Etiquette - November 2006

questions...YOU ARE IN HER LIVING ROOM...so you answer politely....now they start getting personal (about money and a little about sex!!) which she doesn't know....I consider those questions off limits to others....How can i tell her without seeming rude ...hey those questions i will not answer because they are too personal???TELL ME HOW TO SAY IT WORD FOR WORD!!!some people???!!!

2006-11-19 06:19:15 · 11 answers · asked by sweet 4

mean someone can tell you one thing that is awful...but it may be false...you'd have to evaluate both parties...DO YOU THINK PEOPLE IN THEIR 20'S KNOW NOT TO JUDGE? ALSO HOW ABOUT PEOPLE IN THEIR 30's????.....DO PEOPLE JUDGE OTHERS A LOT REGARDING DIFFICULT DECISIONS???OR ARE THEY EASIER ON THEM...WHEN THEY ARE IN THEIR 30'S AND 40"S...????

2006-11-19 06:15:50 · 10 answers · asked by sweet 4

I am finding increasing situations where tip cups are being left at take-out counters and at cash registers. When I asked why a tip cup was at the register I was told the cashier expected a tip. PLEASE! Why should a customer pay a tip for an employee who places the take-out in the styrofoam containers and nothing else for me. When I pay a tip to a server in a restaurant, I am rewarding the efforts made to keep my drink fresh and table cleared. If business owners now expect me to tip their cooks and cashiers, I want to see compensatory lowering of their prices instead of them going higher. And I have worked in retail so I know how difficult it is to deal with the public. But this notion that everyone has a handout is burning me up.

2006-11-19 05:39:24 · 15 answers · asked by booksofstars 3

if I am a senior citizen and i cant afford a cell phone is it ok to ask people to call me back if they have free calls? Is it a nuiscience for them?

2006-11-19 05:26:59 · 7 answers · asked by nora7142@verizon.net 6

2006-11-19 05:25:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

It doesn't matter what he is doing, he doesn't come to the table when food is ready and sometimes, I get tired of waiting and finish before he shows up. He wants me to give him an exact time stamp for serving. He isn't working, he is on his computer most of the time when I let him know dinner or breakfast is ready. He says it is rude of me to expect him to stop what he is doing and come to the table to eat. I can't give him exact times as I work different hours and wake up and get home at different times. I got so mad this morning when he would'nt come to the table when breakfast was ready that I finished my meal and gave his to the dog. I know my dog would appreciate the food I make more than my man, by the way, he does like my cooking very much, I think he is just being a jerk! Thanks

2006-11-19 04:35:13 · 17 answers · asked by susiesq 1

"Outing" is revealing someone's sexual preference to other people or the public at large without their knowledge or consent.

I have to write a brief paper for a sociology class on this subject. I know what my opinions are regarding "outing" people; though, I am very interested in knowing what other people think or feel about this process.

Some things to think about—for instance:

*Is it ok to "out" someone if they are living a hypocritical life? [If they are secretly engaging in homosexual activities while publicly denouncing homosexuals.]

*Is it ok to "out" someone because everyone has the right to know who is gay for their own protection? [In the interest of health, such as HIV concerns.]

*Should people NEVER be "outed" because they have the right to privacy and live their lives as they choose, just as everyone else?

Thanks for your time and thoughtful answers.

2006-11-19 04:30:03 · 9 answers · asked by ? 4

2006-11-19 03:13:58 · 13 answers · asked by sfparadox 2

What can you suggest that will be accepted well and won't cost a fortune? Also consider that some of these people do not celebrate Christmas but I will not exclude them from these gifts. Ideas? Help please. I am not that crafty and the beeswax candles aren't for me...

2006-11-19 03:02:46 · 17 answers · asked by blanchardchristina 1

My friend got married this last Friday. The wedding was in a banquet hall and a lot of people were invited. She invited a lot of her friends' whole families (which was about 5 people) but from my family she did not invite my husband, only me. My (other) friends and family thought this was rude, was it?

2006-11-19 03:01:27 · 40 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does anyone remember the episode where Elaine's neighbor stops saying Hi to her?
What do you do in that case? For example, my daughters started a new school, which they like very much by the way, but one thing I noticed is the mothers of the students have nothing better to do than to stand around in the schoolyard gossiping, sometimes for the whole morning. They'll even stand in the rain in one cluster talking!
Anyway, I had several conversations individually with a couple of them, while they were separated from their 'pack' and thought I was comfortable getting to know them individually. Well, the next day I will go to drop my kids off and they will ALL ignore me! It's almost like nobody wants to admit that they have spoken to the 'new mother'. It is really hurtful. It is absolutely unbelievable and something out of high school, for pete's sakes. I am also divorced, whereas none of those other mothers are... yet anyway.
What does one do in this situation?Any similar experience?

2006-11-19 02:58:38 · 10 answers · asked by Lisa M 4

Seems to me that it's nicer to simply say, "Thank you for the invitation. I am sorry I will not be able to attend." and leave it at that. My husband insists on providing reasons - which sometimes means he makes something up or stretches the truth and it drives me nuts. Seems to me I don't owe anyone the details of my reasons for not attending something. I owe them only my prompt reply with a thank you. Well? What do you think?

2006-11-19 02:52:23 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-19 02:08:04 · 9 answers · asked by The Jesus, Mohammed Buddha GIMP 1

they cant spell my name they say its hard for them...they dont even try. when they invite us they only write my husband´s name and my first name only....no surname.
(they are spanish and im african...honestly they too have tough names by i know all their names)

2006-11-19 01:18:43 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

is it just a habit?

2006-11-19 01:08:03 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

I work for an out of school provider,for children aged 4-11 during after school care during trem time and school holidays.I am a fully qualified playworker at senior level.and been in this line of work for twelve years.

There are men who work with children such as

teachers
scout leaders
sports coaches
playworker
nannies
summer camp counselors
day care providers

But there are some who belive that any man who works with childern are either gay.a sicko.pervert,pedofile.I know because not only have I had debates on this very subject I have been threatened and called some of these names when people find out my line of work,I could go into the psychology of the importants to see adults working in positive roles,but what are your veiws?...with the ever rising reports of abuse towards children,it makes my job very hard and people start to make asumptions that all men in the line of trust are all "sick'os"

2006-11-19 00:52:36 · 45 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am having two Thanksgiving dinners at my home. My husband and I will prepare the meals, all guests are relatives. At my oblong oval table, should my husband and I be on each end, or should he be at one head with me next to him (which is closest to the kitchen door)? Also, is there etiquette about where to seat parents for respect?

2006-11-19 00:42:42 · 12 answers · asked by JJ S 2

I have been living at this modest apartment complex in the suburbs of Baltimore for two years. I really like it there because of the close proximity to my office by car and walking distance and the price is right. Shopping is very very close by. Anyway, two weeks ago, my neighbor started to use the F bomb to me when I came home from working a poll and picked up my mailbox at the mailbox. All I said to her was Good evening how are you. Then she said you better leave me the F alone, I am not talking to you every again. I said what did I do? You are always making noise at your apartment. I am so tired of people here. I said to her I have always been nice to you since I moved here. I took to the store(she doesn't drive at) I always speak to you. She then shruged when I told her that. She said the noise to coming from your side of the apartment. I told her, I am the only living by myself. I hardly make any noise. I hardly play my stereo because she is overly senstitive.

2006-11-19 00:10:55 · 23 answers · asked by Contessa 2

2006-11-19 00:10:49 · 13 answers · asked by Vijay 2

knowing that there's no more space left, they HAD to sit with U. do U feel comfortable with that

2006-11-19 00:10:11 · 14 answers · asked by surpriseanddissapointment 1

Why would a man call up a woman and tell her he's "hungry" for her and he has been thinking about her for days, the look of her face, just being with her? Is he only trying to get some, or is he really going nuts without her around? He also says things to her like he wants a future, and when he finds out certain things that certain people have done to her, he wants to "defend" her. Guys, what is up with you? Especially the foreign ones. WHy don't you just come out with it already and say your feelings in words instead of these complex little coined phrases?

2006-11-18 23:55:01 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

When you are out dining and you have hot peppers in your food to spice it up.....where do you place the hot peppers you are not going to eat? On you plate, napkin or where?

2006-11-18 23:42:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Personally I think it's a very useful talent. Imagine not having to sit on dirty toilet seats. Or when you're drunk late at night & no toilets round. Just lift up your skirt & you're away peeing, instead of squatting down & losing balance.

This website is very helpful. http://myvag.net/pee/standing/

2006-11-18 23:37:20 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-18 22:36:46 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or do you think it's as rude (and loud) as calling someone?

2006-11-18 22:13:36 · 10 answers · asked by binba 3

I left my last job because the facility was allowing family members to abuse patients and then blame the nurses aides if there were any injuries. How would I word that so it doesn't sound bad?

2006-11-18 21:05:27 · 12 answers · asked by Julia B 6

I hung out with one of my old coworkers a couple weeks ago. We had coffee and dinner and he said he'd walk me home because it was late. On the way to my house he told me he wanted to stay over. (I had already told him that I had to get up at 6 am. There were things I needed to to to prepare for work the next day.) I told him that my room was a mess and he said he didn't care. I told him that I didn't have any clean towels for him to take a shower, he still said he didn't care and insisted on staying over. I ended up letting him crash on my floor because he had bought me dinner. Would I have been rude to turn him away? I don't like having guests when I'm not prepared. What would you have done?

2006-11-18 20:50:56 · 22 answers · asked by emmeaki 3

I work in a special needs classroom at an international school where the fees are already high and the special needs classroom is three times that price. Parents are expecting a certain level of teacher attention and certain therapies which are not being provided. The coordinator of the special needs classrooms put in her letter of resignation a month ago detailing why she was leaving (basically all the problems with the system). I am also planning to leave for the same reasons, we are not meeting the needs of hte children but no one seems to care. When I resign should I do the same as the supervisor and give my real reason for leaving? I feel that morally I should (people at work say i should) but others say i shouldnt.

2006-11-18 20:15:14 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

If an Engagement party invitation says "Formal wear", is it acceptable to front up in standard suit, shirt/tie etc?

Also, Christmas parties. Where is the line in terms of well dressed Vs under dressed?

2006-11-18 19:37:50 · 4 answers · asked by The Iceman 3

ignore even on yahoo answers?

2006-11-18 19:36:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous