2007-05-03 02:26:39 · 13 answers · asked by zacchaeus 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Not necessarily impolite, but maybe a bit hoity toity and some might think it looks gay, if a guy does it!!
2007-05-03 02:29:18 · answer #1 · answered by SamCam 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I presume you mean raising your little finger. Not impolite, but rather quaint - a bit like calling your little finger a pinkie, and few people have time to sail to India these days, so posh (Portside Out Starboard Home) is also rather quaint.
2007-05-04 01:31:25 · answer #2 · answered by cymry3jones 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's not impolite at all.
It is not commonly done in America, or in Canada - however, many 1st generation immigrants to Canada still do it. I have a friend that does because that's how he was brought up in the UK.
2007-05-03 04:22:30 · answer #3 · answered by firehorsetwo 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I only do that if I am holding the glass with my left hand. My left pinky was injured when I was younger and at times it is still a bit tender.
2007-05-03 05:16:19 · answer #4 · answered by startwinkle05 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I wouldn't say impolite, but according to Emily Post it is improper.
2007-05-03 02:29:42 · answer #5 · answered by darth_momm 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not impolite, just faintly ridiculous!
2007-05-04 07:58:13 · answer #6 · answered by KB 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't say impolite. Rather silly. It sort of shows how simple-minded one is (if it's done intentionally). Sometimes, though, ppl can't help it. It just happens spontaineously.
2007-05-03 02:48:18 · answer #7 · answered by Dahv Inchi 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't think it's impolite, but it's a very outdated thing to do. Most people will look at you funny if you do it.
2007-05-03 02:29:06 · answer #8 · answered by leaptad 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Depends on the drink and looks better when women do it as oppose to men!
2007-05-06 02:15:12 · answer #9 · answered by Poppy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not impolite, just looks daft!
2007-05-03 02:30:31 · answer #10 · answered by RM 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