Etiquette - November 2006

Is it going to make us look proper, or just a kiss-up? Will the other guests be embarassed if they didn't bring one? Could I have flowers delieverd ahead of time instead?

2006-11-17 07:03:27 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is a small group, but the host is the CEO of a company, and his wife. They are Mormon, and I am pretty sure they don't drink so I can't bring wine. What should we bring? Thanks !

2006-11-17 06:51:38 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-17 06:00:55 · 40 answers · asked by Anonymous

How would you respond to that?

2006-11-17 06:00:19 · 19 answers · asked by Inno 3

I'm hosting dinner for the first time. My brother says he's coming, but isn't sure if he'll bring his son. One cousin hasn't responded to my phone invite, and another hasn't responded to my email. An aunt hasn't said yes or no. It'll either be 4 for dinner, or 8, so I'm kind of feeling sad that I have so few people to invite. Are people waiting for better things to do, or do they figure they'll just show up? Are they rude, or is this standard behavior? Opinions?

2006-11-17 05:46:53 · 10 answers · asked by Sabine É 6

I DONT SEE WHY THAT WOULD BE SOOOO SHOCKING AND WRONG. DO YOU LOOK DOWN ON PEOPLE IF YOU SEE THEM WALKING AROUND WAL MART BAREFOOT LIKE YOURE BETTER THAN THEM?

2006-11-17 05:40:37 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-17 05:24:59 · 3 answers · asked by annu k 1

Please Help! How many Servings per pound?

2006-11-17 05:08:14 · 9 answers · asked by jojo9 3

For a Christmas present

2006-11-17 04:52:10 · 10 answers · asked by Penguin Gal 6

2006-11-17 04:35:12 · 28 answers · asked by ? 5

how do you behave when someone you are with freaks out and you are the only one with them but you aren't really friends but more of co workers and you just happened to be with them at that random moment of outburst...remember you aren't friends just civil...and that person freaks out because of what another person said but she's not freaking out at you(me) she's just freaking out in general.

2006-11-17 04:20:47 · 10 answers · asked by painintheneck 4

My grandmother always sends me religious-themed birthday cards, knowing that I am of a different faith than she is. I appreciate her thoughtfulness but am hurt by her obvious disregard for me and my choices.

I can't talk to her about it because she's very manipulative and blow everything out of proportion, make me feel extremely guilty and then go tell the rest of the extended family (700+ people) about it.

I am considering "accidentally" sending her a religious greeting card (for people of my religion) for her birthday, but feel this may start a quarrel. Is there proper etiquette for this situation and if so, what is it?

2006-11-17 04:15:17 · 212 answers · asked by Avie 7

This girl I know calls me "best friend" but she is very far from it. I lost my 3rd baby in March. His name is Deven. If I say"After I had the baby" or "Deven this or that". She'll say"Who's Deven"? Wouldnt a "best friend" know her best friends lost baby? She knows Im a vegetarian. I was invited she her kids party 1 1/2 hours away. I asked ahead and she said "yes,there will be food". I get there and she asks me to put the dogs on the grill and says" sorry we dont have anything vegetarian". Not even potatoe,salad,slaw,beans,nothing! Even meat lovers have potatoe salad with their bbq. I was very irked! After all this I cant stand this chick! Plus,she's highly self absorbed. She's flashy but her daughter(3) looks like a stripper. Tiny dresses with no shorts. You can see her WHOLE butt when she leans forward. UGH!

2006-11-17 04:12:34 · 14 answers · asked by TrofyWife 4

2006-11-17 04:10:16 · 10 answers · asked by Mexie 2

2006-11-17 04:04:15 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Persons who are ascentric...??? think themselves to be the most superior ones..???

2006-11-17 02:55:37 · 7 answers · asked by cool kitty 1

This week I have telephoned two organisations asking for very simple information, in one case all I needed was either a 'yes' or a 'no'. Both asked, 'Have you visited our website?'

2006-11-17 02:39:46 · 24 answers · asked by cymry3jones 7

I am going to Sweet Charity at Capitol Theatre (in SLC) and can't figure out if I can wear jeans and a dress shirt of If I should wear something more nice. No dresses or skirts YUK!

