Etiquette - October 2006

Ok, I live within close proximity of one of my former friend's grandmother. Every time she sees me, she keeps asking, "When are you going back to school (college)?" When I tell her that I don't have any plans, she keeps giving me the reaction of a concerned parent. She would give me this worried look as if she's concerned that because I'm not in school my life is over. I respect her because she's an elderly woman and she has known some of my relatives for a long time, but I don't want use profanity such as why can't you mind your .... you know what business. I really want her to leave me alone, but I don't know what to say to her. Any suggestions?

2006-10-31 13:11:30 · 10 answers · asked by stepcmpb 3

2006-10-31 12:48:13 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

Don't you hate when people call you, rush off the phone (like they're busy), say they'll call you back and then don't??

2006-10-31 12:46:56 · 12 answers · asked by mkupgrl0015 2

2006-10-31 12:05:16 · 13 answers · asked by basketball_chick_94 2

the asker said that she didn't like hearing it UNLESS an African American said it (she was African American). I never understood this, why is it offensive to African American's if someone OTHER than an African American uses the "N" word? Personally I think that the "N" word should be offensive NO MATTER WHO uses it. I think it's an ugly word!

2006-10-31 11:52:22 · 19 answers · asked by Easter Bunny 4

I went to my atterny's office to sign some documents. Her secretary offered me coffee. Should I have said: "No thank you"? Or is it ok to accept?

2006-10-31 11:50:11 · 16 answers · asked by Ladybug NH 2

2006-10-31 11:12:27 · 23 answers · asked by sammyiul 2

2006-10-31 11:12:15 · 9 answers · asked by Rachel 2

A buffty is a name us british call you in admiration. Thanks.

2006-10-31 11:11:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

My friend is getting married and I want to get a sex doll for a gag gift. I think it is funny and I am sure he will be laughing, my other friend thinks its lame. I've seen these blown up sex dolls at http://www.blowmeupsexdolls.com/. These people went all out and took pictures of all the sex dolls fully inflated. It was interesting to see them.
Anyway guys what do you think? Should I get one for my friend?

2006-10-31 11:08:08 · 17 answers · asked by Darwin C 1

My job is to answer phones all night long. I also do quite a few other tasks at the same time. One of the problems I have is that the people I talk to are sooo friggen rude and have horrible attitudes. What are some clever, but "nice" things I could say to them to let them know that I don't like being a doormat!

2006-10-31 10:55:25 · 13 answers · asked by Easter Bunny 4

I'm Bi-Racial (Afro-Cuban), but my boss assumes I'm Mexican. Eventhough, my office is decorated with Cuban Flags, pictures of my parents and I. She'll say "Aren't you celebrating Cinco de Mayo?" or she'll ask me stuff that has to do with Mexican culture. I'm sick and tired of her thinking I'm Mexican! How should I engraved that I am not mexican in her hard head???

2006-10-31 10:43:41 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-31 10:42:33 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-31 10:20:56 · 61 answers · asked by jmk 3

I have Wine Wednesday each week. It started with 3 of my close friends and has since grown to include about 25 of my now very close friends. They are polite to everyone and clean up after themselves and each other. Problem is, the # is up to like 40 throughout the night. I personally invite my good friends every week and they are all feeling for me at the mess I have every Thursday morning. We went to a few other friends' houses, but it's not the same as my comfortable and beautifully decorated home. We've had theme parties w/ costume required but folks I hardly know still come in. I started this so I could be with and share with all my friends but it's too much work now. How can I politely weed out the folks I don't invite?

2006-10-31 09:46:36 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

What about the ones who don't even dress up??

2006-10-31 09:26:18 · 24 answers · asked by Easter Bunny 4

I have this big problem for some reason. Every time I go somewhere, there is always a girl that wants to start a fight with me or I get ugly looks. Sometimes I can hear little comments that they make and they don't even know me. It gets really frustrating because it is really hard to make friends with females. I am a very friendly person and I don't think that I deserve to be treated this way by other females. Can anyone explain to me why some people behave this way?

