Etiquette - June 2007

It seems to me that no matter what I say or do, there's always at least one person who wants to bash my brains in as a result.

I don't mean that I go out of my way to offend people - what I mean is that every time I open my mouth someone finds SOMETHING that they take offence at.

Short of locking myself away from all human contact I'm not sure what else to do.

Is it me who is at fault, or is it just that the people I associate with are hostile and over sensitive?

2007-06-18 05:31:54 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is a very hard topic to bring up. I do not want to offend or embarass her, and quite frankly, she is the kind of person who is easily offended or embarassed. What can I say/do?

2007-06-18 04:45:26 · 22 answers · asked by rickpetralia 1

i am going to make a dinner party when i move to the uk so i can meet new people!!!

2007-06-18 04:23:05 · 8 answers · asked by ILoveGreen ZipZapZop 4

I recently visited a street fair in Chicago where the suggested donation was $10 (for the privilege to walk up and down a closed off street with shops, food stands, and a live band). We paid the full suggestion, but I think it was a little ridiculous. A couple weeks ago at another fest where the donation was $5, a person in front of me wanted to donate less but the people at the entrance would not let the person in until they paid the full donation (they basically guilt-tripped the guy into paying in full and wouldn't let him pass until he did so). What is protocol for this type of thing?

2007-06-18 04:15:45 · 11 answers · asked by stolenchyld 1

Is it good to comment or answer the questions raised by the people from other countries about thier leaders/society/culture ( If one knows)

2007-06-18 03:48:32 · 6 answers · asked by KripaKaran 3

I dont mean butt eather. Has she seen it and what did you do? When you were at least 10 or up not when you were a baby?

2007-06-18 03:42:39 · 4 answers · asked by dorothy d 1

I like my neighbor, she is nice, her kids are nice. We are friendly.

She is soooo flippin loud. Face to face she mumbles & I can barely hear her....then she stands on her porch hollering to her kids, talking to her kids & her dog....clear as day & LOUD. ALLL THE TIME, ALL HOURS OF THE DAY! She's ALWAYS out there, talking, hollering. I can't leave my windows open, forget about quietly reading the paper & having some coffee.

"Aaaaannnnndreeeeewwwwww! Soooooooppppphhhhhiiieeeeee....." It's driving me insane. How to I get her to shut up w/out hurting her feelings & making her self concious? I know other neighbors have told her before...she doesn't get it.

My sanity thanks you for your advice!

2007-06-18 03:39:46 · 11 answers · asked by Goo 1

Have you? What was it like? Did anyone see?

2007-06-18 03:39:37 · 14 answers · asked by dorothy d 1

We want to be respectful but neither do we want to go over the top!

2007-06-18 03:37:24 · 15 answers · asked by Sandee54 2

If the RSVP date comes and goes and someone doesn't respond, do you take that as a "NO?" or do you call them and say something like, "I'm putting the final touches on my dinner party and I'm just verifying with everyone whos coming and whos not." or something polite like that without pissing that person off.

2007-06-18 03:27:08 · 5 answers · asked by Ricardo 2

I was out hiking up a mountain, when I decided to visit a monastery. However I was refused permission because I was wearing short trousers. I could have understood if they had been 'sexy pants' but these were real knee length 'passion killers'.
The monk at the entrance said, in rather condescending tones that "gentlemen visitors must wear long trousers". My first reaction was to imagine what he might have said to Jesus if he had turned up in his 'robes'. But seriously, is this correct, should dress constitute criteria in admittance to holy places?
Whilst I fully appreciate the need for 'respect', shouldn't a little flexibility be allowed. There are few men going to climb a mountain in the middle of summer wearing long trousers.
Do these dress rules apply everywhere? What about seaside resorts where you often see tourist in all sorts of clothing darting in and out of churches waving their cameras?
What about beggars and poor people, are they also to be excluded because of dress code

2007-06-18 03:17:39 · 7 answers · asked by Cilly Buggah 4

I am a cashier, and have answered questions about what customers do that annoy me. Now tell me what cashiers do that annoys you. Maybe if we both read these lists, we can both improve the customer service.

2007-06-18 03:06:31 · 16 answers · asked by pj 3

Nice suit and shirt with the collar button unfastened and no tie.

2007-06-18 00:19:02 · 17 answers · asked by Monty 1

Yesterday some guests came to house and my family entertained them well; I was in the middle of work and not exactly enthused to meet them and was not even polite to say Hello. Why I just ignored all of 'em as small talk p*sses me off - how are you? What are your kids doing?

I really choose the people I like to meet and as a result, my friend circle at present is no more than 2-3 friends - that too I see like once in a month or something.

I'm happy of course for whatever it is but my mom's not easy over yesterday's incident. She refuses to talk to me since then and I don't know what to do.

I was not always like that - even 2-3 years back I enjoyed my deal of popularity and fame. It's just that I like being recluse now -

My mom adviced me to see a psychiatrist but i don't see anything wrong in me. What say?

Small people, small talk - pish posh

2007-06-17 23:46:59 · 29 answers · asked by phoenix 3

When is the proper time for a guest to stay in your house?This goes for relatives too.........

2007-06-17 23:40:00 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it "normal" for a 27 year old guy to be really really untidy??

Like, clothes all over the floor, gross kitchen (even more gross bathroom!!)....wearing boxers more than once before washing....wearing unironed and smelly clothes.....

Is this just "a guy thing"?

Will it change with age or is it never gonna happen!? ;-)

2007-06-17 22:36:39 · 7 answers · asked by HC123 4

ditto

2007-06-17 21:26:28 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Anytime I go over to someone's house I ring the door bell, they always just say "come in" or "doors unlocked", instead of walking up to the door to answer it. What ever happed to the days when people actually answered the doorbell when it rang?

2007-06-17 17:44:42 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-17 17:39:08 · 23 answers · asked by V 3

Its in the evening and I dont want to wear slacks. What colors are appropriate?

2007-06-17 17:35:57 · 5 answers · asked by chica221 1

No matter how mean and abrasive someone is to her,she gives it back to them,but she is still kind cordial and respects them when they respect her,and still talks to them even if they are extremely nproblemed.

2007-06-17 17:24:58 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

my rule is if they are kids they can hlep people with grocerys ect if they agree to then ill give weither i make them help me or not (sometimes)
thatst to young to start begging depends on where you live

if they are elderly or sick i may(not usually) they may be sick from drugs abel bodied folks no way
IF I GIVE ANY THING ITS USUALLY FAST FOOD IF I HAVE TIME.
the best way to get ride of repeat beggers in fron to f the grocery store ect is this tell them very politly "ask for open food what are you going to do with that you cant return it (some will try tell the manager before you come out(fast food) i hate it when people yell get a job ect they play off of that
what do you think
i think you can get rid of people without being overly rude i know it hard sometimes but i do it for the one person who may actually need help and is not trying to run a con game(i know thats usually the case though)sorry no spell check for additional comments(dyslexsic)

2007-06-17 17:15:09 · 14 answers · asked by Child Please Im for real ok 1

...if you had to make a clinic-wide announcement over an intercom that Mr. Looney was there to visit his cat? What if it was the whole familiy and you had to announce that the "loonies" were there to visit? Or the looney family?

I don't know why it makes me laugh so much. I can never help it, but I always feel bad!

2007-06-17 16:58:42 · 9 answers · asked by bollywoodturtle 4

and a bubble comes out of one nostril?

2007-06-17 16:51:13 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

to those of you, who make people feel bad about themsleves....see it dosen't bother me that my spelling is bad but, I don't like the bad abuse/attention that you are giving just to make your self feel better!!!!


It is you that has the problem! not me...
And i hope you seek the help that you NEED!!!
good luck to you!!!

See ya all BYE

It was fun well it lasted.......and if someone out there actually say something to revitalize my feelings about Y/A i might stay....
but..i do have to say thank you to Y/A you have helped my spelling improve 10 fold!! thanks

2007-06-17 16:35:12 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am a recovering alcoholic and did mention I was not drinking prior to ordering food and drinks with associates during a business trip dinner outing, when my drink was spiked by a colleage.

2007-06-17 16:30:46 · 12 answers · asked by daqcat 1

Our tenant's lease is up around July 23rd and in the lease it states we need 60 days notice of his intention. Throughout the year, he has been difficult to get a hold of via email and phone and quit his job and got a different cell and email without ever notifying us. It took many, many phone calls, emails and a written letter to finally get the information and when we asked for notice by the 15th of June (this past Fri) of his intention, he still never let us know. We called him all weekend and no answer (despite phone messages). He said he would let us know by Friday if he was staying another year or not. He also has been late with rent more than once. So...we told him, in advance, that we were advertising for a new tenant and have received inquiries. And, if we didn't hear from him by 6pm today, we were renting it to someone else. He never called. Is it rude to let him know that we are not renewing his lease? He's not a bad guy but totally unreliable and disrespectful.

2007-06-17 15:47:48 · 5 answers · asked by Starlight 2

Would it be bad etiquette for me to keep doing what I'm doing right now---which happens to be tooling around on Yahoo Answers? I mean, I guess I should really do my part and wash those dishes. But man, this YA sure is addictive.

Actually, a plan-of-action is dawning upon me in the mesmerizing brain that I possess. I'm thinking that I will go to the kitchen, wash the dishes up really quick, and then come back in here and continue doing what I was previously doing. I think that's a good compromise.

2007-06-17 15:44:36 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

LOL I have noticed alot of answers have nothing to do with the question rather an attempt to correct the askers spelling. Is there a disorder for someone so anal about such things?

2007-06-17 15:43:20 · 5 answers · asked by johnywinslow 3

ive been confussed about this i think right is use for knifes and left for foks...am i right?

2007-06-17 15:14:23 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous