Etiquette - December 2006

Of course we are talking as far as rights and workplace equality, but some seem to want it to be for more. What I don't understand is the preaching of equality in all sorts of life then turning around and telling a young boy, that no matter what the situation or what is going on, to never lay a hand on a girl. Yet these same people tell a girl to never hit anyone, but always defend herself specially against boys wether they are physically touching them or not. So obviously there is no equality there because boys are being told to be passive submissive when dealing with girls, even if they are being attacked by them, yet girls are being taught to be defensive in all situations no matter what. The thing is when someone brings this up, they argument that boys are stronger therefor should not hit comes up, but when a person says boys are stronger than women therefor should do the heavy labor, the complaint about equality and women being able to starts to arouse. It's one or the other.

2006-12-15 03:27:04 · 11 answers · asked by Enterrador 4

i mean its human nature to offer a passing glance. but what is up with people who stare relentlessly, their eyes following you wherever you go. looking at you from your head to your toes. or they watch you closely when you put food in your mouth and then when you say hi they turn their head. do you think its rude?
just asking!

2006-12-15 03:23:52 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-15 03:22:26 · 13 answers · asked by : 6

The wedding is during the daytime, in a church, and her friend invited the whole department. Would nice jeans and dressy tops be too casual?

2006-12-15 03:19:21 · 16 answers · asked by B. B. 2

2006-12-15 03:08:51 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Specifically, the rosie o'donnell on the view incident. she totally wan't trying to be insulting and didn't know what she said could be taken as insulting, but all kinds of people are up in arms and want barbara walters to make a public apology on her behalf and are boycotting the show--seriously, am I the only one who thinks this is ridiculous? and yes--call me whatever you want, I am not going to get offended whatsoever. I think other people should feel the same way. take it as it was meant. a joke. maybe an immature joke, innappropriate for national tv, but not meant in a purposefully hurtful way. does anyone else agree?

2006-12-15 03:03:20 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-15 03:01:06 · 14 answers · asked by :-) 2

A friend's dad has cancer and is currently being treated. Each chemo therapy let's say costs 200,000 (where the monthly salary of a bank manager may be around 50,000 per month as a basis to accomodate currencies). She's having depression because of her family's situation: not enough finances for her dad, dad acts up by being a brat, sister coming home from abroad, mom stressed by the dad's brattiness, she wants to get married etc. And then, she plans on taking her savings, and go to let's say a tourist island to have a vacation which would cost around 9,000 per person. She has been confiding in me a couple of weeks ago that they need money for her dad's chemo and that the medicines and special food are costing them a lot. They have taken loans and friends have given some money.

I told her I found her decision on going on a vacation in bad taste. She says she deserves a break. Is this the right decision?

2006-12-15 02:56:51 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Here it is on the Fox News

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,235842,00.html

Here it is on youtube.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuTspbPmV_g

2006-12-15 02:49:47 · 15 answers · asked by mx3baby 6

2006-12-15 02:49:32 · 5 answers · asked by guthrie1125 1

And why does this make me so cranky?!?

2006-12-15 02:44:01 · 10 answers · asked by Curious_One 3

Here is my problem I work in an large office, I share a small room with another woman, whom I can't stand. She is much older than I am and I just don't get along with her. For Christmas I plan to give most people a gift, but I don't want to get her anything. Is this rude? What is the etiqutte on this type of thing. I know she isn't going to give me anything either. I'd rather spend my money on someone I really care about than her. Please don't judge me, I am a really nice person, I just don't want to spend money on her.

2006-12-15 02:40:22 · 6 answers · asked by ? 6

know what I mean, verne?

2006-12-15 02:28:07 · 19 answers · asked by Meatball ;) 3

As of compared with people in North America.

2006-12-15 02:26:57 · 6 answers · asked by Jesse S 3

He take big items that he doesn't have to take.

2006-12-15 02:23:41 · 16 answers · asked by scotto destructo 3

You know how people say thinks like she is a capricorn she bossy ( I dont know for sure just an ex) and stuff like that well I want to know what a aries is like any body know

2006-12-15 02:16:14 · 8 answers · asked by Frendly 2

2006-12-15 02:00:55 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-15 01:50:25 · 25 answers · asked by lucy 3

2006-12-15 01:29:48 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am not Jewish and have been invited to a friend's Chanukah party. The host has a husband and a 7 year old daughter. What would be an appropriate food or drink to bring?

2006-12-15 01:22:08 · 13 answers · asked by ? 2

2006-12-15 01:13:37 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

illustrate how the hotel, restaurant and theater can deal with intangibility, inseparability, perishebility and variability ?

2006-12-15 01:07:49 · 4 answers · asked by sandy 2

No I'm not a big fan of Rosie, but after reading an article of what she said I really didn't find it offensive or racist, she was trying to make a joke, a bad one at that. I think America is becoming too sensitive that when someone makes a joke, everyone cries. Well anyway, she appologized and some organizations say it's not enough, then what is enough then, to kill her? Maybe so, but would that mean we gotta kill every comedian that makes a racial or ethnic joke including blacks who use the "N" word. I think some people are overly sensitive and that in turns ruins everyone elses life by having all these bans and everyone having to be so damn PC.

2006-12-15 00:53:58 · 15 answers · asked by Enterrador 4

i really need a boost - have just been told that the car will cost over 2 grand to repair - thank god for the insurance!!!!!!!
all in my office want me to go - but my husband and parents say i should not in case someone starts talking and it could get back to the bosses. any advice please please please

2006-12-15 00:33:16 · 26 answers · asked by julesjayjay 2

Last year after lunch I excused myself from the table and went to the toilet but before I could get there I was sick all down the wall, I tried to clean it off and the wallpaper came with it, i haven't been invited this year?????

2006-12-15 00:24:18 · 15 answers · asked by Hove Andrew 3

I am non smoker and I would like to get peoples views on this issue. I have seen many arguements from a smokers side of view that basically says "if non smokers don't wanna be around smokers then they shouldn't go to pubs!"

I might be the only one in England that see it differently, I see there are 2 options:

A) The smoking ban goes ahead and then smokers brave the cold for 5 mins to have a cigarette and only those who want to kill themselves with smoke can leaving the rest of us healthy

or

B) Non smokers have to drink outside the pubs and smokers can stay inside!

Please tell me your views

2006-12-15 00:11:01 · 31 answers · asked by misslaura_porter 2

2006-12-14 23:55:23 · 23 answers · asked by Christ 3

2006-12-14 23:27:31 · 17 answers · asked by RocketGizmo 1

He always hums and sings in a really high-pitched way to every song on the radio and it drives me crazy! How do I tactfully tell him to shut up? (The worst thing is, he IS a singer in his spare time but this humming has to stop!)

2006-12-14 23:13:16 · 27 answers · asked by Joanne K 2

I am perfectly astounded as to what people are asking on here.... I know some are sarcasm, but some of these questions are just asinine. Would you not agree? And, you people that keep asking for someone else to do your homework....grow up. And, you chicks that keep asking pregnancy questions....please shut up and go to the doctor already. Thank-you, I love you all, except the stupid people.

2006-12-14 21:54:13 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous