Etiquette - June 2007

2007-06-07 04:02:01 · 17 answers · asked by Seeking 6

You're cruising on an interstate at 70-75 mph... Plenty fast. Then someone comes flying up behind you as you pass another vehicle. You pull into the traveling lane to let them pass you, but they follow you there and continue to tailgate. On occassion, it is because their exit is coming up... But a lot of times it's not! Why do they do this?!

2007-06-07 03:54:49 · 5 answers · asked by bluedevil1642 7

and is it getting better or worse?

2007-06-07 03:34:22 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or does it really annoy you when people put random numbers into sentences?

2007-06-07 03:32:35 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

What would be a generous but not excessive amount to offer? We'll be gone for 15 days, and we're asking her to spend about 10-15 minutes a day watering potted plants and veggies in our garden. She lives directly across the street. We're in an urban area, if that makes any difference in the rates for such things.

Thanks.

2007-06-07 03:16:13 · 14 answers · asked by zilmag 7

I have a co-worker who just asks too many questions. I get irritated very easily and I am finding it more and more difficult to be nice when I answer. The most annoying aspect is that he asks them back to back and they are always either rhetorical or only require a yes or no answer and I feel like I am being interrogated. When I try to be nice and give more of a dialog, he doesn’t really stick around to listen or acts like I am holding him up (which sometimes works in my favor b/c then he will leave me alone-temporarily). I feel like I should feel that I'm overacting, but I honestly don’t think I am. Everytime he walks by now, I kinda tense up, b/c I am expecting another irritating question and I 'm not sure how I will react. It’s at the point where I don’t even open my mouth anymore-I just nod or shake my head. I think maybe he thinks he is annoying me, when it is just the questions he asks. How can I nicely tell him? I laughed and told him once but dont think he got the hint

2007-06-07 03:07:40 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

You go to a restaurant. You order your food, and choose a booth to sit and wait. Your number is called (or the waiter brings your food) and you begin eating. Then some family (sometimes a couple that looks skecthy, sometimes a couple that looks normal) comes in and sits behind you. Everything is fine until the kids start yelling and screaming at the tops of their lungs... Anyone?

2007-06-07 02:55:46 · 21 answers · asked by bluedevil1642 7

2007-06-07 02:48:44 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Last night, my friend called me and left me a voicemail inviting me to her graduation party tonight.

Should I bring a gift to the party? If so, what would be appropriate?

I never had a graduation party for myself so I don't know if I'm expected to bring an envelope with money in it or what. This is one of my close friends, and not the type of person who would care if I bring a gift or not, but I want to do the right thing. I don't want to be the only one who shows up without a present, you know? But I don't want to be the only one who shows up with a present, either.

2007-06-07 02:26:41 · 9 answers · asked by doxiefever 5

Let's say there's a group of 5 friends, 3 men and 2 women. None of them are dating, married, or interested in each other. They are just friends having dinner together.

The bill comes and it is $250, including tax. The men each earn $100,000 per year. The women each earn $30,000 per year.

Should they each pay the same? Should the men split the bill 3 ways? Should the women pay some lesser portion? (nothing was discussed ahead of time)

2007-06-07 02:01:36 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

You're traveling along, in a line of cars, minding your own business... Then suddenly, the person in front of you slams on the brakes and makes a quick right turn with no directional! Either that or they slam on the brakes and just stop in the road with no directional... They want to take a left, but you don't know that!

2007-06-07 01:43:59 · 9 answers · asked by bluedevil1642 7

Serious answers only. Do you tip well when you dine out? Does it depend on the service?

2007-06-07 01:37:06 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

She has the largest clevage in the western world. She doesn't hide it. she sees me look. she is okay with it it seems as she has caught me a few times. I love to go for the family visit just to see her. It's like they are calling me.

I know one day i will get caught out by my wife or brother in law but it is like i am watching myself in a car accident but I make it out alive in the end.

What can I do?

2007-06-07 01:27:16 · 40 answers · asked by Anonymous

My nephew supposedly has ADD. He only comes over the house for holidays or special events. But, every time he does, disaster strikes! He destroys not only his own gifts, but other people's, as well as decorations! After the party, we find his nose-pickings plastered to the wall in various locations. Anyone with a similar problem? What do I do?

