Etiquette - January 2007

This past weekend- a primarily social friend of mine and my husbands- sent us an email with a .pdf invitation to a wine tasting as a local wine bar. The invite was something that we would have been very interested in attending- had we not received the invite 3.5 hours before the event started. (We have small children and usually need to get a sitter with a couple of days notice.) This person does not have children or a spouse- and is the same age as us. (35-40) I sent him a note, via email- half in jest and half for practicalities sake- to say- "Although we appreciate the invite- we usually need more than -- ummm..3.5 hours notice to attend an event. Thanks anyway! Maybe next time..." and he wrote back- "Whatever. The honor is in the invite!!" Am I wrong to feel like he is rude?

2007-01-08 03:45:55 · 13 answers · asked by amydell 1

were received - the mom didn't get hers. They were for Christmas gifts that I opened in front of them, so I thanked them in person, but I thought it'd be nice to send thoughtful thank-you cards as well. My boyfriend called me and asked, "how many cards did you send to my house?" I said of course 3, which is when he told me that his mom didn't get one. I was quite upset about this, because I sent them at the same time/same place, and also that they would even think I would send cards to 2 of 3 members of the family. I put a lot of thought and time into them, and my bf didn't mention whether the ones that were received were liked. The question is, do I send his mom another card, or do I just call her and thank on the phone, reiterating that I sent a card to her?

2007-01-08 03:37:01 · 7 answers · asked by Amelia819 1

In the past I have done a lot of unacceptable things. For example I was rude and nasty to my parents and elderly adults. I would say nasty things in spite of people. When I lost friends was then I realize I was acting so wrong.
I still do these things. It is not until after I have said or did smething, how wrong I was in doing it. I am now afraid to meet people because I am afraid I will slip again. I am trying to change but it is extremely difficult. So any thoughtful advice would be highly appreciated.

(Please no bashing. Because as I have said I am trying to change.)

2007-01-08 03:25:52 · 14 answers · asked by r k 1

I've been told that I'm rude and stuck up. I don't think so. Just because I don't put on a false cheerful face and act all giddy like a cheerleader I don't think that makes me rude or stuck up.

2007-01-08 03:14:05 · 24 answers · asked by guardianangel 3

Do I send thank you notes to the people who came to our party and left gifts? What about the gifts that were left without a name? I do not know who left them? How do I find out who left us what gifts?

2007-01-08 03:09:34 · 7 answers · asked by military brat 2

I have some relatives who are considerably more wealthy than I. Everytime I go out with them my uncle offers pays dinner and hands me a wad of cash. For my own dignity I don't accept, but this seems to annoy him. What's the proper etiquette?

2007-01-08 03:09:32 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

i am a totally outgoing person,i made friends with an aussie fella on the net,we were havin fun talking to each other and i must have said something bad because he got fierce odd at me,i looked over what i wrote and to me its a bit of slagging,y cant they understand a bit of humour

2007-01-08 03:05:41 · 10 answers · asked by corkbabe55 2

2007-01-08 02:54:54 · 16 answers · asked by **** 1

Please tell me the whole process. Thanks

2007-01-08 02:47:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anamika 2

his name is Dave please help me i only want to take ideas from them

2007-01-08 02:21:28 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Recently I went to a viewing of Rocky Balboa at my local theatre. I have been waiting quite a long time to see this movie. I was sitting in my seat when these three gentleman entered the theatre...One of them had a replica 'championship belt' that Rocky had won when he defeated Apollo Creed. This gentleman had to be in his 30's and didn't appear to have any signs of retardation or impairment (alcohol). He was displaying this belt to the crowd in the theatre as if he was actually champion. That is fine, but the glare on his belt shined the during the ENTIRE movie. Many complaints were presented to him asking him to remove the belt from his shoulder by patrons around him, but all were ignored. I believe I should be entitled to a refund...my question is, what kind of person goes to the movies carrying a championship belt???

2007-01-08 02:17:28 · 3 answers · asked by Ted Arcidi 2

I think polite is nice, but I think one can waste politeness on a dolt.

2007-01-08 01:47:50 · 24 answers · asked by Wood Smoke ~ Free2Bme! 6

My new(ish) girlfriend has breath that could bend your bones with its repllent potency. It is a mixture of kippers, burning rubber and slurry. It's odd, she is a smartly turned out, intelligent and attractive woman, but her breath smells like she's been eating seagulls.
I see her brush her teeth, but still the morbid stench remains. Is there a way to deal with this, or should I abandon her?

2007-01-08 01:46:19 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

For the last week, a colleague has been putting raw offal into my desk drawer when I'm not there. I return to find the motley collection of organs staining my papers.
Should I tell him to stop?

2007-01-08 01:35:28 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

when is it approriate for me, 23 a guy, to hang out or be seen shirtless around my rooommate? (who is 22 a guy too)

2007-01-08 01:18:08 · 13 answers · asked by flyboy7683 2

what do you suggest a 23 year old guy wear when play one on one basketball with a friend?.....indoor at a gym or outside in 80* weather..... details from head to toe help

2007-01-08 01:05:21 · 3 answers · asked by flyboy7683 2

2007-01-08 00:42:51 · 7 answers · asked by thiru 2

If a person knocks their head hard, or whacks their funny bone and are in pain; ie jumping around, crying, holding the part which is injured...Do you think they just want you to get over it, or are they implying they don't care about your pain?

2007-01-08 00:20:25 · 13 answers · asked by Wood Smoke ~ Free2Bme! 6

You don't get any points so really, what is the point?

2007-01-08 00:13:58 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why do so many people see the web as a stage to display whatever rude, ignorant, and bigoted drivel they have collected from whatever dark corners their mind prefers to slink? Shouldn't the same gracious behavior we display to others apply to the internet? Why not? Just because you cannot see the other person? Is a physical presence the only thing that makes us civil to each other in society? Underneath that civil face is there someone that longs to scream at you to "go (do something despicable) to yourself? At one time, I thought it was a necessary by-product of the freedom and anonymnity the web promises. I'm not so sure anymore. Why is it necessary? Can it change?

2007-01-08 00:07:31 · 11 answers · asked by Garius 3

2007-01-08 00:01:05 · 11 answers · asked by Anashuya 6

call her daughter's boyfriend? He works third shift and she just wanted to drop something off at their home when her daughter was at work. She didn't want to wake the boyfriend unnecessarily and so she called her grandson and told him she was coming to drop the stuff off. Is that unacceptable to have not called the boyfriend when he possibly may have been sleeping and she just thought it would be easier to call the granson instead? Is it unacceptable for the mother of a person to not "call ahead" when she wants to just drop something off? Other people's opinoins will be very important here. I appreciate anyone's input.

I would like to note for the record that we are to get married in about 7 weeks but have lived together for some time.

2007-01-07 23:37:07 · 16 answers · asked by hbennett76 3

when they brought you, did you have to wear the Bat Blindfold too, or did you manage to see where that place is? Smiddy is trying to find his way back, so any clues are appreciated. Also what kind of Bat Snacks did they serve up for you? Any recommendations on an appropriate gift to bring along? Particular wines or types of flowers?

2007-01-07 22:04:59 · 4 answers · asked by Smiddy 5

Looking at other questions and answers on the site it seems to me that many women feel it is acceptable for them to use men's public toilets (restrooms) if, for example, there is a queue for the women's toilets but are completely against men using women's toilets for any reason.

Even when a man has a young daughter who cannot use the toilet on her own, many women seem to be against the idea of him taking her into the ladies' toilets.

This seems to me to be double standards, especially as everything is behind closed doors in the women's toilets, unlike in the men's.

2007-01-07 21:27:42 · 10 answers · asked by Living in Britain 3

2007-01-07 20:40:27 · 4 answers · asked by Noble 4

2007-01-07 20:26:26 · 2 answers · asked by ana 2

Is there any website where I can find templates to use?

2007-01-07 20:03:12 · 1 answers · asked by ana 2

SYMPTOM: Feet cold and wet.
FAULT: Glass being held at incorrect angle.
ACTION: Rotate glass so that open end points toward
ceiling.
SYMPTOM: Feet warm and wet.
FAULT: Improper bladder control.
ACTION: Stand next to nearest dog, complain about house
training.
SYMPTOM: Beer unusually pale and tasteless.
FAULT: Glass empty.
ACTION: Get someone to buy you another beer.
SYMPTOM: Opposite wall covered with fluorescent lights.
FAULT: You have fallen over backward.
ACTION: Have yourself leashed to bar.
SYMPTOM: Mouth contains cigarette butts.
FAULT: You have fallen forward.
ACTION: See above.
SYMPTOM: Beer tasteless, front of your shirt is wet.
FAULT: Mouth not open, or glass applied to wrong part of
face.
ACTION: Retire to restroom, practice in mirror.
SYMPTOM: Floor blurred.
FAULT: You are looking through bottom of empty glass.
ACTION: Get someone to buy you another beer.
SYMPTOM: Floor moving.
FAULT: You are being carried out.
ACTION: Find out if you are being taken to another bar.
SYMPTOM: Room seems unusually dark.
FAULT: Bar has closed.
ACTION: Confirm home address with bartender.
SYMPTOM: Taxi suddenly takes on colorful aspect and
textures.
FAULT: Beer consumption has exceeded personal
limitations.
ACTION: Cover mouth.
SYMPTOM: Everyone looks up to you and smiles.
FAULT: You are dancing on the table.
ACTION: Fall on somebody cushy-looking.
SYMPTOM: Beer is crystal-clear.
FAULT: It's water. Somebody is trying to sober you up.
ACTION: Punch him.
SYMPTOM: Hands hurt, nose hurts, mind unusually clear.
FAULT: You have been in a fight.
ACTION: Apologize to everyone you see, just in case it was
them.
SYMPTOM: Don't recognize anyone, don't recognize the room
you're in.
FAULT: You've wandered into the wrong party.
ACTION: See if they have free beer.
SYMPTOM: Your singing sounds distorted.
FAULT: The beer is too weak.
ACTION: Have more beer until your voice improves.
SYMPTOM: Don't remember the words to the song.
FAULT: Beer is just right.
ACTION: Play air guitar.

2007-01-07 19:48:59 · 12 answers · asked by mrs microchipper 2

The way I see it, they are already being paid to do their job. Why should I pay tip, especially when it is so hard for me to make that money?

2007-01-07 19:43:28 · 24 answers · asked by SoldierSide 1

ok all of you have used IMs at one point so you can certainly relate.

what are the fundamental differences when you chat with someone you like vs dislike online? do you act in a different way? carry on as usual?

bc i chat with this girl recently and she seems to like me but i seem to carry on the convo most of the time. but she sends mixed signals, so i'm confused. thanks

2007-01-07 19:38:19 · 3 answers · asked by JB 1