Etiquette - November 2007

... and The Cashier 'Plops' Your Change Onto The Counter Instead Of Placing It Into Your Outstretched Hands?!

Now I understand why the lady who I was waiting behind in the check-out line a few months ago felt. Her response of, "Do you mind handing me my change back ... I was courteous enough to give you my payment in your hand"? was met with a very flustered teller picking up the money and giving it to her. The woman was not rude in any way, and even told her that she was not trying to be ugly, but I could tell that the teller thought that she had made a huge mountain out of a molehill. I felt a little bad for her then ... but now that it's happened to me, I feel that a little consideration is called for. Number one - it takes precious time to pick up all of your coins from the counter, and Number 2 - it's just common courtesy. I'm sure the cashier/teller would not appreciate it if I were to just 'smack' my payment down on the counter instead of into his/her outstretched hand!!

2007-11-10 13:27:35 · 15 answers · asked by Jewels 7

2007-11-10 13:02:08 · 16 answers · asked by lala 2

2007-11-10 11:52:50 · 2 answers · asked by Pluto C. Rat 5

To get a boyfriend-Try the "Dog" routine. (Not like that) (But
that would probably work too)

To have some fun__________________________________
-Blow an old man a kiss. Then giggle. Then wet your lips.
-Mess around with your cousins bf on her Birthday on her bedroom floor. (I did that)
-Grabb your dads friends butt. (That one might get you grounded though)

Now, to have some fun on a car trip_____________________
-Lift up your skirt as you pass a truker.
-Go to a drive-thru and ask for 1 fry and 9 courtesy waters.
-Moon a car full of hot guys.
-Pee on the side of the road, but don't hide behind a bush.
(That way you can have that "air dry" butt feeling everytime a
car drives past you)

To get ride of the remains of that fun night you had_________
Rub toothpaste on it. (For hickeys)
Hide him in your closet.
Mints
Makeup (for that tattoo)

excuses__________
-The Devil made me do it.
-Your car always had that dent!
-Then this Asian gang ran up, waving a gun it..

2007-11-10 11:43:26 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I had dinner at a restaurant, and ordered the same thing that I always order there. This time when it came out, it was nearly inedible. It had clearly been reheated from earlier in the day, and as a result it was horribly leathery. It then appeared as though the cooks had doubled the normal amount of spices to cover up the fact that the food was old.
It actually made me so sick to my stomach, I completely lost my appetite.
I didn't know a polite way to send it back, though, so I just left it on my plate, but then the waiter acted very put-out that I hadn't eaten it.
So is there a polite, graceful way to send back bad food?

2007-11-10 11:18:36 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

my neice has been voted the 'Holiday Queen' (i guess it is something they do at her school). I wanted to be the onle to buy her the dress. She is one of those girls who likes to talk on the phone and put on a lot of make-up (prep). What is a good dress for her (just in general). And what would make a good gift?

2007-11-10 11:06:08 · 4 answers · asked by ng18 5

My partner and I are always looking for something different to do we dine out, dancing, entertain,BBQ's, love having our grand children over, from time to time our adult children bring friends over which we love, we have quite nights, go to bingo.Genuine replies thankyou

2007-11-10 11:03:39 · 5 answers · asked by Kaye B 6

i think my fiance is a con artist liar who is only romancing me to get a green card.

i have no proof, but it's just my feeling after having observed him for awhile. he's from lebanon.

what is the etiquette for dumping a fiance?

2007-11-10 10:39:47 · 26 answers · asked by Loon-A-TiK 4

2007-11-10 10:35:09 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

today is my 19th birthday and I don't have any friends availiable to hang out with tonight or a car, and I don't want to spend my b-day alone, I already spent one in the hospital.
so I was wondering if I should call a cab to drop me off at this new big club that opened in my area, like 10mls away (I live in an outskirt area) and the cab service I called, there's very few in the area (Louisiana) and the one I called is $2 a mile and I have $22 in my wallet and $750 stashed away to save for my car, but the cab serviceis only open so late. and I won't have a way back, but I know how to go some where by myself and have fun and meet ppl, and I have ALOT of aquaintances, and it's the hottest club in this area so bound to see someone, and I'm single and hot so I plan on talking to guys, and if I find a guy I like that I'll be talking to most of the nigh he'll probably ask and offer a ride home, so %85 chance of getting home without calling my grandmaw (57) to come get me, should I?

2007-11-10 10:09:12 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-10 08:14:27 · 13 answers · asked by Reagan2003 1

Please no mean comments...it is very rude.
And if you want to leave a mean message..do not waste the energy and do not bother me!

2007-11-10 08:11:48 · 13 answers · asked by mcrphantom 1

say, for example, you ask a girl: do i look ugly because i am fat; her reply will be no not really, but infact the person does look ugly. This is just one example, but I am asking in general...

2007-11-10 07:37:33 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Last night we had visitors that obviously had tension and undercurrent existing betweent them before they ever arrived at our house for dinner. The wife was snapping and getting disproportanately offended by her her husband every few minutes. What should we do in that situation? If anything?

