Etiquette - December 2007

Or do you think it’s worth forgiving? Ex: You & your spouse get into an argument, & he uses something negative against you & throws it in your face. Like if he throws one of your weaknesses/flaws in your face. Does that deserve to be forgiven?

2007-12-28 02:47:34 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Yesterday my husband and I were sweeping the verandah of our home and a man came up to us and said his wife had fallen and needed somewhere to change clothes. My husband volunteered our home. We have an 1890's home that is furnished in antiques and collectibles.

I showed this lady to the bathroom, as she had mud on her one foot and also her bottom. I gave her a fresh towel and washcloth and told her to go ahead and shower if need be. She said "No that won't be necessary I just need to get the mud off of my foot".

After she came out of the bathroom and she and her husband left, I went into the bathroom, and it was absolutely filthy. There was mud everywhere -- all over my carpet, all over the sink and even on the wall. It looked like there was more mud than had ever been on her foot.

It took me about ten minutes to clean it all and I had to scrub the carpet.

Needless to say I was miffed to say the least. Why, when you try to do something nice for someone,

2007-12-28 02:39:38 · 19 answers · asked by Diane B 6

people get pissed at me but its not because i spread secerts its maybe my attiude and what i say like this one girl who iddnt know of the streets was going to punch me and this other guy was pissed at me for no reason i dont know what to do.
i guess i rub people the wrong way i dont know?

2007-12-28 02:37:22 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

It sure is to me. I would rather someone just here "do this" than "please do this" or "do this please." I don't so much have a problem with "thank you," since I am only really bothered when I am the one saying it (its not that bad when other people say it to me ;)) But "please" is annoying either way. Does anyone else feel this way?

2007-12-28 01:29:52 · 18 answers · asked by nemahknatut88 2

Although i have more responsibilities and experience than this woman she continually behaves as if she deserves all the credit for my good work and none of the blame when matters don't go perfectly. Where should i stand?

2007-12-28 01:17:06 · 18 answers · asked by jims_clan 1

Like dress shirt, necktie,, and Trousers etc

2007-12-28 00:45:39 · 11 answers · asked by A friendly Jihad 4

Three times a year I get together for a Holiday get together with my wife's extended family. Attending the event is the husband of one of my wife's sisters. This man seems so strange. He attends all the events but never says a word to anyone. He can talk and I do see him say a few words to his wife and son, but never to anyone else. I have tried talking to him a few times but got only one word answers. I gave up.

I asked about him a few times to my wife's parents and they just roll their eyes and say nothing. It seems like everyone is embarrassed about the whole thing. No one seems to know anything about the man, he works and has friends, but we do not know much else.

How would you respond to someone at a Holiday event who does not speak. Should I try harder to befriend him or pull him out of his shell? Or leave him alone?

2007-12-28 00:28:06 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would like a username linked with my name leanne.

Something like Leanez.

& unique.

thank you xo

2007-12-27 23:59:15 · 18 answers · asked by charlotte babes. 1

Why do people eat with there mouth's open?

2007-12-27 23:55:47 · 26 answers · asked by Kathie 4

The father of a former neighbor passed away. In his obituary, it mentioned that instead of flowers, contributions could be made to several local institutions. I wanted to know what would be an appropriate amount considering not being a relative and not having even seen these people in years.

2007-12-27 22:58:22 · 8 answers · asked by kapustafooz 2

2007-12-27 22:33:59 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

Okay my friend was telling me that she got a flame on a story because she was using the word "sucks" in a story taking place in yje 1960's. The flamer said that the word sucks was never used and that she should get off her lazy *** and check wikipedia. Rude critique? Yes. Now I have to find out if it's true.

Did people really not use the word sucks? If they didn't, what the hell did people say? Stinks or some weird word I've probably never even heard of?

