Etiquette - May 2007

Why do people who work at cash registers insist on putting the coin change on TOP of the receipt in your hand? This is a VERY annoying habit. The coin slides around and you drop it trying to slide the receipt out from under it. Or, you have to crumple the whole mess up in your hand and shove it in your pocket or purse. Do they teach you this in training so the customer WILL drop the change and you get to keep it or something?
What is the big deal about handing the coin over FIRST?

I'm so annoyed by this I've taken to pulling my hand away quickly before they can drop the change on the receipt and they end up dropping the change themselves.

I realized this is petty but it's such a simple thing to change and it really makes more sense to not do it. So, people who work in retail...WHY on earth do you do this? Please explain!

2007-05-25 15:35:31 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hey Guys,
just curious. Today when I went into town, I had a almost empty coffee that I had to throw out to go into the store I needed to enter. There weren't any trash cans outside, so I ran into a restraunt right next to the store and kindly asked them if I could throw out my drink. The manager then came out, told me I was extremley rude, then tossed her hand at the door and yelled 'Bye'. I was really taken aback. Is what I did rude? Just wondering!

2007-05-25 15:25:48 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-25 14:09:22 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is the etiquette for standing when someone enters a room? I'm female and have had male professors stand when I enter and leave.

I also do so in respect for when I'm left waiting for an interviewer--is it standard to stand for an intervieweer if I'm the interviewee? Male or female? (I know it's standard so you can shake hands, but what if you have an interview in which the potential employers switch off, one has to deal with an emergency, etc?)

Thanks.

2007-05-25 14:08:30 · 7 answers · asked by Bookworm 6

When arriving in a resturant (like Red Lobster, Chilis, TGIF, Applebees), what should one do? Or more like what will happen, will the person be directed towards an empty table or what? And when the bill arrives, how is a tip decided?

2007-05-25 13:42:02 · 6 answers · asked by S. 4

i was so out of it i dont remember what i was saying. i think it was something along the lines of ...... people in work bully me..... i think i might be gay...... my family are a pack of tramps..... Everyone has lost respect for me; they also think im gay and that i have no respect for my family.....
None of the above are true , but why did i say these things when drunk? does that make them true????
my head is wrecked every time i go out i get in such a state i cant remember a thing-and end up doing something foolish- in short i make a complete fool of myself....
am i gay ? or what is the story can someone help me shed some light on this???????????

2007-05-25 13:30:53 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a professor. He is really a goof professor, but he has something against Christians, particularly Catholics. I've had teachers like this before. I usually just let them spill their hearts out and avoid confrontation; however, this teacher actually will ask students specifically, for instance he’ll ask: "Johnny, are you a Christian." Then he will define what a Christian is, and if Johnny disagrees then he says: "You are not really a Christian you just have never questioned what you were told to believe.” Now I really don't mind if a professor doesn’t like a political party, religion, and so on, but I do have a problem when one gets personal. He told one student that he really doesn't worship God, but only the God of himself. Whether one believes it is true or not is irrelevant. I would not mind if he had said: “people in general only….” It bothers me that he gets personal. The other day I think he noticed my cross, and I’m afraid he might have it out for me. I’m pretty soft spoken, and I’ve only gotten A’s from him. I don’t want to rock the boat. I just want to know the proper way to deal with this without making a big deal of it.

2007-05-25 13:07:09 · 7 answers · asked by pinacoladasundae 3

Examples: Why aren't you married? How come you don't gain/lose weight? Why do you date him/her? Why do you date people who are black/white/asian etc.....

2007-05-25 13:04:50 · 23 answers · asked by Sweetgal 4

2007-05-25 13:04:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-25 12:40:40 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-25 12:11:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

etiquette, manners, phobias, peeves, anger, smacking, mouth, food, disgusting, loud, obnoxious

2007-05-25 12:04:53 · 19 answers · asked by GodsStar 4

This question was previously posted over at Singles and Dating, but you know how stupid people are over there.

The thing is, my girlfriend is not currently on the main list, and, honestly, I doubt she ever will be. How can, "main listers" like myself celebrate in a way that is non-offensive to others?

2007-05-25 11:40:48 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-25 11:03:02 · 4 answers · asked by Zgirl 1

2007-05-25 10:49:25 · 6 answers · asked by wookalar13 1

refrained from using the word "black" or "white" when describing someone you know to a person who is of the same race of the person you are desribing? If so,why?

2007-05-25 10:44:17 · 22 answers · asked by Ugogirl 2

I can call something gay on any website I want and it won't get editied for slurs. You write the word N-er and it will.

I don't see the correlation. Can you explain?

2007-05-25 10:17:50 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

a little upset?I have never been able to make friends so yeah I would feel a little upset myself if they are being plain ole rude.

2007-05-25 10:02:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

freecycle web site. i had to get rid of my old sofa because the new one was coming, it was in good condition as a 3 2 1 seater & foot stool.
Somebody offered to take it from us after i posted it on the freecycle web site as they had moved into a new hse & were sitting on deck chairs & they turned up at 8pm last night & my husband dismantled the sofas & helped the bloke carry it all out to the van which they got into & drove away.
My question is - would you have offered a bit of cash, as a thank you? New sofa came tonight & we gave the driver £10, after all he lugged it all in etc - what do u think?

2007-05-25 09:57:57 · 23 answers · asked by K W 3

2007-05-25 09:19:28 · 8 answers · asked by Jim B 1

What should I give to my nephew that is graduating next week? He's going into the Marines in July. Is cash ok?

2007-05-25 09:02:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

polite cordial and even let you converse with her even if you have messed up or have been mean in front of her many times?

2007-05-25 08:45:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-25 08:41:10 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi, I am graduating from college this year and would like to thank a few of my professors who were extremely helpful and supportive. Is it appropriate to buy them flowers (one of them is male) or shall I get something else, like pens?
Thank you for your answer.

2007-05-25 07:12:58 · 6 answers · asked by cherry 1

This fatuous person wanted to know if a co-worker thought her breasts were big because she dissed someone on crutches. I responded as follows: "ou are an egotistical, insecure little girl who thinks that her oh-so fabulous ta-tas are her best asset. Start being real around people and get over yourself." Was I out of line?

2007-05-25 07:00:13 · 20 answers · asked by Querious 3

If you have just met someone who wants to talk to you about a possible business venture, and he states that he will meet you at a coffee shop at a certain time to discuss it, how long will you wait for him there if he is late? (Let's assume you have no way to contact him)

2007-05-25 06:59:28 · 24 answers · asked by pomosimulacrum 2

2007-05-25 06:34:40 · 43 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-25 06:17:34 · 29 answers · asked by JAMES T 1

It is an activities committee. We plan birthday's, weddings, baby showers, you name it. Anything personal in someones life we make a party out of it!!!

2007-05-25 05:43:33 · 9 answers · asked by s_schaefer_s 1

2007-05-25 05:21:13 · 12 answers · asked by johnny cal 2