Etiquette - March 2007

there is a girl who is bullying me and others in our school. i am going to write an annonymous letter to the head of year explaining what shes like because everytime someone says something to a teacher, she just laughs behind there backs and carries on. What should i put on the letter?

2007-03-10 02:25:15 · 5 answers · asked by clemmie 2

We all know the "rule." Drop food, and you better pick it up within 5 seconds if you want to eat it.

Is this just a taboo? When nobody's looking, do you follow the rule?

2007-03-10 01:53:50 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I heard of some 1 who put fishy smelling shrimps in the end of their ex freinds curtain pole.They couldn't find were the smell was coming from and thought it must be somthing to do with the house they was living in,so they moved and took the curtain pole with them.LOL.i heard this on radio when people were asked the same ? as above.

2007-03-10 01:48:33 · 8 answers · asked by patsy 3

The Guys' Rules­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­
At last a guy has taken the time to write this all down

FINALLY , the guys' side of the story.
(I must admit, it's pretty good.)
We always hear " the rules "
From the female side

Now here are the rules from the male side.
These are our rules!
Please note.. These are all numbered "1"
ON PURPOSE!

1. Men are NOT mind readers.

1. Learn to work the toilet seat.
You're a big girl. If it's up, put it down.
We need it up, you need it down.
You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down.

1. Sunday sports. It's like the full moon
Or the changing of the tides.
Let it be.

1. Shopping is NOT a sport.
And no, we are never going to think of it that way.

1. Crying is blackmail.

1. Ask for what you want.
Let us be clear on this one:
Subtle hints do not work!
Strong hints do not work!
Obvious hints do not work!
Just say it!

1. Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.

1. Come to us with a problem ONLY if you want help solving it.

That's what we do. Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.

1. A headache that lasts for 17 months is a PROBLEM

See a doctor.

1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument.
In fact, all comments become null and void after 7 Days.

1. If you won't dress like the Victoria's Secret girls,

DON'T Expect us to act like soap opera guys.

1. If you think you're fat, you probably are.
DON'T ask us.

1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways and one of

The ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the OTHER ONE.

1. You can either ask us to do something
Or tell us how you want it done.
Not both.
If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself.

1. Whenever possible,

Please say whatever you have to say during commercials.

1. Christopher Columbus did NOT need directions and neither do we.

1. ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings.
Peach, for example, is a fruit, not A color. Pumpkin is also a fruit.

We have NO idea what mauve is.

1. If it itches, it WILL be scratched.
We do that.

1. If we ask what is wrong and you say "nothing,"

We will act like nothing's wrong.
We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle.

1. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to,

Expect an answer you don't want to hear.

1. When we have to go somewhere,

Absolutely anything you wear is fine... REALLY.

1. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared

To discuss such topics as baseball, the shotgun formation, or golf.

1. You have enough clothes.

1. You have too many shoes.

1. I am in shape. ROUND IS a shape!

1. Thank you for reading this.
Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch tonight;
But did you know men really don't mind that? It's like camping.

2007-03-10 01:31:40 · 19 answers · asked by DogmaDeleted 5

She is bipolar, and shops compulsively, therefore on any occasion she always overloads everyone with trinkets and stuff. She also makes beautiful craft items, but the overgifting makes us uncomfortable. ie) she gave us 53 gifts for our birthday, all individually wrapped. it took 2 people to carry the totes out to the car. She has been told it is excessive and 1 gift was more than enough.

2007-03-10 01:03:47 · 7 answers · asked by realjustice 2

2007-03-10 00:52:06 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hope this makes sense! One of my (clueless) best friends invited a married couple on an annual weekend trip a few years back without even asking me (I organize the trip.) This couple has been coming on the trip ever since. This couple has also been know to self-invite and they usually self-invite through someone else. They get a closer friend to ask if they can come. I have grown to like them more and consider them friends because as long as my best friend is in my life they will also be in my life. Now, this married couple is trying to invite friends of theirs that I barely know to the trip. They have not asked me if they could come - they have only said the new couple wants to come. I feel like a witch saying the new couple can't come, but I also don't want to spend my weekend, that I worked hard to plan, with uninvited guests...that I barely know. How do I tell the self-inviters they are not welcome to invite their unwanted friends?

2007-03-10 00:39:43 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

About two weeks ago, a friend and I went to the movies and we went to the concession stand, and the two kids (around our age) who served us were extremely nasty (the girl slammed the soda cup on the counter & gave us bad looks the whole time while the guy had a nasty tone of voice). I tried to ignore it, but my friend was extremely upset. Later on, I got their names and when we went home I called the theatre and spoke to the manager, yelling over the phone as I described it. He only said that we should've gotten the manager when we were there when it happened. I work in retail myself as a cashier, and I felt terrible that I got loud with a manager, especially knowing that I myself deal with the public, but I didn't appreciate how the workers got with us either. How do I deal with bad customer service right then and there without losing my cool?

2007-03-10 00:15:08 · 14 answers · asked by Dusk 6

2007-03-10 00:02:08 · 29 answers · asked by Captain Jack 6

I am basically capable of navigating my way through most situations with basic rules (please and thank you, ect) but I still find that in many social situations I find myself a bit awkward. unfortunately I'm a little too old for most classes you see (the ones targeted to little s) so I was hoping someone could reccomend a good book or source for helpful advice on common ettiquete issues that may go beyond the realm of please and thank you.

2007-03-09 23:48:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a problem like this: Normally the fork should be used by the left hand , right?

But when we eat noodles we use only a fork and the right hand, right?

So if your serving noodles with a chicken dish and veges, how do you cut the chicken and pick and arrange the vegetables (u know what I mean, right?)?

Because then you have to hold the knife in the right hand, right?

But then you have to use the left hand for the fork and eat the noodles, which is pretty awkward and not convenient (compare this to when you are eating rice: you use the spoon on the right hand) for the majority of right hand people.

Also, is there a need to use a spoon when eating noodles. I cannot think of any, but my wife argues that you should also put one on the table, which I find very ridiculous.
So how do we get about this?

2007-03-09 23:23:58 · 3 answers · asked by Rajapaksa 1

2007-03-09 23:23:23 · 17 answers · asked by urmomslover 1

2007-03-09 22:55:25 · 18 answers · asked by K 1

When paying for something at a register, what is considered the appropriate way to conduct the transaction?

2007-03-09 22:45:57 · 6 answers · asked by jenkrucek 1

I think it would be very rude not to exept my gift if you was lucky enough to get one of me.

2007-03-09 22:43:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-09 21:21:34 · 17 answers · asked by Double A 2

It's a Fillipino woman. She is pretty nice so far but she has this disgusting habit of chewing on some kind of weird seed and spitting it out. She can do this for hours everyday. It really makes me sick since it's an office space we all share. Today I said something to her like "do you do that all the time?" and she replied "yes, I like doing it" and said it even offends her husband at home. I'm white, and she's a new worker. How do I ask her to politely stop but it's disgusting and rude without sounding like I'm being culturally unsensitive and starting some sh*t. I live in CA and these things can backfire on you if your not careful.

2007-03-09 21:05:47 · 6 answers · asked by Blah Blah Blah 4

after a Month of deciding if you will send your idea to someone you trust,then after you lost contact with the Person to be contacted what will you do?will you sew them?

2007-03-09 20:53:07 · 10 answers · asked by aguila_leon2 1

This is a dispute I've had with a friend. She says you only have to reply if you accept the invitation. I say you need to reply when you are declining too. Who is right?

2007-03-09 20:36:01 · 16 answers · asked by Carrie Ann 2

2007-03-09 20:35:36 · 6 answers · asked by Aashu 1

2007-03-09 20:11:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Dear friends out there, what type of gift should I buy for my female colleague that will end her service in my company. She is from China, married with 1 son. A hardworking employee indeed. Thanks!

2007-03-09 19:39:10 · 2 answers · asked by Alberto 2

do you look straight ahead at the person seated in front of you when taking a huge bite out of your burger or do you lower your head and look down?

if you look straight ahead, isn't it gross for the other person to see you opening up your mouth and see your black hole?

2007-03-09 19:38:59 · 6 answers · asked by sau l 1

I've been invited to a destination wedding where there are multiple events over three days? Would it be rude to attend only the wedding and reception? Or should I make an appearance at the welcome dinner, wedding and reception (of course), after party and brunch the next day?

Please let me know. I'm not a close relative. I really do think that it's a bit much to ask someone to spend all that time celebrating a wedding, but I don't want to offend or ruin the bride's weekend.

2007-03-09 19:19:14 · 8 answers · asked by misa 2

2007-03-09 19:05:01 · 5 answers · asked by boredoutmymind 2

Could you please provide me some tips to talk to my previous boss for keeping him in touch, leaving after 4 months from his organisation.

2007-03-09 18:50:44 · 3 answers · asked by shirajxxxx 1

Think of what you did today, was it something that you wouldn't do on a typical day? Was it something crazy? Do you wish you could do it again or fix it?

2007-03-09 18:11:08 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

on my way to school this person hides and wait outside my house for me follows me home and everywhere else i told this person im tooken but this person just continues to annoy me i dont want to have the person who im tooken by to have to make this person leave me alone because that would be mean

2007-03-09 18:05:20 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

When I smoke cigarettes the scent reminds me of sex. does anyone else get this???

2007-03-09 17:05:06 · 8 answers · asked by Micheal 1

My friend is going to jr prom with me.. and he asked me if i wanted flowers I said it's not needed.. should I assume he's gonna get me me it, but he's a real busy guy and i dont think he would.. but i dont know how to ask himm...

and do you guys thinking going with him, when he has a gf is wrong?

2007-03-09 15:02:22 · 9 answers · asked by sam3345 1