Etiquette - June 2007

Do you

...stand up to shake someones hand?
...hold doors for people?
...stand up when someone leaves the table?

2007-06-30 23:10:59 · 22 answers · asked by Loomy G 1

2007-06-30 21:12:58 · 29 answers · asked by http://hogshead.pokerknave.com/ 6

things you couldn't care less about? You just wanna take a page from the Dave Chappelle book and pull out the "WRAP IT UP" button.

2007-06-30 18:26:30 · 5 answers · asked by COLTSfansince1994 4

for a couple that have been living together for about two years and basically have all the household items that they need?

2007-06-30 18:23:50 · 10 answers · asked by Tonya W 6

2007-06-30 17:36:09 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've seen that movie
I saw that movie

when i tell be I've seen it they tell be that I am saying it wrong and I I am supoosed to say I saw (which i do but not in all cases) who what is the right was to say it

2007-06-30 17:19:01 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can I wear a generic white Hanes t-shirt as an outterwear?

2007-06-30 16:44:37 · 16 answers · asked by Individualist 1

My parents are having some friends over tomorrow. I am currently living with them. I am divorced and my child lives in another state with her Dad.

One of the ladies that is coming over is about my age. She is married and is coming with her husband and two children.

She always makes me feel bad because she has a complete family and I don't. She does this through her body language and comments.

How should I handle this?

The only things that I can think of are ignoring her or focusing on helping my Mom serve the food, etc and the other other guests.

I don't know what else to do? I want to be able to tolerate her without being rude myself.

2007-06-30 16:43:25 · 12 answers · asked by Stareyes 5

2007-06-30 16:31:30 · 9 answers · asked by peovolunteer 1

I'm very thin, about 5'5 108 lbs, healthy but skinny. I often have acquaintances and even complete strangers comment on my weight, and not in a positive manner. The "oh you need to eat something" stuff like that. It gives me the same insecurity overweight people would feel if someone commented on their weight. But for some reason, it's more acceptable to say that too a very skinny person.

When someone says "oh my gosh, you're so skinny" I want to respond "hey thanks dumb***, I've looked in a mirror before" Of course, I would never say that, so what should I say in this situation?

2007-06-30 16:27:16 · 20 answers · asked by melissa 5

I have noisy neighbors.. One of them is black and no im no racist but he has a crappy *** old camaro that he constantly drives around the block. Hes the only black guy on the block and hes making it known. What he has is a loud sound system in his car and everytime he comes in the neighborhood he makes it known. Sometimes he would park outside in from of the apartment and run into his house leaving his music on for about 10 mins until he comes back and then he leaves. Another neighbor lives right next door to him and they are asians who always play music day and night for hours and hours. Im talkin hip hop bassy music. Seems liek they are tryin to annoy each other or something. The asians look like gangsters and the black guy is a drug dealer cuz i seen him deal before.. im too afraid to talk to them..What can i do?

2007-06-30 16:27:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-30 16:24:05 · 21 answers · asked by snozzberries 4

This is the second time I've seen someone pull out their dental floss in a restaurant and proceed to use it while other patrons were eating nearby. When I politely suggested that this most recent person should perform this personal hygiene task in the restroom she looked at me and told me I was being rude and should mind my own business. What the heck!!

2007-06-30 15:55:48 · 15 answers · asked by oldyogi 3

I am writing out our invitations using calligraphy and I can't seem to come up with words that aren't too corny...can someone help? It's just a casual party at my mother's house.

2007-06-30 15:53:37 · 3 answers · asked by DeborahDel 6

A lady on my friend's job came to my house last night with chicken & offered her & the kids some but didn't offer me any. I asked for a piece, & she laughed @ me & called me greedy. Was I rude to ask? If so, how was I rude in my own house? I felt left out. Or was she rude to treat me that way?

2007-06-30 15:22:25 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

without her things wouldnt happen should i get her a dvd camcorder or sees candy or gucci watch or starbucks gift card but i want it kind of big because she sacrifies her job etc

2007-06-30 15:21:08 · 4 answers · asked by dvcgurl 7

smoking is banned in all public and work places, but it isnt banned in the house of commons, which is a workplace, are they daft or what, they put the crap on us, but they can carry on as normal, they want us buy em but i cant smoke em lol, ime going start buying my cheap cigs.

2007-06-30 15:08:04 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

my cousin and i started talking each other on the computer, we dont know each other well and she offered to buy me clothes as a greeting, she lives in Germany, i live in US.

i dont know what to excalty say

2007-06-30 14:52:45 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I grew up in Africa and its a place where people are a lot more interactive than USA. Since i got here i have noticed people just smile and walk pass without a word and the smile vanishes as quickly as it came.

Why don't they at least say "Hi" Most of the smiles are far from genuine and its the first time i have come across anything like this.

One day at work as i walked down the hall, i wasn't smiling but i wasn't exactly frowning either. Just kinda serious and a colleague said "Common smile"

I need a good reason to smile. Why would people just walk u by and smile and say nothing?

2007-06-30 14:40:53 · 9 answers · asked by the lady in red. 1

make you mad....it is like we come from two different worlds...I feel my blood pressure going up...she is just annoying me...and i am sure i am annoying her...would you still be friends or move on????

2007-06-30 14:24:01 · 6 answers · asked by sweet 4

Haven't got jiggy for 3 years now and have no romantic prospects on the horizon. Have been feeling the need and a male friend of mine has proposed that we become *uck buddies. what do you reckon? good idea? or recipe for disaster?

2007-06-30 14:11:23 · 29 answers · asked by bamba_982 3

I was at my neighborhood pool today sitting with my husband and having a smoke. a lady came up and said, "excuse me, we reserved this area for a birthday party and I was hoping you would have the courtesy not to smoke here when the children arrive. I was sitting 50 feet from their "area" which was just a bunch of empty tables. I told her, "we'll be leaving in about 5 minutes" and she said , "ok, good."

2007-06-30 14:05:15 · 25 answers · asked by Heidi K 3

I recently noticed that I have to have the cabinet doors closed or else it really bothers me. Like something is gonna crawl out and get me....My mom does this too. Is it some old superstition thing?

2007-06-30 13:58:01 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

What did you eat in kinder garden's lunch?
Do you have school lunch?
Tell me what you eat or how about another garden's lunch.

2007-06-30 13:46:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

so called friend asks you ..."did you sue?"...(Now, personally, i feel that is rude to even ask?...what can you say...because you do not want to say....)...white lie and say..."No, why would you ask?"...and see what they say????

2007-06-30 13:40:48 · 5 answers · asked by sweet 4

My wife's friend invited her to a party for women only, no men are welcome. It's not a bridal shower or an intimate gathering of close friends; it's just a party. Do you think it's rude to exclude husbands?

2007-06-30 12:48:05 · 35 answers · asked by rainfingers 4

I'm visiting a friend whom I haven't seen in 9 years and am staying with her family for a week. They've been kind to let me stay in their home for the entire time, my friend is going to give up her bed for me, and they are going to feed me, etc. I want to get them a gift for their generous hospitality and thank them for it. I was just wondering what's a warming house present I could for the entire family. Thanks.

2007-06-30 12:22:56 · 11 answers · asked by Ethan Hunt 1

2007-06-30 12:09:18 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

(My dad died a couple years ago, that's why I'm saying just from my mom).

We want to get engaged by the end of the year and get married a year or so after that. We've already discussed the rings, wedding, kids, finances, living arrangements, etc. We know we're ready for the commitment; it's just down to one thing... Asking my mom... I know she'll say yes, but I think it would still be a really nice, polite, and respectful thing for him to do (and she'll really appreciate it). But he has no idea how to go about bringing up the topic to my mom, where to do it, etc.

How did you (or your boyfriend) ask for the "blessing"? How long before the proposal? Should he buy the ring first and show it to her (show off the rock and also to show that he's really serious)?

[We've been together over 3 years, after being best friends for almost 6 years. We know we're meant for each other. That is not part of the question, so no lectures about being too young please. Just answer the question at hand.]

2007-06-30 11:46:34 · 14 answers · asked by chica_zarca 6

Ok, lets say you want to see your boss at work or teacher at school and his/her door is open and there is no one else in the room and they are staring at their computers..

Do you have to wait infront of the door, so they look at you and say "come in" or can you just knock the door saying something like "Good Morning"..

I need the American Etiquette..

Thanks.

2007-06-30 11:43:42 · 8 answers · asked by R R 1