Etiquette - October 2007

What are your thoughts when you pass a stranger?

2007-10-07 08:33:54 · 16 answers · asked by Irish 7

How would you feel?

For instance, if you hold the doors open for someone, does someone a nice favor, but that person doesn't even thank you for it, how does that make you feel?

I get really pissed off, and would never ever do another favor for that person.

Am I just overreacting? Hopefully I'm not.

2007-10-07 08:30:36 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

No best answer will be picked cause its all opinion ^_^

2007-10-07 07:50:43 · 13 answers · asked by Llama 2

2007-10-07 06:51:11 · 14 answers · asked by A nurse 4 u 3

I hate bare feet, or just walking around in bare feet or just socks. At my dad's house, he made up the rule we have to take off our shoes before entering the house. I hate doing this, it feels so awkward and uncomfortable. My feet get really cold, and my toes curl up, and it hurts. How can I convince my dad to get rid of this rule. The only reason he has it is to keep the house cleaner, but he walks around outside with bare feet, so wouldn't that get the house dirty anyway?

2007-10-07 06:49:29 · 17 answers · asked by Hermione Jean Granger-Weasley 3

the letters were very important for colleges

2007-10-07 05:35:56 · 3 answers · asked by Trytyty W 1

For example, on a video game message board, someone makes fun of someone else or insults someone for liking a video game that got a bad to average review. Or someone makes fun of someone else for liking the music, TV shows/cartoons, or a movie they liked. Why do people make fun of others for simply being themselves and liking what they like, both on the internet and in general?

2007-10-07 04:30:18 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm going on a trip to visit my Great Aunt and my two cousins (both in their 30's) who I rarely see but love. I'll be staying with them for 2 days and I don't know what to bring for gifts! I was gonna pick up chocolates and wine for each person, but that doesn't seem enough, some how. Any other suggestions?

2007-10-07 03:54:53 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-07 03:53:55 · 32 answers · asked by morrisa42 1

2007-10-07 03:50:18 · 2 answers · asked by Yoda 1

2007-10-07 03:23:48 · 15 answers · asked by sailboy 3

2007-10-07 02:52:31 · 35 answers · asked by NONAME 4

Most of the girls in my lower grade are snobs and racists. They treat especially the asians horribly, often in an indirect manner, regardless of whether or not the asians are older than them. They think they're the prettiest, coolest, and most popular - it is so obvious from the way they talk to you and treat you.

I'm not being racist about the westerners - I'm only paranoid of these specific people.
_______________________

I KNOW what to do with them.

I'M ONLY WONDERING: What do you think of these snobby people?
_______________________

2007-10-07 01:40:19 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

a. Sit somewhere else
b. Give them a dirty look
c. Motion to them and point at your ears.
d. Ask them to turn it down politely
e. Deal with the loud music

2007-10-07 01:39:05 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you're asking something in here it's because you don't know the answer (at least it's my case) why then you have to stand people saying: what planet are you come from or something really worse than that. Is it needed to be that rude, or they are only rude behind a computer screen?

2007-10-07 01:33:24 · 24 answers · asked by anthony j 3

2007-10-07 01:05:55 · 22 answers · asked by AnnieG 4

I do it all the time lol

2007-10-06 22:18:41 · 25 answers · asked by AnnieG 4

I'm NOT an American and would like to know if the following is considered rude behavior in the US. It's actually TWO cases below.

1) I called a suit-selling store where I had previously ordered a nice suit and said "Hi, I'm calling to ask if my suit is ready.....",. The guy that answered the phone interrupted me and said "What suit, my friend??? I have about 1000 suits here!, what's your name?". Now, at the moment he interrupted me with such question, I was about to tell him my name. I thought it was kind of rude of him not waiting for me to tell him my name and making it look as if I was stupid enough to call and ask for my suit without giving them my name to identify it. Of course I was going to tell him my name but he didn't let me finish. Would his behavior be considered rude in the US or is it acceptable?

2007-10-06 21:47:47 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-06 20:51:28 · 26 answers · asked by John B 1

My firm belief is that you should never host a party unless you are willing and able to cover all costs associated.

1. I went to a party where on the letter it stated that dinner would cost $20. It was quite awkward at the end when the hostess asked everyone for money (and she could have easily paid for it herself).

2. Another party I've been to recently the hostess paid for everything but guests felt that they were expected to chip in (and it became another awkward situation).
I ended up covering some of my dessert and my drinks which I find fair as I was invited to the party.

3. At a house party (a birthday again) everyone was asked for money at the door. There were not many costs for the party but the host's justification was that not many would bring presents so is that an ok arrangement?
A solution to this last situation I think is leaving a tin at the front and letting everyone donate how much that they feel they are happy to give-a proven honesty system.

2007-10-06 19:24:58 · 8 answers · asked by blommysnr15 1

2007-10-06 18:13:04 · 4 answers · asked by Amar 2

I am 27 weeks pregnant, although most people tell me I look as if I'm about to burst.

On a DAILY basis, I get all the usual comments pregnant women with large bellies tend to receive:

1. Are you having twins?
2. Triplets?
3. They must have your due date all wrong!
4. D**n, you're huge!
5. Is that a watermelon hidden in your shirt?
Etc.

A month ago, while registering for my deliver at the hospital, FIVE nurses;/staff asked if I was there to give birth! Shouldn't they know better, dealing with pregnant women daily?

The first half of my pregnancy, I lost 16 pounds, due to Hyperemesis Gravidarum (extreme morning sickness), and recently have caught up to my pre-pregnancy weight but have yet to actually gain ANY weight. It seems like the rest of my body fat went straight to my belly!

What should I say in response to all the rude comments I receive daily? I've been just "grinning & bearing it" and trying to be as nice as possible, but it's wearing thin.

2007-10-06 18:10:16 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

if you are at the store with somebody and ur buying pants or shorts for them and you dont know the size they wear how do you check it

i know im not an adult yet but my aunt always has me turn around and looks in from behind and its embarassing

how would you check or how do you?

2007-10-06 17:23:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I went to a party tonight, my friend's girlfriend has moved in with him. She brought her cat with her. At their party tonight, the cat is roaming around, jumping up on the counter numerous times, eating off the trays, etc. and the girl is just laughing it off "aww, cats are so funny" etc. Is it just me, or this ridiculously rude and inconsiderate of the guests? Should one of us have said something, or would that have been equally rude?

2007-10-06 16:34:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

how can i dress like a 1940's or 1950's woman? i am fascinated by the styles and way of life and etiquette back then. please help me. i want help on slang, dress, etiquette, and way of life. thank you kindly.

2007-10-06 16:18:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Before anyone dares to call me cheap and/or rude, let me start out by saying that I am a server. Last Thursday was my birthday, and I made a reservation at BJ's Restaurant with some of my friends (10 people total). I was told on the phone a 17% gratuity would be added and I gladly agreed to it. When we got there, the host sat us right away. And then we waited. And waited. Finally 10 minutes later a male server gets us some waters and tells us our server will be with us in one minute. 10 minutes later this grouchy girl walks over and gets our drink order. After she brings our drinks, she walked away, not even asking if we were ready, which we clearly were (menus stacked neatly at end of table). For the next 20 minutes, she walked by over and over, chatting with the her coworkers (no not busy with other costumers, I could understand if that was the case) and finally we had to flag her down to get our order. She was in a nasty mood, and very short, but we were all still polite.

2007-10-06 16:04:19 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

The older woman that lives below me has complained twice to the property manager that she was hearing noise from my unit at late hours... both times I was either asleep or not home. I was able to explain that to the property manager and there was no problem. Last night, however, I had a couple friends over and we were playing a game on the living room floor. I didn't think we were being loud. There was no shouting or anything out of the ordinary, but at midnight two police officers were at my door saying that the lady below me complained that we were "stomping" on the floor! The officers said that they didn't hear anything when they were coming up, but asked us to try to keep it down. Today the property manager left a message saying that she needed to "meet with us tomorrow to speak about some things!" I LOVE this condo. The woman under me already owns her unit, but I am still renting and will be buying soon. There are no others like this one. I don't want to move!!!

2007-10-06 16:03:16 · 9 answers · asked by jessicawiley82 2

These days I'm very rational and people are constantly telling me how mature I am. I am in college. There are times when I completely lose myself and I appear immature or my age. When I have a good grip over my emotions I can bend them anyway I want. I have control over how I want people to perceive me. When I allow my emotions to take control, I lose any definition of myself. I become an existing thing that holds no shape or form. I hate when people get this great impression on me. I can only be me. Don't set your expectations to high of me. I won't allow you. I am capable of being what you hate and what you love. I don't like pressure. I can only be me.

2007-10-06 15:45:12 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm writing letters to companies, schools, organizations, etc. asking for sponsorship for my tuition for the National/Int'l Youth Leadership Forum. I've noticed that some of these places, such as museums, ask for sponsorship themselves. Is it rude to write to them for contributions? Should I stick to writing to businesses?

2007-10-06 13:41:17 · 3 answers · asked by c 2

1-How do i put a spoon,a fork during&after eating?on their backs or faces?
2-How do act during the meal in order to look aristocratic &neat ??anymore tips will be greatly apreciated,
Thank u very much.

2007-10-06 13:39:31 · 5 answers · asked by daffodil 1