Etiquette - December 2006

I have food allergies (dairy). My boyfriend's friend has invited us to dinner again... They seem to use dairy as a theme for their dinners. Last time we went, the wife got really mad at me because I didn't tell her that I had allergies.
Is it appropriate to tell the host of your allergies?
(I did and she argued with me that I was lactose intolerant, not allergic...i am allergic..not lactose intolerant and I should know, I have been having this my entire life and have lived with it for 38 years..anyways, it does not matter because the bottom line is that I cannot eat it.) Do they think that they can argue me out of a food allergy? Aren't they supposed to have something that I can eat?
I just gave up and ate potato chips and told her that I was not hungry, left and went to the gas station around the corner to get a candy bar and ate it on the way back.

It just makes me wonder,,,what should I do if I am invited to someone else's house for dinner?

2006-12-14 01:02:43 · 15 answers · asked by guudkarma 4

He just started w/ this company about a month ago so this will be the first time I have meet any of them, he is an electrician for a medium sized company and all the builders they do work for will be there. I know that it is at a nice resturant and they said no jeans. I have no clue what to wear and my husband has told them stuff about me but i have no clue what (all good things though) so i want to impress but not overdue it. Please some suggestions.

2006-12-14 00:39:40 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Now, I don't know why, but I remembered seeing this sign, or commercial or something.
I have never done this before, and probably never will...
But here's the question part... How, exactly does one go about asking for a free meal? Have you ever done it? Can you get it to go? Who offers free meals on your birthday?
I am just curious...

2006-12-14 00:39:14 · 5 answers · asked by guudkarma 4

i have have been suffering from an E.D. {eating disorder} since i was 14. my boyfriends whole family knows about it...wich is fine, but whenever we have a family function everyone keeps asking me why it's taking me so long to eat my food or why i'm not eating at all...i accept the responsability that i need to seek help, but are they wrong for consantly pointing out my food issues? they even do it when a family member brings home a new bf/gf so they end up knowing my personal business as well...HELP ME PLEASE...and also if your just oing to preach about how un-healthy and or dangerous my lifestyle is save your fingers the excercize i already know!!!!!!

2006-12-14 00:33:17 · 20 answers · asked by Find a cure for autism 3

2006-12-14 00:18:31 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is a reasonable amount to give to my doormen and super during the holidays?

2006-12-13 23:53:02 · 11 answers · asked by klastitot 1

2006-12-13 23:51:23 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-13 23:49:06 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

It seems like the young tourists that come here from England use volger language constantly and have terrible manners. I sure hope this is not the norm there.

2006-12-13 23:40:10 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

excluding me. Another girl asked if I was going to the lunch and I said, “Oh, I didn’t know anything about it. I’ve not been asked”. So, as a 2nd thought one of them said, “Well, seeing as I’m not going to be here next week, you can have my ticket”. But I refused it. I thought it was such a cheek to ask me as a “second thought”. The sec who organised it all, went round asking if they’re going to the meal (including all temps and permanent staff), but I never got asked. I just overheard all the arranging. I was just wondering if anyone would have felt the same?

2006-12-13 23:37:59 · 19 answers · asked by Say It Like You Mean It 4

2006-12-13 23:31:38 · 9 answers · asked by beat_this_program 1

My family all believes in god and celebrates Christmas so I usually celebrate it with them every year. My friend told me that I was a pathetic loser to celebrate Christmas if I don't believe in god. She doesn't either and doesn't at all and gets all grouchy this time of year, she tells everyone that Christmas is the worst holiday ever.

I celebrate it with my family because that's the only time during the year that the whole family actually gets together, other than that we see each other but seperately. She says I only like it because of the gifts but my family really hasn't exchanged gifts since all of us kids got older. We just get together for family so why is it wrong for me to celebrate it with them? She says I shouldn't even go to Christmas with them if I don't believe in God. But I like seeing all my family together so I should be allowed to still see them.

What am I supposed to do sit in my apartment by myself on Christmas?
She says people who beleive in god are pathetic

2006-12-13 23:27:58 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-13 23:05:57 · 1 answers · asked by I am marrying her only. 2

Our country which once represented values, does not seem to be any more in those books. There is hypocrisy. Whether it suits us or not, we must wear a tuxedo, instead of the casual comfortable dhoti.

2006-12-13 22:59:57 · 6 answers · asked by raseema 3

When people go to questions and vote everyones answer with a thumbs down?

i want to see if my answers are helping people...i can't if silly people always vote thumbs down for the sake of it!

2006-12-13 22:35:39 · 18 answers · asked by Kridwen 2

I am attending a dinner this evening with the Ashanti King of Ghana. I am a female. How am I supposed to greet him? Do I curtsey/bow? Please help.

2006-12-13 22:21:29 · 6 answers · asked by cat1967 2

I have decided that this year, I will not buy any family members a christmas present. Instead, I will write them each a note detailing a grievance I have with them. For example, my aunt talks of little but her new car in a very boring and unengaging way, and I happen to know that the car is a poor model.

2006-12-13 21:46:51 · 55 answers · asked by Anonymous

should I tell them this is very poor etiquette? On the back it says "this card can be recycled in tesco throughout January 2006" so its definitely from the same pack. I've already sent them one so I can't withhold their annual card in protest. Should I just go round there and say my piece?

2006-12-13 20:57:56 · 50 answers · asked by monkeynuts 5

A colleague has offered to irrigate my colon.
I'm not sure I'd really feel comfortable with this man doing such a thing.
But then, I sort of don't want to let him down because everyone else in the office has said no.

2006-12-13 20:55:04 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

At home, I always go to sleep shirtless, in my boxers only. The job I have required traveling and the company's policy is to put two people of the same sex in a double beds room. What do you think is the most appropriate attire to sleep while on a business trip with colleagues?
1. shirtless, boxers only
2. shirtless, but with gym shorts
3. t-shirt, boxers
4. t-shirt, gym shorts
5. full pj

How about the person you are sharing the room with is
- your supervisor/boss?
- your subordinate?

I think PJ is out of question for me as I prefer to travel light! Besides, I do not have any PJs.

How about during holiday travel when you are staying at your relative's place or when you have relatives over at your place?

2006-12-13 20:33:28 · 5 answers · asked by Bryan 5

Someone i know thinks it is

2006-12-13 20:05:27 · 3 answers · asked by Ad 2

2006-12-13 19:47:54 · 6 answers · asked by Marble Magic 3

I met a librarian who has stood me up three times. Now she gives me her phone numbers cell and home number. I call her and she says she will call me back. She fails to call me back and when I go to the library; because its a slow day she still doesnt come to me to explain doest loke me or not.

2006-12-13 19:46:20 · 8 answers · asked by reme14u 1

...if so, how long could you go without cussing?

2006-12-13 19:44:43 · 22 answers · asked by ? 5

I had abdominal surgery (incision at bikini line) about 6 weeks ago. Last week I felt well enough to get out and do some holiday shopping at the mall. Well, as I was waiting in line, the woman in front of me swung her huge/heavy handbag around and slammed me right in the stomach area. She swung it around so hard I actually fell to the floor in pain. The people behind me all gasped and asked if I was ok, while the lady who hit me not only didnt say "are you ok" or "I'm sorry" she actually told me I was standing too close and it was "too bad for me." The store was very crowded, and I maintained as much personal space as was possible. Anyway, I ended up bleeding from the event, the incision which was well on it's way to being healed opened up and required 2 more superficial stiches. The more I think about it, I was assaulted. Of course it's too late now to do anything. If she had at least said "Im sorry" , I think I would have been ok with it. What should I have done.said?

2006-12-13 19:01:31 · 7 answers · asked by MelB 5

2006-12-13 18:54:56 · 30 answers · asked by blingding 5

I have to interview a scientist for a project in highschool, and the person I am trying to reach is in Germany, wheras I live in America. My teacher prefers I talk to them over the phone as opposed to Email, but either are acceptable. The problem is that it would be very embarassing to not be able to understand somone during a phonecall . Would it be rude to ask somone how their dialect is before you talk?

2006-12-13 18:32:04 · 10 answers · asked by carr0t 1

2006-12-13 18:23:28 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a friend who thinks that it's inappropriate to use the restroom in a store unless you're a legitimate customer there. She doesn't even think it's OK to go into a store and offer to buy something in exchange for them letting you use the restroom. She thinks that unless you really were a customer there, you shouldn't ask to use their bathroom.

I think she's wrong about that - I think it's perfectly OK to ask to use the restroom in a store if you have to go (especially if you're willing to buy something in return for using their facilities)

Who do you think is right? Is it OK to use the restroom in a store if you're not a customer?

2006-12-13 17:53:10 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

I seen a question asking is someone should throw a jew down the well and everyone gave negative comments (of course they should) and called the bloke racist.
However, if the joke was throw a gay / lesbian down the well you could bet most answers would be homophobic and people would be laughing and saying yes!
Is this not another form of rasicm against gay / lesbian people? And why do people think it acceptable to be this way.
Should homophobia not be taken more seriously?

2006-12-13 17:39:39 · 23 answers · asked by benn26k 3