Etiquette - February 2007

We are organising a party for 40 persons but we want to sit at the same table, can anyone suggest a layout so that we can talk to each other and no back to fronts!!

2007-02-15 07:13:42 · 9 answers · asked by Raceylady 2

2007-02-15 07:10:42 · 7 answers · asked by Muhammed z 1

I have an adult sibling (33) who has offensive personal habits, worse table manners and is appaulingly self-centered.

He often smells dirty, eats food with his mouth open, ravaging everything on the table like a starving man while spilling food all over himself, the table and the floor. Furthermore, after a meal he's likely to go "crash" on the couch, mouth open and snoring loudly for several hours. This makes it difficult for anyone who'd like to enjoy the family room because he occupies so much space and is frankly offputting.

As a guest in our home, you'd think he'd use common sense and manners but instead he thinks everything should revolve around him. (He'll dictate what types of food he wants, ask us to take him to run errands, since he has no car, etc)

He wasn't raised like this -- we were taught manners. Our family has tried to talk to him about his habits but he flys into a rage.
Does anyone have suggestions on how to resolve these issues? We need help!

2007-02-15 07:05:02 · 9 answers · asked by Corey D 1

Like this one person i know complains how she only sees her boyfriend once a week, and that she couldn't see him for valentines day it was so aweful. I told her i wouuld kill to see my boyfriend like once every few months....let alone once a week. I probably won't see him for a while*he's in the army*

2007-02-15 06:54:52 · 6 answers · asked by ♥Brown Eyed Girl ♥ 5

I said yes.. but she has not confirmed yet. Should I assume it's on? Honestly, I'd rather not go.. so I wouldn't mind if she flaked. But I'm not a flaky person. I'd definteily plan on going if she's up for it. What's the proper ettiquett?

2007-02-15 06:44:59 · 8 answers · asked by SHH 3

How much should I tip for hotel housekeeping? I typically do 3 night stays.

2007-02-15 06:32:33 · 5 answers · asked by KJ480 3

The maid is going to visit her family in India and I gave her 60 bucks. Is that a generous gift when converted to rupees, seriously?

2007-02-15 06:30:21 · 8 answers · asked by mama 2

I have heard horror stories of couples that did not give the church an acceptable amount of money for their service and it showed in the service itself. I would rather give too much than not enough, but my fiance and I are paying for everything ourselves so we are on a budget. Hope someone has some good advice! Thanks!

2007-02-15 06:27:30 · 5 answers · asked by julieaferris 1

How do I appropriately go about dealing with my neighbor's loud music. It's not so much the music that bothers me, but rather the bass that vibrates thru the walls. I have 2 small kids, have to go to school during the day, and just moved in... so I'm worried about causing conflict w/ my neighbors. How do get them to quiet down w/o ticking them off?

2007-02-15 06:12:42 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a really good friend who finally got 'with the times' and purchased a cell phone with a camera.

He is quite happy with his purchase and has felt the need to get the most out of his investment by using the camera as much as he can...

Well, he has just been snapping random pictures of people everywhere he goes (NO, THEY ARE NOT SEXUAL)...just random shots. (These people are NOT aware the pictures are being taken)

He takes them, saves them to his PC and forwards them onto his friends.

Just today, I received pictures of the woman at the post office, the baker and some random person behind him in line.

He tells me he 'pretends' to check his phone when he is snapping these pictures.

I've told him its wrong and to stop immedietly, but he continues...how should I handle this?

2007-02-15 06:12:37 · 14 answers · asked by Ted Arcidi 2

This is going to sound really petty but i need to know if i am being over sensitive or not. There is a group of 3 of us that go to lunch together everyday. Today I was with one of them and the other was going to meet us out for lunch. Well the one that was susposed to meet us called and said she needed to talk... and asked if i would leave. is it just me... or is that rude? I can understand having a problem and needing to talk. but asking someone to leave a resturant for it??

2007-02-15 05:57:12 · 26 answers · asked by jenj2569 3

a friend of mine was almost full term with her pregnancy. Unfortunatly there was a complication. I want to send her something to let her know that I'm thinking of her and that better days are ahead. What is best? Flowers are obvious but I wanted to send something unique.

2007-02-15 05:52:09 · 21 answers · asked by life126 1

Why do we not compliment or thank each other more as a nation? We are all quick to put other people down instead of encouraging and helping each other. It's why we have schools and workplaces full of bullying and why people get depressed.

If we all made 3 compliments a day to each other it would benefit our society. Where instead all we do is pickon and taunt each other

2007-02-15 05:23:38 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it acceptable for a guy to point out a change of appearance on another guy? Such as: "Hey, you've lost weight" or "I like the new hairstyle"...etc.

I'm afraid only guys will truly know what I mean by this question.

2007-02-15 05:23:07 · 13 answers · asked by Diesel Weasel 7

My family does that to me all the time, & then they get offended when I tell them that they're being rude. That really hurts my ears.

2007-02-15 05:20:42 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have tried ignoring it, and dropping subtle hints, but nothing works. I have to work in very close proximity to this person. I'm tempted to go to H.R. and let them handle it. I don't want to embarrass this person, she's a nice girl, just extremely smelly.

2007-02-15 05:14:49 · 10 answers · asked by Veruca Salt 6

2007-02-15 05:06:25 · 7 answers · asked by TeaQueen 3

2007-02-15 05:05:56 · 16 answers · asked by TeaQueen 3

2007-02-15 04:50:44 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was a bridesmaid in a wedding along with three other ladies. As part of our bridesmaid gift, the bride bought and presented each of us a very pretty satin wrap to go with our dresses which we paid for. A month after the wedding, the bride asked me (and only me) if she could have the wrap back if I was not going to use it because she has three dresses that would look nice with the wrap. I ignored her email until she asked me again in person whether she could take back her gift. I asked her if she asked anyone else for the wrap and she said no because the other ladies live out of town. I then told her it was a gift and I'm not giving it back. She then said "technically it wasn't a gift because she wanted us to wear it with our dresses and so it was a requirement to wear the wrap and therefore not really a gift."

So has anyone ever asked you to give back their gift? What was the gift and why?

2007-02-15 04:50:15 · 15 answers · asked by pathfindercia 2

I would like to get my medical team a nice gift but it needs to be something for all of them.

2007-02-15 04:48:45 · 4 answers · asked by mason h 2

1. Your best friend who saved your life in the past. 2. An old lady who is hurt badly and needs medical attention. 3. the woman of your dreams.

2007-02-15 04:40:28 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

You're at odds with somebody, and you try to apologize and make up for what had happened. But this person won't just talk to you, and continues to ignore you. What do you do??

Thank you!!

2007-02-15 04:39:29 · 25 answers · asked by Asian Cutie 4

I don't think people here are very understanding of another person's emotions, especially if it concerns a topic about relationships or sex. When someone asks a personal question on that kind of topic, immediately everybody (well, not all but most of them do) gets hot and bothered and starts flaming the questioner and make him/her feel bad about it; when instead they should understand and address the person's problem or fault & give a constructive opinion on how to remedy it and make the person feel better.

I mean I understand the fact that some topics like "beating my gf", "raping", etc. deserve flames, but you should realize that not all questions are of that sort. I mean, wouldn't you rather prefer if someone would address your concerns in a polite manner, rather than forcibly pointing out that you are wrong or you are right, you should only do this, otherwise you go to hell...?

2007-02-15 04:28:48 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

without leaving their home and if they have the option to leave the home but choose not to.

2007-02-15 04:27:36 · 10 answers · asked by Water weasels 2

I do contract work in various state offices throughtout the week. In one particular office, there is a lady who is constantly laughing. They other state workers are lazy gossips, so I'd have to take on the whole group to confront her. I've tried music headphones and can still hear that laugh. She sounds like a drunk. Any suggestions?

2007-02-15 04:21:15 · 9 answers · asked by knoxtnrunner 1

I dunno about you! But i find it to be annoying and very rude!!! Specially in buses, Trains, Malls and anywhere else that they do it.

Makes me feel like I did somthing wrong.

2007-02-15 04:06:09 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

i'm not into big fancy presents. i keep it simple. for valentine's day my idea of the perfect date was taco bell for dinner and watching a movie at the dollar theatre. sure enough that is what we did. he tried to make a big deal by going to a nice restaurant and i said no. my friends and classmates think i'm crazy...

2007-02-15 03:33:19 · 15 answers · asked by cynfyx3 2

I have been going through some difficult times personally, & my co-workers are aware of it. We have a family member who is dying & we are the closest relatives, it has really taken a toll on my husband, who of course takes it out on me. I am a mother of 3 so that itself brings daily stresses. For the most part, people are being very supportive and caring. But I have this one co-worker, who sits right next to me, & in my opinion should know more than any other because she heres more; my phone coversations and such. However, she has seemed to use my down point as an oppertunity to bring herself up. She will ask me how my night went, & then go on to tell me how her boyfriend bought her this & bought her that, & how her house is so great, & her boyfriend tells her such wonderful things & what they ate for dinner & how she cooks so good & everyone raves over it - just on & on in such detail about how great her life is. It really bothers me, how do I get that across to her?

2007-02-15 03:28:09 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Several friends and I do lunch weekly, and have been doing so for about 3 years. Recently, one of them brought his girlfriend along. We were all talking and I said something was "badly worded" and she corrected my grammar! I, and most of the other people at the table, had only known this girl for about 20 minutes and she felt it appropriate to correct my grammar!?! Now, I don't want to go to lunch with my friends when she is there. I'm paranoid that I will word something POORLY and she will do it again. I really don't want to avoid lunch with my friends.

I think I need to mention that everyone at the table, except her, have or are at least working on Masters degrees, so we aren't stupid. Maybe she was only trying to impress us, but it came off as rude and inappropriate.

How do I handle this in the future, without changing my weekly tradition?

2007-02-15 02:38:52 · 28 answers · asked by Steph. 3