Etiquette - August 2007

The other night I was outside of a resturant minding my own business and this 350 pound slob waddled past me and sniffed "That's disgusting! Don't you know smoking is bad for you?" I simply turned to the behemoth and said "so is over eating" at which point the whale freaked out and accousted me. I just side stepped it and we did a little dance while I laughed out loud. My fast feet and smokey lungs were no match for the tremendious girth of this pig. Soon it tired an was reduced to a sputter, wheezing pile of pork on the side walk. I never even had to touch the beast to fell it. Fat people really should mind their own bussiness don't you think?

2007-08-12 01:27:06 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it just me, or when you are asked how you are you say something like 'I'm fine thankyou' (keyword being thankyou). I hate when people don't say it, and here was me thinking it was polite to have manners! Is it just me or does it annoy anyone else when people don't say it???

2007-08-12 01:18:10 · 23 answers · asked by :) 5

If you were about to have an important transition in your life, what is the best way to inform people? This would be an event such as:
pregnancy, engagement, promotion or termination, a death, you're coming out of the closet, you realised your were adopted, etc.

Is email an appropriate way to send and receive this information? Is Snail Mail more appropriate? Would it be more proper to make telephone calls instead? Should these things be reported in person (if possible)? How would you do it?

2007-08-12 00:30:30 · 8 answers · asked by ☎ Rotary Dial ☎ 6

2007-08-11 23:49:11 · 13 answers · asked by Limpia 1

Do i take her out for a meal or do i order in a nice chinese,with a couple bottles of wine?

2007-08-11 22:50:14 · 11 answers · asked by colin050659 6

do you have to ask question and why?

2007-08-11 19:10:22 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know just simply not wanting to drink should be a legitimate excuse to not drink but what if youre around people who really feel they need to pressure you into drinking, what excuses will stand up to their bullying. I dont have any problems with others drinking but its just not something I enjoy. Anyone got any really good reasons not do drink ? I can have a great time without needing to resort to alcohol. Perhpas even medical reasons that would make the 'drinkers' more understanding of your reasoning.
I know once everyone starts getting drunk they will stop pestering my reasoning, but getting past the first few rounds is where the story needs to be rock solid. Oh and there is no way I could say I was pregnant...LOL

2007-08-11 18:57:42 · 33 answers · asked by hippiejane 3

when my son was little we had our little group of boys who were in kindergarten, cub scouts etc together. i just got word the mom of one of the boys died. my last get together with her was a dinner for me before we moved out of state in 1991. we took a few really nice pics at dinner. I dont know if it is appropiate to enclose one of this woman, she looked so pretty and happy, and we were having such fun. she was an awesome mom and a good friend. even though i had not seen her since 1991 i thought about her often.

2007-08-11 18:53:36 · 7 answers · asked by Pam 2

I mean... who wants to look at someone elses food while they are eating it? I think it's so gross and almost everyone I know does it.

2007-08-11 18:07:24 · 11 answers · asked by Awkward Silence Master 2

2007-08-11 17:58:59 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-11 17:57:14 · 6 answers · asked by claudette28_angel 1

When I was about maybe 11; my older sister who was 17 at the time and I got into a huge verbal argument. I remember cursing her out calling her a f**king c**t and she got mad as hell. She dragged me by the arm to the kitchen sink and pinned me against it with her body. She grabbed the bottle of Palmolive dish liquid, squeezed open my mouth, and poured some of that horrid stuff in my mouth. When I was able to get away I ran to the bathroom and did my best to rinse out my mouth; by adding water it made it foam up more.

When my parents came back I told my mother what happened. She didn't look to happy but she said I deserved it and didn't do anything about it.

2007-08-11 16:49:39 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-11 16:45:10 · 3 answers · asked by luixmix 3

My sister can walk into a room full of people - and say "I feel some bad spirits in here" - I in the end - she's usually right! I passed a dog while walking - it barked until I approached - at which point the dog came up and licked me - the man said - You must have a good spirit - he (the dog) always barks continually at people! I didn't know what to say - so I smiled and said all right!

2007-08-11 16:33:53 · 6 answers · asked by spcn 2

I am getting tired of a friend who just says negative things behind every little comment. I love her - but I really want her to just let conversation be as it is... any suggestions without hurting her feelings... the sky really is BLUE!

2007-08-11 16:20:06 · 9 answers · asked by spcn 2

Some people mistake me as an 8th grader, when I'm about to enter my Senior year of high school. I'm 17, not 13. How can I look more my age, or perhaps even, act more my age? Advice, please.

2007-08-11 16:13:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm looking for sympathy poems..not sure if that's what they're called. You know when a loved one dies, I'm looking for poems.. does anyone know where I can find them online? Thanks in advance.

2007-08-11 16:07:53 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

What really get's on your nerves??? Here are a few of mine:

1. Cyclists driving on very busy streets that clog up traffic because everyone has to change lanes to avoid them
2. People that park so close to you that you can't get in through the drivers side & have to climb over the passenger seat to get in
3. Grocery clerks that put other food items on top of my eggs.....grrrrrr!
4. Telemarketers that call asking if I need new windows or doors when I leave in a NEW house
5. When a car in opposing traffic is making a left turn & they keep moving forward so you think they're about to turn & hit you

I'd better quit while I'm ahead & leave some for you guys!!!

2007-08-11 15:56:34 · 18 answers · asked by Another baby boy! 3

and they saw me but i didnt notice until it was too late to say anything. how do i redeem myself? =(

2007-08-11 15:48:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

So I'm in college. I go to college about 3 hours away from home. My hometown let's just say is really boring. We have one stoplight in the whole town. I have a few friends who are here, but most of them are so busy and caught up in their own lives. I'm not really a true part of their life, other then "lunch dates" and "catch ups." At school I feel the same way. I don't have alot of close friends there at all, this summer, I did alot of just sitting in my room, wondering what to do. I have a boyfriend and I do spend most of my time with him. People at college already seem to have established groups of friends. I don't feel like I fit in at my college, it's not as big as I wish it was. I don't want to transfer because I'm already a junior and I'm studying abroad winter semester. Mostly I feel like I'm wasting my life right now. I'm just sitting around doing absolutely nothing with anyone. What should I do to make the most of college? I dont want to live in my hometown forever.

2007-08-11 15:21:41 · 7 answers · asked by LateBloomer 2

I bought a pair of jeans at the goodwill and there was a 20 dollar bill in the pocket. I want to keep it but my Gramma says I need to return it to the goodwill store because it( rightly belongs to them.) I am keppin it no matter what she says. What do yall think about this?

2007-08-11 14:32:41 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

A friend of my husband is getting married next month. We have been invited to the wedding but due to our circumstances(finances, children, school obligations) we cannot attend. The invitation did not include an RSVP card to return, so I need to write a letter instead. How should I word it? Should I explain WHY we can't come, or just that we send our best wishes? Since I don't know really know these people (I've spoken to them once or twice) should my husband be the one to write the letter?

2007-08-11 13:35:27 · 10 answers · asked by missbeans 7

i told my sister in law no today...her child was screaming and instead of trying to calm him down, she slapped his mouth. all i could do was try to stay non violent. so i yelled no! i don't care if he is your kid, i don't ever want to see that again! was this out of line? mind you...this was taking place in my house.

2007-08-11 13:24:23 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

this made me mad as the table was outside and i have to go in to get food and help other people!! i got annoyed when we were told we were serving out there in the 1st place!!

is this legal?
what should i do, is it fair?
the boss is supposed to be a mate too and he knows how skint i am, they have let people off in the past too!

2007-08-11 12:32:32 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

eh thats the answer. whats the question?

2007-08-11 12:14:15 · 18 answers · asked by sammy the squib 1

I guess they're high on something. Does this happen in every town, or is this one rough?

2007-08-11 12:02:15 · 20 answers · asked by Acai 5

I want to quit my job, but I have no idea how to do it. Do I tell my supervisor? Or the big-boss-man? Should I write a letter? Or do I just stop showing up? It's my first job and I have NO idea how to quit.

2007-08-11 11:40:29 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

is it too long of a reply if i say "nothing how bout u?", am i just supposed to say "sup?!" back? last time someone said that to me i saluted and said "nothing!" with a cheesey smile. lol.

2007-08-11 11:13:14 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

the other day in church ...my cell phone went off and my ring tone "*@$# you, you &*#@ boy" started playing loudly...it caused quite the scene. What ring tone could i possibly choose that wouldn't cause such a uproar in a church...or is there a way of making my ring tone not quite as noticeable?

2007-08-11 10:43:23 · 22 answers · asked by michael d 1

When i go to my friends house there house stinks and just nasty she too is a stay at home mother and has three kids but why cant she keep her home and her home is the same size, and i have two extra kids with me dureing the day. so i just dont get it.

2007-08-11 10:38:32 · 11 answers · asked by mrs. goofy 2