Etiquette - November 2007

I enjoy a nice bottle of wine as much as anyone else. I also enjoy a tasty potato chip, or a good flavor of ice cream. What I don't get is why people are wine snobs and not 'ice cream' snobs.

I understand that some people think that being into wine makes them seem more refined, but lots of really smart people who don't need to convince people they are refined are really into wine as well. How people can go on and on about some breed of grape and yet no one cares about where a particular potato comes from. Is a potato just too common? So, is it just me, or is being super in to wine more than just a hobby?

2007-11-14 03:37:02 · 12 answers · asked by The Weasel 1

What do you do, as a woman, when men stare at you to the point of making you uncomfortable? This happens to me whenever I walk through an area at work where our male production employees are. I mean the continuous, up-and-down, all-over-body-assessing stares. Yesterday a guy turned completely around in his chair as I walked through the room so he could continuously stare!! They are from different cultures; maybe they don't understand how uncomfortable it makes women in this country. I am not drop-dead gorgeous, nor ugly, and I dress very modestly. Sometimes I smile nervously - not a "come-hither" smile - but an awkward, "what the heck do you want?" smile. Is a cold, unsmiling stare back at them better? I don't want to look like a snob. Is there a polite way to stop this kind of thing?

2007-11-14 03:11:26 · 14 answers · asked by Layla 2

Did you block the offender?

2007-11-14 02:58:09 · 21 answers · asked by Kim 4

i know and work with 2 sisters for about 5 years now and we know each other very well. anyway 1 sister quit to have twins about a year ago. i asked the remaining sister at work the other day if she could send me some baby pics of her sisters twins when she got some new ones to me via email when she got some new ones from her sister. she then told me that she would have to check with her sister before she could do this. my question is why would she have to do this since her sister all ready knows me. thank you.

2007-11-14 02:40:42 · 4 answers · asked by lorainman1958 1

I think alot of people in america refer to it as 'regifting' - would you feel offended?

I wouldn't cos it saves the person money and they'd probably only give you something because when they recieved it they thought 'umm i won't really use this but X would like it'. I might be abit offended if it was something they knew really wasn't my taste tho - cos then it would show they weren't being thoughtful but its still more thoughtful than giving no gift!

2007-11-14 02:34:19 · 28 answers · asked by stardustlost87 3

I swear that this decision, makes the holidays seem even more stressful than the lack of money and poor economy.

2007-11-14 02:11:29 · 21 answers · asked by katiegirl 2

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2007-11-14 02:04:57 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im invited over for dinner at my bosses and sure enough have to use the bathroom: but as I turn to flush the toilet, it suddently blows everything in it sky high like some massive fountain!!

Everything is flooding fast but I only have 2 hands to stop it!

People are starting to get suspicious cuz Ive been gone for some time. Im on the second floor and the water is starting to slowly trickle down the staircase to where my boss and his cronies are having dinner

What do I do!? What would you do?

2007-11-14 01:29:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

My coworkers make it their business to include themselves in work related and non work related conversations from across the room. I was told that this was a "cultural" difference that I need to basically accept. So to prove a point, I immulated this by doing the same thing back to them. Instead of getting the point they felt we had reached a common ground. So when they READ that this was a issue that I had - - their response was that "I DO THE SAME THING". So to test this theory they purposely threw out information talking loudly requesting the spelling of a word without formally addressing me. So NOT BITING I laughed at the situation... I IMMULATE EVERYTHING THAT HAS BEEN DONE TO ME, INCLUDING MAKING INTENTIONAL PAINFUL STATEMENTS TOWARDS SOMEONE & THEN FALSELY APPOLOGIZING FOR IT - - STATING THAT IT WAS NOT MY INTENT... BOO BOO FAR FROM BIPOLAR, I'M A CERTIFIED BULLSHITER!!! :)

2007-11-14 01:25:29 · 5 answers · asked by mentalchallenge 3

2007-11-14 01:12:41 · 6 answers · asked by cc 1

2007-11-14 00:46:26 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

That was a long cold walk home.

2007-11-14 00:25:56 · 4 answers · asked by Bill W 【ツ】 6

Just wondering if anyone has a problem with this?

I'm a bellgirl/hotel porter & valet in a 5 star hotel. Staff are not allowed to dine in the hotel restaurants unless we have permission, and we are not allowed in the bar (which is attached to one of the restaurants).

In the previous hotel I worked at (The same hotel, different city) there was no such rule, we were allowed in the restaurant and bar whenever we wanted.

The manager of the bar thinks it is 'unprofessional'. Personally I think it's great to mingle with guests, as I have found previous stays in (classy) hotels most enjoyable when I can get to know the staff as 'real' people and not just the 'receptionist' or 'the porter'.

What are your thoughts? Do you think it's unprofessional? Or is it just a pretentious thing to make the guests feel exclusive (never mind the fact that the bar is open to the public...)

2007-11-14 00:14:51 · 9 answers · asked by deedee 2

there's some stuff out there this world should keep behind closed doors. it seems to me they have it backwards. besides, how can you not laugh a little when you're sitting next to your girlfriend's parents and some dude starts talking about getting a hard on. what the crap. thanks dick and bush.

2007-11-13 20:56:52 · 2 answers · asked by Touchdown 2

2007-11-13 18:58:49 · 10 answers · asked by Lanie V 1

I'm hosting a baby shower for my co-worker. I invited the entire office staff ( we're friendly, but we're not friends and we don't hang out outside work). Is it okay to host the baby shower without any kids there? My house is not kid friendly and I like adults gatherings. I asked the mom to be how she felt about not having any kids at the party and she said it was up to me. Another issue was serving alcohol for the guests. Two of them are mormons. Will they be offended?

2007-11-13 17:12:54 · 6 answers · asked by Bebe 2

I'm writing a nasty letter to this jerk that my friend just broke up with. Unfortunately I'm not the best at insults. I just need a few witty/good ones to get me started. If it helps, he was really selfish and callous.

2007-11-13 17:00:28 · 8 answers · asked by ? 2

what should I write in a thank you card for earrings. I wan tto be polite, but there is not much to say about earrings except that they are beautiful.

2007-11-13 16:49:32 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

what should I write in a thank you card for earrings. I wan tto be polite, but there is not much to say about earrings except that they are beautiful.
Thanks!

2007-11-13 16:37:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Say a very sweet, shy girl is beginning to open up to you gradually. Some days she will listen quietly and add input in her soft spoken voice, others days she'll ask you questions and take interest while others she may confide personal information to you. Technically, it seems as if she's opening up more and more. But then there are some days where she reverts to her shy ways and mannerisms around you. For instance, she's still really quiet, has difficulty maintaining eye contact, gives a shy smile when you acknowledge her but looks down, gets embarrassed and blushes easily, etc.

Would you be offended if she reverts back to her shyness on some days, displaying these mannerisms? What would you think about her/the situation?

2007-11-13 15:23:07 · 23 answers · asked by Chelsea 2

He said it's an acceptable method because the earth will naturally consume the sauce, with local friendly animals providing assistance. I said that it is not something someone does at another person's home and that the small stain of tomato sauce was not an asset to the yard. What do YOU think?

2007-11-13 15:11:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Estelle’s (who is thin) department is having a pre-Thanksgiving party this Friday. Each of her coworkers were asked to bring some type of dish (i.e. a chicken dish, Chinese, Italian, salad). Estelle, Lynette, Sara and Penny were discussing the party when Sara said to Estelle “Estelle you will bring the salad and we want Italian dressing, and Ranch.” That is when Lynette slapped Lynette’s backside and said more fat (she was looking at Estelle when she said that). Later on Estelle asked why Lynette slapped Lynette’s butt and Lynette replied “Because my butt is going to get big from eating all that stuff at the party.”

Then about ten minutes later Estelle asked two more times why Lynette slapped Lynette’s butt and Lynette replied: (1) because I am going to eat and get fat (2) because we are going to eat a lot of junk at the party and get fat”. Then Estelle said to Lynette “Do you think I am fat” and Lynette looked at Estelle in disbelief and said “the only place you are fat is in your head”.

As Estelle was leaving to go home Lynette said to Estelle I am talking about my butt getting bigger not yours.

Estelle told her friends the above conversation and they said to Estelle you are reading into the above. Lynette never even mentioned you.”

My question: Did Estelle read into the conversation above?

2007-11-13 15:10:34 · 16 answers · asked by lover454 1

Etiquette says that gifts shouldn't be asked for or given for an elopement; however, my fiance and I have already received two (cash).

How should we respond to anyone else asking what we'd like or want from them? Basically, how do we turn them down politely?

2007-11-13 14:46:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Not for some fancy dye job or anything. Just a normal 10-15 quid cut. How much do you usually tip the hairdresser? or do you even tip at all?

2007-11-13 14:00:07 · 14 answers · asked by abacadraba 2

I live in an apartment building and two months ago a new neighbor moved in next door. They have a chihuahua that barks at random times of the day, but for no less than twenty minutes at a time (twice it was for an hour). I can hear it OVER the tv and even while I'm the the furthest room from the neighbors with the door closed and tv on. It just has this annoying pattern to the barking that quite frankly gives me anxiety and sometimes I want to hop the balcony and kidnap it. I have never spoken to my neighbors but when they speak, they only speak spanish and I don't know spanish or I might say something. I have called the management and they said they would leave a note. I called another day and they said they would call the tenant. Do you guys have any good ideas of what to do? I'm not an evil person so I can't harm the little rat but it is really driving me nuts. Help!?

2007-11-13 13:25:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

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It drives me nuts....what part of being polite is acting supperior?

2007-11-13 12:18:22 · 8 answers · asked by Princess Consuela B. Hammock 5

Whenever i cross my legs i knee myself in... well my other knee! Give me some tips!!!! I want to cross my legs but it hurts!!! I am supposed to at my school, i got yelled at for uncrossing my legs after my teacher told me not to, but it hurts!!! Please help!!

2007-11-13 11:27:49 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you mean to tell me that some people take the time to ask you "What?" when you can't reply on Yahoo! answers???

2007-11-13 11:14:44 · 8 answers · asked by rancho 2

wherever i am i always see someone crossing their legs (at the knee) i've seen so many people do it mainly women. my gilfriend always crosses her legs when she sits no matter what she is wearing. i was just curious why people do it, and do you notice when you do or out of habbit? is it really that comfortable?

2007-11-13 11:06:59 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

After being playfully teased, the person slightly lifts their shoulders, lowers their head/gaze, and blushes.

What is your impression of her body language? What would you think if you watched this behavior?

2007-11-13 10:20:09 · 8 answers · asked by Chelsea 2