Etiquette - December 2006

I want to send a Christmas card to Joe Smith, Jane Jones-Smith, and their children. Do I address it to the Smith family or the Jones-Smith family? Or, something else?

2006-12-28 05:50:14 · 7 answers · asked by Kimberly P 2

My friend gave me this card with my gift and I was quite shocked to see that he would do that. His gifts did not look regifted... why would he regift the card in such an obvious tasteless manner? I hope he didn't see the look of disgust on my face.

After thinking about it, I am bothered that he did this... should I say something to him?

2006-12-28 05:50:06 · 14 answers · asked by Reserved 6

2006-12-28 05:44:33 · 13 answers · asked by mouse4211 2

I am a Yahoo answer user for a while. But it is getting frustrating more and more. What irritates me that on good questions (no joke questions) I see so many stupid answers. Especialy under Religion and Middle East. What is happening in Yahoo Answers? Is Yahoo Answers just a playground for frustrated useres? Do people not follow some kind of etiquette cause it is anonymous?
What's about having respect for each other, the one who ask a question and the one who answers it?

Sorry for my spelling, english is not my mother language.

2006-12-28 05:43:14 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Say a girl walks into a club or bar. She is wearing a very short mini skirt, no undies, and has a revealing top that shows off her fake breasts. Then she complains that guys are staring at her. Well , what does she think is going to happen dressing that way?

Why complain?

Discuss.

2006-12-28 05:21:33 · 34 answers · asked by stephenryanpresents 1

If your man tied himself up in a bow and gave himself to you as a present and then [days later] put you in a dog collar how would you feel?

2006-12-28 05:21:28 · 10 answers · asked by smile 3

2006-12-28 05:19:51 · 9 answers · asked by raceclimaco 1

i just wanted to let you know that this is not a question. i just wanted to thank all of you for all of your help on telling me what to do.

2006-12-28 04:33:45 · 5 answers · asked by madsion 1

Pledge of Allegiance Etiquette,
Question; During the actual reading of the Pledge of Allegiance what is more proper and what are the circumstances surrounding your hand over your heart or saluting. The ceremony in question is graduation from a Police Academy. The cadets will not be armed, but will be wearing hats. What is proper?

2006-12-28 04:27:47 · 6 answers · asked by Willie 1

I'm Chinese-canadian myself, and I've read in the Chinese newspapers that said some Chinese tourists are regarded as very rude overseas. I did not agree with that personally until a few days ago, when during an outing with friends, one of my buddies told me that I was speaking too loudly. I guess that no matter how well assimilated I am in western society, I still retain most of my original cultural identity... even the bad aspects of it.

Are there any Westerners who have an opinion on the behaviour of Chinese tourists/immigrants/whatever?

2006-12-28 04:17:57 · 7 answers · asked by Lisa W 1

you are to strip, would you prefer you have shaved your pubic hair or you will prefer it hairy

2006-12-28 02:36:55 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am only 20 years old and I work in a small office with just a couple of other people. Awhile ago I thought about getting my boss a christmas present, but I totally forgot about it until I was driving to work on the day of the Christmas party. Of course when I got there she had already put my gift on my desk and I just felt horrible for not giving her anything. I was ready to cry but I didn't say anything b/c I thought if I acted oblivious it would seem that I just didn't know I was supposed to get her anything, not that I didn't want to. Is there any way I can make it up to her? It is already after the holiday now but I just still feel so horrible, I can't forgive myself!

2006-12-28 02:36:43 · 15 answers · asked by ________________________________ 1

I have invited about 20 people to NY Day party. I have invited a few neighbors and a few friends. There is one person who I am on the fence about... I really can't stand her because she is nuts but she thinks we get along, well we do get along. She leaves garbage in her yard that blows into mine. When I don't rake my leaves she calls and tells me she is afraid my leaves will blow in her yard. I had to get a fence because she was putting things on my property like firewood and her pets in a cage. I am afraid it will cause bad feelings if I do not invite her. What should I do?

2006-12-28 02:34:48 · 9 answers · asked by Penelope Yelsopee 3

If they have a strong accent and even after you ask them to repeat you still can't understand, what should you do? For example, if you are getting your nails done and the chinese people working there are trying to tell or ask you something and you don't know what they're saying, what should you do? What is the most proper and polite way of telling them? Thanks. I seem to run into this problem a lot.

2006-12-28 02:28:00 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-28 02:23:49 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-28 02:16:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

A friend of mine never knows when to leave no matter how many hints I drop! HELP!

2006-12-28 02:14:30 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't have a problem with proper intended usage of a cell phone, but 75% of cell phone usage these days is just rude, obnoxious and unnecessary. And no, it doesn't make you look cool but the total opposite. Big turn off.

2006-12-28 02:07:53 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

My girlfriend's mother's friend's mother passed away earlier this week or last week.

I am not sure if I should go to the wake or not, but I think that since I never met this woman and there are 4 degrees of separation that I should not go.

Me - My girlfriend - Girlfriend's mother - Girlfriend's mother's friend - Girlfriend's mother's friend's mother passed away.

Doh...............please let me know what you think.

2006-12-28 02:03:44 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-28 02:02:51 · 17 answers · asked by Fruitful1 3

2006-12-28 01:58:13 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-28 01:53:53 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-28 01:46:56 · 8 answers · asked by MJ 6

I got my ex boss's Holiday Newsletter before Christmas. You know the one where she recounts the details of all the wonderful travels she and her hubby have had, all the births in the family yadda yadda.

Now the twist on this is that I was diagnosed with breast cancer, an aggressive form in 2005. I went through 50 some odd weeks of chemo, surgery, six weeks of radiation etc. . . she was included on some "chemo updates" and the original diagnosis email sent to friends and colleagues.

She NEVER sent one email: "Sorry to hear that" or any such. Not a card, not a phone call. . . and then three weeks ago I get an email asking for updated address so she can send me this info. . . which makes the newsletter self serving like "I don't care to hear from you, but here's what's going on with me." I am interested to hear what people would do. Write back? Ignore her? What would you say? (I'm obviously working through my thoughts on this.) Thanks!

2006-12-28 01:37:58 · 11 answers · asked by sassyatlantanative 2

Hi I have a good friend who is throwing a sushi party New Years Eve. The Evite stated that the cost was 25.00 a person. The dilemma was I don't eat Sushi so I opted to go to dinner first and emailed her stating we are going to a dinner first then will come by about 10 pm so Do not order Sushi for my family. It was not the cost. 25.00 a person is very reasonable for Sushi, much less then we will spend at the steak house. She called me yesturday saying well then what are you saying? That you do not want to stioll give me the 25.00? I was taken back by that seeing that she was only requiring it due to the ordering of the sushi. She said it was not fair to the people who had to pay if We did not. I was saying yeah but we are not eating we are going to a steakhouse first and will come full. She said it was my choice not to particiapte in the Food activities she offered . Its SUSHI ( many people do not eat it) Let me know how I should have or could have handled this please

2006-12-28 00:30:35 · 13 answers · asked by Mary Sue James 2

I hung my sweater up on a hanger in the bathroom where normally the towels/dressing robe hang (girlfriends) When she sees it there she throws my stuff on the floor and puts her stuff back on the hanger. Now I am of the opinion that she should lift it up as she threw it down, and put it away to its rightful home or hand it to me and say you put it away.She says I should pick it up because it should have not been there in the first place. It has been lying on the ground for 2 days and thought it would be fun to settle this Yahoo answers style.

Please give your honest answers and dont say why dont you grow up and pick it up yourself because typing this is more trouble!! This is an experiment.

Thanks.

2006-12-27 23:23:41 · 49 answers · asked by Anonymous

I often find myself in situations where people are talking and talking and talking and I cannot even pay attention, so I just nod and occasionally say "okay, uh huh" and in my head I'm thinking about swimming or falling asleep or anything else... so what's the best way to politely let someone know I no longer wish to talk to them? I'm bad at making up excuses like "I have to go to the post office" or stuff like that.

Thanks for any suggestions!

2006-12-27 23:21:55 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

sounds funny, but it happens all the time as if its synchronised yawning or something.

all responses appreciated.

2006-12-27 21:18:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you saw a guy with ladies panties showing above the wasitband of his trousers, would you tell him???? Or let him walk around all day showing everyone.

2006-12-27 20:23:04 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you usually eat with just spoon or both spoon and fork

2006-12-27 20:12:18 · 15 answers · asked by karrie 1