Etiquette - December 2006

Looks like I'm not the first to ask...
My in-laws sent 27 wrapped presents for our 2 kids. I want to pare down and have less boxes, or open the clothes and just put out the toys...but the mister is opposed. The overkill has me pretty bummed out! In my family, we've only exchanged between 1 and 3 presents - less mess - more focus on the true meaning of Christmas!

2006-12-17 14:17:51 · 11 answers · asked by jane 3

some people say JUST when they mean at apoint, and others say JUST ABOUT.
I think JUST ABOUT should mean nearly at a point but not quite,

2006-12-17 14:14:30 · 10 answers · asked by big mac 1

Hubby has bought me a beautifully draped very sexy low cut dress which I'd have to ware braless out in public. Its not like I can't fill in the dress its just that my nipples show when I bend over just the slightest bit. He says it really turns him on and it doesn't bother me, but is it wrong to wear out in public at a adult event like casino or yacht club. Please help me make up my mind, thanks Cathy.

2006-12-17 13:33:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Sometimes people can be so unbelievably rude. There are no etiquette books, these days anyway, to tell people what's right and what's wrong; but sometimes you just know 'Hey, that's just not right.'
Example, back in the sad days when I needed to use a laundromat, I went to get my stuff out of the washer one day and I found a bunch of things that weren't mine. I was sure it was empty when I put first my clothes in. Anyway, a woman approached me and said 'Oh those are mine'. She had actually put her laundry in my wash after it had already started. Ewww! I just stood there speachless, I mean what do you say to something like that? She did'nt even thank me either!;)
Give me some good examples please, but keep it clean - excuse the pun.

2006-12-17 13:23:03 · 13 answers · asked by Lisa M 4

2006-12-17 13:15:41 · 16 answers · asked by Direktor 5

2006-12-17 13:14:45 · 3 answers · asked by Direktor 5

2006-12-17 13:13:51 · 26 answers · asked by J 2

2006-12-17 13:11:31 · 14 answers · asked by ny_designer211 2

2006-12-17 13:10:32 · 4 answers · asked by ny_designer211 2

I've got friends on there that I never talk to.

2006-12-17 13:03:01 · 4 answers · asked by weatherhuman 1

I am an aqward person my hello even, sounds weird. People say hello to me all day all day -- I hate saying good morning because just because I say it doesn't mean it will happen. It's stupid when you think about it.

2006-12-17 13:01:11 · 11 answers · asked by weatherhuman 1

By "yell racial slurs" I mean "give assistance" and by "at people who deserve it" I mean "to little old ladies who ask for your help, but ONLY if they promise to pay you seven dollars."

2006-12-17 12:58:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

rumor at the office

2006-12-17 12:44:47 · 12 answers · asked by Jing D 1

I work as a cashier in retail as a 2nd P/T job to pay off my student loans, and think these people are incredibly rude. They're the ONLY customers I don't give customer service to, because I know they won't notice either way. Am I wrong to feel this way, and am I the only one?

2006-12-17 12:36:58 · 14 answers · asked by ? 6

2006-12-17 12:31:00 · 14 answers · asked by ooooo 1

For the past few years, I have told my friends that, in the spirit of Christmas, I will be donating a present to a charity on their behalf. (I take a photo of the gift and put it in a card for them). I have also told my friends that I do not want any gifts and if they really feel they want to buy me something, to make a donation to charity. Anyway, so many of my friends ignore this request and continue to purchase me gifts. I appreciate the gesture but I really do not want or need these gifts (I am over-run with clocks, photo frames and candles ever year). Would it be rude of me to pass on their gifts to needy families this Christmas?

2006-12-17 12:08:51 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

if so what was the gift?

2006-12-17 12:04:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

and the a maintenance guy likes me.. is it bad to flirt to get him to detail my car for free? lol. I dont like him at all, but we're pals.

2006-12-17 11:58:53 · 8 answers · asked by ♥ bARbIE ♥ 3

Should a child that is 3 1/2 and still in diapers and sucking a bottle be investigated for child neglect?
My wifes house guest have a poop diaper kid running around and i want to call the child protection on them .....my sister Works there as a social worker so she would file this case immediatly
.............Should i call

2006-12-17 11:54:19 · 29 answers · asked by Brown guy 2

When you drive, I know you're supposed to wave your hand when someone lets you in to the adjacent lane (for example, when you're stopped behind an accident and need to switch lanes) but when else are you supposed to thank them? (e.g. if the lane is ending, and the person next to you is driving slow, do you wave your hand to say thank you after you enter the lane?)

2006-12-17 11:21:40 · 4 answers · asked by Kat C 1

I need to write a birthday greeting for someone who's turning 50. I've met the person (it's a man) once, he's a dentist and has almost no sense of humor. He's also pretty straight-edge, so nothing overtly friendly would do. Other than "Have a very happy birthday" I have no idea what to write.

Any suggestions?

2006-12-17 10:44:29 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

They say the proper amount is one months salary. Do you agree? If not, how much would you spend? (Please no sacarsim)

2006-12-17 10:44:18 · 9 answers · asked by Lisa L 3

I always tip 2.00 for the pizza delivery and was just wondering what the norm is that you receive. :)

2006-12-17 10:41:30 · 13 answers · asked by lisha1979 2

2006-12-17 10:31:41 · 6 answers · asked by zubeyde 3

I am being serious here. I know they can be disabled or sick or just not in the mood, but the other day I sat next to an elderly man and didn't want to lose my place as there was too many people in the place. So anyways he stank so bad, that I had an asthma attack and had to use my inhaler. It's sad to say yes, I could die if there is no oxygen to the brain. Should I tell him he stinks, so I could breathe?

2006-12-17 10:13:37 · 9 answers · asked by * 1

When you use the bathroom in the middle of the night, do you think its better to flush and possibly wake the other people in the house up, or to not flush and have the other people possibly see a bowl of pee the next morning? I've always thought you MUST flush, but I've recently encountered a couple people who don't flush (much to my disgust when I see it in the morning).

2006-12-17 10:03:54 · 19 answers · asked by sunny_fluff 2

He has bladder stones. He just had surgery but his urine is full of crystals....We changed his diet but the water intake is a problem. He hardly ever drinks. Any ideas?

2006-12-17 09:56:57 · 5 answers · asked by Skip 2

I'm thinking of opening two online gift shops, but am having the hardest time trying to decide on the names....one will be an "adult" gift shop and the other will be just a normal everyday gift shop. Got any great ideas for the names?

2006-12-17 09:46:50 · 4 answers · asked by me,myself, and I 1

I think some of the holiday tipping guides are ridiculous and excessive. Do people really tip this much???

2006-12-17 09:21:45 · 364 answers · asked by Betsy 3

give them their tip in cash instead of just putting it on the card? Or does it not matter?

2006-12-17 09:19:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous