Etiquette - November 2007

I see a lot of young women who aren't wearing rings on their ring fingers wear them on their middle fingers. What is the significance of it? What does it say about the woman? I usually see very pretty girls do this.

2007-11-18 11:07:19 · 14 answers · asked by Andre 7

The reason I ask is because the interview was arranged by someone who was doing me a favor. However, the job is not a good fit for me. Do I still go to the interview and go through the motions (out of respect for my colleague) or can I simply contact the prospective employer and tell them that I will not be attending and to continue their search for other qualified candidates? I do not want to waste their time, but I also do not want to offend my colleague. Any advice on tactfully handling the situation? I really want to do the right thing. Thanks!

2007-11-18 11:01:32 · 13 answers · asked by William S 2

2007-11-18 10:46:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im meeting my doctor boyfriend's parents for the first time. My boyfriend and I are very serious and will probably be married soon. I am from California and am flying across the country to Atlanta to meet them at their home. They are Indian and pretty conservative. I would like to bring them a gift the first time I meet them but don't quite know what to get. Does anyone have any ideas?

2007-11-18 09:49:34 · 11 answers · asked by *mimi* 1

We attended a Christmas Parade on Saturday and I found it necessary to write this letter -- would you be offended if you received it or were the person/group it was written about?
Dear Rebecca:
I must congratulate you on another fine Christmas Pageant. It was most enjoyable and we were grateful the rains held off during the procession.
I do have one concern however, and wish to address this through you instead of through a letter to the editor. A letter to the editor would only embarrass those who were involved and that is not my intention. My intention is to educate. I hope you will relay this concern on to the appropriate people. I know that lack of education is what created the circumstances of which I am about to write, so I hope you and they will bear with me.
I do not know the name of the group that marched. However, each member of the group carried a flag from a different country.

2007-11-18 09:25:32 · 12 answers · asked by Diane B 6

I just got back from a weekend trip to Crakow, Poland. I was staying at a hostel, after a night downtown, I went to sleep at 4am, at 4am a Dutch guy I barely knew came knocking on my door, he was drunk, so I pretended to be asleep, but then out of the blue another Dutch guy bodychecked my door open!!! The lock was broken in half! I yelled so hard the woman at the reception called the police (for a second I really thought I was gonna die). The guys were sent back to Holland because they were disruptful and plastered and other ppl complained too. Lotsa ppl told me this scene was very common among British and Dutch males in Europe and that they often got expulsed from countries for that precise reason...But I like to get both versions, was I just plain unlucky or should I avoid talking to Dutch guys who drink?

2007-11-18 03:37:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-18 02:58:01 · 19 answers · asked by rebeccabdullah 1

when you received it
who it was from
whether you replied to it and explain why it was special

2007-11-18 00:39:12 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm dead serious about this. I have been for a few months now. I wear diapers 24/7 instead of using the toilet. The toilets at the mill where I work are disgusting, so it's a definite plus there. But mostly I just wear them because they're a lot more convenient than having to live your life around the toilet. They're also very comfortable. No one at work has noticed, because everyone has ear protection on, and I wear overalls, so you really couldn't tell, and the smell of sawdust is so much more overpowering. I haven't regretted this at all. So, what's wrong with that? Nothing legally, or morally, I don't think.I've only gotten diaper rash once, but I was driving in the middle of nowhere and had gone #2 and it was a problem of looking for a place to change. It's that- not urine- that will give you a rash. Anyways, I prefer 'em. Wierd?

2007-11-17 19:58:29 · 37 answers · asked by TheNightStalker 1

We have hawkers outside the supermarket every time we go there. They are selling raffle tickets, credit cards, etc. They really annoy me because if I wanted to buy those things I would go over to their table and look. They make me feel uncomfortable when they jump out in front of me waving fliers and stuff. It has gotten to the point where I rudely stick my fingers in my ears and walk past them. Does anyone else have any better ideas on how to deal with them? I have already made a complaint to the authorities. Thanks,

2007-11-17 19:24:45 · 12 answers · asked by Honey Bee 3

I just finished grad school and I'm still looking for a job, so not much money this year.
Is it inappropriate or rude to just give home-made gifts for Christmas this year?

2007-11-17 19:03:21 · 21 answers · asked by catwomanmeeeeow 6

2007-11-17 19:01:47 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

During the hot summer months, women will take off their smelly odary sandals or thongs and let their feet dangle on the cool wooden church floors. It smells like the most putrid odor.
Isn't this rude and uncalled for. I've tried to spray body spray which is concealed in my purse, and they turn around offended.

2007-11-17 18:25:10 · 6 answers · asked by Born Valentine's Day 5

Someone posted an ad online saying they needed a catsitter for a week while they're away (and will pay $80).

I emailed them saying I could take care of their cat. They replied, saying that the cat is now at a friend's home because they're in the middle of a "complicated move" and the friend will be away for the week they need the catsitter. Also, they would pay me when they pick up the cat.

So, my question is: does it sound fishy? Does it sound like they're moving AWAY (or just to a diff. apartment) and leaving the cat with me forever, or does it sound reasonable? I'm just worried I'll get stuck with a cat I cant care for permanently.

