Etiquette - May 2007

2007-05-30 11:06:43 · 8 answers · asked by appalachianlimbo 5

people we find strange we stoop down to their level and try to influence them to do what we are doing. how can one overcome this form of peer pressure?

2007-05-30 10:16:56 · 14 answers · asked by valley girl 1

"dinner and campfire to follow" is on the invitation. what would be appropriate?

2007-05-30 09:38:15 · 12 answers · asked by eireland 2

I have been working with someone for only 4 months and they are retiring in one month. Someone in the office is making them a scrapbook and wants me to write a few words. what is something nice I can say besides "happy retirement; nice working with you?"

2007-05-30 09:35:24 · 4 answers · asked by gracel313 6

2007-05-30 09:28:56 · 14 answers · asked by Maciej R 1

When you are in line to order something... coffee, food, etc. and you order, and then the next person in line starts to order by barking the items they want, without prefacing with a "may i have..." "I'd like..." "can i get..." or even a "hi," does it make you want to add a "please" for them when they're done??? I want to say please for them so badly but I haven't yet... some people are just so rude. I have been on the other side of the counter and would never say that if I was the employee, but in situations when I am just another customer there I want to say it.... should I?

2007-05-30 09:26:26 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

the bed smells. how do i approach them? wat is the proper etiquette?

2007-05-30 09:10:29 · 22 answers · asked by Paco El Vago! 3

I was married this past Friday. A very high class ceremony with all the trimmings. Anyway to make a long story short:

We did all the normal stuff - speeches, dinner, 1st dance…. However, I will admit, I did rush through thanking all the guests for coming so I could have some time to grab to 'gift box' filled with all the envelopes.

I finished thanking the last table & told my wife I had to use the men's room - instead a took the box to our room and counted all the money. It was eating me alive to se how much these people gave.

About 90 minutes later my wife and some other concerned guests found me in the hotel room. I explained what I was doing but they were very angry.

I really was not gone that long & don't think it is that big of a deal. I wanted to make sure we made a profit on the wedding. What is wrong with that?

We are now on our honeymoon and she will barley talk to me. I'm stuck surfing the net while I should be having fun. What is so wrong with what I did?

2007-05-30 09:00:44 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-30 08:15:31 · 7 answers · asked by CelesteMoone 5

2007-05-30 07:52:02 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am having a group of people at my home for an upcoming event. One of my guests is in a wheelchair. It makes me take note of my door openings to the bathrooms and entrances/exits. I have some openings that are 27 inches. I dont even know if that is wide enough. I'm sure it is not expected of me to accomodate and it might even not be appropriate. Any advice?

2007-05-30 07:28:13 · 6 answers · asked by mattycorn 1

Is it rude to describe someone as being black?
Would it be better if I said African American or dark skin?
I try not to say any of these things because I don’t want to offend anyone.

2007-05-30 06:54:42 · 31 answers · asked by hayyou94509 2

Grandma

2007-05-30 06:52:26 · 40 answers · asked by Luv2no is in the house 7

a.altercation
b.alteration
c.altruism
d.alternative

2007-05-30 06:47:01 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

a. hypodermic
b. patchyderm
c. ocular
d. gauche

2007-05-30 06:34:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

sure

2007-05-30 05:09:48 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've taught all my grandkids to hold open a door for the person behind them, especially when that person has his or her hands full, but I need to ask advice specifically about men opening doors for women. I have always opened doors for my wife. We're very much equal partners in our marriage, so in my mind it's a sign of respect, just one of the little things men do for the women they love to show that they care, and I know that's how she sees it, too, but we're both a bit old-fashioned. Now that my grandson is getting older, he's starting to follow my lead by opening the door for his grandmother, and I've suggested that he do the same for his sister and her friends when they are with us. But now I'm wondering whether I've done the right thing in that last part, whether what is to me a kind gesture will be taken by girls of later generations as offensive. I know from experience that some women see men opening doors for them as a sexist act. Am I teaching him something good or bad?

