Etiquette - November 2006

My sister is nineteen- she's pretty wild- runs with a bad crowd. She has a "friend" that moved out of state a few years ago that has frequently talked about coming to visit, but never made definate plans. My daughter is very ill, our mother is very ill, and my sister is facing court next week for wrecking a car with no insurance. Nobody has time to entertain this "guest" and my sister and her "Friend" both know this. The "friend" arrived in town today- unexpected- with NO money and the two of them seem to think its everyone else's responsibility to help them have a fun week. They asked my husband to purchase alcohol for them (they're both underage- he said no) and when he declined they expected a ride back to my mom's house.. There's enough going on right now I can't deal with the added stress of all this- how can I say something to this "friend" about her poor timing and rudeness without embarrassing my sister?

2006-11-29 10:11:14 · 12 answers · asked by Jennifer F 6

i was just wondering...i loaned a friend of mine a couple dvds about 2-3 weeks ago. they were just data dvds with various tv shows on them. how long should i wait until i ask to have them back? or should i just wait until she gives them back on her own?

2006-11-29 09:48:48 · 25 answers · asked by stitchfan85 6

Does it go to the side of the first signature or below it?

2006-11-29 09:41:53 · 2 answers · asked by aquateen 1

2006-11-29 09:31:32 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-29 09:16:45 · 16 answers · asked by tillcow_64 1

2006-11-29 09:06:49 · 22 answers · asked by tinkerbell 4

2006-11-29 09:03:38 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I had a friend ask me to come and work out with him. I agreed to it but quickly found out that he runs late every night without and excuse or an apology and then proceeds to put earphones in his ears and listens to his MP3 player so we are unable to communicate verbally.

I'm confused. This feels to me like he's being rude but I don't know if I'm being too touchy. What is the etiquette for working asking someone to workout with you? Is this behavior acceptable?

2006-11-29 08:56:20 · 2 answers · asked by Sheryl 4

Is it proper to eat a mexian restraunt and add o to anything you say to the waiter. Example: i wanto beanos.

2006-11-29 08:54:42 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-29 08:36:48 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've experianced this with the salvation army....the people ringing the bells. i've donated twice this year....and they get mad. i even tell them i've donated too.

2006-11-29 08:23:47 · 16 answers · asked by ♥Brown Eyed Girl ♥ 5

Does the front of the card show or does the back of the card show when you open the back flap?

2006-11-29 08:23:15 · 13 answers · asked by Susan L 7

2006-11-29 08:18:59 · 14 answers · asked by sami 3

In America, when you are quoting a Brittish person, should you spell the words the way that they would, or the way that Americans do?

2006-11-29 08:14:34 · 13 answers · asked by smellyfoot ™ 7

2006-11-29 08:11:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I answer the phone for a living, and often, when the conversation is over, they just hang up. I'm not sure if they still have questions, or want to add detail, or even have a frield talk. So, I listen for a couple second more, and hear the phone disconnect. Not only has this happened at my job as an admin assist, but also at my job as a supervior, or even on personal phone calls, or when people are calling me about bills and whatnot. Does anyone else find this...irritating?

2006-11-29 08:06:40 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

Sometimes people ask personal questions regarding my love life. They will ask things like: are you seeing someone, are you not married yet, are you still seeing so and so, why are you not dating that nice guy anymore, etc. I don't like this. Especially if I answer that I am not involved, they react as if it is a disaster to be single, or suggest I meet this lovely young man they know, they are sure I'll just love him. And if I say I am seeing someone, they want to know everything about him, and ask when we are getting married. And then afterwards they gossip about it.

How should I react to these questions? If I say "It's none of your business" I sound too rude. If I ignore it, they just go on. I will tell my mother and close friends about these things, but no one else.

2006-11-29 07:59:20 · 21 answers · asked by Blodeuedd 2

2006-11-29 07:56:26 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-29 07:39:35 · 25 answers · asked by Blackie66 2

My friend is moving in 3 weeks and I want to throw her a going away party with like 30+ people at the park. The park has picnic tables and a overhang. I'm not sure what we should do, were in high school, so no freezetag. But should we get a cake and chips? It's not really a celebration...

2006-11-29 07:35:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Every time you go to the store?

2006-11-29 07:31:12 · 15 answers · asked by pepsiolic 5

Sending out birthday invitations and Christmas cards to friends and clients but don't know many of their spouse's names. Many addressees are reporters, an industry in which names are commonly changed, so I can't assume the spouse's last name is the same. Any suggestions on a clever way to address the envelope so they know I also am inviting the spouse but don't give away that I don't remember their name? Please help!

2006-11-29 07:20:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-29 06:36:55 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm so sick and tired of seeing everyone on these blasted little phones always chewing their ears off to everyone. Everywhere I go I see folks talking on phones (in the car, on a treadmill at the gym and even walking home from the bus stop). Not to mention the fact that our privacy is under attack with everyone being able to take pictures on them. Does anyone on this message board foresee people getting tired of mobile phones or having them become outdated with some other device that's less intrusive and annoying?

2006-11-29 06:27:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-29 06:22:25 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im pregnant at the moment and my mother insists on being called Grandma as she think Nan is for chav or at least working class English people that read take a break magazines is that correct?

2006-11-29 06:19:39 · 14 answers · asked by oceanwaves 2

This is my nephew, and he is 25 and just bought his own home. He will be entertaining I'm sure quite a bit.

2006-11-29 05:38:51 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

''ohh hello sailor! did you hear about the straight guy who.....""?...yes i am making fun of gays but in a freindly way so don't be getting on your soap boxes!

2006-11-29 05:38:19 · 7 answers · asked by Ivan R Don 4

2006-11-29 04:56:53 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Has anyone noticed how rude people are in the stores? They drive those carts like they're in the bud lite shoot out. They can almost knock you down and never even say I'm sorry or excuse me..nothing.
Some like to get you from behind,and run the carts into your heels, this hurts. Why is everyone in such a big hurry?

2006-11-29 04:52:43 · 15 answers · asked by bobbie v 5