Etiquette - May 2007

I used to say I had died or pretend I was my gay lover and go into a spat I was having with myself.

Lately, I ask where they are calling from. If they are here in the US, I say I'm surprised there job hasn't been sent to India. One woman laughed and said, "It's going at the end of the month."

If they are in India, I ask how much they make, not to be mean or anything, just to find out. Apparently, they are told not to say.

2007-05-17 07:39:08 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was thinking. I have around 20 employees. I think it would be a great business decision to not offer life insurance to my employees, but for my business, which is a sole-proprietor, to purchase life insurance polices for all of my employees parents and make my business or myself the beneficiary. I brought it up in an mandatory employee meeting and they did not take it well. I figured, if I am paying for the policy, what is wrong with the business recieving the money if they pass away. All my employees are in their 20's so its not worth putting it on them. My employees showed major disgust over the situation. I told them they will have an option of purchasing a similiar policy from the same caompany for their own parents as well. They told me I was out of my mind. I already offer my employees 401(k), health, dental, and a few other things. I think its a good business decision. But some say if I ask for their parent's socials, they quit. So, what do I do?

2007-05-17 06:45:13 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

So I miss spelled a couple of words or the question s wasn't phrased correctly...you don't have to be sarcastic or mean. I sometimes don't think right or shake when I type because of the chemo I go through everyday, is that a reason to be so mean. I you don't have anything nice to say don't say it at all. I , like al lot of people, have enough bad and negative people in their lives, we don't anymore.

2007-05-17 05:55:33 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

My friend owns a bar that i am at frequently. I have done tons of stuff for this person and have brought in alot of business. I asked for a partime or fill in type job and was told they didnt need anybody because the bartenders they have want to pick up hours if some one cant work. Then within a few days they hired some one as a fill in. What should i do?

2007-05-17 05:50:06 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

This host was so full of himself, a total snob. The fella invited us to a party and was'nt even home. The housekeeper and a coterie of servants opened the door and ushered us in. The butlers obviously were instructed to get us drunk in a secluded section of this fella's estate. When we all were full of alcohol and all kinds of roasted meats and cheese, Mr. Bigshot called on a videoscreen saying how sorry he was not to be there personally, then added "but I can see you all are having fun anyways." What does he think, we have nothing better to do than to see his ugly mug on a grainy screen wishing us happy intoxication from some distant locale in Palau or Macau? Man this was the height of being full of oneself. The dweeb even has a personalised toilet with golden handles and a faucet and dryer to wash and dry his hairy behind. Was I within the limits of etiquette to soak this fellas whale bone toothbrush in his own toilet bowl and then place it back in its holder? Any infection?

2007-05-17 05:36:27 · 6 answers · asked by Kaliyug Ka Plato 3

lemming?

2007-05-17 05:28:21 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is the grossest thing a woman could do, say, etc.?

2007-05-17 05:14:38 · 17 answers · asked by Angel A 2

My girlfriend and I have an "understanding" that I will propose by the time we close on our house together. The ring is being made and is not ready for the weekend I have planned to propose. Should I put it off or propose without a ring? If I should propose without one, please give ideas of how.

2007-05-17 04:09:59 · 13 answers · asked by Melissa H 1

2007-05-17 03:56:04 · 11 answers · asked by Kaliko 6

2007-05-17 03:04:28 · 22 answers · asked by Jon B 1

2007-05-17 02:45:00 · 2 answers · asked by jontimy 1

My daughter goes to public school, she came home with a letter saying this week was teacher apprecation week. On Monday bring their teachers favorite flower, Tues. their fav. candy bar Wed. wear their fav. color, Thursday a suprise, they had a list, fav.candle or body lotion ect. and Fri. a gift card to their fav. place to eat.

2007-05-17 02:17:58 · 21 answers · asked by pepsiolic 5

is it wrong to ask a complete stranger for one?

eg. at a club, party, etc

2007-05-17 00:54:46 · 15 answers · asked by Aaron E 1

2007-05-17 00:43:57 · 29 answers · asked by Mark T 4

This is a sensitive question, so I hope you ladies don't mind me asking.

How do you feel when you have to go to the maternity ward to make your delivery? Do you feel embarassed when you have to take off you panty hose for the delivery? And doctors and nurses were there to help you in your delivery? Ugh!

2007-05-17 00:36:29 · 22 answers · asked by TopDog 2

About once a month my french neighbours like to play music very loudly till sometime after 2 in the morning at a weekend.
We dont mind too much until it gets past 1 cause we wanna sleep then. We have only lived here since february and its starting to get a bit annoying. Has anyone got any ideas? We have moved our wardbobes (cant spell) against the wall that the loud neighbours live on. I dont want to annoy them but its annoying when they do. I am lucky that they dont do it all the time but there other neighbours have a young child and I wonder if next time they do it we should ask them if they have ever said anything?

2007-05-16 22:54:12 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

I did once. I was going out with this guy who liked stuffed lambs hearts...yuk. He insisted on cooking it and wanted me to have it because he thought I liked his spagetti so Id like his offal..I HATE offal. But I let him cook it. He had a preference for UNDERCOOKING meat as well. When it was on the plate it looked vile it smelled vile I had one bite and thought I was going to be sick. I asked him to go in the kitchen and get the salt while he was out of the room I took it off the plate and tossed it to the dog.
He got hearts again the next night because he thought I enjoyed it so much. I had to tell the truth. We argued.
Did you force yourself through a meal or just push the plate away? Is it best to be honest, or to lie to spare the person's feelings?

2007-05-16 22:45:06 · 25 answers · asked by Marilyn's Sister 3

I have an interview tomorow for a gardening job. It's my first interview and i'm freaking out...
What should i say if i get asked what's my weakness?
Should I say
A. I'm a perfectionist. This drives me to spend alot of time on one small detail.
B. I'm an impatient person so I always try to find more efficient ways to complete my task.
C. I'm a shy person. I do not ask alot of questions when I need help, instead I strive to find my own solution.
D. When I am concentrated on my work, if someone comes and break my concentration I get off track. This makes me work hard and fast so that I finish before anyone disturbs me.

Also, should I wear heels or silver flats? Hair up or down?
I'm wearing a white collar shirt with black dress pants.

2007-05-16 18:19:15 · 8 answers · asked by MEEEEEEEEE 2

They go out in public sneezing and coughing. Then they give you a look daring you to say something. Why don't these morons either stay home or check into a hospital? I've never seen so many people with colds. Are people getting weaker?

2007-05-16 16:35:44 · 11 answers · asked by JD 4

Thier pool will backflush into our yard, It will kill all our flowers and numerous bushes. Not to mention my grandkids won't be able to play out there becase it will be ancle deep or more water.It also smells moldy. I have lived in peace for over 40 years this family moved in and you can't tell them . They do whatever they want. We are in our 60's and retired. Hubbys health is bad, just had Aortic Aneurysm Surgery when he almost died. All they have to do is drain it tp the street. Did I mention their 2 boys are trying the best to make life miserable.
We are sick over this!

2007-05-16 16:12:00 · 11 answers · asked by JC J 1

2007-05-16 16:05:28 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

HELP! Our receptionist has a SERIOUS odor problem. A few of us have tried to narrow it down to breath, body odor, or....other issues, but have come to the conclusion that it is a combined effort from her entire body that is generating this funk. And I mean FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUNK with a capitol F. It is REALLY offensive.

While we have approximately 65 employees, there are only a handful of us working in close proximity with her, so we can't seem to think of a way for anyone to anonomously let her know. And even if we did...WHAT on earth do we say?

Note: Before suggesting that her direct superior be delegated this horrible task....uhm....that would be me, so I am BEGGING for suggestions here. How do I "clear the air"?

2007-05-16 14:45:47 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-16 14:31:12 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently received an "e-vite" for a friend's baby shower. I was appalled and told my friend how rude I thought that was. She got upset and now will not talk to me. I also encountered a similar situation where my best friend sent a pre-printed gereric thank-you for her bridal shower gifts. I told her I was upset I didn't get a hand-written card and how impersonal that was. I figure that I am spending $X on HER, the least I she can do is take a little time to hand-write a thank-you. I am seeing this a lot now. Am I just old-fashioned? Do I need to accept that the world's view of etiquette is changing? Because I don't think I can.

2007-05-16 11:22:41 · 21 answers · asked by tasie1014 1

I live in an apartment complex and sometimes walk down the hall to go to the laundry room. People constantly ask me, "Did you lose your shoes? What if you step on glass?" [While doing laundry?]

I have clean feet and don't want to feel bothered to put on shoes just to go down the hall to do laundry. Yet people stare at me like I'm filthy and going to hell. (No kidding.)

What is people's obsession with this?

2007-05-16 10:22:20 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Honey i've tried just about everything there is to try with this jewish meatball. I don't know if i'm just being to subdle by telling her she looks like she swallowed an acordian or what, i'm kind of scared to hurt her feelings because she is my boss, too and I don't want to get fired and have to go back to rubbing Stanley's pizza size nipples and watching him releave himself on the couch every time I want something. She is married to a Gay man, how pathetic is that? Help me find the right things to say!

2007-05-16 09:58:21 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

why did you do it?was it to their face or under your breath....or did you make fun of a mexican or asian..?

2007-05-16 09:19:35 · 11 answers · asked by snozzberries 4

2007-05-16 08:41:07 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

He's a guy, and we are doctors...

2007-05-16 08:40:33 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

My sister-in-law decided to get married LAST MINUTE! The wedding is June 2nd, 2007!! (I know!) Well, I'm in charge of the bridal shower because I'm the fmaily party-giver. (I really put alot into them and they always turn out nice) The problem is, the shower is may 26th! It's the only date that seemed to work for the wedding party. I would have sent the invitations out earlier, but she just sent out wedding invitations two days ago and I didn't want my invites to get there first! We can hand-deliver most of them, but for the family that lives awhile away, they wouldn't get them until this weekend. That gives them a week to plan on comming. I am pretty big on etiquette, so I am (to say the least) very unhappy about the situation. How do I handle this shower properly given the circumstances?

2007-05-16 08:32:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous