Etiquette - January 2007

I have just been looking through some questions and there was a whole debate going on. A girl, who was quite naive, maybe a teenager, used the word negro but later corrected it to negroid. She was british and did not know that this word would offend anybody, but obviously it did. She repeatedly said sorry and some girl wouldn't leave her alone. I understand if someone uses the word meaning to be direspectful, but if she didn't know the word would offend, was it still correct for people to harass her for it? I don't think the British use all these derogetory terms quite as much as americans do, so if you are unaware of it and still quite young, should they be treated as racists?. Are there any other things that Brits say that would offend?

2007-01-13 05:46:10 · 21 answers · asked by redikorus 1

but whats the 1st steps?

2007-01-13 05:39:12 · 3 answers · asked by chris c 3

This woman invited me to a concert, ( she is paying for everything) as her date. To impress her friends and x/b/f, but what should I do to be exemplary as armcandy? do you have an example of something I could say, to put it over the top?

2007-01-13 05:35:36 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

This would be someone like a co-worker or the technician at the vet's office. Do you bounce right back and address it or do you stand there and analyze whether or not you've really been spoken to badly. Give examples if you want.

2007-01-13 05:25:48 · 14 answers · asked by Hermione G 5

I've noticed in numerous television shows, that the family members etc ... all keep their shoes on, when entering a house. Wouldn't a person's floors/carpet be really dirty, if everyone wears their shoes in the house? I, myself, have never been to a home where anyone keeps their shoes on. They'd be tracking in dirt, grass and dog poop!! Is this the norm ... for people to walk into a house and keep their shoes on?

2007-01-13 04:33:00 · 10 answers · asked by ♥Carol♥ 7

2007-01-13 04:17:13 · 7 answers · asked by mr_methane_gasman 3

okay, so my husband and i baught a remote car started, and we set up an appointment for after the holidays to have it installed, it was for today at 9am. so we get there and no one is there, so we figured okay we'll wait, 930 rolls around still no one. so i called the store, and found out they don't open till 10!! so we had to sit in the parking lot for an hour, then when they did open, we said we had 9am appointment, and they said "i don't know we don't have 9am appointments" no appoligy no "well i'll talk to your salesperson" nothing!!
am i right in being pissed about this what shold i do?

2007-01-13 04:12:57 · 6 answers · asked by ksebeotch 2

If you we're with a friend and she wanted to get something fatty and you we're worried about getting fat and you like let her get it and she was eating by herself or you got a smaller size would it make her feel embarrased or make her think your no fun. I'm 13 and most of my friends eat more than I do and aren't as worried about getting fat.

2007-01-13 04:09:30 · 19 answers · asked by Hannah 3

I am Romanian, and in our country, we always take off our shoes when we enter a home.
But I've seen a lot of American movies where none of the characters did that when they arrive at someone's place. Is that the general rule in America? And do you find the unshod lifestyle to be weird?

2007-01-13 03:54:48 · 23 answers · asked by dan_can_dance 2

friend'smom invited me over for a couple of days.one eye is fine, and the other totally dead(du to an accident) always seems to look to the extreme side of the eye. when i talk to her, my eyes just keep looking at the "wrong"eye. how do i do to make myself concentrate on the normal one?plz help

2007-01-13 03:52:53 · 5 answers · asked by wooooohooooo 3

Yesterday at work I turned in a flash drive that a friend had left behind because my friend said that she would come by and get it that afternoon. I gave it to the office secretary and saw that she put it in the top drawer of her desk, which is unlocked. Today my friend called me and said that she didn't get it and asked me if I could get it out of the office for her (I have a key). I don't usually get into people's desks, but I was wondering if it would be okay. I'm not sure it would be best to call the secretary at home to ask for permission. What do you think?

2007-01-13 03:30:38 · 9 answers · asked by drshorty 7

They sometimes look at me strange when I approach and tell them that I have a reservation.

2007-01-13 03:30:01 · 15 answers · asked by sherlockmeh 2

I offended someone but I was just joking.

2007-01-13 03:17:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

My sister was asked out by a black co-worker.
She likes him as a co-worker, and fully supports equality for everyone, but only dates men in her race.

Her boss told her it's illegal to decline to date someone based on race. He even urged her to rethink it and accept his offer, so as to prevent "trouble".

