Etiquette - November 2007

2007-11-16 04:33:35 · 19 answers · asked by Zelda Hunter 7

I am meeting a friend I have not seen in a while for dinner. I have a good job and she is still in school. But I would like to have separate checks - do you think it is rude of me and I should pay the whole bill becuase I obviously have more money? The friends is visiting in town for a while.

2007-11-16 04:06:31 · 16 answers · asked by mishkin 5

mine is someone who thinks they're better than you!

2007-11-16 03:42:42 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I asked a question yesterday about a gentleman I've been working with scheduling a portrait session to get some headshots done for work. I kind of got the feeling he was trying to turn our appointment into a date when he suggested we have dinner afterwards-saying it was his way of repaying me for being so kind through his numerous reschulings of his appointment. I e-mailed him back and said "Actually, I'm thankful for your offer, but that won't be necessary. I don't mind that you've had to reschedule. I understand. Also, I need to get home after your session because my husband is working and my babysitter isn't available past 4:00." He wrote back and said "I know dinner isn't necessary, but a girl's gotta eat. It's okay if you bring the kids. I know this is good for us both."

What the heck does he mean by THAT?!?

2007-11-16 03:30:14 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

and what state do you live in

2007-11-16 03:29:54 · 13 answers · asked by born2hunt_forced2work 2

My office said that we have to pick three things that we would lik for christmas (25 dollars is the limit) so we could pick names.I've had no time to think.What could I ask for? I am 20 years old if that helps any.They made a rule that says no gift cards....

2007-11-16 03:19:55 · 10 answers · asked by Ashlee 2

Are people really that lazy?

2007-11-16 03:14:14 · 12 answers · asked by Mr Geek 2

Not all the time but throws out those comments. Like my leather couch came with the apt. Everyone thinks it's nice but him b/c it was used. He jokes there could be brown spiders in it or heroine needles from previous tenant. I understand it is a concern but I am trying to make it alone with a child on one income. I'm not in the ghetto or in a trailor but it isn't my ideal place to have my daughter. In the future when money is better we will move to somewhere nicer.

2007-11-16 02:54:22 · 23 answers · asked by :o) 3

I realize that it’s only $20 but what bugs me the most is the person who borrowed it. My husband’s friend’s wife texted me one day and asked if I could lend her $10 or $20 as she didn’t have any money left until payday. I agreed and even met her by her job so she wouldn’t have to worry about driving to me. She seemed very grateful at the moment, however, I now believe all she wanted was to use me. That happened probably two and a half or three months ago.

I called her about a month ago to see what she was doing, not related to the money at all, and she kind of brushed me off because she had company. So I left it at that. She has never made an attempt to pay me back, and she hasn’t even called to talk or anything. I can’t imagine that she is dodging me over $20 so that’s what makes me think she just wanted to use me.

2007-11-16 02:48:26 · 44 answers · asked by Hoping he will bless me with #1 4

Are you nice to people?
Are you FLEXIBLE?
Are you fun?

2007-11-16 02:26:50 · 8 answers · asked by Fancy You 6

Some years ago, a group of people got together and lied, convincing others at a club I belonged to that I had gone against the organization's bylaws, had acted rudely and without consideration. I made up my mind never to return to the club. Now, most of those who acussed me are gone from regular attendance. Would it be polite to let them know an apology is long overdue?

2007-11-16 02:26:04 · 9 answers · asked by alactasic 1

I feel confused by being told of different etiquette or manners by different people. I just want to know some standard correct manners and I don't mind to pay to learn some traditional good manners. Are there still any British Royal finishing schools? did not find any online so far...

2007-11-16 02:21:21 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't want to impose on his menu so i do not want to bring a food item. But what would be a great (we are so honored for you having us over) gift?

2007-11-16 02:17:07 · 19 answers · asked by b l 1

but he had said something to me in front of everyone, and made me felt embarass. ....lTl .... what should i do now

2007-11-16 02:09:24 · 9 answers · asked by black snizz 2

so i'm in the public bathroom at work taking a duke, and someone walks in. and instead of using the stall furthest to me, he goes directly to the one next to me. what the HELL!!! why do people do that? (there was no foot-tapping, so that wasn't his intention)

2007-11-16 01:56:59 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Were you able to hide your true feelings about it or did you clearly show your dissapointment?

2007-11-16 01:53:08 · 15 answers · asked by atomictulip 5

In fancy restaurants there is often a place setting on the table when the diners are seated. Part of this setting is a plate that food is never put on, but is taken away by the waiter early on. What is this plate called? "Charger" has been suggested, but that seems rather vague.