2007-12-27 22:23:52 · 9 answers · asked by Kit 1

i work in an international call center. I am a benefit specialist for a magor credit card company. why do people feel the have the right to use profanity while specking with someone who is maybe not telling them what they want to hear, or fixing a problem fast enough for there liking. i was not raised like that and do not understand it.

p.s. doest everyone know also that all i have to do is click the release button on the screen and they will have to start from square one?

HA!

2007-12-27 20:18:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

a guy at work stole 20 dollars out of my wallet and im pretty sure it was him becuase hes been doing shady things to many people. how can i get back at him in a sneaky way?

2007-12-27 20:05:37 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I wrote a letter, if anyone would like critique it?....
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First off, I appreciate you ‘trying’ by taking the music to the back of the house last night, however? It was right under my baby’s head and she was trying to sleep. It could also be heard throughout the whole house, I even tried different rooms, just so I could get her to sleep. And the vacuuming at midnight? I am trying to be patient, I really am but I don’t understand?Can this be done during the day please? Or at least before 9 or 10?
You said that we are loud when you are sleeping, but I have never vacuumed late at night, nor have I ever blasted my radio late at night, my boys also have a bedtime on school nights and on weekends I only let them stay up if they are watching a movie or something mellow . And when my boys do get wild, they get into a lot of trouble! just ask them how many days they have been grounded simply for being too loud. I do my best. We are just ‘living’, you know? You’ve got to live. I realize
these walls are paper thin and that every step we take must sound loud, but I just wanted to let you know, that we really do try our best to keep it down for you. There are 4 people in this apartment though, 3 of them under the age of 10, but still I am very hard on them and they know that if they jump they are in big trouble with me. So…if we are ever loud, it is a complete accident, never, ever on purpose. It has upset me, because I feel like the music thing is on purpose because you know that it bothers us when it is loud.
I just want to know, what would you do? I don’t know what to do when the house is rumbling and she is trying to sleep. I don’t want to have to ask you to turn it down, I really don’t. I usually just sit and hope that you will. My boys couldn’t sleep last night either, it wasn’t until the music stopped. (around 12:40 am ) that they finally fell asleep on the couch. Then on Christmas morning, screaming and loud music when I would have loved to just sleep with my daughter…
I understand that you ‘need music to clean’ although I’m not this way, I know a lot of people that are, so…what if I actually bought you an MP3 player? Even loaded it with music for you...would that help? I would totally do that. I would love to help you, I know how tough being a single mom can be! I don’t want this to be a silly toddler ‘war’, I think we are adults and better than that. I would like to be friends, even get to know you? I just hope you understand….
So, I guess I was a little taken back by your attitude last night. I was kind to you,but the response I got back was not. When you told me we were loud sometimes, I immediately apologized. You have not apologized to me anytime that I have talked to you about it.
You are totally right when you mentioned you haven’t complained about us before, but you have also not been considerate or even tried to keep it down. So, my question is this…so do you want me to not ask you to turn it down when it’s loud? I could do that, but do you want me to also be considerate as I always have been? Doesn’t seem fair if I am considerate and your not.
Please let me know if you would like help with an MP3 player or even help cleaning? I like music too! I guess I just thought that now that I live in an apartment I should play it loud in my car or headphones. Sorry this is so long, I was up kind of late and would just like to work this out with you…

2007-12-27 19:31:22 · 6 answers · asked by Kimmy M 1

I have a job interview tomorrow...is it okay to wear nice matching trousers with a blazer, or is it a skirt only still? It has snowed about 9 inches here in the Denver area in the last two days and I just am not up to the whole skirt thing ...but I'll do it if I have to. I'm an RN and the interview will be with another female; I talked to her on the phone and she is a typical annoying overtalkative recruiter and will probably be very sharply dressed herself.

2007-12-27 18:51:58 · 17 answers · asked by stlblw4d 3

times are hard and i'd rather keep the money. i also want free drinks too. should i try to have a couple of men buy me drinks, or take the money one round and drink the next??? what should i do?

2007-12-27 18:46:23 · 48 answers · asked by Anonymous

It's bright blue and orange and it's distracting.

2007-12-27 18:36:46 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-27 18:36:45 · 10 answers · asked by jessica_*<3 3

My boyfriend and I are moving into this cute e bedroom home we are renting for us and our children. I was wondering if it was ok to have a housewarming party. I'd love for our family to come and enjoy our own place. I don't wanna be rude but a few gifts like dish sets and stuff would be nice too. Is it ok?

2007-12-27 17:59:48 · 9 answers · asked by Fashionista3377 1

A couple of weeks ago me and my friend stole a lot of stuff from claires and we did it so many times that day but the last time we went to go in and steal for that day we got caught so we ran before she got us but im sure the camras got us.Im so scared idk what to do i scrunched my hair so it was curly that day nd i wore more make-up then i usually do but stilll.The worst part is the manager the lady who caught me is my ex-boyfriends cusin and he is one of my best friends and my mom is friends with his mom too and my big brother is friend with his big sister.Im scared some were down the line i will get caught.its been a little bit over a month but im so scared to go to the mall or anywere i had to go buy a outfit for my friends party and i was so scared.Im not going to tell the friend i stole with but when im sure the coast is clear im going to pay it back but in my own way.By saying keep the change everytime.Karma is a bi**h and i dont want it to happen to me.

2007-12-27 17:38:42 · 16 answers · asked by casey 2

well, it's hard to explain but here it goes:
suppose you are at fault,and then, when people question you, instead of admitting you try to justify yourself by blaming them... god ... i kept thinking and thinking but i just can't remember what this is called... please... any suggestions?

2007-12-27 17:34:02 · 10 answers · asked by Dr.kian 2

My husband insisted that his family come to visit us in Michigan for Christmas this year. Since they live in California, he doesn't get to see them very often, so he relished the idea of spending quality time with them over the holiday. The problem is that his family is very rude and inconsiderate. First, they failed to confirm how many people were coming to visit or exactly when they would be arriving -- until the day before their 7-day visit. Then, when they arrived, we discovered that (surprise!) they had also decided to bring along their pet ferret and 3 dogs -- even though we already have 3 big dogs in our home who do not take kindly to other animals in the house! To make matters worse, my sister-in-law showed up with five bratty kids, ages 2 through 13, who are constantly hungry, constantly making messes, and seemingly incapable of lifting a finger to handle even the slightest chore. Their mother is even worse. She refuses to lift a finger to cook or clean! Any advice?

2007-12-27 17:24:15 · 16 answers · asked by Miffed 1

My great aunt is one of these. She thinks it's okay to talk down to someone just because they're a teenager, but she expects respect from them. Once I was helping her make spaghetti, and she actually called me a stupid twit because I used to much sauce. It wasn't in a joking way, either. I had had enough, told her she was an awful person and I didn't like her a bit, and walked out.

2007-12-27 17:24:02 · 8 answers · asked by Lisa Marie 4

Say for instance it's a husband and wife run nail salon, or a single-person doing massages. Do you pay the given price, or add gratuity, knowing they get 100%?

2007-12-27 17:01:43 · 3 answers · asked by Megan R 2

the serious ones pls.!

2007-12-27 16:28:20 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

My girlfriend and I have a bet on it. If she can go 24 hours w\out crossing her legs,I buy her dinner. If she can't,she makes me dinner.

2007-12-27 16:21:27 · 13 answers · asked by Tarzan 1

For example. wouldn't it be surprising to see a tombstone which read. "he was a prick, no one liked him and he wont be missed". I guess everyone is loved by someone though, right?

2007-12-27 16:15:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have nude stockings with a black backseam. Is this just too much in our day and age? What are some possible (elegant)combinations?

2007-12-27 16:13:44 · 8 answers · asked by Habt our quell 4

2007-12-27 15:28:02 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous