Etiquette - October 2007

A guy at my college wanted to take a picture of me on his phone, I said no. He kept and asking and asking and asking, and I was getting annoyed and kept saying no. Eventually, he took one of my descreatly without my permission. (He was pretending he was typing a text message). I was so annoyed I grabbed his phone, deleted the picture, and threw it on the other side of the room for him to fetch it. Is it just me, or is that out of order when someone does that to you? It's an invasion of privacy, and quite pervey if you think about it. I'm the type of person person who can take a joke by all means, but this really ticks me off.

Who else finds this really rude?

2007-10-11 01:55:51 · 33 answers · asked by xXxStacixXx 1

The place that i have been working at for the past few months has been very up and down. The management and treatment of employees was very poor and besides having to listen to the owner whining and cussing over his inventory (which he always seemed to blame everyone else but himself for, even if he was the last one to use the items) - making employees work overtime without giving them the pay... what more do i need to say. I called in sick on Wednesday because i was considering leaving, that afternoon i sent him my letter of resignation. I know there should have been a formal approach and a two weeks notice but i'm not the type of person to let someone talk down to me. Is this wrong? - I know that the business will be suffering as well because its the beginning of the season, i would have stayed if he could control his temper and maybe hire more employees to do the jobs. In the end it all comes down to bad management, the typical small business owner who thinks he can do everything -

2007-10-11 01:45:54 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-11 01:00:05 · 30 answers · asked by Dreamer 4

if so why ?

2007-10-10 21:56:09 · 22 answers · asked by ? 6

How are you going to spend it?
(one rule, -- you can't give it to anyone else)

2007-10-10 21:29:04 · 17 answers · asked by LIzzz 6

What's the proper way to let your guests know not to give you any presents because you can't take them with you? Would asking for money instead, not asking but suggesting it as a better way for those who want to give something, be justified in this instance?

2007-10-10 20:48:27 · 3 answers · asked by delina_m 6

When I walk out of Wal-mart, the greeter usually says "thank you [for shopping at walmart]"

Which of these responses is most appropriate? Which one do you usually give?
1) mm-hmm
2) you're welcome
3) no problem
4) nod and smile
5) ignore

2007-10-10 20:21:42 · 17 answers · asked by Billy Nostrand 3

2007-10-10 19:08:31 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

If weed waz legal..... seriously there wouldnt be no warz or nothing bad going on everyone would be at peace.

2007-10-10 18:55:29 · 8 answers · asked by uhuhkmmk 2

So this customer came up to the counter where I work and was complaining because she was in one of the 100's of rooms our hotel evacuated. She was saying how awful it was to be woken up at 1am to leave your room and having to pack up and go to another room.

I asked the lady if she was seriously thought this was a problem? She just looked at me. So I yelled "What the hell is wrong with you lady this is Vegas you aren't supposed to be asleep at 1am!"

She started crying and ran off.

But come on am I the only one who sees a problem with being in bed at 1am when in Vegas??? I mean she wouldn't of been woken up if she hadn't been in bed like a baby!

Why would she start crying when I was just trying to point out to her she should be out having fun in Vegas?

2007-10-10 18:48:35 · 16 answers · asked by Jane 6

2007-10-10 18:21:05 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

My brother isn't sick or anything and it's not an allergy but for years he's had this habbit of constantly sniffing and doing these one second coughs several times a minute. They're not sick sniffs or coughs they're just these pointless habits. But he does it all the time, loudly. It's just sooo stupid! And during a movie I have to listen to it. you wouldn't want to be in a quiet scene in a movie and hearing him sniffing in the background. Or when i go to bed his room is next to mine. I can hear him anywhere i go in my house. And my parents don't seem to mind at all for some reason and i've asked them to make him stop but then they just get mad at me and when i tell him to stop he gets bad at me to and just keeps doing it. II just find it so annoying and stupid and now it's just driving me crazy. He says he can't stop but he doesn't try and i know he can because i had the same habbit but i quickly stopped.
Would you find that annoying or am i overreacting?

2007-10-10 18:11:49 · 16 answers · asked by gigglewabbit 1

ive noticed that in movies. the actors walk in the house withshoes on and i horrified ad amazed at the same time.
"Why the hell aer you wearing shoes indoors! AND HOW ARE DOES YOUR FLOOR STAY SO CLEAN!!!!"

i know filipinos take of their shoes because the parents are having a hard time cleaning the floors all day.

so tell me folks, why dont you take off your shoes when you enter the house?

2007-10-10 18:04:38 · 18 answers · asked by Nevena G 2

our lines r long, its quicker, cant find it, cant wait, ..given the fact you may get nabed

2007-10-10 17:54:40 · 18 answers · asked by Lucky 2

Sad day, attended a funeral. Didn't want to cook. Rang 4 pizza. They told me my order would arrive in 30 minutes. 1 hour later - no pizza - I rang...
I said "when did I place my order? why haven't I got it yet?" she fumbled they left 20 minutes ago and should arrive any second. (my house is 5 minutes drive from pizza store).
The pizza guy arrived 10 minutes later. He had his uniform on, but his girlfriend with him. She came up to the door with him, giggling with our bottle of Pepsi. I gave them the money and no tip. they left.