2006-10-31 09:25:00 · 16 answers · asked by Pinky 3

i was once asked by an exgirlfriends mum - "what is a w@nker?".

I had to explain what it meant, to the hysterical laughter of everyone else (whilst sitting at a dinner table).

whats the most embarrasing thing someone has asked you?

thanks for answering

2006-10-31 09:04:52 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

My friend got a lifetime handicap parking pass. He is by no means handicapped. He uses this pass everywhere he goes and does not mind seeing people in wheelchairs & crutches struggle when he takes their spots. I don't know if I should turn him in behind his back. This is certainly not normal behavior. What should I do?

2006-10-31 08:15:25 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

state your facts please

2006-10-31 07:50:39 · 41 answers · asked by kandi 1

Great Reasons To Be A Guy...

Phone Conversations are over in 30 seconds flat.

You know stuff about tanks.

A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase.

You can open all your own jars.

Dry cleaners and hair cutters don't rob you blind.

You can go to the bathroom without a support group.

You can leave the motel bed unmade.

You can kill your own food.

You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness.

Wedding plans take care of themselves.

If someone forgets to invite you to something, he or she can still be your friend.

Your underwear is $10 for a three-pack.

If you are 34 and single, nobody notices.

Everything on your face stays its original color.

You can quietly enjoy a car ride from the passenger's seat.

Three pairs of shoes are more than enough.

You don't have to clean if the meter reader is coming.

Car mechanics tell you the truth.

You can quietly watch a game with your buddy for hours without ever thinking: "He must be mad at me."

Gray hair and wrinkles only add character.

Wedding dress - $2,000. Tuxedo rental - 75 bucks.

You can drop by to see a friend without bringing a little gift.

If another guy shows up at the party in the same outfit, you just might become lifelong friends.

Your pals will never trap you with: "So, notice anything different?"

You are not expected to know the names of more than five colors.

You know which way to turn a nut on a bolt.

You almost never have strap problems in public.

You are unable to see wrinkles in your clothes.

The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades.

You don't have to shave below your neck.

Gas (at either end) is cool.

Your belly usually hides your big hips.

One wallet and one pair of shoes, one color, all seasons.

2006-10-31 07:31:22 · 12 answers · asked by krash726 2

2006-10-31 07:15:27 · 19 answers · asked by butterfly*princess 2

i mean how to make other people feel that this preson is great & interesting

2006-10-31 06:59:43 · 6 answers · asked by candle 2

please give me the answer and please tell me the link where the answer is...this is need for my exam...

2006-10-31 06:59:21 · 14 answers · asked by Astermens 1

at school they would laugh at everything, before and after they say something, sometime I wanna tell them "darn, settle your happy arses down...."

2006-10-31 06:55:22 · 19 answers · asked by thù tỉ tỉ 4

I bought a new cooking product, & my fiancee used it without permission. It had not even been out of the box yet. Should she have done that or not? (not angry, just a fun question)

2006-10-31 06:47:24 · 9 answers · asked by stoogesracing 1

I just read an article where a fraternity was in deep #*+%,because of a Halloween in the hood party. Yes I did read the whole article and I don't see what the uproar is all about and yes I am white. I don't see white people sueing everytime someone of a different color does something to offend them. Maybe if all the different races of people start watching and sued everytime like the black race does, all this stupidy would stop. Am I the only one tired of hearing "Poor Black People" So come on and let me have it!!! I'm a big girl. I give my word I won't sue you if you say anything downing me!!!!

2006-10-31 06:28:36 · 10 answers · asked by dee 5

okay. im at work and my bosses fly is open. i want to tell him, but i dont want him thinking that im "looking" what do i do?

2006-10-31 06:22:20 · 18 answers · asked by bar22bie 2

I'm about ready to throw my phone through the wall. All I need is to ask a question to someone who can freakin speak English.

2006-10-31 06:21:04 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

it has to be the most annoying thing, if you're going to talk on the phone with someone, at least have some respect for the person on the other line.

2006-10-31 05:41:58 · 4 answers · asked by User Name 5