2007-11-10 07:35:19 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a friend who writes off restaurant bills for her business (whether she actually talks about her business or not is not really the issue). Every week we go out to eat, with other friends or just ourselves. After everyone pays their share of the bill, she'll take the bill and write off the ENTIRE sum - not just her share.

Is everyone entitled to their share of the tax refund? Everyone pays, of course, including my friend. But she's the one who eventually gets the tax refund for her share of the meal AND everyone else's. I casually asked her about getting part of that refund and she said no. Twice she's done this at more expensive restaurants, but I'm afraid that this will become a regular occurence, regardless of how expensive the meal is.

Is this fair? Should I confront her again? Is there a way I can pay for my meal WITHOUT her writing off what I think is my (and anybody else's) share of the meal? How do I avoid this but continue to dine with her without feeling ripped off?

2007-11-10 07:10:44 · 10 answers · asked by Dien 3

...after using the restroom?!!
I work with a lady who is seemingly well groomed,is well dressed,etc...but I've seen her several times just leaving the bathroom after using the toilet without washing up.
Gross!!

2007-11-10 06:46:50 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

My ex husband comes by on Saturdays to pick up our small son. Now instead of using his cell phone, or ringing the door bell to let us know he's outside, he'll sit in his car and honk the horn....it's a pet peeve of mine and I was raised to learn it's just not the done thing!

I have told the ex to please stop doing it, as it's considered the hide of ignorance....he seems to think it's socially acceptable and doesn't understand my gripe about it....

I don't want my son to grow up thinking that when you honk the horn, people come running....

I'd like to know what others think.

2007-11-10 05:40:08 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

I never really understood how, because I never did it. Also, I don't understand the percentage part of it. Please explain how it works in details or step by step, in the easiest most simplest way so I can understand. Thank you so much

2007-11-10 04:55:49 · 37 answers · asked by Diversity Girl 1

we plan to attend the funeral tomorrow, and the visiting hours are this afternoon. As a friend of the deceased, as well as close friends to the children, is it proper to wear casual clothes?

2007-11-10 03:17:23 · 18 answers · asked by wellaem 6

2007-11-10 02:27:56 · 29 answers · asked by ? 4

I always proof-read my questions and answers when I post ANYTHING on here. Typos are understandable, but I once saw a kid spell capitol 'capidle'. On a regular basis I see horrible spelling mistakes, incorrect punctuation, run-on sentences, ect. Either some members on here are too young for the forums, or our education system in America is a disgrace.

Plz proof read ur comments b4 u post! Tx! :)

2007-11-10 02:05:37 · 23 answers · asked by Samantha 3

2007-11-10 01:36:09 · 13 answers · asked by Jasmine 1

My fiance and I moved into this apartment in August. Now I see why the previous tenants moved. Our neighbor has woke us up twice this week, and many times since we've moved in, with loud sex. You'd swear she was either a prostitute or a porn star, she screams so loud. Thursday she woke us up at 9:00 AM and Today it was 6:30 AM! Literally woke me up. We don't know any of our neighbors - I've only seen this girl twice, in the hallway or elevator. I don't even know her name. What can I do to get her to shut up? I mean, if she's loud in bed, I know I can't change that. And if this is her job, lol, then I'm thinking she's not going to shut up for us. But seriously, 6:30 in the morning! I'm losing sleep here. And I'm fed up! I don't want to be rude or start a war with her because then it will only get worse. How can I politely ask this girl - who I never even see - to quiet it down, without starting a war?

2007-11-10 01:25:02 · 11 answers · asked by special_kt9 2

2007-11-10 01:04:13 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

if there are children in your neighbourhood who are found throwing things from his or her balcony ,which eventually land upon the pedestrians walking down the street, how do we approach their parents to explain them that their children's behaviour needs correction? How do we talk to the parents about their kids without offending them?

2007-11-10 00:57:22 · 8 answers · asked by SHAHAZAD SHAIKH 2

My son was eating a biscuit at the table, his grandpa kept saying to him to put it down between bites. Is this correct as theres not much eating to a biscuit, I've had a look at some table manner websties but found no answer.

2007-11-10 00:32:33 · 11 answers · asked by Alyson P 2

These jobs would be beginning salary, with raises available as in other jobs that pay minimum wage. NO TIPPING ALLOWED, but minimum wage paid.
I am directing this to unemployed people who have lower playing jobs now; or are interested in finding a job.

I am NOT directing this at doctors, lawyers, educators, union representatives or other employed people who make well over minimum wage.

For those answering "yes", would you mind giving any reasons you have? Thanks

This question is in the Etiquette section because so many questions and answers are about tipping.

2007-11-09 21:24:39 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

speak of morality yet if you look on their pages it looks like a red light district? And than you look at friends pages and the women look and act like trollops? Is it just some kind of sick fun?

2007-11-09 21:12:32 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Me... buying clothes from Oxfam, singing in choirs (4 part harmony ones)

2007-11-09 19:50:21 · 16 answers · asked by Norah B 4

or be nice to you

2007-11-09 18:19:50 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous