Etiquette - April 2007

Or is it just that I don't understand them?

2007-04-17 08:34:11 · 34 answers · asked by Ginny Jin 7

Its still early days, but everything else is fine. They are unobtrusive and helpfull in all else. They slurp when they eat soup and chew with their mouths open - its driving me up the wall. My asian wife did the same initially until I tactfully asked her not to - but she occasionally still does without realising it. How do I get them to take note of this when they eat without offending them?

2007-04-17 07:13:31 · 26 answers · asked by Wideboy 2

2007-04-17 07:01:21 · 18 answers · asked by Shiden 3

I attend a mostly Black church and there is a handful of people who are notorious for wearing their bluetooth in church. ALL WOMEN.

They get dressed in the morning and put on stockings, dress, earrings-- bluetooth? The pastor has just lightly touched on the issue on a couple of occassions but people continue to do it.

Let me give you an example of why this is bad. At church one day I walked up to a lady that I knew and began speaking to her. I gave her a hug and said hello, how are you, etc. After a few seconds I realized she looked 'disconnected' from me and she wasn't answering me. Then she raised her finger and tapped her ear to indicate that she was on the phone. I felt small.

2007-04-17 06:16:36 · 31 answers · asked by blazenphoenix 4

I didn't have to buy her the Christing outfit so i feel like i have to kick in a little extra to the gift. What do you think is appropriate?

2007-04-17 05:21:56 · 6 answers · asked by georgieporgie550 1

Hi,
I am as straight as a straight bloke, and with no problem with gays on a social basis, but this other bloke was staring at my bits when having a wee, and despite comment that he should really be watching his own business, it was to no avail, so I was tempted to pee on his shoes.
How would you deal with such a situation ?
I know that a row of urinals lends itself to penile comparisons, but that was a bit much.

Bob

2007-04-17 05:11:01 · 8 answers · asked by Bob the Boat 6

Trying to be nice by holding the door for whoever behind you... Not only does the person naturally makes their way in without a "thank you" or, at least show you their "appreciativeness" by just TOUCH the door, they simply go through without even a nice eye contact!!


This has happened to me quite a few times... I am honestly getting tired and annoyed. So yesterday, when I held the door for a middleaged lady, after she "naturally" made herself in, I slammed the door on her husband behind her :)

2007-04-17 05:04:49 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I love to squeeze spots and pick at my toenails with tweezers!!! ew! i dont care!
come on peeps, let it all out! the more disgusting, the better!!!lo, within reason!!!

2007-04-17 04:39:23 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-17 02:42:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Here in South Africa we have to work for our money! We cant just fall pregnant when we are 15 and expect government to pay.

2007-04-17 01:43:12 · 24 answers · asked by Purplemarshmellow 2

When I have invited two girls in my email list for my birthday party that were bitches,just to be polite,but now I realise they are bitching about me?
WHATS THE BEST WAY TO tell them they are not invited anymore?

2007-04-17 01:27:11 · 13 answers · asked by swept away 1

2007-04-17 01:24:44 · 24 answers · asked by wv_gal 1

2007-04-17 00:29:57 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

My wife likes to cook hamburgers because they are quick and easy, but she coats them with a ton of garlic or onion salt. How do I tell her that it tasts horrible.

2007-04-16 23:25:42 · 28 answers · asked by soldierboy 2

2007-04-16 21:46:18 · 9 answers · asked by James God 2

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2007-04-16 19:22:40 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

my neighbor keeps sleep walking into my house naked,seems everytime my wife takes a shower late at night he does it . i know your not suppose to wake a sleepwalker and my wife don't seem mind, should i wake him next time or go back to sleep

2007-04-16 18:50:47 · 17 answers · asked by leeroy 2

my best friend and I have managed to maintain our relationship with full love and trust for 4 years now. In the beginning of our friendship, she has openly expressed her jealousy towards me. Which was great because she was being honest, but at the same time it made me really uncomfortable. The fact that she told me "I'm not as artistic as you, Acing my English classes, and attractive gets me angry. You know I sometimes hate you." (I always seem to remember the shity times with precision). I couldn't handle the bare truth so I distanced myself from her, a few days. Trying to mend things, I approached her to tell her that the reason why I didn't ignore her when we first met (although I'm quiet, I do talk...just not to anyone..), meant that I saw something valuable in her. I saw past her physical imperfections that hurted her. She's real cool, an instinct told me. I needed her to value herself. So, I tried helping her out. Things went well, despite other spats. This girl is one of the greatest things that has ever happened to me. I've enjoyed teaching her about the other side of life besides calculus or science. Lately, we haven't been so close. First of all, there is distance. second, we are going to different colleges. and third, we've lost touch with being "open" friends. Were kinda keeping to ourselves, a bit. I still feel this tension of competition among us. Whenever I bring up a subject she doesn't know, she gets defensive (she is very smart, but can be a nasty smartass, so that offends me, then I start acting like a smartass). It becomes tiring. Since I'm temperamental, I boldly tell her "**** off."
The problem starts here. Today, she has gone to a party without me, which is weird because she always asks me to come along to events. This event was different. People from our old high school, were reuniting for another friends birthday. I don't like showing up without being invited first. I'm old fashioned. But this friend Eddy, is the type of person who loves everyone and wouldn't give a damn if a complete stranger came. Eddy does know me a bit. He's what you'll call an acquaintance. My best friend called me on her cell phone from the party. "everyone from school is here, I'm laughing so much"
Hearing that on a lonely Saturday was....damaging. Then the ***** puts Yessinia on the damn phone, the girl who took away a very potential boyfriend in high school. I got sort of choked up (hate showing emotions) when Yessina said hello. Not because of her. She brought memories of Ronald. The guy I was head over heels for. When she put my best friend back on the phone, I wanted to cuss badly at her for doing that. She knows it depressed me, when Ronald told me he wanted to hang out with Yessinia. It depressed me even more seeing them kiss all the time. They are both still together. Oh god, this is really sad.
Please leave me your comments and opinions.
Thanks much.

