Etiquette - September 2007

Why is violence so acceptable but sex and nudity is still so taboo ? It's no problem to have violent movies and cartoons ect ect but nudity is so frowned upon.
Does it say something about us as a culture and society ?

2007-09-30 23:42:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-30 22:43:21 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-30 22:10:57 · 7 answers · asked by claire 1

..how so you place them on the plate to state to the waiter that you've finished eating??

2007-09-30 22:03:58 · 10 answers · asked by what goes around comes around 3

I know I will be shot down in flames for this one. However, it amazes me how their and there, weight and wait etc., etc., are confused - I know the teaching profession takes a battering but if this is how we prepare the next generation for business then I wonder how English can survive.

2007-09-30 22:01:07 · 48 answers · asked by stef 4

2007-09-30 21:55:55 · 17 answers · asked by crazycovey21 3

cant even talk to him. i use to offer him a chewing gum before starting conversation. but he doesnt seem to get the message

2007-09-30 21:38:20 · 11 answers · asked by jenny 2

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2007-09-30 21:30:19 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am expecting a telegram from the Queen on my 100th birthday i am worried already as to how one should reply to such a thing. Perhaps one just accepts it gracefully , or should one send a
thankyou card , if so , how would one word it.
how would you begin Dear Elizabeth Dear Liz Dear Queen I dont know please help I have no one else to turn to!

2007-09-30 20:39:26 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

When you tip the coat check person, do you give them the tip when you drop off your coat or when you pick it up? Or do you tip both times? Thanks.

2007-09-30 19:15:19 · 3 answers · asked by David A 1

Last night I had a heated disagreement with my girlfreind because she insisted that I was displaying bad manners by drinking a glass of water while eating dinner at our home. This really surprised me as I had never heard of this before. The only two reasons she provided for this was that it promoted lazy chewing and was bad for diggestion.

2007-09-30 19:10:15 · 18 answers · asked by eye_wonder_y 1

I work at reception and I greet everyone that comes through the door.
I say "hello"
good morning?
sometimes I say "how you doing"?
and ppl don't answer back
so what is the most etiquete or professional greetings
Hi? or Hello?
Good morning, evening?
How you doing or what is going on?
whassup???
Alright?
Hey?
which is professional greetings and are some of them rude?

2007-09-30 19:07:12 · 5 answers · asked by Colfax 5

A question of proper manners: Is it more polite to kneel down when talking to little people, or bend over slightly, or just tilt your head...? I want to accommodate without seeming condescending. Has anyone here ever encountered this social dilemma?

2007-09-30 18:41:10 · 7 answers · asked by roberticvs 4

Whats the most offensive thing you can say about me? Go ahead use your imagination. Don't worry i won't report you... >:}

2007-09-30 18:36:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-30 18:28:48 · 4 answers · asked by lafftah 2

I need to write an e-mail regarding a scholarship to the head of an office at a school I hope to attend, so I want to sound as professional as possible. However, I do not know if the contact person is a Ms. or Mrs. or Dr. What is the proper way to start my letter under these circumstances? My boyfriend suggested I start with "Dear Madam", but somehow that seems a bit too proper and impersonal to me. Any suggestions?

Thank you!

2007-09-30 17:53:45 · 25 answers · asked by geekily 1

2007-09-30 16:23:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Lately I feel anxious to leave my home. I feel targeted by people. They always seem to either stare at me in a strange manner, smirk, or seem bothered when i ask a question. It seems that with women they always respond in a very rude way , as if to make me feel bad, or mumble like they really don't care to be bothered by me. I try and try to maybe search within myself for the problem with me or the solution to this very stressful situation. Please help!

2007-09-30 16:06:07 · 7 answers · asked by kay 1

i let my 2 bridesmaids( that are sisters) pick their own dresses.they came home and were thrilled they found matching dresses in their size, 90% off. my prob is that the dresses are white with silvery lace!!!!i really wanted to be the only one wearing white and when i mentioned this to them they were really upset but it means alot to me to be the only one wearing white!!!what do i do?????

2007-09-30 15:55:27 · 16 answers · asked by tabitha l 1

The human experiments that Josef Mengele and others did, should it be allowed for use in current research if it has some use?

2007-09-30 15:51:38 · 11 answers · asked by MLeinart7 2

Okay i was talking to this guy and I asked him what he finds attractive in a women.he said "a woman who is well fit, take care of herself, nice slim body 'head strong', loves to have a good time but know when to be serious." and I asked him "do u really mean a nice slim body?" and he answered "yeah I do.I like to be with a woman who can turn heads and is in good shape" so I sat there for a while and thought about some of the girls he dated...and they were all over weight or obeast. so i asked him "well why are u so drawn to big women if you're SO attracted to the 'slim bodies'?" and his answer was out of this world. can't believe this guy. He said "b/c big women have low self-esteem and its easy to figure out what they wanna hear...if u tell them what they want to hear they'll do anything for u, so I take advantage of that..."
MEN and WOMEN is this true that some ppl date others with low self worth b/c they'll do anything to keep someone? Have u ever done this? Would u do this?

2007-09-30 15:43:08 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm giving my daughter a Quinceanera party and printing the invitations myself. Her father & I are divorced from each other and have both remarried. What is the proper way to word the invitations to reflect that we're both contributing to the party?

2007-09-30 14:47:27 · 5 answers · asked by happeeMarcie 2

and you have berated each other you have been verbally abusive towards her,and she knows you have problems(addictions).and she is still at times trying to smile at you,be polite cordial and even want your attention,what does that mean?

2007-09-30 14:45:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

A young lady I know has moved in with her boyfriend after they became engaged. They are to be married in about two years - is it appropriate to give a house warming gift? Thanks for your answers.

2007-09-30 14:24:03 · 16 answers · asked by Zackthar 1

I am getting bullied. And I am ashamed to say I am an adult....

2007-09-30 14:14:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm travelling to a wedding next week, and it's costing me about $600 to get there. I don't want to show up empty handed, but really, does anyone expect a gift from out-of-towners who are already out of pocket? Or does anyone have good, inexpensive suggestions for a gift that don't look completely tacky? Thanks!

2007-09-30 14:08:19 · 9 answers · asked by mesascotcat 1

2007-09-30 12:50:12 · 17 answers · asked by Rita 6

i would like to speak, dress, and act like a proper young lady. i want to use correct grammar and dress very proper and act like a lady. can you tell me how i am to get this done? your answers are most appreciated.

2007-09-30 12:43:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just started (3 mths) as a mid-level manager. There is drama between my boss and my subordinate. I think it's a personal issue because I don't see anything bad about the subordinates work product or performance. In fact, I find him a very efficient and dedicated employee. I am witnessing my boss do things to sabotage the subordinate and I don't think its fair. Any suggestions on how I should handle this situation? Should I say something to the boss? The subordinate? If my boss is treating the subordinate like this, I can't imagine how I would be treated if I tried to stop my boss' unfairness toward the subordinate. Touchy situation here but need some advice please.

2007-09-30 12:21:14 · 7 answers · asked by HopingAllIsWell 1

My husband will be coming home a few days before Thanksgiving after doing a 15 month deployment to Iraq and I want to send invitations out to our families for Thanksgiving and to help welcome home my husband. Ineed some suggestions of wording. Also when should I send them out? Both of our familys live over 2800 miles away.

2007-09-30 12:04:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous