Etiquette - October 2006

do i go out side and say something?

2006-10-07 11:12:10 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've always found it difficult to ease my way out of a boring conversation (yes, yes, 'boring' is subjective and perhaps I'm the one who is boring, but all the same), and curious to know what sort of tactics you've used in the past that have worked to ease out politely yet successfully. Maybe I give off signs of false interest that I'm not aware of, such as smiling or head-nodding, but I just find myself in far too many long, drawn-out conversations about all sorts of banalities and superficial topics than I have time for or can comfortably tolerate, especially while trying to work. And when I say 'conversation,' I mean this very lightly, since it's usually the other people talking, and talking, and talking... That said, I also am very sensitive to other people's feelings, so I do not want them to leave with the thought I'm a narcissist or that they aren't worth my time and attention. But some folks, I've found, have just no social savvy when it comes to subtle signs of disinterest.

2006-10-07 11:05:36 · 11 answers · asked by pat800 1

im not speaking for everyone here. but, for the majority it is a fair question.

2006-10-07 10:52:56 · 27 answers · asked by crunchymonkey 6

2006-10-07 10:46:50 · 50 answers · asked by Anonymous

couple girls told me that I will do a lot better with tips from the regular guys if I wear tiny shorts, mini skirts...tight tops etc...and not to wear my wedding ring or diamond....I want to make as much money as possible should I do this? I am 28. They also said I should NEVER talk about my husband....

2006-10-07 10:22:29 · 16 answers · asked by julie s 1

couple girls told me that I will do a lot better with tips from the regular guys if I wear tiny shorts, mini skirts...tight tops etc...and not to wear my wedding ring or diamond....I want to make as much money as possible should I do this? I am 28. They also said I should NEVER talk about my husband....

2006-10-07 10:22:19 · 8 answers · asked by julie s 1

The phone rang and by the time I got to it my answering machine picked up and recorded our conversation. He told me his name and that he was from the Marines then I hung up and my machine continued to record and he called me a vulgar name after I wouldn't respond. Who do I report this to?

2006-10-07 10:17:20 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was just on the train and noticed some poor kid who seemed ostracized by his "friends," who kept sneaking up in the seat behind him and flicking his ears. Felt sorry for him. It didn't register immediately but I regret not saying something on his behalf, though I also didn't want to embarrass him any further and also not sure here what the proper role of a concerned stranger would be in this sort of case. It's not like they were beating him up or anything. What do you think? Turn the other way or get involved?

2006-10-07 09:52:29 · 22 answers · asked by pat800 1

I went on a blind date on friday, and we had been there about 10 or 15 minutes when his phone rang, and he answered it. I thought it was really rude to answer your phone on a blind date, or any date for that matter. I mean, I was taking my time out to meet with him, and it's bad enough I had never met him. Then near the end of the meal he called his cousin for no reason! Needless to say I'm not planning on going out with this guy again, but am I being stuck up to think it's rude to answer your phone on a date, or was he in the wrong for answering it?

2006-10-07 09:17:00 · 7 answers · asked by GLSigma3 6

So... How often do you get stupid answers from people who cant read the question correctly??

2006-10-07 09:09:46 · 14 answers · asked by ApRiL 3

This manicure is at a spa, and it costs $45. For a regular manicure, I would normally tip $5. Because this manicure is more expensive, I'm not sure how much to tip.

2006-10-07 08:50:46 · 7 answers · asked by nich610 2

is it worse than farting?

2006-10-07 08:41:54 · 17 answers · asked by tjyf j 1

My friend is from Germany and nannying for a wealthy family in Washington, DC. I am going to visit her for the long weekend and I will be staying in their home, where she has her own quarter of the house. I would like to get them a little thank you gift for allowing me to stay there. They have 3 children, oldest is around 10 and youngest is 2. Theyre both doctors. I am cheap and looking to spend NO MORE than $20, but less if possible. Any idea of what to get them?

2006-10-07 08:27:21 · 11 answers · asked by taylor p 3

Please help me with some top tips for my interview on Tuesday! Really want this job!

2006-10-07 08:15:45 · 17 answers · asked by K8t 1

and the money wouldnt make a difference in his life, but it would in the case of the 1st child.

2006-10-07 08:01:28 · 10 answers · asked by dandyl 7

2006-10-07 07:30:48 · 30 answers · asked by kathrynstacey2002 1

I feel bad for the child. I feel like I should send one anyway. But would she let her keep it? Would I just be wasting my money? What do you think?

2006-10-07 07:09:50 · 19 answers · asked by Michelle 6

You know, I try to be a good husband but I'm sorry, I'd like to wash a dish once in a while.
I mean what's so wrong about going out to a bar and picking up a dish to share some soapsuds with?
I always return them to the bar, so what's the problem?

2006-10-07 07:08:22 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-07 07:01:15 · 13 answers · asked by Too Hot 4 U 1

I love my bf w/ all my heart and we have a long distance relationship, I travel a lot to see him or vice versa but i usually pay most of the stuff, he never buys me anything,for my birthday he only gave me like a 10 dollars necklace, and he does have money cuz he's talking about buying the 80g ipod which is like 400 dollars. Im going in november to see him and currently im not working b/c im doin nonpaid internship and sometimes when i have time i work for promotions in events par time in the weeknd but he is working fulltime and he wants to pay half and half everything, for me is no problem, i can charge it in my credit card and pay it little by little but I feel like she should be more understanding and pay the airline ticket and then i can pay food and stuff over there. I've had boyfriends that pay almost everything, im not a gold digger cuz i usually offer to pay my half but still, Im the woman, I want to be paid sometimes and feel like a queen. He never does anything nice for me

2006-10-07 06:38:50 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Won't stop calling me, drops by unexpectedly, if I'm working on something she'd doing it better, etc...

2006-10-07 05:30:25 · 7 answers · asked by daff73 5

Who is typically meant to organize the event. The first person to do it? The mother? The inlaws? just wondering.

2006-10-07 05:27:06 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm considering having a sit-down dinner at my house, a little more sophisticated and dressy than a regular party. But that's not the problem, the problem is with invitations. A good friend of mine just moved into an apartment with two other people the rest of us know from high school, but don't really see anymore. Now that our good friend is moved in with these two old "somewhat" friends, what do I do about them regarding the party? Do I invite them too? I know he'll want to know if they're being invited ... it's not like they're bad people, but we don't really talk to them anymore (one we haven't seen since graduation almost 7 years ago) and I don't know where I would put them anyway!

Ok, so any thoughts?

2006-10-07 03:39:50 · 11 answers · asked by Holly 3

2006-10-07 03:24:16 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I start giving a thumbs down to people who have to list the WHOLE BOOK rather than a line or two and a sight address for an answer?
Even though it's right, it's still annoying to see a whole book rather than a sight address.

2006-10-07 02:40:30 · 16 answers · asked by Lucianna 6

Booty call/date or something in between&leaving the door open

This cute spunky fiery habenero of a girl has hit on me at work

I dont mind if it is a booty call BUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I do want to leave the door open to other possibilities.

2006-10-07 02:40:06 · 5 answers · asked by bolounit1 2

I was over my friends house the other night and we were relaxing in her hot tub. I had to pee really bad and didn't want to go in the house since I would be all wet and I didn't want to get her house all messy. I thought of just peeing in the yard but, wasn't sure if she would think I was weird. I am curious if any ladies ever did this and just decided to squat and pee in the yard instead of drying off and going in the house to pee. What is considered acceptable?

2006-10-07 02:33:33 · 14 answers · asked by justcurious 1

It just makes no sense, football is what we play in Europe and all around the globe, why make up a word like "soccer" thats only used by Americans?

2006-10-07 02:25:58 · 17 answers · asked by Drake 1

just love showing it off....what do you think of the new low, tight, skinny jeans...would they benefit me in showing off my perfect a s s to the guy? Serious answers only...I just love turning the guys on by brushing against them with my a s s?

2006-10-07 02:22:18 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I keep hearing and reading things like..."we'll they're all a buncha liberal intellectual's, what do they know?" And I'm like...hmmmm...I thought using our intellects was a good thing?

2006-10-07 02:14:30 · 8 answers · asked by gotalife 7