Etiquette - November 2007

2007-11-08 14:23:40 · 31 answers · asked by Rita 6

Other people in other jobs do not EXPECT a tip for them doing their jobs, so why do these people think they deserve a tip for doing theirs??? My husband is a surgeon,
since insurance & medicare keep cutting the amounts he is paid for doing his job, should he expect tips from his patients?? Should I tip the mail man? How about the grocery checker? The Police & Fire Department?
Why just waiters, waitresses, hair stylists, etc. THEY chose the job they have, it should NOT be up to everyone else to suppliment their income.....
I expect nasty answers from people, but that is another reason we don't tip. SURLY attitudes from the waiters & waitresses UNTIL the bill comes.

2007-11-08 13:53:32 · 28 answers · asked by More Lies & More Smoke Screens 6

exerienced users does this help and should I ask away?

2007-11-08 12:56:51 · 10 answers · asked by constant subtlty 2

There are 2 people at work that are always talking about everyone! They even talk about each other when 1 of them is not around. It drive me nuts!!

2007-11-08 12:06:47 · 21 answers · asked by Sassy 1

theres another name that weed is called?wat is it?

2007-11-08 11:49:38 · 7 answers · asked by steffyducky5000 1

2007-11-08 11:07:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

One time I was very ill in bed, couldn't go anywhere and my brother was at home. I asked him to get me some food from the store. He told me: "Get up, you are o.k. you have a car, and money. Do it yourself."

I have helped him any time, by getting his meds for diabetes driving, and picking up his medication and paying it for myself, and then I have to beg him for $$ he owed me.

I was taught to help family, but my brother is he out of the Q when I need help?

2007-11-08 10:58:26 · 9 answers · asked by Born Valentine's Day 5

I have a sister who will do anything for you even at the last minute whether to a grocery store, pharmacy or take you to emergency and she'll wait there hours on end if necessary. She'll never say a word, just help you out.

Now, I have a brother who would NEVER help you in any way whether it be to do an errand, or even a few bucks. He'll laugh at your face, and then hang up. He's been like this all his life. When he wants something from you, he'll get mad, cuss, and demean you to the end of time.

I Ask why can there be differences in people of the same family? Will these bad deeds or lack of help haunt them someday?

2007-11-08 10:55:09 · 5 answers · asked by Born Valentine's Day 5

you being the one gossipped about, how did you hold your ground, head, and did you say anything if necessary.

My Story: One time there was this girl (street girl) that I worked with and she accused me of leaving 3 used sanitary pads next to the toilet and told everyone about it. I never said a word.
She invited me to her wedding in which she was forced to marry because she got pregnant. She invited me, and I politely declined. She told me all about the wedding. Now, I heard she is divorced. So, dear ones, yes, gossippers get their just rewards, too.

2007-11-08 10:12:58 · 7 answers · asked by Born Valentine's Day 5

I see so many arguments between men & women about that darn toilet seat.

How many of you know that a flushing toilet sprays germs (that means POOP germs) up to 6 feet away or more? It gets all over you and your bathroom, including the toothbrush, soap, curtains....ewwwww. Just curious how many of you knew that.

I bet if everybody knew that, there would be no more arguments. Everyone would put seat AND lid down every time they flushed.

2007-11-08 09:43:22 · 8 answers · asked by Arggg 7

... but you did not have the slightest intention of being rude? Would it be considered too late after the fact if you tried to rectify the situation? Should you just say sorry and leave it at that?

2007-11-08 09:29:27 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

But in reality, they don't give a DAMN about you? My Spanish professor pretends to understand my disability but then goes behind my back & complains that I'm lazy & come to class when I want. Not true. I have medical documents to prove it & she doesn't wanna see it. & then the other students tried to butt in my business & throw my absences in my face & use it against me. I don't owe another student an answer for my absences-I was in the hospital because of a mental health issue & my professor is making my issues worse by being fake & evil.

2007-11-08 09:15:50 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-08 09:06:34 · 36 answers · asked by xoquincyxo 3

My co-workers are putting on a baby shower this Sunday for another co-worker. I can't go to the shower because of previous plans and in all honesty I completely forgot about getting a gift to send along with a co-worker, it was the last thing on my mind. I have no time tonight to go look for something because of appointments and tomorrow, I'm in meetings all day including a lunch meeting. Tomorrow would have been the day I passed along the gift because it's the last time I see my co-workers until Monday.

Is it that bad that I will probably not give a gift? The co-worker with the baby and I were not close at all if that makes any difference.

