Etiquette - September 2007

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2007-09-25 12:53:03 · 10 answers · asked by DznyGrl 2

2007-09-25 12:51:16 · 9 answers · asked by katrina 1

usually just with guys i like, i guess its cause i don't feel comfortable looking in their eye. not because i want pounce on them and start making out. but i find myself doing this with a lot of people and makes them uncomfortable. how do i stop?

2007-09-25 12:25:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I work in a professional office with men and women. There is a bit of socializing that takes place outside of the workplace. Recently, one of co-workers was honored with a baby shower. Every single co-worker with the exception of myself was invited. While I don't particularly like the person the shower was for (nor does she like me) and would not have attended if invited, I do feel as if an invite was in order. I think its rude to come to the office and talk about it in front of me. Thoughts? Whats the appropriate etiquette?

2007-09-25 11:53:47 · 15 answers · asked by legalgirl1 2

im from america and i hear that in european countries like holland, some showers in the hotels are just one big open room with shower heads and guys and girls shower in the same room naked. is this true? like in holland? and is it no big deal?

2007-09-25 11:16:44 · 13 answers · asked by ally 1

i need 20-30 answers

2007-09-25 11:13:08 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

Especially if you're a little shy and are starting to open up more? How do you know when it's too much?

I have a fear of being rejected, ridiculed and ultimately abandoned by people, so I tend to stay rather quiet and shy around others. Even though I'm really quiet, people have said that I'm sweet and kind. But I want to overcome the shyness and am trying to by attempting to open up more to a few people.

So, are people just going to be glad I'm being more open or will they become detracted if I open up? In other words, how much is too much? And, how can you tell?

2007-09-25 10:22:46 · 8 answers · asked by Chelsea 2

My work ethic is going down hill. I work at Walmart, and most of you know how Walmart is. People just don't care. Well, let me tell you, it's not just with customers, it's with employees too. I don't know how many times I had to TELL MY MANAGER when I worked again. I thought that was HIS job? He tried to get me to go back to deli when I was in personal, and I said hey look, you know I'm out at 3p.m. He just had t his look on his face and left.
My work ethic is going down hill there. It seems like everyone is only out for themselves, and doesn't really care about you, so I'm starting to get that way. I'm a hard worker, and I really don't like what I'm becoming. Should I suggest to my boss, or his boss ways to improve team effert in the store, or should I just leave it alone and look for another job? I plan on going to school soon, but honestly I need money to go to school, which is where Walmart comes in. I'm 27,

2007-09-25 10:09:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was doing food tech. and i'd just made something. i felt ill though, i told the teachwer. then the other teacher said, "it's you're turn to wash up the pots."
I ended up crying and i burst past her cos ppl was staring at me and waited outside. She was nice to me but then the head came and said,
"What are you doing? you being mardy today?"

Since when have I eben mardy? i've never been 'mardy' in my life, not at school anyway

was i rude to walk out like that?

2007-09-25 10:03:17 · 3 answers · asked by Sanskia 3

My sister just called me screaming about her mother in law...

her mother in law is going to be visiting in two weeks and called her today because..

she was cleaning out her closet and said that she wanted to bring her some presents...

turns out she has switched over to thongs and has a surplus of old underwear...

she wants to bring my sister her old underwear as a present...now my sister didn't know what to say because she was so shocked so she just said "Ok"

now she is freaking out about it!!

how does she get out of this one and let down her mother in law gently?

I would help her but I can't stop laughing

2007-09-25 09:39:50 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

before you wash them, and dry them up and put them back in back in the cupboards.

Because its not nice when other people need to use the sink, only to face the mess someone else has left.

2007-09-25 09:39:36 · 39 answers · asked by kate d 2

My co-worker next to me chews with his mouth open. I politely asked him to chew with his mouth closed twice to no avail. I then decided to slash his tires a few days later.

2007-09-25 09:30:56 · 15 answers · asked by Rob 2

My husbands family comes over ever day around supper time..now I don't mind inviting them to supper every now and then but they are really starting to over stay their welcome...our grocery bill has jumped an extra $100...what can I do without being rude.

2007-09-25 09:26:45 · 14 answers · asked by pennylanegal 5

everyone around you...and you all have noticed...What are you allowed to say at WORK.?...can you say..."geez, i have noticed you have been rude to me. Is there something i may have done?"..If so..."I am very sorry"...( we all all trying to stay away from her)....TENSION!!!

2007-09-25 09:26:20 · 5 answers · asked by sweet 4

Sometimes it feels about as personal as flowers ordered by your husbands secretary...lol.

2007-09-25 09:10:09 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

I work as a switchboard operator/receptionist and there are a lot of times when people call in and mispronounce the names of my co-workers when they ask to speak to them. I can understand this since sometimes it can be difficult to hear names correctly over a phone. Is it impolite to correct the people who call in if they mispronounce a name? For example, my boss's name is Mai (pronounced "May") and people will call in asking for "Meg", "Megan", "My", etc.

2007-09-25 09:09:00 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

When you get word that last-minute guests are on their way to your home, you can probably think of a dozen or more things you need to do: fix your appearance, clean your home, prepare food and drinks. What do you think is the most important thing to do before visitors arrive to make them feel welcome?

2007-09-25 09:00:55 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've heard it a number of times from White, Asian, and Hispanic friends that their parents have told them (or very obviously suggested) they can marry anyone as long he/she isn't Black. Is this a common sentiment? If it is, why is this the case? One of my good friends, who is Hispanic, has talked a few times about his parents not approving of him or his sister even considering dating a Black person. Any ideas?

2007-09-25 08:53:59 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been interviewed for a job and the boss seemed very pleased with me. However, the HR Manager told me that they were still interviewing the next week (meaning, last week). So it has been two weeks after my interview, you think I should go and call them to follow up their decision? I have sent an email but keep getting a "bounced reply".

2007-09-25 07:46:05 · 17 answers · asked by Wanna 1

I have a friend who has a child, but her and her son have two different last names.

Let's say that the mother's last name is Jones and the son's last name is Smith.

She just purchased a new home, and is wondering how to personalize items with a "family" last name.

She doesn't think the "Jones' Family" is appropriate, because that leaves out her son. She is wondering if "Jones-Smith Family" would be more appropriate.

2007-09-25 07:36:49 · 8 answers · asked by Expert8675309 7

Can anyone explain to me what morals and ethics are, and explain the difference to me?

2007-09-25 07:27:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

AMERICANS ARE BOMBARDIND THE WORLD WITH PORNOGRAPHY,VULGARITY AND PSYCHOPATIC CULTURAL VALUES YET CERTAIN PEOPLE THINK THAT THEY ARE BETTER THAN INDIANS. INDIANS ARE THOUSAND TIMES BETTER THAN AMERICANS BECAUSE FOR AMERICANS FREEDOM MEANS NUDITY,MISBEHAVIOUR WITH ELDERS WHEREAS INDIANS KNOW HOW TO RESPECT THEIR ELDERS AND TO INDIANS FREEDOM MEANS DEMOCRACY AND RESPONSIBILITY.

2007-09-25 07:26:18 · 20 answers · asked by SHAHAZAD SHAIKH 2

I'm already spending more on this baby shower than I typically budget for wedding/baby gifts - even for family members. Not that I don't want to, it's just that I want to be fair. Am I expected to also get the mom-to-be a gift? Thanks!

2007-09-25 07:18:20 · 13 answers · asked by funkybutt_1 2

2007-09-25 06:41:28 · 37 answers · asked by baby 2

or should you be a bit more upscale and bring a hankie.?

2007-09-25 06:27:10 · 20 answers · asked by Yahoo admins are virgins 5

Last year, I got her the dustpan, and I want her to have the matching set. I'm hoping that if she has them both, she might use them a lot more around the house than she does now.

2007-09-25 06:27:06 · 26 answers · asked by Drake the Deist 2

you could close your eyes and be back in the comfort of the good times? If only it was that easy..

2007-09-25 06:10:13 · 9 answers · asked by Francesca 5

My boyfriend was allowed to invite 3 people. Well, one of those three people just messaged me and asked me if they can bring 3 more people. Everything is already prepared and it's just a small wedding (16 people). I know all 3 people he wants to invite, but I want to keep it small, I don't know how to tell him that he can't bring the extra people!

2007-09-25 06:06:55 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was born and raised in Maryland which is a borderline Southern state. Yet, people, even other natives of Maryland, keep asking me if I am from the midwest.

Why is that and should I be insulted?

2007-09-25 05:48:43 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

My husband and I are in our mid-30's and have decided to remain childless. However, most of our friends and family have decided to have children, and we go broke twice a year because of it. We are expected to buy gifts for all their kids for Christmas and Birthdays, and this gets very expensive! (Not to mention the baby showers and other assorted holidays) Even on a tight budget at $20 per child, this still adds up to a lot when you consider my sister in law has 5 kids, and the close friends we each have, have at least 2 kids. I'm not even counting the kids that are in the future, or on the way!.

Can anyone offer positive advice or input? I did the math and figured we spend around $1,000+ per year on gifts for kids. This is absurd, and I am getting to a point where I resent it, and I don't want to feel that way. Parents just don't seem to 'get it' and I don't want to embarass ourselves by saying we can't afford it, because they wouldn't believe it and we would look like jerks.

2007-09-25 05:39:19 · 20 answers · asked by northbeachjazz 1