Etiquette - September 2006

2006-09-11 09:45:13 · 13 answers · asked by LaTanya F 1

I have a dressmaking and tailoring staff. I do the designing of the clothes they work on.

One day, I ordered one of my staff to work on one of my designs - a long sleeved blouse with a wing collar. A wing collar is usually triangular in shape, narrow from the neck and widens on the chest; this collar style looks like the wings of a Concorde airplane.....that's why it's called a wing collar.

Anyway, so I drew the design of the blouse on a clean sheet of paper. As I always have, I drew a sketch of a woman wearing the design in an angular pose - her left shoulder nearer the viewer while her right shoulder away. Being an illustrator who's always conscious about anatomy and perspective, I drew the wing collar on the left chest slightly larger than the collar resting on the right chest.

Then I gave the sketch to my worker.

When I asked her to show me the finished product......

she showed me a blouse whose right collar is smaller than the left collar!

2006-09-11 09:41:56 · 14 answers · asked by bongcs 2

My husband's best-friend's wife does this every time they host a party. They ask that the guests bring a majority of the food or chip in money for it and they also ask for the guests to bring their own beer or beverages. I told my husband I am sick of going over to their home since they are so cheap. They live about an hour from us too. When you host a party shouldn't you be supplying the food or something?

2006-09-11 09:38:29 · 30 answers · asked by TinaSmiley 2

My girls are getting their pictures taken at Sears in acouple days. I'm always so overwhelmed when I sit down to decide what pics to choose. Does anyone know if there is a recommended size to give out to great-grandparents and grandparents? My hubby & I are both from divorced families & this always costs us a small fortune. Can I just give everyone a wallet size? or should they get 3x5s? or 5x7's?? I'm just trying to be as economical as possible. We have twins too so they always get us by taking super cute pics of them alone. Any tips or advice??
I'm so dreading this but it needs to be done...augh.

2006-09-11 09:33:22 · 6 answers · asked by flmomfl 2

To makes things interesting who would win, Paris Hilton or Chuck Norris?!?!

2006-09-11 09:20:10 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

A man came to my shop to have a suit made. He was told by his aunt, who also happens to be my customer, that I make clothes.

He was going to use it in his concert. (He was a voice teacher.) The suit that he wanted looked somewhat like what Sammy Davis, Jr. wore on stage. Sequined collar and lapels, glittery bow-tie, etc.

I told him my business procedures. A 50 percent downpayment first - to enable me to purchase the materials; and the remaining half percent must be paid upon delivery of the items.

He informed me that he didn't need it right away, that his concert was still two-months away. But, I took his measurements just the same.

And so, he mentioned that when that event draws nearer, he was going to come and give me the downpayment.

I must have forgotten about him because 3 hours before the concert he dropped by at my shop to pick-up the suit! With a bewildered look on my face, I asked him if he remembered what I told him about the downpayment. He says he forgot.....

2006-09-11 08:57:30 · 29 answers · asked by bongcs 2

I guess it really wasn't a disaster to those who were there but the thing is.., I invited numerous people from our church and only one family attended? What to do about it? I think that is wron because they are always so interested in her and running up to her right after church and loving on her and BAM...don't even show up for the party. Do I say anything about it, or what? Act like it didn't happen....I am so upset, I planned this for weeks and even had it in a banquet room at the church to have space for everyone. I felt like such a loser because everyone asked"where is everyone" Ugh.!!!Help me get over this?

2006-09-11 08:48:43 · 14 answers · asked by T&E 2

2006-09-11 08:41:31 · 5 answers · asked by Lone Eagle 4

My father, who recently passed away, was well noted in his academic field. He was awarded several medals for his acheivments. His protoge, is a dear friend of the family, who went above and beyond in acts of kindness for my father and our family during these recent sad times.

In appreciation, my step-mother would like to give my father's protoge, one or two of the medals my father was awarded. I feel funny about this. He is in exactly the same field as my father, and one day he will likely be awarded the same medal. The medals have little intrinsic value and are valuable only in the honor that they bestowed.

I'd be agreeable to ask the protege if he would like one, but my step-mother wants to wrap it up and give it to him as a surprise.
I feel that could be awkward as I'm not sure he would it. Is there a way I could explain my feelings to my step-mother without appearing stingy?

2006-09-11 08:31:58 · 22 answers · asked by ditsyquoin 4

I was driving me in my car, discussing an important business matter on a busy downtown street on my cell phone. I noticed my reception was bad, but got a whole lot better when I drove beside a bicycle messenger. He seemed freaked out by the proximity of my car, which was at least a few feet away at all times. He got so distracted he crashed into the side of a parked car. He is now suing me for reckless driving, but I feel innocent and he should have not worried about me. BTW, I closed the deal on the phone call. Any thoughts on this? I appear in small claims court tommorow. I feel that the 2 foot buffer zone was sufficient. We were only going 40 mph...tops...

2006-09-11 08:15:02 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

A client comes to my shop and orders to have a custom-made outfit done for her. She shows me her sketch of the design she wants. The design had a style that I rarely get to work on, but I decided to accept the challenge and agreed to make the outfit for her.

She asks me how much she'll be paying for the outfit. I did some calculating in my mind, and finally blurted out the price cost of the outfit.

She finally agreed on the price after a failed attempt to persuade me to lower it. Then, she left after we discussed the schedules of her fittings.

As I began purchasing the materials and started working on her outfit, I observed the huge amount of time and effort used in the process; and found out that I had undervalued the actual cost of the needed materials! I realized I made some miscalculations and made a mistake with the price I came up with. It turns out that the actual cost of the outfit is a lot more than the original price I gave her!

What is the ethical thing to do????

2006-09-11 08:11:04 · 20 answers · asked by bongcs 2

They are my mother's cousin's daughter.

2006-09-11 07:57:27 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I went to the Dollar Tree and got some cute stemware glasses and huge pasta bowl as a wedding present, then I put the items in a Pottery Barn box and bag..... am I evil?????

2006-09-11 07:43:22 · 40 answers · asked by diva 6

My friend's son was murdered this weekend. I never knew the son, but I have known noth parents for more then 10 years. they came to my wedding, and although not close I do consider them good firends. I want to show my support for the family, but I don't know whether it's normal to go to the funeral of someone you never knew.

2006-09-11 07:41:11 · 101 answers · asked by gingajim 1

A new friend from work has offered to do my hair for free - cut and highlights. (She did go to school for cosmetology.) I have offered to pay, but she refuses to take any money. What would be an appropriate tip?

2006-09-11 07:35:57 · 21 answers · asked by lifelover581 5

2006-09-11 07:08:15 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am a Tailor. I make custom-made or made-to-order clothes for my clients.

And, I know many people who also do the same business that I do.....tailor friends, owning shops, doing dressmaking and tailoring, specializing in made-to-order clothes, etc.

And, because we live in a small town, everybody knows everybody; therefore, some of my customers are also customers of some of my fellow tailors who also have their own shops.

One day a client came to my shop bringing with her some of the clothes another shop had made for her. She claims she has brought these to that shop like 3 times to have some fittings adjusted but they just couldn't get the fit right! Now, she wants me to adjust the fitting of these clothes telling me she'll pay like as if she ordered new clothes from me as long as we get the fit right.

Now, I've heard that it is unethical for a client to have her clothes adjusted or altered by a shop that didn't make them originally.

True? False?

2006-09-11 07:08:12 · 22 answers · asked by bongcs 2

i'm a bartender, and most people tip me $1 per drink. i'm a easygoing, nice girl and have alot of regulars who seem to really like me alot.

sometimes people don't tip at all...i'm wondering if they are just too drunk to remember to or maybe i'm not doing my job right somehow.

its frustrating, since i make all my money off tips. out of curiousity, what do you guys tip your bartender? and if you don't tip, what are your reasons?

thanks :)

2006-09-11 07:07:06 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why was the British union flag (Not union jack as it was not on a ship) flown today on the Eden Plaza Hotel in London UPSIDE DOWN! Why can a top hotel get it right

2006-09-11 06:29:45 · 12 answers · asked by bwadsp 5

2006-09-11 06:09:48 · 36 answers · asked by lee b 1

I RSVP'd for a friends baby shower, and was unable to make it. (Personal reason, regarding a family memer) I called her the next morning, and left her a voicemail becasue she didnt answer her phone. I gave her a brief description of why I was unable to make it, gave her my apologies, told her I hope she had a GREAT time, and also told her I did have her gift at my house. She never responded its been two weeks and when I did speak to her she acted as if she was mad, and she never returned my original phone call. Am I wrong or is she childish, how would you deal with it?

2006-09-11 06:05:53 · 9 answers · asked by peacfulwar 3

2006-09-11 06:04:02 · 5 answers · asked by ? 5

Why do we fear asking for money or item back when the person asked to borrow it? Why do people get mad when the money or item is asked to be returned?

2006-09-11 05:52:45 · 14 answers · asked by Laughing Libra 6

What would be the best way to welcome them to the neighborhood? I am thinking of taking over some sort of food, but I am not sure what would be best. Any suggestions/past experiences?

2006-09-11 05:32:43 · 20 answers · asked by Wendy 2

How come people never freaking take their trash out of the movie theater? Is it really so hard to pick up your $#it once you get up? Jeez, specially those people who takes their kids with them.

2006-09-11 05:23:56 · 18 answers · asked by CON"FOOL"CIOUS 2

I WAS Pulling OUt of My Local 7-11 When I saw a guy dropped his Wallet While His Vehicle was in motion. I ran as fast as I could, Knocked on the window and told him that he just dropped his Wallet. What would you have done?

2006-09-11 05:04:28 · 18 answers · asked by BATISTA 4

I find this member and his so called friends racist and totally disrespectful to the Yahoo community. I do not even tell him whether or not I've reported him gives him too much pleasure. Lets all ask Yahoo to take him off and not allow him on again. time for his accout to be deleted. I say Yes what about you Yes or No

2006-09-11 04:58:38 · 9 answers · asked by tazachusetts 4

Be specific....

2006-09-11 03:42:33 · 16 answers · asked by brnbrn1 3

2006-09-11 03:30:30 · 16 answers · asked by figgymac 1

I wanted it to rain today. But I didn't want it to rain on me I wanted it to rain onto other people.

2006-09-11 03:06:14 · 59 answers · asked by Dreamer 4