2007-05-30 03:39:34 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

Indian law is permitting this and such secretaries also are getting respect in society. Why secretaries, even other females are doing this. Some small screen celebrities too are seen in this catagory. In this matter the aggrieved wives are left with no remedy or financial and emotional support. Even society ridicules them for not being able to keep their husbands in their command! Indian law gives right to a husband to sue a man who entices away his wife. In fact men never use this right as they are earning and can afford another wife for their kids if their wife runs away. But Indian law does not allow a wife to sue the female who entices away her husband. In fact she needs this remedy as most of the Indian wives are housewives. They have no money of their own. If a husband walks away with other female, these females are left with no house, no money and liability of children to be looked after. This question is purely in social interest. We want you to be aware & vote for justice

2007-05-29 22:37:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-29 20:45:06 · 15 answers · asked by Gr8 abhishek 1

My girlfriend of 4 years is out of town for a week. My sister is our housekeeper and we pay her 50.00 dollars every week to clean house. She broke my girlfriends beveled glass top coffee table by accident. She said she would replace it and she did, but the glass top wasn't beveled like the original, instead it was a plain piece of glass. She e-mailed me and said beveled would cost 350.00 dollars so if my girlfriend and I didn't like the plain glass that she would just buy us a new coffee table. The problem is that first, the coffee table isn't mine it's my girlfriend's. Two-my girlfriend was picky about the coffee table anyway and three I believe the coffee table cost more than 350.00 dollars! And my sister is like suggesting that if I think it's fine then it should be fine with my girlfriend! It's really not my decision to make because it's not my coffee table. I don't want my sister and girlfriend to get mad at each other. What do i do?

2007-05-29 20:24:56 · 8 answers · asked by CLINTON H 2

I know this person who tries to sound deep, but all that I want to do is strangle him with my computer mouse; why are people like this and is there a way to get him to shut up with his pseudo-deep self? I already pointed it out, but he is so into himself he can't even see it.

2007-05-29 19:15:49 · 8 answers · asked by Baah 1

E-mail me your experience. Let me know how it went!

2007-05-29 19:00:04 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I work at Wal-Mart and I was wondering why kids always throw 40 fits about riding in the buggies. When the parent picks them up and tries to put them in the buggy, the kids start kicking and fussing and yelling, like riding in the cart is bad or something. I used to like riding in the buggy when I was their age. Do some kids hate it because of confinement or is it the fact that they have to stay with their mom he whole time?

2007-05-29 18:50:53 · 11 answers · asked by 1328 1

She's quite kind, and bakes the class cupcakes every time exams come around. Other than telling her we appreciate her thoughtfulness, what else could I write in a thank-you note to her? If it's relevant at all, we're a class of 15-year-olds.

2007-05-29 18:34:53 · 9 answers · asked by lirael1019 1

I just gone done watching " Employee of the Month ". Why are you still up?

2007-05-29 17:50:49 · 24 answers · asked by THE DYNAMO FROM OHIO 3

2007-05-29 17:07:24 · 14 answers · asked by Jesi S 2

When I was in elementary school, there was a teacher who never let us throw away food, & ever since then, I feel badly after wasting it. Till this DAY, I don't waste food, even though I get full. I still eat it all. That probably explains why I'm heavy set.

2007-05-29 16:33:11 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

From what I've read it should either be cotton or china

2007-05-29 16:19:15 · 6 answers · asked by Paper or Plastic 1

He thinks he's "not too bad" but he's pretty bad. Should I tell him?

2007-05-29 16:02:05 · 13 answers · asked by LindseyLouWho 3

I'm a fourteen year old girl and considered mature for my age. However, I still do pass gas. It just comes down and I get a stomach ache if I hold the gas inside. I feel so gross every time I do it, and like I am a dishonest person for acting so mature and then coming home and being alone letting them rip. Seriously, I'm really trying to be a mature person, please help! I don't pass stinky or loud gas in front of people, but sometimes silent and unstinki ones slip out on accident. What can I do about this problem? And do mature people pass gas?

2007-05-29 15:36:51 · 16 answers · asked by teengirl10 2