Etiquette - December 2006

Hi,

We recently gave all of our employees their yearly Christmas bonuses. As in years past, they are given in cash and they are responsible for the taxes. Suddenly this year they had a massive witchfest (when we were out of the office) about having to pay taxes on their bonus. Including our office manager, who sent us a rude and snide email about it. We responded with that would be the end of the Christmas bonuses and writing up the manager for gross insubordination for his snide email.

Now there are bad feelings all around. We are hurt because we did this out of good faith and to thank our employees. It is the same as it has been every year but they decided this wasn't enough. I don't even know of many places (and these are young kids, not career people) that give them anymore. They are upset with us for having to pay taxes on their income. How do we resolve this situation? I don't have exactly the warm fuzzies about it. Christmas bonus used to be my favorite day.

2006-12-20 02:33:08 · 15 answers · asked by yuppiemommy 1

On a limited budget but would like to get my kids preschool teachers a gift...Was thinking a small gift or maybe some kind of craft from my kids...

2006-12-20 02:07:38 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was raised in an Eastern European country, and etiquette rules there state that it is only appropriate to go to your seat (in a theater or movies) facing people that are already in their seats.
When I came to the US for my college, I noticed that in America it is OK to pass to your seats by turning your back to people. I am wondering, is this considered the right way or there are no strict rules about it? 'Cause sometimes I still do it by facing people (old habits are hard to knock off!), and I wonder whether Americans think it is rude?

2006-12-20 02:05:31 · 16 answers · asked by Kaytee 5

It was distinctly pleasant?

2006-12-20 01:46:59 · 4 answers · asked by Bob K 1

i hope you tell the truth

2006-12-20 01:33:28 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-20 01:30:19 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

shes a postal worker and really has no hobbies that she has time to acctually do, so what do you think would be a good gift?

2006-12-20 01:26:14 · 14 answers · asked by hurricaneharleysmom 1

2006-12-20 01:08:01 · 13 answers · asked by mish67ny 2

An evil tart keeps nudging and poking me whilst I'm trying to do work on assignments. Should I respond with violence, reasoning or shine a powerful torch in her face and make my escape?

2006-12-20 00:57:13 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

We all get them, you know the crappy unthoughtful gifts that looks like it came from a petrol station or jumble sale. Is it right to tell people their gift was crap?

2006-12-20 00:41:30 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

I always say "how you going?"

2006-12-20 00:21:27 · 10 answers · asked by blahblahblah 5

He's making a list , he's checking it twice , he's gonna find out who's naughty or nice.

You know who I mean so what have you been good or bad and why?

2006-12-19 23:00:35 · 22 answers · asked by Monkeyphil 4

I'm having dinner with my student friends. Since my father happens to visit me at the same time, he will join us. In this case, is he supposed to pay for the dinner?

2006-12-19 22:22:27 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

My neighbours baby screams unchecked from around 4 am every other morning. Whats the best way to politely remedy this problem? Is it bad form to call social services?

2006-12-19 21:16:04 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

Would we be overcame by methane?

2006-12-19 21:11:46 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-19 19:39:23 · 19 answers · asked by beachic434 1

2006-12-19 19:14:48 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

It can't be no more than $10 and it's for a girl (mid-20's to early 30's). But there's a catch! She has a crush on me, and I SORT OF have a crush on her? What do I do??

2006-12-19 19:14:25 · 13 answers · asked by 1/6,833,020,409 5

I'm going to a Christmas Eve dinner hosted by my boyfriend's parents, most of his family will be there, and I'm really nervous. I need to find a tasteful gift to give his parents. Any suggestions?

2006-12-19 18:41:15 · 4 answers · asked by LexMc 3

2006-12-19 18:38:07 · 5 answers · asked by ari-pup 7

This summer I worked at Taco Bell for about a month, and the ENTIRE time I was treated like ultimate sh*t. Yea, there was the occasional rude customer (I was a cashier), but working with those people were unbearable! This girl used to blame me for EVERYTHING. And then I got yelled at for the dumbest things! For instance, I was working at night and we had a big crowd, but my manager's manager called the shift manager and told her to tell me to "stop looking so stupid" (WTF?), and then he told her to tell me to "mop the floors". How the hell was I supposed to mop the floors when we had customers to the door? And the floors weren't even dirty! When the customers were finally gone, I started mopping, but I got yelled at because a new customer just walked in (wasn't even at the cashier). And the bathrooms started flooding, and I got yelled at for not doing this or not. ARGH, it was so stressful.

So what in the world is wrong with the people there?! Why are they so ANAL and UNHAPPY?

2006-12-19 18:05:55 · 31 answers · asked by Teehee 1

My birthday is 2 days before Christmas and generally I get separate gifts . Once in awhile I will get a gift that is labelled as a combined Birthday/Christmas gift. I personally dont care if my gift is combined. What I want to know is ....Do YOU think this is fair? How would you feel if it happened to you?

2006-12-19 17:59:01 · 14 answers · asked by thoughts_in_a_blender 2

2006-12-19 17:11:37 · 24 answers · asked by corksoaker197 1

If I am having trouble finding a job and no one is calling me for an interview, do I be proactive and call these people or just wait for a reply back? I've submitted my resume on Friday and its now Tuesday. But, considering being the holidays I would think they need people. Is it wrong to call and would that be bothersome? How do I not sound demanding on calling the employer and asking about whether I can be considered? Or do I just wait?

2006-12-19 17:07:35 · 10 answers · asked by kowalley 5

Seriously

2006-12-19 17:05:07 · 15 answers · asked by corksoaker197 1

2006-12-19 17:00:38 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or do people just claim they have the right to brag about something because they're conceited?

2006-12-19 16:13:37 · 6 answers · asked by AngryAmerican82 3

We are having Ham for Christmas. My inlaws are bringing the Ham. But we are suppose to have all the sides ready. I have a two year old and 10 month old. Anyone know of any good quick sides? Or even things I could put together the night before? THANKS

2006-12-19 16:07:06 · 9 answers · asked by kristen s 1

2006-12-19 15:59:55 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I DONT REALLY GET IT!!

2006-12-19 15:58:24 · 10 answers · asked by pills to offset the shakes 2