2007-11-17 17:02:07 · 5 answers · asked by Delfina D 3

I live one apartment away from him, which is about 10 feet away in Los Angeles. Every night he (Caucasian male, has slur that may be from his drunkeness or he may be russian....) curses in English about the police and korean people in general.
How do i deal with this guy? I want to make him move somewhere else, but i dont know how. Should i involve the police?

2007-11-17 16:57:35 · 8 answers · asked by Rei 2

So I'm at work ... minding my own business and a guy walks in (probably somewhere between the ages of 20 and 30). He asks if we have a pay phone, and I told him that we did not but there are two pay phones at the gas stations up the street (which is no more than like 100 yards away). He then asks if he could use our phone, and I politely told him no that it was not a public phone and was against policy to allow anyone but a guest to use the phone. He then starts to walk away and says "Fat b*tch." And as he walked out the door, he turned around and said "You won't let me use the phone cause you're a f*cking c*nt." .... What was the point of that? I expect name calling from children in junior high. Are people really that stupid?

2007-11-17 15:21:43 · 17 answers · asked by Jenni 1

Let me start by saying that I am always a generous tipper, giving at the very minimum 15% for the poorest service I can think of but typically 20-25% for good service. I tip waiters, bartenders, delivery people, etc. I worked in the food and service industry for probably 6-8 years on and off as a waitress and bartender. I rarely got tipped on take out orders. If I did, it was usually from a regular customer or on an order that especially large.

Its been about 4 years since I've worked in this industry so I'm looking for guidance. I can't help feeling, lately, as if more and more places EXPECT you to tip on take orders. No one has come out and said anything.. its more of a feeling I get, or a look from them when I slide the receipt back to them. What do you think?? Do you tip on take out and, if so, how much??? Also... am I crazy or has it become a more recent development??

2007-11-17 15:19:55 · 11 answers · asked by Gaia 3

2007-11-17 12:44:53 · 3 answers · asked by mary joy m 1

2007-11-17 12:34:42 · 24 answers · asked by Sir Joey the 3rd 2

For example, when colleagues or acquaintances get a bit too curious and ask "Do you have a girlfriend?" or "Why are you single?" and I really don't feel at that moment like answering them or giving them personal information about my life or my personality style or issues, what's a good way to say "none of your business" without actually saying none of your business?

Remember that these would be people I'd have to work pleasantly with in the future; not looking to be disrespectful or to put them down.

I just find myself in these situations a lot, and I frankly don't want to discuss my romantic life with women at work, and that sort of thing.

Thanks.

2007-11-17 12:31:50 · 29 answers · asked by Me 4

At home? At someone else's house? In a dorm? Where they can see you or not?

One of my friends said he was more willing to do it in a dorm where he wouldn't have to clean it. I wouldn't do it in a dorm b/c someone might see!

2007-11-17 12:16:01 · 21 answers · asked by zandyandi 4

When you are in public; in a restaraunt or in a line to check out, does it make you angry when someone invades your space by sitting/standing too close?
Is it just me?
Are these people oblivious?

2007-11-17 12:14:47 · 30 answers · asked by Offending Party 6

It seems to happen a lot. You're walking into a supermarket (or some other retail store), and some old guy just lets one go, then turns to stare at you. So how do you react?

2007-11-17 11:13:40 · 17 answers · asked by Road Trip 3

Was the news piece over exaggerating? I thought it was 15% Many of us can't afford 20%. It's as if the waiter was sitting at the table with 4 others eating...1/5? What do you think?

2007-11-17 10:24:28 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-17 10:19:05 · 5 answers · asked by Fancy You 6

I hate it when people say that there are some things that nobody should joke about, ex. rape, child abuse, murder, race, religion... some of those jokes happen to be the FUNNIEST out there. Anybody listen to George Carlin?

2007-11-17 10:13:11 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-17 10:13:08 · 7 answers · asked by dormi22 3

My bf is always late... sometimes only a few minutes, or sometimes (like today) a long time. There's always an excuse, and they are valid, but it is so annoying. Like today for instance, (he was fixing something) said he would be done in 20 minutes and call me then (we had plans for shopping for the night) and didn't call me until an hour and twenty mins. later!! It is so annoying and so sickening and he *never* understands why I get mad about it! It's especially rude when other people have to wait too, such as my parents today, who were waiting for him to call so they could leave to go to the shops! How can I handle this.. I can't take it!!!

2007-11-17 10:12:22 · 11 answers · asked by 570Chicky 2

2007-11-17 09:59:03 · 7 answers · asked by BALJIT P 1

My son's school has a little situation going on. The point of the production is that each grade is acting out a particular tragic event in history throughout the years, ex. Black Plaque, Salem Witch Hunt etc and the Holocaust is one of the events that will be featured. Many parents are going crazy about the kids portraying the holocaust in paricular because its "sensitvity among the parents, children, and as a community".

My feeling is that we cannot ignore history. It was tragic and wrong but it has happened and we cannot try to block our kids from learning about it.

What do you say?

2007-11-17 09:38:47 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous