Etiquette - November 2007

2007-11-17 09:29:39 · 9 answers · asked by Ade B 2

I have a group of friends from work. All of us go to Hooters when the UFC fights are on and eat and drink and have a good time. This month, I invited my boyfriend as well.

My boyfriend does not care for the fights at all. He is coming only because he had to work late Friday night, so this is the only time he could be with me this weekend.

He is nervous about being around my buddies for several reasons, so I thought maybe he and I would get our own table. Some people in our crowd do this, and no one has a problem with it.

But he will be coming straight from work and will be late -- almost halfway through.

So do I have to sit by myself for the first half until he joins me, or can I sit with the group and then get a table with my boyfriend when he arrives?

The second choice seems reasonable, but I'm afraid that, when he arrives and I leave the table, someone will ask why the boyfriend doesn't just join the group, and it'll be awkward. I don't want to offend anyone.

2007-11-17 08:32:10 · 9 answers · asked by Donna 2

When it's really not example;

Complains about how mother is charging her rent. She's 39 living with her mother!

my response,"I don't have advise, I've been paying rent since I was 18"

is there a nicer way to deal with these people??

I ask,"How are you doing?" in the morning and I (regret asking) get,"Oh terrible!!"

I think, WE all have problems..and we should just look at the positives and stop making everything negative..
I'd hate to be rude and say,"you know I have problems too but I don't bring them to work!"
She grew up in a nice neighborhood..
When she's in a bad mood she'll ignore you like it's your fault I honestly tried to be friendly but hey I'm getting ready to tell her off!! What is the proper way to deal with this?

2007-11-17 08:31:48 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-17 08:18:44 · 7 answers · asked by chittychittybangbang 1

I may be getting older but I know a little something about fashion sense,everyday I see these people wear their pants half way off their butts with the crotch at their knees....what are they trying to say because I know It has nothing to do with fashion,no one I know would do this because for one...Its a ridiculous look and quite frankly I think It looks stupid,so someone PLEASE tell me what this is all about

2007-11-17 08:03:06 · 51 answers · asked by meow_and_squeek2005 2

And then suggests that you exercise?

2007-11-17 07:57:04 · 20 answers · asked by Tavita 5

2007-11-17 06:59:04 · 10 answers · asked by rita f 1

I will be staying at their house for 3 days and I don't think food is really necessary because my bf said there will be plenty. So should I take like an actual gift? And if so what is appropriate?

2007-11-17 06:32:06 · 11 answers · asked by ryan m 1

I have few Questions :
1.Do i need to send invitations ,or can i just call?
2.What kind of food should i get? its going to be casual so i dont know if i should go pizza/subway casual or i should do catering?
3.Does it have to have a theme?

2007-11-17 05:38:29 · 6 answers · asked by Pregnant with baby # 2 :) 3

I'm taking my fiance out for a really romantic meal tonight, its not really expensive, prob around £30, but what is better when taking someone out for a meal paying by cash or by card?

2007-11-17 05:36:49 · 30 answers · asked by Stitch 4

Is this today's society? A world full of people who can't spell properly. What is the reason for this? Is it down to education?

2007-11-17 04:53:25 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous

When my boss introduces me to his wife, she might say something like: oh he's told me so much about you. What's the best ethical way to respond in this case? Should I just smile, or what? As I don't know what is being said behind my back I don't want to say anything that might jeopardize my work relationship with this person, or make it appear other that what it is. From the business point of view I can work very good with him, and we make a great team. Due to this others might think it's going further than that, but that's not the case. So I really don't want to provoke anything by saying something I shouldn't. Anybody been through this and how did you cope?

2007-11-17 04:15:43 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-17 03:14:32 · 15 answers · asked by seaturtle36 6

my boyfriend had just passed away, and yet the headstone was not put up yet i still want to leave something there for him.
i know everyone leaves, flowers, or decorations, but are we allowed to put other things there, and if so what kind of things should i leave, like things he liked to do .. i just want im to see i care you know.

2007-11-17 02:18:57 · 12 answers · asked by Ashley P 1

My mom is the assistant manager at a hotel. I help her out whenever she needs it by being a hostess from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the breakfast room (I keep it clean and stocked and chat with the guests). After breakfast, it's my job to clean the entire hotel aside from the rooms. And I swear, some of these people think that just because you're working at a hotel you are below them...it kills me. One lady was making a mess everywhere she went and not bothering to clean it up.

Now, every now and then we'll get some guests that are just as sweet as they can be. There is one older lady who comes and stays every month or so and she's the sweetest lady. Now, if she made the biggest mess imaginable (on accident of course) I wouldn't care one bit to clean up after her...I would be happy to do it. Also, for the past couple of nights a man and wife and their two kids have been staying...they are good kids (which is very rare) and the couple is very nice. I got a dollar out of my own pocket (which really isn’t nothing, but still...) to get them a snack since the machine had ate their money. If they had been hateful people, I would have probably told them that I’m sorry and there is nothing I can do about it. Also, they had been curious about a certain attraction (a natural arch) and I offered to look it up for them and didn’t mind at all. People like that make our day. And what gets me is that my job is nothing compared to other jobs working with the public…I couldn’t imagine being a waitress.