2007-11-08 08:37:05 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

My friend is having a 2nd baby and she asked me for some maternity clothing. I wrapped them up in a nice hat box and presented them to her. We were both excited. She knows I plan to have more babies in the future. I gave her maybe 10 pieces and see her as much as 3 times per week. I haven't seen her wear one thing. That is okay except I'm thinking she didn't like them and I imagine them just sitting there ... should I ask her about them or what? What is the best etiquette here?
It has been a couple of months now just so you know.

2007-11-08 08:20:03 · 13 answers · asked by Sleek 7

Four of us (out of 15) eat no meat at all. Isn't it a bit inconsiderate for the owner to have our Christmas party at a steakhouse? Should we say something?

I've checked the menu and even their salads have meat in them.

2007-11-08 08:18:49 · 11 answers · asked by monicanena 5

Whats with the grammar these days?is it just me or are people just not bothered anymore about proper grammar? it really gets me annoyed and it seems to be more acceptable these days..am i the only one to think this? and does it bother anyone anymore??

2007-11-08 07:47:14 · 53 answers · asked by Anonymous

I love them both, and can't understand why people hate cats, both give love, Dogs are soppy' and cats are beautiful

2007-11-08 07:45:36 · 28 answers · asked by denis9705 5

How do you honestly feel about being invited to shopping parties for all kinds of products like Avon, Mk, Pampered Chef, Cabi, Creative memories, etc. Do you enjoy these parties or do you feel pressured to go?

2007-11-08 07:42:05 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Well I live on my own now because I’m older so now I have to do these things myself. I’m slightly worried though but if I don't write it I would be letting people victimise me and push me around which isn’t right. Does anyone remember having to do something like this themselves for the first time?

2007-11-08 07:41:56 · 12 answers · asked by ? 6

We are constantly getting sales calls from telemarketers at my job. My boss told me he does not accept these kinds of calls. The problem is that most of the people who call are really rude when they cannot speak with someone and I end up hanging up on them. That only makes it worse. They keep calling back, and it makes me furious!! How can I get them off the phone without making a complete fool of myself in the process? I am sick of being angry the rest of the day because of one rude person! I understand this is their job, but do they have to be rude as well? Don't they know when to quit?

2007-11-08 07:14:10 · 25 answers · asked by coloradowolf7 1

I was thinking of giving my boss and atomic wedgie!

2007-11-08 06:59:54 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous

he/she has horrid BO or morning breath?

2007-11-08 06:59:10 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Go into my bosses office and let one go?

2007-11-08 06:57:56 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have to go to an event at my Uncles house and they serve some really gross food.

Not only is the taste so bad it makes you want to gag. Also,the safety of the food is questionable. He is SO cheap that he keeps food much longer than he should.

What can I do?

2007-11-08 06:52:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

A very close cousin of mine has started what is expected to be a multi-million dollar company, and he has asked me to be the technical writer for the company. HOWEVER, my cousin has a LONG history of bieng a "big talker" and not coming through. He's gone bankrupt before and he always so sparatic. My sister worked as a receptionist for him and things were always scattered. Paycheques late, working crazy hours, finding out important things at midnight, and so forth. Additionally, I am only a junior but the job would require an intermidiate to senior writer because of the complexity. My cousin says "I'm not bieng confident and I can do it" but I am confident; I simply know that I have not gathered *enough* experience in my 1 year of working to be able to do a good job. I would need help. He says he plans to take me to China and so forth for documenting, but I simply don't want to get involved in this. I am so close to him and don't want to ruin our relationship by working for him.

2007-11-08 06:47:46 · 10 answers · asked by Melissa 6

Is it rude for people to suck their fingers after eating? There is Someone I work with who sometimes eats lunch at the desk and is constantly sucking their fingers. Every time I hear that noise I cringe. I don't know why?!!

2007-11-08 06:31:10 · 13 answers · asked by CB 3

My co-worker thinks that since he's been around so long that he doesn't need to offer an explanation .. simply says, I won't be in today.

Could you get away with that at your job?

2007-11-08 06:18:42 · 8 answers · asked by Reserved 6

I was on a call and I said "He won't be back until Monday either" and I pronounced it eyether. Then he had to repeat it as eether as if he were correcting me. Has anyone ever been corrected by a stranger when there are two pronunciation possiblities? Are you guilty of this?

2007-11-08 05:48:12 · 8 answers · asked by Colonel Obvious AM 6

Reason i ask a woman held the door open for me when i was like 30 ft away yesterday causing me to have to rush. When i did not break into a sprint she shot me a nasty look. Never mind the employees upset about heat streaming out on a freezing morning. I say if you are further than 7 ft, the only right thing to do is let the door fall and you can open it yourself.

2007-11-08 05:21:11 · 3 answers · asked by Carbon steel 2