Etiquette - December 2007

2007-12-19 11:09:45 · 20 answers · asked by CaDBFe 3

I'm sick of hearing them telling me about their holidays.

2007-12-19 10:41:15 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

and what is the nastiest thing that someone has ever done to you.

2007-12-19 10:39:55 · 6 answers · asked by louise d 6

I recently did a painting at my art school and some body stole it. Now i dont have any evidence or proof but i am 100 freaking percent sure he did it. How can i talk to him? Or am i completely hopeless in getting that painting back.

2007-12-19 10:39:43 · 5 answers · asked by Me 2

My department has it's own Xmas party and I was not informed/invited. This has happened to me for the last 6 years... This year it planned by a person that I considered my friend. She was excluded herself a few years back when someone else was the planner and she was devastated at the time. She even made mention at that time the if she were ever chosen to be the planner "she would NEVER exclude anyone" Now that it's her turn she has excluded me... I care some what but im mostly confused ... Part of me says do what I always do ... I generally just "pretend" not to know about the party. The other part of me wants to ask her why she too has chosen not to invite me?
Should I ask her about this ???

Another coworker "broke code" and let me in on the party plans and that she and others were told not to tell me or talk about the party in front of me. This person advised me to "go with her " Which of course I would never do !

2007-12-19 10:13:12 · 9 answers · asked by yeah , yeah whatever 6

Should I say something to the family? It's my pastors wife, and I knew her pretty well but they have abt 1000 friends so I don't want to be in the way yet I want to show my respect.

What is the ettiquette?

2007-12-19 10:05:46 · 7 answers · asked by asldfkjdfj 5

I work for a great small business. I love the owner dearly, as though she is family. However, I've had problems with some other co-workers that continue to be unresolved. They are such dear, thoughtful people that they will give anyone continuous chances to prove themselves.

Recently, with the report of some thefts, they have taken keys away from most employees. I am the only person outside family that has one. However, now that means I am frequently (almost always) counted on to always be the person who arrives early, stays late or misses lunch when other employees who don't have a key have a need. I even feel that some of the other employees take advantage of this situation by arriving just 10 or 15 minutes later in the evenings and asking me to hold the door for them.

What's the best way to approach this? It's becoming more and more of a problem, and I know that if I continue to ignore it, it will only continue to get worse.

2007-12-19 09:57:17 · 18 answers · asked by JenV 6

2007-12-19 09:48:35 · 4 answers · asked by ujustnameit 1

I have this friend that I have known for about 10 yrs, she borrowerd $350 and repayed me back within the time we agreed on. About 6 months ago she borrowed $200 and she has not repaid me or said anything about it.

I'm currently pregnant and I need all the funds I can get. She just found she is pregnant and she is already claiming she does not have any money.

How can I ask her for my money without coming off as being rude? or how can I get her to pay me back my money?

2007-12-19 09:43:36 · 41 answers · asked by Jasmine 2

At my husbands office they pulled names and he got the only lady there. Im not into gift cards, she is kind of the gossip queen , probably her erly 50's. And very kind. I just dont even know where to start!!!

2007-12-19 09:35:47 · 5 answers · asked by * 3

For Christmas this year, I'm making my friends chocolate, along with bath fizzy things (don't know what they're called). One of my friends is really health conscious and worried about her weight. I have seen her eat chocolate at school parties and stuff, though. Is it insensitive to include the chocolate in her gift? Buying something else for her isn't an option at this point. I don't want to ask her because I like gifts to be a suprise.

2007-12-19 09:16:21 · 6 answers · asked by *-Ellie-* 2

If you are taking another couple out to dinner, wouldn't you ask them what type of food they like? I will be going out to dinner next week with my husband and another couple to a restaurant that has nothing but fish. Neither one of us eat fish. It is a very up scale restaurant, but the only reason they picked it is because is it close to their house. Does this seem appropriate?

2007-12-19 09:14:59 · 12 answers · asked by JoliCart 3

2007-12-19 09:02:04 · 11 answers · asked by Allergic To Eggs 6

2007-12-19 08:53:20 · 11 answers · asked by yoyogirl 2

Most likely they will be in pain the next few days, I was thinking maybe buying a DVD for that person. Or something to eat that is good for the tonsils that you wouldn't normally get. I am curious to know what everybody else thinks. Thank you.

2007-12-19 08:44:00 · 6 answers · asked by View 1

2007-12-19 08:32:38 · 28 answers · asked by jmariamarie 1

2007-12-19 08:08:02 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

To work, business casual, wool pants

2007-12-19 07:52:59 · 6 answers · asked by uknowhoo 1

Is it racist? 1 of my friends say it alot

2007-12-19 07:20:56 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm 27, married, live on my own, college educated, have a job, car, etc, but my family STILL treats me as if I'm the same little kid that needs to constantly be told what to do! If I'm at my parent's house and mom's talking to a relative, she will give me the phone and dictate to me what to say like I'm 5 years old! I get lectured all the time for not calling relatives/visiting more. I get chastised if there is a function and I have to work, etc. We have a family member that will die soon, and if I dont travel across the country to go to the service, I will never hear the end of it, even thought I dont have the kind of life where I can drop everything! I'm tired of everyone acting like I'm still that little kid in the family (theres no kids around, so I'm actually one of the youngest right now). I'm afraid that one day I'm gonna explode at somebody and then I'll really be in trouble! Anyone have this issue?

2007-12-19 07:19:10 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Some people are down right nasty .People from America are almost always extremely polite and articulate the odd one is very rude .Why do the feel they have to be spiteful and let the lovely people from all across America down.

2007-12-19 07:15:30 · 19 answers · asked by The Wail of a Banshee 7

I have recently had someone I know tell me that she doesn't like "white" people because she doesn't think they think about what they say before they say it. In her words "They don't know what to say out of their mouths. They feel they can put anyone down, judge anyone and I am tired of it." I never felt like this but I can see where she is coming from based on a couple of co-workers.
*Example 1:
Craig (caucasian) (speaking to our filipino supervisor)" Master Cheif, why is your shirt out on top of your car out in the rain....That must be filipino laundry"
*Example 2:
Amy (caucasion) speaking to our Mexican supervisor: "Sk1 what did you cook for Thanksgiving? Did you make tamales and beans or did you have a normal thanksgiving?"
*Example 3:
Craig (again): "Lately the blacks have been coming to my neighborhood to trick-or-treat. I kind of get scared. I pretty much just give them what they need and say please don't mug me!"

I thought some were funny. What is your opinion?

2007-12-19 07:14:54 · 35 answers · asked by meekee02 3

I mean I like what I do. I dropped out 4 years ago and plan to get my GED sometime next year. I tried the best I could in school and will work my *** off studying for and taking the GED test. I love janitorial work as it has helped improve my self esteem. High school made me feel like scum and cleaning up places makes me feel I have a purpose in life.

2007-12-19 06:42:26 · 13 answers · asked by beegones2012 1

If your co-worker and yourself share the same office space. We are a bit isolated in our own building and get customers/students during our working hours. My co-worker had a scheduled interview and she introduced me to that gentleman but then asked me to dismiss myself for about 20 mins. I think that was rude since my work is done mainly through the computer and we have the whole building to ourselves. I think she could have stepped into another room if she wanted more privacy? What do you all think? Also when I came back after 30 mins she immediately apoligzed to me. In my opinion it was rude and if she knew it was since she said sorry why did she do it. Me and her get along fine so I dont' know what happened there so..what are your thoughts? Thanks!

2007-12-19 06:31:48 · 13 answers · asked by Txgirl23 4

Not to be mean, but people learn at different rates and some people don't have the high enough IQ to pass anyway, so why stay in or even go for that matter?

Why do some people even have grudges against dropouts? They are people with feelings just like everyone else. Our society seems to be getting even more mean and hostile for the stupidest reasons.

2007-12-19 06:29:28 · 31 answers · asked by beegones2012 1

i got in trouble last week at my job just cause i was not able to eat on my break so after that i went out and grab some food it only took me about 20min so someone told my boss and ever since they having calling just to check up on me so the company's dinner is this friday and i don't want to go what should i do?

2007-12-19 06:29:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-19 06:28:50 · 9 answers · asked by Deanne H 1

Or would getting them a card or giving them a handshake to show you are proud of them be better?

2007-12-19 06:24:56 · 8 answers · asked by beegones2012 1

I've seen almost 99% girls keeping their cell phones inside rear pocket, why?

2007-12-19 06:14:17 · 17 answers · asked by Ankit Jain 2

it doe not do anyhing to people

2007-12-19 06:08:54 · 13 answers · asked by estefany u 2