For the record, The Black man took it in stride, no "trouble" is expected from him.

2007-01-13 03:06:34 · 21 answers · asked by No C 1

In a fancy restaurant, after having finished the soup, should one leave the spoon in the bowl or put it outside the bowl on the soup-saucer (if there is any)?

2007-01-13 02:59:46 · 7 answers · asked by c_daburon 1

And can't find a mate. Management is aware of it they have. Isolated her in a secluded area away from everyone. The odor is coming from her crouch! We have a unisex restroom and I went in after her last night and about puked.She's a timid person and shy and a nice person but she is a few french fries short of a Happy Meal! HELP real helpful answers only no jokes! Jokes are a waste of time and Yahoo's space here.

2007-01-13 02:51:33 · 9 answers · asked by mikef1234 3

Women - have you ever gone out with a guy you don't like just because you knew you could get him to spend a lot of money on you?

2007-01-13 02:32:24 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-13 02:28:59 · 3 answers · asked by Ralf S 1

23--a guy--- attire from head to toe of what you think and which sports would be cooll thanks. more details get best answer

2007-01-13 02:17:25 · 4 answers · asked by flyboy7683 2

when people ask a question and you answer it truthfully although it may noy be society acceptable yahoo readers 9 out of 10 times give you a thumbs down rateing.if you don't want the truth don't post the DAMN QUESTION.

2007-01-13 02:08:44 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

when people ask a question and you answer it truthfully although it may noy be society acceptable yahoo readers 9 out of 10 times give you a thumbs down rateing.if you don't want the truth don't post the DAMN QUESTION.

2007-01-13 02:06:57 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

what should a 23 year old guy wear when playing sports for fun?....like basketball, soccer, etc.....attire from head to toe description.....just playing with a couple friends in the summer time. Thanks!

2007-01-13 01:56:47 · 3 answers · asked by flyboy7683 2

What is the best advice in dealing with a barn manager's over- inflated ego? She is rude, aggressive, uncommunicative and a bully. She thinks she owns the boarders horses and dictates how much food they get. Everyone thinks she is rediculous but can't change the fact she is there. It's a control and power thing. She makes the barn atmosphere very unpleasant. How would you handle that? Remember my two horses are there and some people are very vengeful. The owner is away on business until July and unreachable.

2007-01-13 01:55:47 · 3 answers · asked by Wishonastar 2

im 23, a guy.... i was whipped on my back, with a belt or something that hurt and I had no shirt..... anyone else this happen to? or what happened to u? tell me your experience...

2007-01-13 01:55:18 · 15 answers · asked by flyboy7683 2

my wife went outside this morning, and our neighbor's dog was lying dead in the middle of the common driveway. She buried it, and came home crying, telling me that she didn't have it in her to tell the neighbors, who aren't home right now, that their dog had been hit by a car over nite. she wants me to tell them. who should?

2007-01-13 01:30:53 · 9 answers · asked by kelleygaither2000 1

2007-01-13 01:22:31 · 10 answers · asked by Mary 1

2007-01-13 00:52:14 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

"Mention not", "Welcome", or something else? Please give your reason.

2007-01-13 00:07:05 · 34 answers · asked by Sabya 3

It is embarrassing to ask someone to check my breath. How can I find out on my own?

2007-01-12 23:43:06 · 10 answers · asked by Bonnie B 1

i was at a work diner recently i had 5 - 7 glasses of champagne i felt fine my mood was great after i had the last glass of champagne i was on the dance floor and i suddenly thought oh wow i dont feel good and looked around too see where my table was this is the last thing i remember everything went black The rest is so embarrassing. I fell backwards from the dance floor onto a chair to the floor. my husband picked me up said we were leaving which i agreed too without argument (so i am told) we left the room on the way out he walked ahead i stopped too speak too people (dont have a clue who) apparently security stopped me too ask if i was alright and i attacked them 3 big burly guys, i told my hubby to f*** off ( dont know why) was evicted from the establishment I didnt have a clue to what i had done have too rely on peopel too tell me was taken home and argued when the people got me home that it wasnt my house. i was halucinating and had no motor skills. i was scared.

2007-01-12 23:22:52 · 7 answers · asked by just_a_bitch61 1