I will be living in Montana for 6 weeks this winter. I've only ever lived in New England, with a couple of brief stints in other places. Please tell me what to expect. [more inside]
posted by Rudy Gerner on Oct 26, 2009 - 16 answers

I'm heading off to Paris for four days, and I'm starting to get a bit nervous that I'll forget something important. I've never been to Paris, and I haven't been to Europe for fifteen years. I'll be staying by myself in a hotel in Arondissement 7. I'm wondering if you can help me out with any last-minute tips or things I'm likely to have forgotten. [more inside]
posted by cider on Oct 9, 2009 - 25 answers

I will make you a dress but I will also make you pants. [more inside]
posted by bendy on Oct 3, 2009 - 10 answers

I like cooking, and I have a variety of spices, but I have never learned how to really use them. How should I learn to use them? What are some tips for trying things out? Do you have any any good recipes that highlight particular spice blends in traditional or unusual ways? [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on Sep 29, 2009 - 16 answers

What are some tips on preventing electric range messes? [more inside]
posted by magnoliasouth on Sep 29, 2009 - 16 answers

I'm a complete novice cook, but I'm cooking salmon tagliatelle for my girlfriend on her birthday. I've made it twice for myself but I think it could be better... [more inside]
posted by lemonfridge on Aug 29, 2009 - 18 answers

What are some good travel guide websites that aren't so Western-centric and don't treat other countries like exotic sights to gawk at? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Aug 2, 2009 - 6 answers

Depression in University/College: most of you seem to have been through it, do you have any tips? [more inside]
posted by teraspawn on Aug 2, 2009 - 17 answers

What have you learned through your career, major, or specialization that you wish the general public knew? [more inside]
posted by Earl the Polliwog on Jul 2, 2009 - 211 answers

I am ready to go. I have been waiting for the fiscal year (Happy New Year!) to declare action on several large ambitions. There is only one question that remains to be asked here: What are some fun things to do in Tulsa, Oklahoma for Labor Day Weekend? (I will have a rental car).
posted by parmanparman on Jul 1, 2009 - 4 answers

Can a restaurant gift certificate be used on more than one occasion? [more inside]
posted by ocha-no-mizu on Jun 24, 2009 - 11 answers

Mobile Phone coverage in Hanover, New Hampshire? General winter tips? Things to avoid? I need tips for moving to NH. [more inside]
posted by furious on Jun 8, 2009 - 15 answers

Care to share your tips and tricks for spending a week in Paris on the cheap? [more inside]
posted by bricoleur on Jun 5, 2009 - 15 answers

Tips for D&D via Skype (especially audio tips?) [more inside]
posted by Squid Voltaire on Jun 2, 2009 - 12 answers

Why are there two lines to leave a tip at Trader Vic's? [more inside]
posted by Pocahontas on May 21, 2009 - 5 answers

If you are a waitress, can you deduct from your taxes the amount that your restaurant requires you to tip-out to your bussers? (In my case, this generally amounts to $8-$15 for every shift I work.) [more inside]
posted by melangell on May 14, 2009 - 9 answers

surfer-filter: First timer looking for noob advice and tips. My complete surfing history: Two years ago, a friend took me surfing and on the first try I rode a wave until it ended. Then I got out of the water. [more inside]
posted by brenton on May 14, 2009 - 5 answers

Help me pass my road test on Wednesday this time around. [more inside]
posted by QueenHawkeye on Apr 26, 2009 - 13 answers

If you have been a teacher for some time, what tips or advice would you give your younger self about the reality of teaching? i.e. things that are only discovered after being in a classroom for a few months/years. ESL-related things preferred but not essential.
posted by Memo on Apr 25, 2009 - 32 answers

Hi All, I just got a second monitor at work. Yay me! My second monitor is a widescreen (my main one isn't). I'm still getting used to it, at the moment I have put email on the right hand screen, and everything else still in the main one. I'm only really struggling with Citrix applications - they seem to like to pop up in the middle, splitting across screens. But I'm after any dual monitor on Windows tips in general. I've already installed the free MultiMonitor Taskbar which I really like. Thanks!
posted by Admira on Apr 21, 2009 - 8 answers

I throw like a little kid, and it's embarrassing. Please help me excel at adult dodgeball. [more inside]
posted by pseudostrabismus on Apr 20, 2009 - 17 answers

Looking for your transcription hints and tips! [more inside]
posted by low_horrible_immoral on Apr 20, 2009 - 6 answers

Holiday / Vacation Inspiration Needed ! A last minute opportunity for an Asian getaway has popped up ! I will be in Hong Kong, my travel destination will be ?????? >>>>> ???? [more inside]
posted by doogyrev on Apr 8, 2009 - 4 answers

Seeking fire-and-forget asset class investment advice for retirement: TIPS? Global Equities Index/Wilshire 5000? I know this is mildly controversial, but it seems like the 'common sense' approach has changed lately from "stocks for the long run" to "risk = loss." See especially here. [more inside]
posted by anotherpanacea on Mar 26, 2009 - 7 answers

RecipeFilter: Seafood stew stumper! [more inside]
posted by owtytrof on Mar 19, 2009 - 11 answers

Can one make decent money (over $100/month) by writing eHow.com articles? If so, any tips? [more inside]
posted by spacefire on Mar 11, 2009 - 1 answer

I work part time for a coffee franchise. About a month ago a rumor started that we would no longer be getting tips. We found out the the rumor was true. Sucks for us but the reasons why are not clear and I don't know what to tell my customers when they ask why they can not leave tips. [more inside]
posted by SheMulp AKA Plus 1 on Feb 24, 2009 - 22 answers

New road warrior here! Looking for sites, blogs, toys etc that all you other road warriors use to help ease myself into this lifestyle. [more inside]
posted by wile e on Feb 6, 2009 - 15 answers

Looking for your advice/tips/etc for new dog owners. How to save time, save money, what's worth it, what's a waste, what/how to DIY? [more inside]
posted by radioamy on Feb 3, 2009 - 40 answers

Since I began a reading life (at about age eight), I have had a problem: my mind automatically places action in just a few places familiar to me from my life: my house, the main street of my hometown. Whether the action in a novel takes place in 16th century Scotland, or the Black Forest, or under the Unisphere. Are there ways to get around this, or to learn to read fiction more actively, and, fantastically/creatively? [more inside]
posted by Tufa on Jan 29, 2009 - 30 answers

What do I wear to my coworker's non-work baby shower? [more inside]
posted by charmcityblues on Jan 8, 2009 - 13 answers

Hello, Hive, I'm planning on moving to Paris a few months for work and pleasure. As a native Swede and a member of the EU group of states, I guess I'll have an easier time getting a somewhat reasonably priced apartment reasonably close to Cité, Montmartre or what have you (Notre Dame I guess would be the center point everything revolves around). Has the Hive got any good suggestions regarding apartment-finding? Other tips on good areas to live, areas to avoid, would be great as a general guide. [more inside]
posted by avocade on Jan 3, 2009 - 9 answers

Am I tipping correctly? [more inside]
posted by -harlequin- on Jan 3, 2009 - 35 answers

Things to consider on getting to Vienna, Austria, from Sydney, Australia? [more inside]
posted by gttommy on Dec 26, 2008 - 7 answers

How to I get my Outlook contacts under control? [more inside]
posted by colecovizion on Dec 18, 2008 - 8 answers

How do i become an interesting person to speak to? [more inside]
posted by freddymetz on Dec 15, 2008 - 32 answers

Chicken Pox, or not? Also, what tricks or tips have you learned in your experiences with Chicken Pox? [more inside]
posted by B(oYo)BIES on Dec 14, 2008 - 17 answers

How can I be less long-winded? [more inside]
posted by contessa on Dec 5, 2008 - 36 answers

How do I go about holiday tipping? [more inside]
posted by ian1977 on Dec 3, 2008 - 6 answers

What's the etiquette for a couple going to strip clubs in Australia? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 18, 2008 - 7 answers

How much should I tip for a free hair trim? I just got my hair cut last week, and after playing with it for a few days, I'm not thrilled. I'm going back to the same place to get it trimmed later this week for free, and need to know how much I should tip the stylist. [more inside]
posted by Bella Sebastian on Nov 17, 2008 - 10 answers

What's your favorite technique for getting things done in the office. Answers to this question can span the topics of communication, psychology, politics, organization, time management, technology, etc. [more inside]
posted by jasondigitized on Nov 6, 2008 - 6 answers

Our apartment is cold, we want to have sex. How do we make this work? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 4, 2008 - 23 answers

What do you know about Frankfurt? [more inside]
posted by miles1972 on Aug 28, 2008 - 13 answers

Tipping maintenance work? [more inside]
posted by anotherpanacea on Aug 4, 2008 - 1 answer

How can I plan a trip to Iceland this August? What do you recommend to do, where to stay, what to budget ... and how can we spend money intelligently rather than in tourist traps, etc. [more inside]
posted by chinese_fashion on Jul 7, 2008 - 9 answers

What options are there for a low-risk hedge against inflation if I believe that Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) aren't working? [more inside]
posted by diogenes on Jul 7, 2008 - 6 answers

What are some practices/methods/things I can do to ensure a good rapport with my colleagues as well as establish myself as an outstanding employee? [more inside]
posted by drkrdglo on Jun 16, 2008 - 25 answers

In Ontario, are there any legal restrictions to how an employees tips should be handled in the service industry?—specifically with regard to restaurants and cafes?
posted by Evstar on Jun 15, 2008 - 2 answers

What do I need to know about replacing my windows? [more inside]
posted by amanda on Jun 15, 2008 - 13 answers