2006-11-17 02:39:26 · 9 answers · asked by serenity_may 2

i wasnt alive for much of it but seriously ...the 60's 70's and 80's,
all the cool bands formed then ..well thats my opinion but yea...and alot of good movies came out then..yea there was a war or two but so far here in the 21st century we're not doingvery well socially the whole america and iraq or w.e i dont even keep up with the news

but if u agree add some points or your view and if u dont agree...tell why!!

2006-11-17 02:36:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

How do I know how to improve myself if no one will tell me what they think of me?

Do you follow the belief that we should accept people for who they are, or do you tell people what you think? Why? Is it wrong for us to try to help people become better people by telling them that we have a problem with them? Is it better to just remove those people from our lives? Or do you just choke it up?

I'm trying to get a consensus about the etiquette of criticism and this "be yourself" moral code. What other options are there?

2006-11-17 01:29:45 · 16 answers · asked by SmartAlex 4

Help! Where does the water gobblet go? The wine glass? The coffee cup? Help!

2006-11-17 00:51:05 · 3 answers · asked by NEWTOME 3

2006-11-17 00:31:02 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi, Who does this whole secret santa thing at work? I have been put incharge of this, and am undecided of how to run it. Do you have idea's?? What do you all do at work for christmas?

This is what we were all originally going to do, but everyone is undecided. There are 10 of us in the team ans we were all to choose 3 things that we would want for Christmas and put it in a hat to draw, and who ever you pick out of the hat, you have to buy one of those 3 things for them. We did say that the maximum to spend is £15, but now some of the people are saying its too much, and some are saying what if they buy someone something for £15, and they get something worth £5. Its unfair.

So some idea's/suggestions would be much appreciated.
Thanx!

2006-11-16 23:57:30 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

why wouldnt you take a shower?

2006-11-16 23:27:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I tell someone to f*** right off. I am tired of being nice 9hrs a day and not getting much back?

2006-11-16 22:24:25 · 21 answers · asked by Sheldon 6

also the first person to go to the toilet ...?.....wonder how long they tried to keep it in for ...???

2006-11-16 22:08:27 · 18 answers · asked by steven b 1

I will be the first to admit that I love to plan and I am the controlling type. And I feel a little out of place with my in-laws around the holidays. For one thing, when we are at Grandma's house, one of her kids will do the dishes and at least one will make comments that my husband or I should do them next time. Um...look, I know lots of families work this way and I am probably the odd one out...but I refuse to drive an hour to a dinner party or holiday meal or whatever, where I have been invited as a guest, and then do dishes in my nice clothes instead of socializing. I would never ask or allow guests to do dishes after dinner in my home; I find it in very bad taste. Why do people feel they can expect this? I don't feel I have to participate in what I consider to be very bad manners. The exception would be if I were vacationing at their home. Even then I don't ask my own guests to do so.
Am I being totally unfair?

2006-11-16 20:02:12 · 25 answers · asked by chelleedub 4

i've been in my organisation for two years now. In the early days, I did stupid things to piss people off, like leaving cups in kitchen sink; forgetting to put mobile on silent in office of three/four people, therefore disturbing; and taking initiatives that run counter to some staff. I have moved on, but boss remembers these things, plus FALSE perceptions he has created thanks to other members of staff who are no angels. Do I apologise AND explain that I don't want such tags associated with me, or do I keep quiet, and make extra effort to dispel such perceptions?

2006-11-16 19:53:04 · 4 answers · asked by ekbensah 2

will you silently endure it or come up with quick retorts?

2006-11-16 18:39:32 · 8 answers · asked by Chief of sinners 4

I'm curious to know about the different table manners of Bengali people of India and Bangladesh. Please write as much details as possible, including details about how to eat, how to drink, what to do, what not to do. Please mention from which part of india or Bangladesh you are as well.

This is not my home work. Just curious to know.

2006-11-16 17:46:14 · 4 answers · asked by The Potter Boy 3