Etiquette - March 2007

I've asked 3 of my college professors to write letters of recommendations for me for scholarship applications. I feel like I should write a thank you note or something, but I"ve never done this before. What's the standard procedure for such a thing?

2007-03-22 14:38:56 · 9 answers · asked by I_color_outside_the_lines 4

My younger sister is graduating high school this June, and I really need some good ideas for her gift(s)

2007-03-22 14:32:56 · 7 answers · asked by angelalexsgirl 1

I hate to say it, but I'm a telemarketer. Can I get a better job? yes. Is it feasible right now? no. I'm a full time student and this job allows me to make a decent pay, works with my school schedule, I can study while I work, and my boss is really lenient with me.
But WHY does everyone think it's always the TELEMARKETER that's rude? I hate to say this, but some of my customers that I call are REALLY REALLY rude too! I'm just doing a job. Why can't they just say "take me off your list" or better yet..just not answer the phone!? I don't know you're eating dinner, changing a diaper, sleeping, having sex, or putting your kids to bed when I call. Do I LOOK like a mindreader?
Why can't people just simply say "take me off your list" instead of cursing, screaming at us, using profanity, blowing whisles into the phone, pushing the phone buttons, or even so much as blowing a bullhorn into the phone. This is just rude and infantile.

2007-03-22 14:26:54 · 16 answers · asked by I_color_outside_the_lines 4

Today at work we had a practice fire drill but i thought it was the real thing so when the siren went off i started streaming i'm too sexy to die everybody get out of the way and i pushed people out of the way so i could get to the exits and escape first, was that rude

2007-03-22 13:51:28 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

i know how to report coz i have been reporting some idiot called tough guy who has a F-you finger gesture...(moron) but i cant find how to praise good answers... can comebody plz help....and report that weed if ie hives you any abuse for no reason...i tracked him down lol lol lolllll

2007-03-22 13:36:46 · 4 answers · asked by lezzers2004 2

2007-03-22 13:27:02 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I dont really but someone said that about Americans!!!!!!!! Its gets me mad whenever people say that!!!!!!!!!!!! Its probally just the opposite!!!

2007-03-22 13:25:53 · 13 answers · asked by kkasssidy 1

I hate them! Especially on public transport. Why do people shout in them, people talk utter rubbish on them 'I'm on the bus now' or they swear a lot or talk about their sex lives for all to hear. Five different ring tones at once is ANNOYING. I have one but mine is on vibrate on public transport as I am very conscious of not causing noise pollution to others - have some manners and consideration people! I feel better now I've had a rant.

2007-03-22 13:16:52 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

I currently work a sales job for a fundraising company that does alot of work with local church groups. While I focus much of the discussion on the fundraising programs, alot of the times someone within the church organization will ask what congregation I currently attend. My husband and I are Atheist, which of course is an answer that never seems to go over well. While a sale is supposed to be about the service I offer, whenever this question comes up, the focus is suddenly about me as a person. I have yet to find a tactful way to reply to such a question. I have stated that we do not currently have a congregation, or that we do not currently attend church, etc. I am finding that this is actually starting to hurt my sales, since a few people have stated that they are not comfortable working with someone who does not believe in God. How can I tactfully answer such a question without hurting my sales, offending anyone, or having to out and out lie?

2007-03-22 12:51:46 · 14 answers · asked by eziegelbein 2

2007-03-22 12:32:30 · 4 answers · asked by Eric Inri 6

My wife is a nontraditional surrogate for a Japanese Couple. They purchased her a Kimono in the beggining of the surrogacy. I want this to be a suprise so I dont want to ask them directly. I am an aspiring photographer I took pictures of my wife in the Kimono 28 weeks of the pregnancy. Would it be offensive culturally if she is standing to the side with the kimono pulled aside revealing only the belly? Thanks for your input guys.

2007-03-22 12:32:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

it is your fault because you didn't lock your doors

2007-03-22 12:23:05 · 14 answers · asked by marleyrulez9 1

If they offered you room and board with good pay for your skills at whatever you're good at, would you sign for a year in Northern Ontario CANADA?

2007-03-22 12:15:11 · 9 answers · asked by cullentoons 2

My aunt just sent me a forward of 9 safety tips for women that upon a quick search on Snopes.com, are complete and total crap. This forward contains complete lies and poor advice for dangerous situations. I really want to email my aunt and everyone she forwarded this to and tell them to ALWAYS check something out on Snopes before forwarding it around. Is there a polite way to do this? What should I say?

2007-03-22 12:08:29 · 13 answers · asked by dani_kin 6

Because I do it a lot, just to get on people's good sides, but I'm not sure it's so smart. What am I doing wrong? How should I fix it?

2007-03-22 12:07:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-22 12:00:23 · 5 answers · asked by Eric Inri 6

2007-03-22 11:54:45 · 7 answers · asked by angelz2b@verizon.net 1

Also how do you not let what they say get to you. I am learning to develop a thicker skin. Is it experance that helps develop a thick skin? I really don't care what they think I just want to know how to find common ground? Any advice?

2007-03-22 11:53:18 · 13 answers · asked by Anna 3

I'm just curious. I mean, isn't it their job to serve me as a customer?

2007-03-22 11:51:50 · 41 answers · asked by mickey 1

2007-03-22 11:47:56 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or should I ask her mom if there is anything she really
would like right now? Her graduation isn't until May
but I would like to be ready to give the gift a little
early because my kids go to school until that day
and we will not be able to attend her graduation (she
lives in tx and we live in nc).

2007-03-22 11:45:48 · 13 answers · asked by chmar11 6

Ive been a freecycler for over a month now & everything half decent was always gone even imm after it was posted. Yest i posted a few really good things as i had no use for it. The Wireless keyboard i posted i noticed i had an offer even b4 the post became visible? It wasn't until i had an email from Admin asking for another of my posts be edited i noticed the exact same email address! This obviously has really annoyed me as now it seems to me its not a fair site! Whats the point of posting if Admin get all the best stuff while they are going through the posts to see if they are acceptable to be posted, when they are also checking for the things they want to keep for themselves! It seems to me if you are going to use freecycle you should not post offers, and only respond to wanted ads with your things or bring them to charity shops so the people who really need the stuff get them and dont make the fat cats fatter! I am really peed of,has anybody else noticed this or is it just my group

2007-03-22 11:44:38 · 6 answers · asked by lucy 3

He said...today's unit will be very longgg and very harddd.

isn't that inappropriate

2007-03-22 11:25:39 · 13 answers · asked by C M 3

When you don't mean to, but suddenly you realize, 'oh, I am dumping my problems here'. Some people have that skill to draw you out... does that bother you, or do you like it?

2007-03-22 11:12:57 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

If someone at work, drinks with you and a big group outside the office and asks you to sit on his lap (while he's drunk) is that sexual harassment?

2007-03-22 11:11:01 · 3 answers · asked by i_sketchd 1

Night after night this goes on, and to be quite honest its driving me mad. Like most folks I like to get a good sleep at night but the sound of their bed rattling away all the time is stopping my well deserved rest.

I wouldn't mind too much but it's real noisy stuff, and I'm not sure one of the pair wants to submit to the other ones attentions. But 'Bubba' is quite a big guy.

I hope to be released on parole in 2009, but in the meantime any advice would be great.

Thanks

2007-03-22 11:04:38 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

In the past, I've just stopped going. Is there a nicer way? Do people want to know they're just not getting your hair color right? Answers from stylist very welcome...thanks

2007-03-22 11:03:53 · 7 answers · asked by historyfan 2

2007-03-22 10:54:36 · 7 answers · asked by pbcurtis22 1

that I hit like a ***** and he's gonna six his friend on her again should I: 1. kick over his wheelchair 2. direct wheelchair onto oncomming traffic, while remainning calm 3. block sidewalk with shopping cart so he'll redirect wheelchair himself 4. Leave him alone because it's bad to let stuff like that get to you?

2007-03-22 10:19:42 · 8 answers · asked by some black dude with no life 1

2007-03-22 10:14:54 · 17 answers · asked by Reserved 6