2007-11-15 23:28:28 · 4 answers · asked by Roger the Mole 7

Another question about work etiquette! My husband is constantly being invited to events for the firm he works for. Some things are purely social such as a dinner or a sporting event...but some things ar more work related such as a training seminar at a local hot spot or an informational session/cocktail party. Spouses are invited to all the events and my husband usually RSVPs for the two of us.

Now, I don't know how to ask this...but, I am wondering if it is appropriate to attend these events that are more "work related" and maybe it's not a question of etiquette but rather how it looks if I attend all of the functions....does it seem that my husband and I are too attached, too clingy? does it speak to my support of his career? good? bad? neutral?

2007-11-15 20:50:16 · 8 answers · asked by joellemoe 4

The interviewer was taking a break for a few minutes after talking for 45 & we enjoyed a refreshment. I walked up & told him that I'm not ready and/or prepared for the type of work, and left. Should I have stayed? Was it not rude to leave and just wasted their time or was it okay to just excuse myself from the group interview?

2007-11-15 20:00:08 · 8 answers · asked by Cena's hiptoss 5

Some businesses now say that no one can smoke cigarettes in any of their offices. Some governments have banned smoking in all public places. This is a good idea but it takes away some of our freedom.
Do you agree or disagree?

2007-11-15 19:48:55 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

When I'm swimming at the waterslide park it's like out of nowhere I've gotta pee, like really badly. Like most waterslide parks the bathrooms are far away by the entrance and I feel I can't hold it that long, to walk all the way over.

What do you do, if you've been in my situation?

2007-11-15 16:44:31 · 11 answers · asked by Alexis Q 1

i hate going to the mall this time of year just because i hate when salesman trying to sell lotions and special nail and hair-growers or whatever to me because i cant stand just being a ***** to them and i refuse to. i know its hard for them try to sell those products to people and they have to get certain amounts in a day and all that. if im alone, i usally whip out my phone and pretend im in a really serious conversation as i am passing. but when im with my boyfriend or something, they practically grab me and i HAVE to hear their whole shpeal and then after theyve rubbed lotion all over my hands and explained how it was squuezed from magic lotion berries in west africa by hungry children or whatever. what do i say?

2007-11-15 16:13:20 · 16 answers · asked by Megabeth 3

Why is it that when bad things happen to people, it seems that more black people scream discrimination than others? Yes, there is discrimination, but there is also self-responsibility.

2007-11-15 15:53:29 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I haven't seen or really spoken to my ex in about four years (we ended things pretty amicably), and I just got an email sent from his new wife's email address containing photos of their new baby (a boy). I would like to send a gift either just for the new mother (who I have never met) or for both parents, but I want it to be personal yet appropriate given the fact that I'm the ex-girlfriend. Any ideas?

2007-11-15 15:49:31 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

their money and how happy they are. Their always saying they wish everyone else was as happy as they are. And they always fish for compliments.

2007-11-15 15:46:23 · 18 answers · asked by sexyascanbe! 1

Why is it that people insist on commenting on peoples spelling and grammer verse answer thier question?

2007-11-15 15:35:56 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am a freelance photographer.. A gentleman from the next town over has hired me to do some headshots to use in his advertising (He's a real estate agent). He and I have been e-mailing back and forth setting up the appointment and figuring out what exactly he needed to get out of his session with me. He's been very kind and easygoing- and has already pre-payed for his session through my website.

Tonight, I received an e-mail from him telling me how much he's "looking forward" to his appointment with me and asking if he could take me to dinner after our session to "repay me for being such a good sport" through his several appointment postponements.

I think he's wanting a date- I'm not sure. I'm happily married and not at all interested. My photo is on the "about me" page on my website, and I didn't think anything at the time, but he did mention that I looked "Young and pretty" a few days ago.

How do I get out of this one?

2007-11-15 15:28:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

And, do people associate that with fame?

2007-11-15 15:01:17 · 3 answers · asked by Elainea 3

This is a story from when I was in Rady Children's Hospital.

Med/Surg South

Okay so I had just eaten breakfast and was going to the game room, someone was walking in the same direction as me and I could only see them in the corner of my eye, so I turned and saw a girl with about 5 or more I.V.s on her. I said hi and she said hi back and then one of the nurses stopped her and said she had to have a nurse with her and to wait a few minutes. I continued walking and relized how lucky I was to only have on I.V. ampule in my arm.
The sad part was how innocently high pitched and quiet her voice was, it seemed like she didn't deserve to be in the hospital in that conditon.

She was around 6 years old.

Who finds that sad?

2007-11-15 14:33:19 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-15 14:30:35 · 8 answers · asked by Lisa G 2