Etiquette - July 2007

I went to some friend's house for dinner. One of the guests was eating her pie for dessert and wanted a bannana on it. She just took a bannana and cut half of it and put it on her pie. She left the other half and did not even ask the host if she coudl do that.

This showed poor taste that she was undignified in my mind.

2007-07-07 04:43:27 · 9 answers · asked by Stareyes 5

And they deserved it? How did you do it?

2007-07-07 04:38:49 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-07 04:36:09 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Now everyone stops at KFC or Boston Market. They put it in a bowl as if we don't notice that their cooking tastes a lot like where we went for dinner last night.... not to mention that they all of a sudden learned how to cook :)~

2007-07-07 01:06:46 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am having a big 30th birthday party, and instead of gifts I would prefer people to give a small donation to my favorite charitys. I am putting a small note in with my invites to ask this, but I dont know how to word it!! Please help?

2007-07-07 00:08:16 · 16 answers · asked by pob 1

I currently work as a waiter here in the United States, I have lived in Australia for 4 years of my short life as well. The tip system here is quite nice because it rewards those of us that are good at what we do. I worked as a waiter in Australia as well, and it was a fun job. Upon arriving back in the US and working, I have noticed some crazy things. First off, NOT ALL, but there are sure a lot of just rude people here. So Many people that are spoiled because of the corporate setting here.. and that the customer is always right, the lot of them act like nothing less than spoiled brats. Not to mention, some people do not tip well AT ALL regardless of the service, and makes me really not want to provide good service at all in fear that it goes un-appreciated. I am a good waiter, I know this because I am told. I am just really looking for some insight to this problem here. I like people, and I like what i do, but why do I have to feel like a begger to some rude brats?
Pay me a wage...

2007-07-07 00:00:35 · 7 answers · asked by KAJ81 2

I was going to participate, but suddenly my partners leave wqas cancelled, so he wouldn't be able to attend. The wedding's in next week. I don't feel comfortable to go to the wedding all by my self, and the location is a bit far away. Since I don't drive I have trouble to go there. My other friends offer me to give a lift on my way back home, and they insist I must come and meet their partners and spouses.

All of them are so pushy and make me feel guilty for not attending. But going there is very inconvenient for me at this point and I am going to give the couple a gift and a card even if I don't go.

But my other colleagues nag me so much about this issue. They all are attending with their partners and I am going to be the only one without a partner if I go. The travelling it self is difficult for me going there all by my self is even more difficult. But I feel others are going to be cross with me if I don't go.

What should I do?

2007-07-06 22:50:21 · 6 answers · asked by Yarra 3

2007-07-06 21:19:16 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-06 21:04:43 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

and why or why not?
Anybody with a vengance as well? and why do you think that they are this way?
Doesn't it upset you alot or do you know how to deal it pretty well?

what do they bother you about and why?

what about also family or family-friend secrets that they know about and they try to hurt you with those, as well?

(I have a rather vindictive sister who will stop at nothing to get at a person in the family.)..not really teasing them, but, more like hurting them..know what I mean? Vengence seems to always be in her blood...even her own mother thought that she had way too much hate as well!

thanks!

2007-07-06 20:15:50 · 10 answers · asked by ladyk 2

http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=expectorate

Should you only do so when a spitoon is provided or when outdoors?

2007-07-06 19:58:59 · 12 answers · asked by Frank 2

2007-07-06 18:43:25 · 7 answers · asked by kwatro-x 1

I have, I used to like, but my tastes have changed.

2007-07-06 17:57:33 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

We work in a small work environment and Kelly is often giving me dirty looks with absolutely no provacation from me .
Lately i have been trying to ignore her but with the small work environment this is not a realistic option .
How can I go about trying to improve the growing tension i am feeling towards her ?

2007-07-06 17:57:10 · 8 answers · asked by andrewarseneau05 1

I am a hairstylist in a busy lil salon, I have a coworker who insists on wearing short cap like sleeves..with he hairy pits. she is a slob, I have told her that salon policey prohibits this type of shirt. what do you think..does anyone appreciate a hairy pit in your face while getting a shampoo in the shampoo bowl??

2007-07-06 17:40:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Germaphobia? I've got a mild case but still I shake an offered hand, wishing I hadn't.
Also, how would you rank the firmness of your handshake?
I've had so many boneless, bloodless "ghost" shakes I can't count them all.

2007-07-06 16:58:04 · 12 answers · asked by Pryva D 3

2007-07-06 16:25:42 · 21 answers · asked by Manda 1

my sister and i had the arguement is it a cuss or is it not

2007-07-06 15:04:37 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Well?

2007-07-06 14:42:08 · 9 answers · asked by Gary S 3

Their son was one of four chosen to go this last year to lay a wreath at the resting place of the Unknown Soldier, so they are really into this and rightly proud of their son. There are Senators and Congress members coming to this ceremony. My husband works with the father, though we do not normally socialize with them.

My question is what would be an appropriate gift to give their son? Should we give money, and if so, how much? Any suggestions and advice would be much appreciated.

2007-07-06 14:39:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My friend told me that her case manager told her to not let me in her house because my boyfriend is rude to her. I am very nice to my friend, & I don't misuse her or anything. & when he is rude, I slap him or tell him off about it. Now my friend is sad & confused because she still wants me there, & she's afraid that if she does let me back in her house, her case manager would report me for abusing disabled adults. I don't sit there & let my boyfriend misuse her. I deal with him when he's being a jerk.

Should my friend be able to make her own decisions about who to let in her house? Is it her case manager's business about who she lets in her house? I told my man that I will dump him the next time he misuses my friend.

2007-07-06 14:29:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-06 14:19:32 · 10 answers · asked by annabelle p 7

2007-07-06 12:33:04 · 18 answers · asked by me5abanjatti 1

I'm a very shy and quiet person. If I don't know you I'm not just gonna start a conversation. Normally when I go somewhere like with a friend(for example)and I get introduced to new people I have nothing to say. I just sit there until they talk to me. People are always saying "you don't say much do you." Why point out my faults! I can't help it that I'm not like most people and all I do is talk about myself and bump my gums about nonsense. I have no idea what to say to people that I just met and don't know a thing about. I hate being a damn wallflower.

2007-07-06 12:13:46 · 20 answers · asked by ? 4

Well?

2007-07-06 12:03:12 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-06 11:16:22 · 5 answers · asked by useurbrain 3

Or do you pretend to believe them and go along with their lies? What is the proper thing to do?

2007-07-06 10:55:03 · 20 answers · asked by cap3382 4

Ex: My case manager asked me, "Why did you loan your friend money?" & before I can say anything, she just figured she could answer it for me by saying, "Because you didn't wanna lose her as a friend. Yeah I know."

2007-07-06 10:55:01 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

She treats me very nice & is a shoulder to cry on when I need somebody. & she doesn't misuse or take advantage of me, but because when her boyfriend comes over & eats my food & calls me names & misuses me & humiliates me because he's jealous because he wants more of her attention, my case manager said that makes HER not a good friend. I don't want to lose my friend because of what my case manager misinterpreted. How can I politely tell my friend not to let her jerk boyfriend over?

2007-07-06 10:51:09 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't agree with grouping people together, but I've heard a few stereotypes in the hospitality/service industry. What are the misconceptions? Which "Groups of people" don't tip at restaurants no matter what the service?

2007-07-06 10:31:49 · 20 answers · asked by mags2313 3