2007-04-16 18:31:15 · 3 answers · asked by persianchick99 2

Being female I feel a bit sad I even have to ask this, but as I find more grumpy people tend to be female.
When I get in a bad mood, I don't make everyone around me too scared to breathe...why does someone feel the need to jump on even the most trivial comment and turn it so you feel like being swallowed into the ground?

2007-04-16 17:46:25 · 8 answers · asked by mareeclara 7

I got hurt 2 weeks ago and I have to wear this special boot on my ankle and leave class early to take the elevator to class. I have a doctor's note for 5 more weeks to use the elevator and leave class early. My teacher always lets me leave early, and today we had like 2 minutes to spare, and I went to get up and she was going over a paper, and she looked at me and said infront of the whole class, "no one is leaving until we get done with this paper, I don't care if we have to stay after, we are getting it done." So, I sat down and waited until the bell rang and I had 10 seconds to spare until I was late for my other class. I have the highest grade in the class and know how to do everything in there, I cannot believe she said that to me. She could have said it nicely for me to just wait a second. But, I was embarrassed and everyone just looked at me. What do you think on this issue?

2007-04-16 16:57:00 · 24 answers · asked by *~*~*~* 4

I walked in on my boss while he was on the toliet. He was using the ladies room and did not lock the door. It's quite disconcerting and he has not acknowledged nor apologized. I'm wondering if I should take action.

2007-04-16 16:54:42 · 7 answers · asked by fleurdesolielsucre 1

So, you're supposed to do 1 each day, what was yours today? And do you feel better about it? Mine was feeding a stray cat, and letting an older lady in front of me at the grocery store. I feel better about the cat thing but not so much about the old lady, she acted like i was SUPPOSED to do this and Ugh how rude of me to ask. Like i was supposed to just step aside and bow down to her. Anyway what's yours?

2007-04-16 15:55:03 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok So...
Next year (9th grade) you can be on a dance team called the Silver Stars for school. In order to be on the team, you MUST attend a certain camp with the team. Unfortunately, that same week i have my church mission trip, and there is NO WAY i would ever want to miss that! So im thinking of asking the Silver Stars director i there is any possible way to be on the team but miss camp. Do you have any tips on what i should say, do, or how i should present myself? its much appreciated!

2007-04-16 14:47:46 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-16 14:08:25 · 9 answers · asked by tibiafinger 3

I feel badly...See In class there is this new person...not a student but um a...person that sits in the back looking at everyone..writing down stuffs toofsa.. I have been Absent alot! So I don't know who he is....other people say bye to him..but i feel it would be weird for him and me his I said Hi or bye.... since i don't know him....

What should i do?

Oh and my teacher hasnt even told me..thanksiessza!::):)

2007-04-16 13:43:17 · 7 answers · asked by xoxogirl 3

I'm making my own on the computer, and i want it to sound like i didn't make them. Nothing formal just causal.

2007-04-16 13:32:17 · 5 answers · asked by b_nikki 2

her grandpa just died

her grandma died really recently too

i duno what to saaay

2007-04-16 13:27:54 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-16 12:56:56 · 15 answers · asked by jack 4

My cousin's little boy will be celebrating his holy first communion. What is an appropriate dollar amount to give him as a gift. We are fairly close their family.

2007-04-16 12:50:13 · 6 answers · asked by Merri 1

to buy cigarettes????? I am 39 years old & when I went to get them I was carded.........I just sort of laughed and went to the car to get my wallet......this after telling them during the laughter my age. I have been told that I have a "baby face"....and that I do NOT look like I am pushing 40.....but to be carded for cigs....when you have to be 18 to buy them.....I think that is pushing it.....should I be offended or flattered? I am not sure how I feel about it......how would you all feel? :-)

2007-04-16 12:37:41 · 16 answers · asked by butterscotch'smomma 3