Etiquette - June 2007

I hate wearing too much clothing at home. Delivery people and neighbors sometimes see me. Should I cover up more?

2007-06-12 17:56:26 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

I didn't realize, until today, that I am not as humble as I thought I was. I have a job I absolutely hate, but need for now. I have been slacking my butt off and I know dang well I have. Well, today it caught up with me and one of my contractors got upset (rightfully so). I was always taught to take responsibility for my actions, and while I was on the phone with her I did. I was very professional about it. After she got off the phone, however, I was so incredibly pissed at her for being pissed at me! I was so mad I left work, went home and drank a shot of Jack! What the heck is that about! Have you ever felt this way?

2007-06-12 17:17:28 · 11 answers · asked by tiosharaveen 4

Well, she lives with her family. I've only met the mom once-she just graduated from High School. I do want to make a good impression. Any tips or advice on things I should be aware of?...Father's day is this Sunday and they have been kind of enough to let me stay until Monday-so I'll be there for Father's days. So, I'm sure family stuff is going to happen-how do I accomodate myself to not feel like out of place or like an intruder?.I'm very excited. It's been over a year since I last saw her.

2007-06-12 17:13:59 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-12 17:01:05 · 10 answers · asked by alihall 1

My friend owes me money but I don't know how to politely remind her. It's just a small sum, but I won't be seeing her for a while so I need to remind her ASAP.

2007-06-12 16:40:17 · 18 answers · asked by para p 1

My aunt Laura called me tonight to let me know that her and her husband are renewing there vows in celebration of their 25th wedding anniversary. The problem is that she asked me for my father's address. My parents have been divorced for about 5 years (after 26 years of marriage). My mom is still bitter towards my dad and refuses to attend anything (even my daughters bday party) if he is there. I know that my aunt hasn't talked to him or had any communication with my father over the last 5 years. I also got the impression that she does not intend to tell my mom that she has invited him. To me it is inappropriate for her to invite my father, but it is not my place to tell her who she can or can't invite. She also knows that my mother will likely explode and cause a huge scene if he is there and that it will become a huge family arguement. I don't know what I should do. I don't think I should ask my dad not to attend. Should I warn my mom or act like I don't know anything if he shows up.

2007-06-12 16:16:15 · 9 answers · asked by Carrie T 3

ive never done it but it would be nice to know

2007-06-12 16:15:44 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

This happens with every race but this is going towards African Americans...this has been going for as long as i can remember. why is it when youre light skinned youre pretty and when youre dark skinned youre considered ugly? why is nappy hair considered bad hair? i just want youre opinion on this topic and please dont give me attitude thanks

2007-06-12 15:29:25 · 12 answers · asked by peggy b 1

This is the first time I will have them at home Alhamdullilah and Inshallah There will be many more, but I want to make them feel welcome and be a great hostes

2007-06-12 14:16:04 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

It is a non-native English speaker, and they wrote me an email, and I'm clueless. I don't know how to politely respond and say I have no idea what you are asking!

2007-06-12 13:38:13 · 16 answers · asked by Heron By The Sea 7

I ask cause I don't know if people realize that servers are taxed on their tips based on what they sell. And also have to tip out like bussers and bar based on what they sell not what they make

2007-06-12 12:20:47 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-12 10:57:42 · 4 answers · asked by d m 1

Or do you only eat in front of the TV?

2007-06-12 10:38:15 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am pretty good friends with the mom but have only met the son twice. We have been invited to his graduation party. Is money the appropriate gift and if so, how much. Thanks

2007-06-12 10:22:53 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have my first ob interview tommorow.I am not fashion savvy.I am also very shy.What do you recommend I do to get the job?

2007-06-12 10:20:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm too nice sometimes. I'd like some pointers on how to be more assertive, not a total ******. Thanks!

2007-06-12 10:06:32 · 9 answers · asked by Hasil V 2

They always seem to be moaning at young children, if they play ball, or make too much noise, they are often so rude to the children, and yet expect respect! I think it is so sad, why do they do this?

2007-06-12 09:18:21 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-12 09:11:42 · 7 answers · asked by deelite98 1

You are having dinner with a hot date at a fancy restaurant. Suddenty a man runs in and shouts that the dead are rising from their graves and stalking the land, devouring the living. Everyone gets up to flee. Do you leave a tip?"

2007-06-12 09:05:25 · 9 answers · asked by getusedtoit 4

We live in a duplex home ~ (2 houses that are side by side and connected). We don't have a landlord (some people think we do for some reason?) We own our house. Anyway.. the people in the next house make noise sometimes all day ~ I can hear music sometimes, I can hear them walking around, and the worst is the pounding/banging noises we hear sometimes. I have decided it sounds like either a door slamming really REALLY hard or a kid is jumping off his bed.. constantly! Or maybe even somebody being slammed against the wall (we have also heard yelling sometimes too) It shakes our house - I'm not lying.. it's that bad.. sometimes we are watching TV and suddenly.. BANG! and our house shakes. Then it will happen again.. for like up to 10 minutes with 3-5 minutes of silence in between. Oh, now it has been happening around 4:30 in the morning!! My boyfriend doesn't want us to go over and talk to them about it. It's getting very annoying. Does anybody have any suggestions? Thanks!

2007-06-12 08:20:55 · 12 answers · asked by TimminsGirl1965 2

...pussywhipped, etc.

Obviously, this doesn't happen all the time, but it seems to happen more often than not.

2007-06-12 08:11:17 · 4 answers · asked by I'm Still Here 5

do you ladies rememebr any of the old tide country or tide letter writing commercials that were on tv and if you do could you write one like they did with you as the star all dressed up
which actual tide country or tide letter commercial do you remember and how would yours sound with you writing it and you all dressed up as the star in the commercial as well wearing your long skirt blouse and boots or your long skirt suit and blouse and boots

2007-06-12 08:02:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why is it that people are so mean to individuals they can clearly see needs a seat, talking about pregnant women, being newly pregnant myself most mornings I am unable to get a seat on the subway allot of individuals they look at u then your belly u your belly is as if they are trying to figure out weather its worth giving up their seat on the train. To all the people who find it to hard to give their seat up, one day u gonna need someone to be kind to u and it might be that once pregnant woman u refused the seat on the train. Be kind it just takes a heart beat.

2007-06-12 07:59:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

My family and I just bought a new home about two weeks ago. Starting about a week and a half ago our neighbors have been having band practice or something EVERY night and day in a garage building in their backyard. It is so loud that it sounds like a concert going on next door. This goes on until almost midnight. We did not want to call the police since we just moved into the neighborhood and we just didnt want to cause problems but when we have tried to knock and ask them about it they do not open the door, so we wrote a note ( a very nice one) and put it on their door, but they still are playing so loud. What would you do in this situation...should we just go ahead and call the police? Thanks for any help!

2007-06-12 07:35:35 · 26 answers · asked by sweetgirl 4

I answered the question as I would for anyone. but they once in a long while will get upset. I wonder why they asked then.

2007-06-12 07:10:46 · 13 answers · asked by brk 4

2007-06-12 07:04:42 · 13 answers · asked by Phoenix 3

I have a white sundress I've only worn once to my graduation three years ago. I would like to wear it again. I am not sure what the bride is wearing, but I'll bet it's white, too. Could I possibly put a colored sweater or capelet over the top or should I nix the white dress altogether and buy something else?

2007-06-12 07:02:14 · 20 answers · asked by Lou Lou 3

Recently, a salesman came to my house and tried to get me to buy an overpriced water filter. I said no after his 2 hour presentation. Anyway, he said a lot of blatant lies during the presentation which I knew weren't true. I just smiled and ignored it, but I wanted to call him on it.

2007-06-12 06:40:51 · 25 answers · asked by Graciela, RIRS 6

I have a co-worker who typically wears way too much cologne. You can smell the cologne for at least 5 minutes after the guy has left the room. He leaves a cologne trail wherever he goes. Not only is it smelly, it makes my eyes burn and it makes me sneeze like crazy. That said, he's a _really nice_ guy, and I know it would embarrass him terribly if someone addressed him directly and asked him to tone down the cologne.
What is the proper way to handle it? I'm thinking of asking my friend in HR if there is a policy on scents in the office (i.e. no candles, no incense, etc.), and if so, asking her to send a polite email to employees just to reiterate the scent policy. We have more than this one person going a bit overboard with cologne/perfume/strong-smelling lotion/etc. I just notice this person because he's on my team and I work with him daily.
Any ideas?

2007-06-12 06:14:25 · 19 answers · asked by SE 5

My cousin sent me an invitation addressed to me and only me. The RSVP card does not have a place for a guest to be added. Can I still bring a date?

Its far away and a cash bar and if I can't bring a date or get drunk I might as well not go! LOL

2007-06-12 06:07:37 · 24 answers · asked by Stace_01 2