Should I tell my professor why I'm dropping his class, or just not say anything? [more inside]
posted on May 17, 2008 - 23 answers

I want to impress my coworkers in Mumbai with my knowledge of Indian holidays. [more inside]
posted on Mar 18, 2008 - 8 answers

How do you remain friendly and patient with people? Through the course of my day, if I am not in the right mood, I have neither the time nor the patience for certain people. For example, someone may come into my work area and want to chat. I would like to be more friendly and chatty but if I am in the zone, or having a stressful day, I just can't be bothered. I tend to be curt and/or dismissive. I think this gives people the impression that I am an asshole. This applies to interactions with different people throughout my day. Someone asking questions, my boss going off on a tangent, a small-talker on the ferry, sometimes I just can't stand interacting with people. Does anyone else struggle with wanting to be friendly, but not having the energy or constitution to consistently be friendly? How do I build up my friendly muscles?
posted on May 14, 2007 - 19 answers

What's a good alternate well-wishing statement to "good luck" that doesn't have anything to do with luck, fate, deism of any kind, or assorted other superstitions that still conveys good wishes? [more inside]
posted on Apr 17, 2007 - 76 answers

Is there a correct speed for reading? [more inside]
posted on Feb 4, 2007 - 14 answers

Do I have the common courtesy obligation (ie, this is NOT a legal question) to find a replacement roommate on a month to month lease? What if my current roommates are being picky in terms of who they are willing to live with? At what point am I free of courteous obligations to find someone? [more inside]
posted on Nov 27, 2006 - 18 answers

Is it considered a breach of protocol or courtesy to wear a thobe if you're not an Arab?
posted on Jul 18, 2006 - 9 answers

My wife thinks it is perfectly acceptable for family and neighbors to drop by our house unexpectedly. I disagree, believing that people should call before they come -- whether it is to return a loaned chair or drop in to say hi. What is your view?
posted on Jun 3, 2005 - 41 answers