Etiquette - December 2006

I think its funny that people don't like you to stand on the same side they are and leave space empty on the other side. I also like to stand right up against the doors so when the elevator opens, the people coming in will be looking right at my face.

2006-12-14 09:06:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-14 09:05:53 · 8 answers · asked by sarah n 1

method of sneezing is no longer the accepted way to sneeze. I learned that I should be sneezing into the fold of my arm (at the elbow)

Why would I want to do that? I wash my hands constantly, so spreading germs is not a worry...I feel if I sneeze into my arm I would need to launder and or change my shirt many times a day...am I crazy?

2006-12-14 09:03:06 · 18 answers · asked by Reserved 6

I go the gym on a regular basis, and I vary my times that I go, not always at the same time everyday. There is this small group of what I call 'soccer moms' that all seem to know each other well and sort of hang out together, work out along side each other, etc. They're probably all in their late 30's early 40's, and I swear they have to be some of the most obnoxious women on the face of the Earth. They scream (Ok, don't scream but yell LOUD enough that I can easily hear them over the music playing on my IPOD.) to each other from way across the room constantly and are just really loud and annoying to me. In a way, I feel this is rude. I realize this is a gym and not church or the library or something, but is this considered appropriate behavior? They almost seem like teenage girls crying out for attention. What are your thoughts?

2006-12-14 08:54:41 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-14 08:37:04 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've noticed that people are flattered to hear that someone said "you're cute" from a third party, but when you tell it to them first person they give kind of a strange reaction like they arent sure if i just insulted them or not. I'm not necessarily talking about "cute" like hitting on someone. I'm talking about I think your mannerisms are adorable or your personality is light and fun... I think its a compliment, but sometimes people react like I'm being condescending. Is it inappropriate to call anyone over the age of 15 cute?

2006-12-14 08:12:34 · 3 answers · asked by K B 1

They've worked together for a couple of years. He left for a different store and came back about a month ago. She says they've always joked around together. Last night they were really busy and he called her a b i t c h. She asked me to not get involved. What should or shouldn't I do?

2006-12-14 07:26:38 · 22 answers · asked by slap_shot69 3

My boss said he specifically does not want to have to "wear a tie". I'm not so worried about myself, but how does my husband dress?

2006-12-14 07:18:02 · 18 answers · asked by Michelle 2

...to give someone you know can only have limited amounts of sugar, a gift of cookies, cake ect? First I think no, they are the ones who monitor their sugar intake, so they decide for their selfs if they can indulge, so somthing small should be, ok. Then I think, but is it inconsiderate of me to tempt them?
Anyway tis the season of cookies, so, what do you think?

2006-12-14 07:16:00 · 14 answers · asked by authentic_nikchik 2

I am getting my friend several different types of gift cards, and I can't think of a creative way to present them. Any ideas??

2006-12-14 07:13:21 · 9 answers · asked by katie4882 2

To reduce the costs of Christmas spending, I’m considering joining my sister and her fiancée in gift buying for some relatives. When these relatives get the gift, it will be from all three of us. My question – is this proper gift giving procedure when the receiving parties will be buying us an individual gift?

2006-12-14 07:09:03 · 6 answers · asked by Wake up with the KING 2

My husband will not hint to me about what to give him- ever. We have been married for one year, and dated three years prior to that. He's not materialistic, but I get the feeling that I could be giving him more than home made coupon booklets and fuzzy socks, like I have in the past. He's definitely not into beer or sports teams. We're both runners, but we have all the gear and running accessories we need. I can't come up with any good ideas. Any suggestions?

2006-12-14 07:07:27 · 24 answers · asked by ? 3

2006-12-14 06:59:44 · 4 answers · asked by Emma 1

how do i organize and serve and english tea?

2006-12-14 06:50:51 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it good manners to also eat a corinish pasty as finger food, or should one use a knife and fork?

2006-12-14 06:26:30 · 10 answers · asked by : 6

Ok, maybe it's just because I have low-self esteme... Is it alright to join your friends in a conversation that has clearly been going on for a while? It just seems to me as if I'm making myself a nuisence... As if I'm trying to move the center the attention towards myself.

2006-12-14 06:19:20 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Etiquette mavens are split-Miss Manners says that the Christmas update letter is rude and boastful, but Peggy Post says it can be a nice tradition. What do you think?

Moreover, what do you prefer to receive?

2006-12-14 06:13:08 · 12 answers · asked by Jennie Fabulous 4

2006-12-14 05:57:32 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

It irritates me when I get on a machine that nobody wants to be near...and as soon as I get on the machine, somebody jumps on the machine next to me despite their being 200 other empty machines just like it!
Then when I move away from them and to an isolated machine, they stare me down.
Why do people do that?

2006-12-14 05:50:42 · 24 answers · asked by FavoredbyU 5

2006-12-14 05:34:25 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

Granted none of us are perfect, there are still certain things where we just need to put our foot down. Increased children out wedlock, promiscuity and violent crimes, parents not teaching their kids the most basic of morals and manners-these things are simply not ok and are causing nothing but tremendous damage to our society. I think it is fair that we should raise our standards without the fear of being labeled “judgmental”, “bigoted”, etc. Being judgmental would be condemning a person to hell or assuming the worst about a person not knowing the individual situation. But that still doesn’t mean that we should approve of their behavior. We need to find a healthy middle line.

Now- an appropriate time to pull the “judgmental” card would be when someone is experiencing prejudice because of their color, ethnicity, religion, appearance, the way they talk, etc.

2006-12-14 05:26:13 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need to tell someone that they fell out of an ugly tree, and hit every branch on the way down, but I don't want to hurt their feelings.

2006-12-14 05:11:29 · 17 answers · asked by Earl T. Burntwood 1

2006-12-14 05:00:29 · 24 answers · asked by M.B.M 1

our school will not allow hoods to be worn at all...even while you are outside. I have even seen a kid get suspended for wearing his hood to many times...I think its absolutley retarded and a stupid rule.

2006-12-14 04:59:08 · 13 answers · asked by roche_wierdo 2

I have been told that the correct way to hug is with our head to the right. I however, find it more often that not to be the opposite. Is there a correct side to hug to? Also, I have also been told that male/female hugs must be more upper chest to upper chest to avoid full belly to belly contact. Seems to make sense.

Anyone else been told this or anything different?

Curious.

2006-12-14 04:39:10 · 25 answers · asked by Jeffrey B 2

2006-12-14 04:27:19 · 20 answers · asked by : 6

2006-12-14 04:23:52 · 18 answers · asked by Traveller 1

If so, is there a buffer zone?

Should someone be right in giving you dirty looks for such actions?

2006-12-14 04:22:43 · 18 answers · asked by M J 2

2006-12-14 04:16:08 · 4 answers · asked by Fifi 2

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2006-12-14 04:10:30 · 8 answers · asked by Baby Shark 2