2007-06-07 01:02:45 · 8 answers · asked by bluedevil1642 7

She's a friend I made at the gym, and sometimes we do a long walk together instead of working out. Just before coming out, she splashes on this really vile perfume, I don't know the name but it's one of those "airport" perfumes. I'm afraid to ask her what it is in case she says "Oh do you like it?" and I'll have to answer.

I walk as far away from her as I can when she's downwind, or until it wears off a bit. Now, here's the thing - do I tell her I hate her perfume, or keep my trap shut. I really like her and enjoy our walks. Would you be offended if someone said they really liked you but your perfume made them heave ?

2007-06-07 00:56:23 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-07 00:53:44 · 11 answers · asked by SoulOfTheWorld 3

If you were in a dining restaurant, someone that sits next to you start to light up a cigarette butt and puff it. Because of the pathetic smoke, you get an additional taste for your meals. What would you do then? Would you mind it or just ignore him?

2007-06-06 22:56:59 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-06 22:34:47 · 7 answers · asked by ustinkirule 1

If you saw 1 sen on the floor or right in front of ur naked eyes that doesn't belongs to anyone, would you pick it up?

2007-06-06 20:29:12 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-06 20:13:56 · 9 answers · asked by Tina C 2

Not in an abusing the system kind of way, but if a student wanted to concentrate on school -- do foodbanks serve single individuals or just families?

2007-06-06 18:26:48 · 15 answers · asked by Jacob S 3

I'm not sure on this one we all vary but is it rude to not wear a bra at night when you're in a dorm of other females?

2007-06-06 15:46:38 · 12 answers · asked by suzu 1

When u go to work in the morning and you bought coffee for them and they bought for you what do you do???

2007-06-06 15:43:15 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

My doctor was 20 minutes late for our appointment. In the office is a late policy. If you are late for your appointment you will be charged $50.00. Another doctor I had a serious medical question and asked if she could call me. In 5 days I never got a repond after my 3rd call I left her a message. "I just got your bill today for a $177.00 dollars, I think you could have the courtesy to call me back. She called but never apoligized. I have no problem apoligizing.

2007-06-06 15:33:09 · 8 answers · asked by hpy2b 2

Please give swift responses I might use.
I'm a SAHM

2007-06-06 14:15:26 · 18 answers · asked by Lola 2

I absoultly love wearing hats, so I would like to know.

2007-06-06 13:28:50 · 16 answers · asked by Winterhope 1

2007-06-06 13:11:04 · 4 answers · asked by Greg M 1

I thought that the bride pays for the hair, alterations, and brides maid dresses... I'm not made of money and it's not like I can dish out 300 dollars for a dress I will wear once and hair that will be messed up in hours and not to mention shoes... idk what to do. Has this always been so? Or is this something weird or new to have your friends dish out this much money. I thought the family of the couple should be handling this. I don't know what to do. I've clarified this is a lot of money for me especially cause I'm saving up for a car, car insurance, and moving out of my house into an apartment. I'm 19 btw.

Advice?

2007-06-06 13:08:32 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

My co-worker always turns the air off when she sees me turn it on, usually after 10 mins. It's hot in here, outside it's in the mid 80s. We are not allowed to have little electric fans, and my hand hurts from fanning myself w/ the paper fan I made from recycled paper. What do I tell her next time she shuts it off? She asks me "Dang! gurl are you having hot flashes?!?" (she tries to be funny). But no I am not having hot flashes, I'm 26 y/o and not obese (for those who don't know, obese ppl tend to sweat alot). She's always cold, and expects me to bake here.

2007-06-06 13:02:19 · 10 answers · asked by shallow_me310 1

My Fi's nephew is going to be in our wedding. He is 4. Our ceremony is in the late afternoon and our reception is in the evening.

I know his nephew probably will not make it through the reception. The problem is, I don't want my BIL and SIL to have to leave early. Especially since my BIL will be best man.

Normally, they do not take the little boy to weddings, even if he's invited. They tend to leave him with a family member. But, b/c it's his uncle getting married and he's in the wedding, I'm postitive they are bring him to the reception.

I was thinking about addressing the issue of them leaving early. I was thinking about suggesting that the boy's other grandmother pick him up from the reception if he gets tired.

I just don't know how to approach his. I don't want them to think I don't want my new nephew there, b/c I do. But, I understand kids get tired. Yet, I dont' want to be rude or imposing of their other family members by suggesting they pick

2007-06-06 12:31:55 · 8 answers · asked by Answer Girl 2007 5