Etiquette - December 2007

My husband & I are having a disagreement. I say things to him & he doesn't answer or respond in anyway. I am uncertain of whether or not he even hears me, because he says nothing & does not acknowledge that I even spoke. It is upsetting to me because I was taught that you respond when you've been spoken to giving some response. He says there is no need to respond to anything that is not a question. I understand that a question requires an answer, but it is proper for someone to not in anyway acknowlege you when you talk to them? I'd think he is probably technically correct, but it is kind or considerate? Thanks for any help.

2007-12-16 01:52:18 · 20 answers · asked by memyselfi 2

... at ahospital

, I am a cheater... i dont pay attention to little rules like ( parking in the E.R. parkinglot to avoid long walk and paying money)

sooo i get home and the next day im miserably sick

everyone else in my family that went to the parking garage was not sick... but my dumbasss has to be a wiseguy God knows what i picked up in that E.r

2007-12-16 01:01:13 · 17 answers · asked by Livefor2day 3

I promised an answerer I would ask this question of any old grouchs who are experts in this type of question.!

2007-12-15 23:32:28 · 12 answers · asked by mia 2

Breakfast, diner, tea person?
or
Breakfast, lunch, diner?

i was brought up with the first ones and im sticking to them but it can be confusing if i say im meeting someone at diner time!

2007-12-15 22:30:32 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Some of my coworkers are not part of a religion that celebrates Christmas, is it appropriate to give them a card at Christmas time? I don't want to leave them out, but I don't want to offend.

2007-12-15 17:33:50 · 6 answers · asked by reinaderespuestas 1

Friend just finished her graduate degree - she's single, employed, has a disability but overcame it and we're proud of her. Is a nice necklace too "personal" or "tacky", like one with diamonds or other gemstones? (She has no significant other, or likely prospects now, and is not looking)...

2007-12-15 17:23:38 · 2 answers · asked by MsDrPepper 2

She has a wooden leg.

2007-12-15 16:23:41 · 4 answers · asked by Rena S 1

2007-12-15 16:12:08 · 17 answers · asked by Rena S 1

First of all I want to say i'm all about tipping when appropriate. I make sure everybody is well tipped (i.e. waiter/waitress, barber, pizza delivery guy, etc)

There is a "Daily Grind" coffee shop a block from where I work. I usually see a tip jar in front of the cash register. Is it appropriate to tip? I feel I don't have to because they aren't doing anything that requires them to be tipped. Some of my friends say I should tip, but what makes them different than workers at a fast food place. Fast food workers don't get tipped.

2007-12-15 16:01:48 · 8 answers · asked by Windowguy19 3

Every year my mom asks me what I want for Christmas. Every year I tell her anythng BUT clothes. This is because I have an odd shaped body (big hips, small waist) and I really need to try clothes on. Every year, without fail she buys me clothes and usually she'll buy me some awkward size that isn't even close. So this year, I am pregnant. Mom bought me maternity clothes to be comfy in. I have not seen them yet, but I am sure they won't fit. They never do. After five years of the same thing, I am so frustrated. This year I am going to her house for xmas and I think I might sob when I open them. How can I prevent that? I really don't want to hurt her feelings, and I know she had good intentions. This year I told her that she should just buy stuff for the baby since we don't have anything, or make a donation in my name.
Have you ever recieved a gift that you really hated, and the giver could tell by the look on your face? What did you do? I know I am being a big brat.

2007-12-15 15:53:05 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

When I think gentlemen, I think a guy who holds the door open, lets the lady have the right of way, is poilite to her, etc. And I think if a guy is dating someone he should stand when she enters the room. I'm 16 but a bit old fashioned. Can I hope for any guy who is a true gentleman? Would any guys out there consider themselves gentleman? And girls what else do you think a gentleman should do?

2007-12-15 15:51:03 · 7 answers · asked by blairep929 1

t-shirt that says "I went to a white elephant gift exchange and all I got was this stupid t-shirt."

2007-12-15 15:40:56 · 4 answers · asked by Megan R 2

shes literally a MODEL

how can i stop comparing myself to her
shes stunning,i wish i looked like her

2007-12-15 14:34:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-15 13:54:58 · 46 answers · asked by ♥ 1

with your own pocket knife?

2007-12-15 13:05:39 · 3 answers · asked by jacquie 6

i want to get them a joint xmas gift. a restaurant gift card is unoriginal, and they dont live together so I can't get them something for their home. any ideas!? thanks

2007-12-15 12:37:42 · 8 answers · asked by angelwhispers2005 3

My cousin is going to live with us for 3yrs and she had a little girl. I recently got a dog and the girl is driving my dog crazy! Im at the computer right now and the girl is poking my dogs eyes, coughin on my face, talking loud, asking tons of questions and she is just being annoying! during the mornings she comes to my room and asks me "are you sleeping?" and stays there to ask questions.. locking the door doesnt work!!! she makes more noise trying to open it!!" i cant be rude and tell my cousin to stop her little girl becuase its my parent's house and she is their guest!!! but what can i do? i tell her like 100's of times "Please be quiet im busy!" "No, you cant hold the dog!" "stop it!!!!" and she never stops!!! Im going crazy!! im not the only one that thinks like this my siblings are going crazy too!! oh and wait.... her little sister is coming tomorrow and they're both going to stay here!!!!! HELP HELP HELP!!!

2007-12-15 12:18:55 · 7 answers · asked by Yo 1

2007-12-15 11:48:32 · 26 answers · asked by Lilly A 1

I get fed up with American's going on about "the land of the free" and their general all around ignorant attitude.
America did not invent demorcracy, neither is it the most demorcratic country in the world, and it is fundamentally corrupt. You always get the impression from them that they don't have a clue what they're talking about.

2007-12-15 11:36:54 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

My best friend often stays up until early in the morning and then gets up between 11 and 2, but she takes naps at different times throughout the afternoon and evening (not the same from day to day).

So essentially, there is no way to ensure I won't wake her up when I call. I don't like waking her up and she gets annoyed if I wake her up, but it seems unavoidable. She doesn't work nights and she doesn't have medical problems or insomnia.... I feel like it's rude to sleep during the day and then expect for others not to call you?

2007-12-15 10:37:14 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

...who thinks a black miniskirt that's 8 inches (covers everything) is too short or ok to wear to a Christmas party?I'm not talking about the family get together.I mean something a friend is throwing for us.Yes or No?

2007-12-15 10:20:06 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

If they treated us as adults perhaps they'd get some instead of harping on bout trivia like late essays and txting BEFORE lessons

2007-12-15 10:13:41 · 17 answers · asked by mia 2

why is it people always say "I'm sorry but such and such" when in truth they are not sorry , they are trying to make a point?

my step daughter has just said "I'm sorry but same difference are better than leon!" I'v told her its not her fault and shes not to blame , she gave me that look and stormed off?

2007-12-15 09:17:16 · 17 answers · asked by The Ghost 7

My boyfriend and I have been going out for a year. His parents are getting me a gift, and I was already planning on getting them a gift but I don't know what I should get them. Any ideas?

Also he has two brothers is it expected of me to get them and their girls a gift?

2007-12-15 09:16:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I already said that I would attend, but now, the day of the party ,I'm regretting it. Please help! The hosts are nice & I need a believable excuse. Thanks

2007-12-15 07:57:09 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

when you're doing business do you have to handshake?????

2007-12-15 07:39:11 · 8 answers · asked by kMan 1

There are over 75 questions about food server tipping, the majority of them discuss percentages. This is fine if you are spending $30 or $50, but as someone who never buys alcohol by the glass and often splits an entree with his wife resulting in a $15 or less bill, I wonder if 15-20% is adequate.

What is the minimum tip for a food server working in average chain restaurant? What if you are dining alone? Does this change the minimum or percentage?

Current and past food servers are encouraged to comment.

2007-12-15 07:14:03 · 9 answers · asked by Stephen 1

Why can't people just say "happy holidays." I don't ******* get it; christmas is not the only holiday. Seriously, it's so ridiculous how these selfish people only say "merry christmas" only referring to their religious holiday, rather than including them all in a simple "happy holidays." **** that. Why can't people just understand that christmas is not the only thing going on at this time. I'm not saying that it is necessarily offending, but coming from my religion-less point of view, it seems that these arrogant bitches can't understand that their holiday is not the only one. This isn't really a question; I'm just hoping that someone here will realize that this is the right thing to do.

2007-12-15 06:28:45 · 9 answers · asked by Sir Oprah 3

I work in NYC, in midtown. Alot of girls I work with wear Jessica Simpson style high heels. I love all those shoes but I was a tomboy growing up and now i'm in my 20s and I can't walk in those type of shoes. One time I wore a pair of 3in. heels and honestly I feel in the subway. NYC just moves too fast on the street for me to dress up and wear those shoes. So i'm forced to wear "kitten heels" or flats everyday! I feel stupid - is that acceptable or not? How do girls learn to walk in high heels like they're sneakers? Can I do it?

2007-12-15 06:00:12 · 4 answers · asked by misscamillabutterfly 3

are you good at them bad at them are you ticklish

2007-12-15 05:41:03 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous