Etiquette - July 2007

This is annoying to me. It is a lot of them. No matter where it is, one is scratching, grabbing and yanking. The one that really gets to me is the grabbers and shakers. The ones that grab then shake their leg. What the heck? Please tell me why so many men do this? This is a legitimate question. It might sound crazy, but my mom always said if you don't know then ask.

2007-07-06 09:36:53 · 16 answers · asked by 2fine4u 6

2007-07-06 09:31:41 · 6 answers · asked by SF Giants Fan 1

I fully understand the side of the non smoker, and accept their right to a smoke free life. But can't smokers be allowed a separate bar/room, where everyone who has to enter or serve in this room, accepts the situation?

2007-07-06 09:29:43 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-06 08:31:22 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

My sister is getting married at the end of this month. I have paid for airline tickets to fly there for the wedding. I have also arranged all of the flowers and paid for them.

Am I still required to buy them a wedding "gift" since I have been out so much expense already?
- as an additional note, my sister has lived with her fiancee for 7 years and they have two children together. She has not registered for gifts anywhere.

I would just like some advice on what the proper protocal would be for this.

2007-07-06 08:23:59 · 14 answers · asked by lishia_whitworth 2

2007-07-06 07:31:24 · 18 answers · asked by James10 3

SO ANNOYING!

2007-07-06 07:26:02 · 10 answers · asked by Atticus 2

2007-07-06 07:18:27 · 15 answers · asked by ? 1

Lately, all I encounter is workmen who are rude and/or don't return phone calls or show up, rude sales people, cashiers -- what's wrong with people today?? It happened again today.

2007-07-06 06:50:28 · 11 answers · asked by Anglcake 5

I asked a question a few minutes ago and as I was reading the answers, I saw someone had given lots of thumbs down to people, answers that were good, even.

I feel that giving a thumbs down isn't nice unless the answer is totally not relevant or inflammatory.

What do you think? Is it unnecessarily mean, or is it fun giving them out?

2007-07-06 06:09:09 · 11 answers · asked by pola 3

We recently moved into a house. We are friendly people and like to get to know our neighbors. We like to know the people around us just to make friends but it's also good to know the people around you in case there is ever a problem (on their end or yours). We've met the other neighbors and their really friendly.

We have tried to deliver banana bread to the single woman across the street on two separate occasions; both times she's been home but didn't come to the door. Today when I came home she stopped pulling her weeds and went inside. (May have been a coincidence but I'm guessing not.) Should I leave her alone and assume she doesn't want to meet us or should I try again?

2007-07-06 05:50:08 · 15 answers · asked by worldsojourner 2

I was walking through a hotel lobby and there was a gathering of approximately 15 business men. After I checked in, the men were blocking the lobby and I had to walk through the "sea of men" to get to the room elevators. Smiling, I said excuse me, so they would move their luggage and I was aware they all looked at me. Some of them looked me up and down slowly and some looked up and down quickly. Infact one of the men gave me a third stare, when I was almost to the elevators Their actions were confirmed by my friend traveling with me. I was dressed extremely casual and comfortable I had on jeans, sandals, tank top, with an over sized open shirt over the tank top. It was also at the end of the day and my makeup was not fresh.

"Man Actions" are hard to interpert I know you women know what I mean Thanks.

2007-07-06 05:46:40 · 8 answers · asked by What the heck? 2

I have a question about etiquette. I am new to my suburb, a few months, and I have a neighbor. Actual, a couple. This man and woman walk their dog when I walk mine.

The first time I saw them, my dog started sniffing theirs. The husband of the duo spoke to me, and we exchanged pleasantries and were on our way. The second time I saw them, I was walking my dog towards my house and he made a strange comment about me 'running away'. I realized then that they were indeed neighbors from a few houses down.

Now whenever I see them, he always makes a point to say hello and stare into my eyes. I don't say anything back, I merely smile. Something about him bothers me. Yet he continually says hello. Yesterday he said hello again, almost like a bark. I don't know why he's wasting his time.

Do I owe him a hello? Even though I feel weird about it?

2007-07-06 05:34:27 · 22 answers · asked by pola 3

I hate how people always run away from guard dogs for comedic effect and they get chased down and they're all like, Ahh!" but I mean, these are grown men. At least 5 foot 10 or 6 feet, let's say. They usually have a good 50 pounds or so on the dog -- probably more. We're taller. What can a bite in the leg do that a kick in the throat can't? So has anyone ever run from a dog or even understand where I'm coming from? I could understand like a pack of dogs though -- in enclosed space. And I know dogs are faster. But still. We wear shoes, people. Shoes!

2007-07-06 05:27:28 · 6 answers · asked by frank a 2

I dont know if because this wedding starts at 12 if I am expected to wear a suit or go as smart casual. What does etiquette say?

2007-07-06 04:47:26 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

All i do is hang around in slippers and my pants watching daytime TV all day then later I sponge money of some fool and get drunk down the pub. Everybody says I am lazy but the pub is a ten min walk from my place!! I wish they would all get of my back. I had a full time time job for 2 weeks last year for flips sake!


lol

2007-07-06 04:45:08 · 44 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've always had nightmares with water. The water is always dark and bottomless. When I stress or think alot about something. Last night I was in a huge warehouse full of dark water with my kids. When I woke up my whole body ached.

2007-07-06 04:27:36 · 7 answers · asked by Honeybee 5

2007-07-06 04:24:02 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

So like if your shift starts at 5pm, you be there at 4:50?

2007-07-06 03:56:16 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

I thought we were a team? When I say good morning to you, is it that difficult to say it back even if you don't mean it? After a year of working together, do you honestly think I believe you don't know me?

What should I do? I get so "down" working in this environment. I smile and work through it but by the end of the day I'm drained. It's not fair on me or my family.

2007-07-06 03:55:05 · 29 answers · asked by no name 2

I stopped going to Catholic church for years, but when I attend now, nobody is wearing suits? When did the jeans and t-shirt's crowd join the party?

2007-07-06 01:25:16 · 13 answers · asked by MC White 2

Why do apparently normal women turn into spoilt, controlling brats over their wedding?

2007-07-06 00:55:35 · 13 answers · asked by Acai 5

all your problems will gone if you become a rich.. or...

2007-07-06 00:54:10 · 28 answers · asked by goldman 2

2007-07-06 00:39:44 · 18 answers · asked by hotpinkfruitloop 2

Should I explain to him that this in fact a quiet residential street in Northwest England?

2007-07-06 00:37:31 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I go to a local store to buy stuff, and I pay the cashier & get the change. Then I put the coins & notes into my wallet and leave; this process takes just about five seconds. But this is where I felt kinda bad - usually the cashier, after handing over the receipt with change, waits for me to put everything in place and set myself before leaving. But today, this cashier gave me the change and said "can you move?" and he was waving his hands signaling me to move.

I felt bad because almost all cashiers I've met have been very patient and courteous with me, i.e. they wait for me till I get set - except this guy.

What is your opinion on this? Was the cashier being rude to me?

2007-07-06 00:17:37 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

It really is true....if you don't believe me try it!...when you give way and flash the oncoming car to come through, you never get an acknowledgment or a thank you wave if they are Asian...is it something to do with the culture?

2007-07-05 22:33:23 · 31 answers · asked by returnofkarlos 2

We pay veternarians hundreds or thousands of dollars to heal cats and dogs while many people can't afford medicine and treatment. Some even condone their defacation on public property. You may know people who treat their dogs like children. A wise man once said if you see two beings, and one is carrying the other's ****, who's in charge? So why do we buy dog biscuits and doggy day care while being inconsiderate to our fellow man?
Dogs can be autonomous, and you can be nice and have a dog, your car just smells funny.

2007-07-05 20:48:14 · 5 answers · asked by mbezlr 3

That this forum is open to the public - all my personal questions have been aired around my boyfriends office. It has destroyed him and us. I did not realise that anyone could google my name and find out who I am - now all his colleagues know every personal bit of information I have ever asked (and answered). It has destroyed us as a couple - he now has to change jobs where he was doing really well - and we (especially I) cannot face most of his colleagues ever again just cos one idiot in his office googled my name and found all my personal questions on this.
So just a warning to everyone else. 'BIG BROTHER' is out there for real.

2007-07-05 19:33:04 · 13 answers · asked by Frankie 4

I think that my boss is being very unprofessional lately, I used to think he was a nice guy, he gave us all respect and suitable working conditions. But now he's acting extremly rude and sexually harassing everyone. Today he was commenting on how he thought I was un-organized and I messed things up. He started complaining and raising his voice. After he was done with that he started complaining that my pants didn't go with my shirt. Ten he started touching me and playing around with my clothes and touching my genitals, I told him that he was making me feal uncomfortable and he stopped, and later I saw him harrassing a female co-worker. First he got close and started groping her and then he bodily dragged her into his office and spanked her on the behind saying she took his turkey sandwich that he had on his desk. My supervisor was also violated last week.

Was this work place sexual harrasment? What can we say when we confront him about his rude behavior?

2007-07-05 17:39:29 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous