Etiquette - October 2007

Why can't you just answer a question without being so judgemental all the time? I see it time and time again with different questions. If you can't give a constructive answer, why do you have to insist on upsetting the person asking? are the 2 points really that valuable to you?

2007-10-04 04:53:27 · 13 answers · asked by heri623 3

What the most expensive gift you have ever given someone that was not related to you and way?

2007-10-04 04:24:15 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-04 04:22:49 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I feel like a little piece of me dies everytime I get a violation notice...

2007-10-04 03:43:44 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-04 03:34:23 · 13 answers · asked by Mr-Kay 7

If you HAD to ask somebody to stop smoking what would you say to them?
Please answer as this is part of a project. Thanks

2007-10-04 03:31:33 · 17 answers · asked by On a need to know basis 1

2007-10-04 02:16:24 · 19 answers · asked by Carla 1

Is this normal?

2007-10-04 02:15:16 · 17 answers · asked by loquita.bella 4

Pl... Answer?...

2007-10-04 02:14:51 · 9 answers · asked by martinsdiamond_tm 2

My next door neighbor is loud,nosy,lazy,bossy,
materialistic,etc...and I have gotten to the point where I avoid her now.
Why don't people like this KNOW how annoying they are and try to change so that they will get along better with others?!

2007-10-04 02:05:15 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

Right, I get on the bus every day to get home from school at around 12.30 (half noon). And it is like a 25-minute ride home. Well when I get on the bus, I always walk to the back (i get claustrophobic if lots of people are round me.)
Anyway i sit at the back and there was this guy there. He Couldn't stop staring. I turned round and looked round at him a bit. He said, "Do you have the time, please?"
I smiled and said "No, sorry." We kept looking at each other because he kept staring for about 4-5 seconds. Then he eventually said, "Oh..." -staring-, "Okay.." he then smiled.
Now everytime I get on the bus he asks me for the time. He chucked money at me once, I said i didn't want it, but he put it in my coat pocket.
Once he came and sat next to me at the back so i was against the window, then the bus turned round and he fell on me delibrately, i was smudged up against the window and he stayed on me like 10 seconds after the bus had gone right again! It freaks me out..

2007-10-04 01:47:47 · 20 answers · asked by Sanskia 3

2007-10-04 00:39:18 · 12 answers · asked by she 2

My boyfriend is very upset that one of his friends committed suicide yesterday afternoon by hanging himself. I know I just need to be there for him as this is very hard for him to understand. Were in our late 20's and he just doesn't understand how life could be so bad for someone that they could do such a thing. He feels very bad because he is the one who called the brother and told him of the bad news, and the brother didn't know yet. The family hadn't called and told the other sister and brothers yet, but we live in a small town and we had what seemed like a million phone calls. So he basically wanted to make sure it wasn't a rumor. And why did the mother not call the other siblings for hours afterwards to inform them of the sons death and let him find out through friends? How can I make my bf feel like he didn't do anything wrong by calling the brother and asking if it was true? He feels horrible for being the bearer of bad news.

2007-10-04 00:12:51 · 11 answers · asked by Grants a tractor luvr! 6

2007-10-03 22:03:41 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Today I was walking down a dark street when I heard a scream on the other side. I crossed to walk on that side. As soon as I crossed, two big guys jogged past and a young woman stood crying holding her shin about 20 feet away.

The two guys gave me a short glance before continuing running away. When they were gone I jogged over to the woman. She was pretty, and about 21.
"What's wrong, are you okay?" I asked. She nodded while still rubbing her shin.
"What did they take?"
"Everything, my purse, keys..." she trailed off.
"I'm sorry, but I was over there when it happened and...Do you need to call someone?" I held out my phone. She shook her head and took out a sidekick and started typing.
"Thank you, no I'm fine. They were following me the past few blocks, I should've known, thank you." I nodded and walked away.

This happened in San Francisco about 1 block away from Japantown.

Should I have tried to stop those guys? Did I do the right thing? I feel kind of bad.

2007-10-03 19:45:55 · 14 answers · asked by Sam R 1

are so clueless, they ask horrible questions that would horrify Miss Manners - How much do you make? How old are you? Why is your kid in a wheelchair? Why is your eye like that? Are those real? Are you pregnant? One time a student asked me who died because I was wearing all black, I said, "My uncle. We are going to his funeral today." Stupid kid. No one died I just thought he was an idiot for asking. People don't realize how idiotic they are for asking these questions. What do you think about these stupid and insensitive people. What do you do when asked a rude question?

2007-10-03 15:50:57 · 9 answers · asked by shallytally 4

Women are threatened by my appearance and I hardly have any female friends. I smile and I'm a positive person. I never hit on someone else's husband or boyfriend when they are the ones who are hitting on me and I am at fault for it. It hurts to see other women talk behind my back and give me looks like I'm a biatch, whore, slut, when I didn't do anything to them or their boyfriends/husbands. I guess they are jealous or threatened of me, my looks, or something, so they give me a bad name and spread rumors behind my back. I take care of myself, exercise, and eat right. I know how to dress. I wear clothes that doesn't show my cleavage and if I wear dresses, they are below my knees, not miniskirts. I do not dress promiscuous like I'm asking for it. Natural beauty runs in my family. My mother is beautiful and graceful for her age and looks like a model. My grandmother is almost 70 and still looks stunning and beautiful.

How do I make other women trust me because I am a good person?

2007-10-03 15:50:47 · 40 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-03 14:41:44 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

One of my coworkers uses a lot of profanity and while she doesn't use it with clients, almost every other word out of her mouth with us is four letters. She doesn't necessarily curse at us to humiliate people...it's more of her just cursing out loud. Everyone else just puts up with it, but it's really irritating and distracting to me. Is there anything I can do? What should I say to our boss? Are there any legal issues associated with this that I can mention?

2007-10-03 14:25:26 · 13 answers · asked by Jackie 1

My neighbor past this morning it is now 8:00 pm. The showing is tomorrow which I plan on attendind. I see the daughter and best friend setting on the front porch. We would always smile, wave and talk when we were on our porches, or when I would take my son for a walk. Should I go over?, or let them be?

2007-10-03 14:19:15 · 11 answers · asked by Momof1 1

I work in health care and I am not allowed to accept any tips for what I do. I am providing a service as much as anybody else. I am a waitress, housekeeper, and caregiver all in one. Yet I am expected to give up 15-20% of my income to the hairdresser, masseuse, appliance delivery people, pizza boy, maintenance people, etc. So they get to make 15% more than what they are paid, and I get to keep 15% less?

2007-10-03 14:03:35 · 14 answers · asked by cindylouwho38 3

I'm in college and I want to go to law school, but I'm always worried I'm not smart enough. There are so many things I don't know. What should I do? I'm worried there will be someone smarter than me. How can I compete?

2007-10-03 14:01:14 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is tipping a pet sitter common practice? I have a pet sitter who takes care of our 3 small dogs when we take extended weekend vacations. She charges a daily rate, but I wonder if I should also be tipping her, too (15-20%)? She is the owner and only employee of her company, so I don't know if that matters. If you are a pet sitter, I'd also love to hear what you think. Thanks!

2007-10-03 13:31:26 · 7 answers · asked by business as usual 5

would a surprise party with presents be good? or maybe just a lunch with a gift card from a book store or discovery store?

2007-10-03 12:48:36 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

In my school, it is in the rules/dress code that students must have their shirts tucked in. This is my third year in my high school and most student dont give a shiznit, so they are going to start giving citations to students with their shirts tucked out... not only a "citation" a mothafrikkin $250 dolla one!!! I dont think its true juzz tryna scare us... but what do u think? Can i do something about it if i get one?

2007-10-03 12:40:20 · 8 answers · asked by Pimpalicous 2

2007-10-03 12:11:05 · 12 answers · asked by Bison 2

2007-10-03 12:04:44 · 11 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6

2007-10-03 10:23:33 · 8 answers · asked by Danny B 1

someone asks you to do something, but you already have plans. For example, when you have many different groups of friends and you get invited to more then one event, but you don't want anyone to feel rejected or left out. If you commit to one event and then someone else asks what your plans are, how do you tell them you aren't available without making them feel bad. sometimes you just can't extend the invitation to everyone for various reasons.

2007-10-03 10:15:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm throwing a party, but I'm growing concerned about the attendees, or the lack of them. I've been kicking around the idea of canning the party idea, and go out to a nice dinner with the definite party goers (a whopping five people). I mentioned this idea to one of the guest of honors good friends (I kind of drafted her as my accomplice and I don't think she is too thrilled about her new "job") and she told me "I'm not in the mood for that. I want to sleep and some R&R this weekend". What in the...so does this mean you don't want to attend the party either? I tend to get bent out of shape rather easily (I can admit it!). Was this comment a little snappy? Does this need smoothing over or should I just leave it and commence to planning solo?

2007-10-03 09:51:13 · 7 answers · asked by jane d 4