I rang the pizza shop - i was really angry - my 4 kids had been waiting so long! - i said in a really sarcastic voice "my pizza is finally here - it only took 1 1/2 hours - and do you normally have a "team" to deliver it?" I told her about the delivery guy coming with a girl and that I live just 5 minutes away. I told them I would never buy pizza from them again. (the pizza was actually really delicious.....but I'm embarrassed to use them)

2007-10-10 17:47:37 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

What's wrong with doing it?
Does it mean that you are lowering your self-esteem?
What do people think of you if you do write on yourself?

pleez answer! ASAP thnx :]

2007-10-10 17:24:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was shocked? I should have thought of that when I got married, I have a large wedding, and lets say I got 50 dollars from each quest, I would have had it made when I first got married. Anyway is this poor etiquette, or is this a scam? I think I will get them a gift card, that is money isn't it?

2007-10-10 17:16:26 · 20 answers · asked by flannelpajamas1 4

doesn't listen to you when you tell him to do something! If he has no respect for you and always have some mean words to say back to you when you're talking to him ???!!!!

2007-10-10 17:13:20 · 11 answers · asked by Bibi 5

I'm talking about someone you know and have to be in close proximity with on a frequent basis. The odor is overwhelming to the point of being nauseating. Is there a good way to do this with minimal embarrassment?

2007-10-10 17:08:19 · 17 answers · asked by Uh.Oh...Spaghettios 3

So i usually pick me up a 12 pack of Genny Creem Ale at the local gas staten but this stuuuuppidddd! broad that werks there is be'en a real you know what. Preety sure she has the hots for me an i find her to be a bit chunky. anyways, i went down to get my 12 pack and the manager says i aint allowed there cause when i bought my beer and clover cigars the other day i swore at the broad. Never did, but now who can i talk to the closest place to my house is like a mile an i aint got no car and i needs my beer.

2007-10-10 16:52:07 · 6 answers · asked by Ghimraab 2

I ask this because the clog the toilets and cause a major problem.

2007-10-10 16:30:18 · 31 answers · asked by John D 1

According to Emily Post, the nation's foremost authority on etiquette, tipping for carryout orders is not necessary. The reason being is that restaurants determine their prices on the cost of dining in. When you pay for an item, you are paying for the rent, employees wages, plates and overhead. But when you carry out food, you are not receiving any of those benefits although you have paid for it. Therefore, an additional tip is not recommended according to EmilyPost. There are exceptions of course but the general rule still stands. After all, do we tip at Subway? The person not only takes the order, but he makes the sandwhich, packages it and often rings you up. But we don't tip him? I understand a waitress takes time away from her tables to take your order, but that's all she does. The server simply puts the pre-boxed food in a sack w/napkins and condiments. Hardly seems like that's worth 10%

http://www.emilypost.com/everyday/tips_on_tipping.htm

2007-10-10 16:29:02 · 11 answers · asked by Doctor Common Sense 2

What is your first impression of someone when you find out they smoke? Are you neutral or prejudiced about them? Do you form judgements about their character? What if they are a good person, does it matter that they smoke?

2007-10-10 16:14:54 · 13 answers · asked by nina 2

It's going to be shopping season again soon...those of us who don't shop online because we we're too busy procrastinating know that means we'll probably end up at the mall. What frustrates me the most has to be the people who steal your parking space. What frustrates you the most about malls?

2007-10-10 14:59:19 · 28 answers · asked by Bored with Questions 2

I am seeing now that the younger of our generation have become so adept at slang and poor speech habits they are now even writing that way. I know they do a lot of that "chat speak", but one of the things I am noticing more and more is that they are actually taking the time to write the word "like" in their sentences. I can understand saying it in conversation as it's just a filler when you speak...but to actually include it your writings? Ex. "So, like what do you think the Cowboys are going to do this weekend?"

2007-10-10 14:30:42 · 8 answers · asked by sketch_mylife 5

it don't have to be a business standpoint, but free to think what ever is true

2007-10-10 14:14:19 · 4 answers · asked by j. h 1

wherever i am i always see someone crossing their legs (at the knee) i've seen so many people do it mainly women. my gilfriend always crosses her legs when she sits no matter what she is wearing. i was just curious why people do it, and do you notice when you do or out of habbit? is it really that comfortable?

2007-10-10 13:19:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I found an ad on craiglsist looking for a student photographer for their wedding since they were on a tight budget. The wedding is on a Friday afternoon and I work a 9-5 job. This isnt until January so I feel if I am using it as one of my allotted vacation days, I should be able to do whatever I want with it, even if I am making money on the side. My boyfriend says this is not right since I will still be getting paid from my regular salaried job as well. I think it would only be wrong if I was claiming a sick day or something like that. Would you agree?

2007-10-10 13:11:32 · 15 answers · asked by Snarf 3

Turn the water on from the faucet in a small restroom, so nobody hear's you tinkle? ♥

2007-10-10 12:46:19 · 11 answers · asked by Angelheart♥ 5

so we are in the chicago area. well it was about 45 degrees out today. our gym uniforms are thin, itchy tops and shorts. we could not wear any jackets or pants. we had to go out and play soccer for 40 minutes in that horrible weather. i was so cold that i didn't even want to play. is this wrong of the teacher? we are going to go out every day till the end of november!

2007-10-10 11:42:12 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous