · asked by julie j 6

i have depression and everyone thinks im emo.... and tis anoying!!!!!!! aaaaaaaaaaaaahhhh how about instead of cutting myself lets cut those idiots!!!!!!

2006-09-29 19:57:49 · 9 answers · asked by DiaBEEtus 3

Today, if you are on a cruise ship and it starts to sink does the rule of "women and children first" in the lifeboat still apply.
Isn't it sexist to imply that a man has a better chance or more bravery than a woman?
And a 13 year old may have a better chance treading water than a sixty year old.
I don't think most people know what they would do. I just curious about this custom and if it still prevails.

2006-09-29 17:17:54 · 12 answers · asked by San Diego Art Nut 6

2006-09-29 17:14:21 · 6 answers · asked by BOBBY J 1

Explain a time when things did'nt go as planned, or just gave you the instant karma that makes your face red!

2006-09-29 16:50:54 · 15 answers · asked by G Money 1

How come when someone slashes you with a knife, you cant feel it, but the next day it hurts like someone tore your insides out?

2006-09-29 16:37:28 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-29 16:35:39 · 12 answers · asked by spice_e6 2

I play soccer and we have to shower after practice and games because we get so muddy. Why do girls wear bathing suits in the shower when its all girls there? I never understood that but I go along with it because everone else does. Should I keep doing it, or just shower without one?

2006-09-29 16:22:22 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just received an email from a former coworker that I haven't seen in about a year, and have traded maybe a dozen emails with in that time. She was writing to thank me for pictures of my baby that I had sent, and mentioned that her husband passed away about a month ago. I knew he had a chronic illness, but wasn't expecting that. I have no idea how to respond to her email now. Thank you for any suggestions!

2006-09-29 15:48:11 · 8 answers · asked by Bug's Mama 4

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Ive had this parrot for about 3 months and the only way it has ever eaten is when I regurgitate in its mouth. I usually chew up a few worms and then feed it to parry ( My parrots name).

How long must I do this for?

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The stalls in the poop bathroom could be sound proof, and the pee bathroom, which would be larger because it would be used more frequently, wouldn't smell as bad as normal bathrooms do.

2006-09-29 15:01:44 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-29 14:58:52 · 21 answers · asked by tapping toes 5

2006-09-29 14:44:59 · 11 answers · asked by YankyMyWanky 1

I am basically posing this question to White people. I have a white coworker that gets all up in my face whenever we talk. I just want to tell her that I require a little more personal space than she does. If you were not aware of this, please try to pay more attention and be a little more considerate when talking with your black friends and associates. Not trying to be mean, just making you aware. If I can feel your breath when you speak to me, you are standing too close!!! Were you aware of this?

2006-09-29 14:43:35 · 32 answers · asked by Nicole P 3

and...Why

2006-09-29 14:09:06 · 18 answers · asked by Italian Stallion 2

I'm in a student group at my school, just started a month ago. And this guy in it invited everyone in the group to his house for a birthday thing tomorrow night. I've only seen him about 5 times in my life and don't know if this is a situation where I'd get him a gift or not. I don't know what everyone else is doing, so I'm asking here what you people think I should do...what would make me NOT look like a total loser. PS. I'm a guy, this isn't a romantic question or something. PPS. Thanks for your help.

2006-09-29 13:56:23 · 17 answers · asked by MG 2

Anyone else work at a job with people who take the job WAYYYYYY to seriously? I work for 9 bucks an hour part time at a **** *** job to pay for college and some of the people their act like its the most important job in the world. It's NOT!!!

2006-09-29 13:53:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 15 yearold called after school saying he would be late because he had to do some school project but he would pick me up something to eat on the way home. I told him it was cool as long as he got back before his mother came home from her fulltime job. About 2 and a half hours later I see him trying to get in through the back I asked him what was up and he was very evasive. But when I got a look at him in the light I could see that he was somewhat sweaty (like he had dried himself off) and his shirt around his pits was darker then the rest) He also had Vans on but they looked like sneakers. Before I can question him any further he goes in his backpack and pulls out a pack of krispy kreme all the while all his gym stuff falls out(water, headband, Ipod) It was then that I understood the full scope of his dishonesty first he lured me into giving permission by bribing me with food and he thought that I would not notice What is good and proper punishment for lying and disrespect?

2006-09-29 13:48:26 · 21 answers · asked by Italian Stallion 2

I've always thought that when dealing with emotionally triggering topics, that the use of non-emotive terminology was for the best.

Recently it has been brought to my attention that the term homosexual community makes the implication that we are not talking about people.

I've also been told that communities are made up of people.

As always, I reserve the right to change my mind.

I would like some feedback on this issue.

2006-09-29 13:17:46 · 7 answers · asked by Loviatar 2

2006-09-29 13:08:37 · 13 answers · asked by KimBauer24 1

2006-09-29 12:59:44 · 6 answers · asked by iamtheyamo 1

Has the world gone boob crazy...Don't you ever get tired of those crude remarks and those roving eyes...makes my blood boil and me want to smack em right where it hurts!!!

2006-09-29 12:58:12 · 14 answers · asked by Susie2 4

If your boss doesn't tell you about your job performance should I assume I am doing well? If not, how do you ask your boss how well you are doing?

2006-09-29 12:29:26 · 12 answers · asked by SAHM/Part Time Tutor 4

All I ever hear on the news is someone getting raped or murdered or hurt. Now theres that girl who just got shot at that school. The news is ******* depressing!!!

2006-09-29 12:11:26 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am an Australian and will be attending a wedding of a close friend of mine (but I don't know her husband) in India in January. What is a good gift to give that is culturally appropriate for both?

2006-09-29 11:11:50 · 25 answers · asked by whingybaby 2

I am an Australian and will be attending a wedding of a close friend of mine (but I don't know her husband) in India in January. What is a good gift to give that is culturally appropriate for both?

2006-09-29 11:09:39 · 13 answers · asked by whingybaby 2

2006-09-29 11:05:07 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a friend that invited me to work out with him. I agreed to pay him a little money to help guide me through the process of working out since I'm new to it.

The first few weeks were great, but lately he's been showing up 15-20 minutes late with no excuse and no apology. This week, he has come everyday with an MP3 player and earphones in his ears. When I have a question, he takes the earphones out of his ears to hear me then answers my questions and puts them right back in.

Truthfully, this makes me feel like crap. I'm trying not to take this so personal and I don’t know that I would care as much if I was not paying him to "train" me.

So I guess the question is…. what is the etiquette for behavior when inviting someone to work out with you? Is it OK to do this stuff?

2006-09-29 11:04:28 · 6 answers · asked by Sheryl 4