Sorry, that’s my little rant for the day. I get aggravated every time I work there with people who are just as rude as they can be. I’m very glad I’m going to college and didn’t just decide to get a job right out of high school…

2007-11-17 01:36:37 · 13 answers · asked by Isis 4

Generally I appreciate receiving a card more than a present on my birthday (or christmas). When I've put ALOT of thought into getting a good meaningful present for a friend is it wrong of me to be secretly a little offended/ungrateful that for my birthday I get what seems like something she probably had spare and wanted to get rid of and didn't even bother to wrap. I said thankyou and did mean it but I just would've appreciated equal effort.

2007-11-17 01:09:34 · 9 answers · asked by truth_and_time_tells_all 6

2007-11-17 00:37:31 · 13 answers · asked by devries20002 1

Sent a small gift to someone I really like for their birthday. Nothing expensive but was really cute. Am pretty sure they received it by now. No response from them though. No email or call even. Does this mean that they didnt like it? (was not anything offensive) Please tell what it means and what I should do in this situation. If I called or wrote asking if they got it, what would that do, or should I just keep quiet and wait for them. It isnt very polite of them is it? Its actually hurtful to me but dont know what to do

2007-11-17 00:16:07 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I thought it was silly. Clocks aren't intelligent to know these kind of things. If they are programed to show the year up until the year 1999. When the year 2000 comes, they can't say 'what comes next? I'm only programed up until now' they will go back to the year that was first programed into them.

What were you thinking in 1999?

2007-11-16 23:49:37 · 6 answers · asked by MacFan6 3

My niece gave me a lovely one on my birthday last year ... she got a huge hug and a kiss and then I went and had fun.

2007-11-16 23:29:33 · 12 answers · asked by elflaeda 7

coming but showing up anyway?

I know many people consider etiquette a joke these days but I do not.

2007-11-16 19:22:33 · 12 answers · asked by bmi=22 4

i almost always try to leave a short message on them, i think hang ups are rude!

but we have our share of hang ups on our machine.

also does it frusterate you or piss you off when you call more then once and keep getting the machine?

do you feel like people are just screening thier calls cause they dont want to talk to you?

someone accused us of doing that! and we dont!

just want a general consensious here!

2007-11-16 18:52:31 · 13 answers · asked by ♥musiclover♥ 4

I work for this one man. I really appreciate his help and stuff. But what really annoy me is, he always try to make me feel better with lies.

Especially when it come to college. He promised long time ago he'd help me if I ask him. But he never helped me, he only edit my papers for grammar error. Beside that he never really show me how to do anything or help me with something I really need.

I'm lingering at D in math which I've never been good at. In marketing class, I'm hanging at around D as well. I'm getting a B in one class. As for other one, I am getting a C. But in one of the class, I am at low B. But due to a huge mess in group project, I know I'm going to fail the class for sure.

My friend keep tell me that I'm doing so GREAT and talk about how I could get into some of the top university in the country. He keep say I'll get all grade up in high GPA and stuff. When I brought the group project up, he laugh and say that is no problem! I'll help you and we'll make everyone look

2007-11-16 18:39:41 · 6 answers · asked by Honor Among the Demons 4

It is not regular school. It's a school I go to on the weekends to learn a different language. I can't get her fired because it is a volunteer work that she is doing. She is always yelling at me. When i tried to offer a peace offering, she wouldn't take it. HELP!!!!!!!!

2007-11-16 18:01:45 · 8 answers · asked by ... 4

2007-11-16 15:55:17 · 28 answers · asked by MARILYN 1

These relatives have to spend time planning an out of town trip.....have their car serviced and gased up, have someone to look after their pets in their absence, and yet they fail to give me the courtesy of a phone call to let me know when they will be traveling thru to visit other relatives just beyond my area. My mom recently passed away and I inherited her properity; these relatives never let her know when to expect them, they just showed up. It always annoyed her. Now, I live on her properity and the out of town relatives want to visit unannounced, as they did with my Mom. The last time they showed up unexpectedly, I wasn't able to go to the door. Now, I feel as tho I behaved badly, even tho my health is poor, plus I'm not as good a housekeeper as my Mom was. They only visit for about 20 minutes. How would you handle this problem if it were you?

2007-11-16 15:42:15 · 12 answers · asked by wildflower 7

I work in a call center (Philippines) for an Auto claims department (US). But sometimes when Im so bored that I dont answer the phone, I just keep them waiting there while Im on mute so they wont hear anything. Or sometimes I just release the call.

Anyway, I feel guilty because all or most of our calls are people who are just involved in an accident or who are in the middle of teh road who needs a tow.

But what can I do, Im soo freakin bored.

2007-11-16 15:26:42 · 14 answers · asked by David 4

to Thanksgiving dinner? My husband called and invited them instead and they are mad at me.

2007-11-16 14:36:56 · 11 answers · asked by Amy C 1

should i ask to talk to him, or start a conversation, ro say "sir//ma'am" orrrrr call them by "mrs//mr" and their last name

2007-11-16 13:32:51 · 9 answers · asked by ohhlaalaa 2

My house is inside a cemetery (long story) and when there are funerals, people park in our yard and driveway. We can't get in or out to pick up our kids at school, etc. Plus, we're worried about liability if a tree limb or something falls on a car. We put up no parking and private property signs. The funeral directors aren't much help. If it were any other function than a funeral we'd have the cars towed, but that just seems too tacky under the circumstances. Suggestions for how to handle this in a decent manner? Thank you.

2007-11-16 12:32:05 · 12 answers · asked by ? 6