Etiquette - November 2007

The party is actually for the radiotherapy department of a major hospital and the invitation states "after 5" attire. I have been to the venue before and it is a very sophisticated place, but my (slimline) floor length gown would feel a bit over dressed I think. HELP!!! what should I wear???

2007-11-16 12:15:53 · 9 answers · asked by alexia_paras101 1

What must a person do, say to gain your respect? Must you like that peson to respect them or can you respect someone you don't particularly like? Must you agree with the opinions of someone to respect them or can you respect someone even though you may disagree with them? Can you offer some examples?

2007-11-16 12:06:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-16 12:01:24 · 3 answers · asked by monica m 2

For: an almost 14yr old girl... I have NO idea what to get her...and we are on a budget.

and

For: a woman in my husband's office who is retiring. we are not close friends but they are work friends and the woman and her husband were at our wedding. Also ...we are on a budget...

ANY ideas???

2007-11-16 11:45:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-16 11:23:05 · 5 answers · asked by ? 1

And the parents (who we never met) recognized our name and address and told us that we would get it for free. I know the business is struggling, and I insisted that I wanted to pay, although I was so grateful of the offer.

How do I handle the delivery person at the door? Do I insist on paying, do I accept as is? How should I handle this? (the bill is pretty significant. I thought I would be "helping" them as well as having a nice dinner)

2007-11-16 10:36:32 · 12 answers · asked by ♦♦pixiechix♦♦ 5

how long will you wait until their definition of "right back" becomes unacceptable?

2007-11-16 10:26:53 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Would you consider this person insecure, a braggart or just insensitive to others?

What are your thoughts?

2007-11-16 10:23:28 · 16 answers · asked by fun_purple_beach 6

I know most people find the sound of someone blowing their nose to be gross (personally, I could care less).

So if you are at work (in a cubical) and you have a cold is it inappropriate to blow your nose at your desk? Should you get up and go to the restroom each time you have to blow your nose?

2007-11-16 10:19:26 · 11 answers · asked by Cherry Darling 6

My school is being stupid and made a new rule that students are not alloud to hug their friends

does any one else think this is mean

2007-11-16 10:15:04 · 12 answers · asked by Marlene R 2

The lighted ashes go bouncing on the pavement as I drive over it, wondering if it will light something under my car creating an explosion. Does this ever happen to you? How much does it bother you?

2007-11-16 10:04:35 · 21 answers · asked by cap3382 4

I am doing thanksgiving this year and it grosses me out when people come in the house with shoes because these shoes have been everywhere stepping on everything. We don't wear shoes inside and we all know that. However, many people wear shoes inside.

What is a polite way to tell guests or hint to them to take their shoes off? How can I make it comfortable for them to do so?

2007-11-16 09:11:24 · 21 answers · asked by af 1

Just lookig for some guidelines..thanks.

2007-11-16 08:23:02 · 10 answers · asked by Titus Pullo 5

2007-11-16 08:15:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

the number of my employees grew from 16 to 30 this year and I'm finding it difficult to take them to a traditional restaurant for dinner after an all day worrkshop, any suggestions??

2007-11-16 08:09:32 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-16 08:06:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know it is really gross but he swears by it. Does anyone know of any proof 1 way or the other? Or any logic behind either view? Thanks!

2007-11-16 07:46:50 · 15 answers · asked by Chase S 1

For an interview I feel I should be dressed up, but if I'm going to be in the kitchen all night as well, shouldn't I be in not so nice clothes and heels?

2007-11-16 07:02:09 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

should I say to him?

It is blantanly not fair that he is getting away with simply napkins ... then another co-worker followed his lead and put down "plastic-wear" ... at least that's a little more expensive...


...and I overheard the cheapskate telling co-workers he was going to steal the napkins from the cafetaria.

Anyone have any good ideas what I could say to him?

2007-11-16 06:59:47 · 40 answers · asked by Reserved 6

Every time I drink coffee I start acting jittery, nervous and paranoid sometimes even wanting to throw up. But I thought that I was just naturally that way or something or that I hadn't eaten enough (low blood sugar). Well recently I decided not to drink coffee for a week and to my suprise I was happy as a clam and didn't act like a weirdo. I also noticed if I drank coffee on an empty stomach I had chest pains and shortness of breath for some strange reason. So anyway if you are feeling any of these bizarre issues maybe you should cut back on the coffee because I feel better and it might help you too.

2007-11-16 06:47:51 · 11 answers · asked by BananaPancakes 2

Do you tip the fast food delivery guy???? What about the cabbie or the hairdressers? Sometimes people seem to get offended and look at me like I'm treating them like a charity case or look at me rudely if I don't tip. When is it appropriate and how much is too much?

2007-11-16 06:15:03 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

My boss, who I know knows my name, she constantly yells " Um, um what is her/your name?" I know she knows my name but am I just being too sensitive? If I am not, how should I let her know that I don't like it?

2007-11-16 06:08:50 · 11 answers · asked by shamiran305 2

I work in a university setting in an office that caters specifically to student needs; therefore there is constant traffic by students, faculty and staff. With that said, my shared office space with our 22 year old administrative assistant is flooded with music throughout the day. I realize that some people “need” noise but I do not. It is challenging to meet/advise students in the semi-private environment while music is blaring. Even daily tasks and phone calls are an issue. (On occasion the selections are inappropriate for the office). She is a nice girl but how do I approach her and/or my supervisor while not sounding like a tattletale or a complainer?

Please only answer with repsectful and professional suggestions.

2007-11-16 06:00:59 · 3 answers · asked by the cook 1

2007-11-16 06:00:45 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you go to the in-laws or the parents' or crazy Aunt Sally's, or do you take a ski weekend with your friends or spouse? Do you go along with the family's plans because you want to, or because you'd feel guilty if you didn't?
For those of you that do your own thing on the holidays, do you feel guilty for skipping out on family plans? Or are you made to feel guilty by family members?

2007-11-16 05:52:20 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

She was nice all-right, but when I took my son to the bathroom she took my plate I wasn't finished with (before my wife could even stop her), she took our dinner rolls without asking too (we weren't done eating those either), and she dropped off our check and disappeared for 8 minutes before she wandered back to pick up my credit card.

2007-11-16 05:47:09 · 36 answers · asked by It's the hair 5

I was in the grocery store the other day & it was crowded. I was ready to check out when I saw a woman leave the line and go somwhere else. So, I took the spot. I was so glad because only 1 person in front iof me. All of a sudden, she comes back, comes up beside me and proceeds to ram my cart. I asked her what she was doing and she said that she was in my spot first and she should go before me. When someone leaves a spot in any store, you loose & go to the back of the line. She wouldn't give up. When I moved up a little, she again rammed my cart. I wanted to push her cart across the aisle I was so mad. What arrogance. Finally my husband said, "just let her go in so we don't cause a scene" Typical coming from a minister. So I backed up & let the witch in and she kept on yelling, "I was here first blah blah blah. I told her to shut up, she got what she wanted. If my husband wasn't there, she would never had gotten that space. What would you have done?

2007-11-16 05:34:51 · 7 answers · asked by Memere RN/BA 7

I am going to my boyfriends friends place (he is getting married this coming summer) I have met him about 4 times and her maybe twice.

2007-11-16 05:14:52 · 9 answers · asked by Kates 2

I have a co-worker (we sit in open cubicles) who sits about 12 feet away. He farts all day long, sometimes 2-3 times in a row. Once I even heard him grunting.. How do I handle it? He's in his 20's so he's not old where you would think ok, maybe it's uncontrollable. Please don't say "just ask him to stop". Seriously put yourself in this extremely uncomfortable position. What would you do?? Oh and I have told my boss but he seems too embarrassed to bring it up. Should I even be asking that he stop since it's a bodily function? I mean, can employers even ask someone to stop something like that??

2007-11-16 05:04:13 · 13 answers · asked by qnbee1 3

What are some good ways to avoid answering personal questions at work?
My co-workers are nosey.
Please help!

2007-11-16 05:03:23 · 11 answers · asked by Notnadia 4