What is the best way to drive in traffic in order to smooth out the flow and get to your destination quickly?
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posted by ramenopres
on Apr 27, 2012 -
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What is an appropriate amount to spend on a wedding gift for myself and my guest, if I am a bridesmaid?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 26, 2012 -
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Emergency etiquette question: A family member is the father of the groom for a wedding this weekend. He and the groom's mother are divorced. He has behaved very well towards her, but she tries to get between him and his grown children. He was told today that she has arranged for a college friend of the groom to be the "emcee" for the rehearsal dinner tomorrow night. The invitations for this dinner were issued in both parents's names. The groom is oblivious to this issue and his father wants him to remain so. What should the father do? He was under the impression that HE was the host and would be acting as such but he has been essentially excluded from the planning process for this dinner. Any advice, experiences that are similar, clarification of the role of the father or of an "emcee" for a rehearsal dinner would be very helpful.
posted by Jenna Brown
on Apr 26, 2012 -
19 answers
Article about dropping politeness from email to achieve better results in the workplace?
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posted by jca
on Apr 24, 2012 -
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I just received a wedding invitation to a friend's wedding. The invitation itself was addressed to me only. In the RSVP, there are two blanks... one where I'm to fill in my name, and another labeled "Number attending". I'm not sure if this means I'm allowed to bring a date or not.
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posted by ohmy
on Apr 18, 2012 -
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Attending a baby shower for an out-of-town long time friend, hosted in our home town. Should I bring a gift to the shower, or have it mailed to her house?
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posted by Gonestarfishing
on Apr 13, 2012 -
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Do people give their graduate advisors presents following a successful defense? What would qualify?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 4, 2012 -
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i go bike riding from time to time for exercise, almost always on hike/bike trails. generally, if i'm passing someone, i don't say anything, if it looks like they're clearly to the right, and if there is room to pass on the left. if they're in the left a bit or look like they're wobbling or not paying attention, i'll give a strong "to your left!"
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posted by camdan
on Mar 31, 2012 -
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My name is Michael. A very small number of people call me Mike, which I don't regard as my name, but I don't really think it's a big deal. The only time it really bugs me is when they introduce me to other people as Mike or send group e-mails addressed to Mike, because then others think my name is Mike. What is the most polite way to request that someone use my actual name? Do you think this is a petty request?
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posted by grouse
on Mar 12, 2012 -
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Burping and no-carb diet. Specifically, can a LACK of burping be due to the no-carb diet? Has this been anyone's experience?
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posted by goofyfoot
on Mar 11, 2012 -
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How do I, very much an
asker, make it easy and comfortable for an askee if they want to say "no"?
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posted by spbmp
on Mar 10, 2012 -
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Japanesefilter: I will be working with Japanese business clients in Europe and would like to learn a few phrases and their etiquette!
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posted by bruinbruin
on Mar 3, 2012 -
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I need a verbal and behavioral script to work from. I've experienced some recent weight gain. A relative will soon be visiting our home. Based on past experiences, I expect that he will comment on, judge, and offer advice about my weight. Please help me out.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 2, 2012 -
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I'm keen to add lap swimming to my fitness routine, but I haven't done it before and don't know the etiquette. Help me not commit any lap swimming faux pas.
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posted by gwenlister
on Feb 20, 2012 -
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What is the correct order of operations when it comes to getting into the pool (in terms of showering and putting on your suit)?
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posted by sperose
on Feb 16, 2012 -
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Second hookup/date tips for a girl who likes to pick up guys? (How to encourage said guys to make a move the second time around).
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 15, 2012 -
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When I asked my brother if there was something in particular he would like for his upcoming wedding, he told me not to give him anything unless it was cash. I have a few issues with this request.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 14, 2012 -
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Issue of payment for professional services when the professional is doing it as a favor to my family member. Advice?
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posted by JoannaC
on Feb 10, 2012 -
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A few weeks ago I had a frustrating interaction with a waiter regarding a gift card. I am still bothered by what happened and would like some advice about it.
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posted by iLoveTheRain
on Jan 21, 2012 -
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I'm a girl. You're a guy. We're making out, but we won't be doing anything past that tonight. How do I let you know that so you don't feel like I'm leading you on? Or do I let you know at all?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 14, 2012 -
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I think that a new(ish) friend of mine might be involved with a pseudo-cult. Should I express my concern or just bite my tongue?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 13, 2012 -
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My partner was not invited to my friend's wedding yet my ex-husband and his new girlfriend are. Bride and Groom to be were both invited and attended ex and my wedding previously. I live with my partner and its a serious relationship. My ex-husbands gf is now pregnant. I find this all upsetting. How should I respond?
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posted by Under the Sea
on Jan 13, 2012 -
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How do I talk to people whose work I admire without coming across as starstruck, opportunistic, tactless, or otherwise obnoxious?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 11, 2012 -
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Help me be a good bridesmaid--from afar, on a low budget, with close to no vacation time, for a bride who I hadn't spoken with in two years.
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posted by soundproof
on Jan 10, 2012 -
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I work in an office with one bathroom on the floor. In the bathroom, there are 3 urinals, side-by-side, with short dividers between them. Given that when I use the bathroom, there is about a 50% chance that at least one other person will already be using a urinal as well, which urinal generally gets the least amount of use? My goal is to always use the urinal that has the least amount of use, mostly for OCD-type reasons.
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posted by jabberjaw
on Jan 6, 2012 -
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Am I a total snob for being embarrassed by my friend's table habit? If so, how can I fix it?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 29, 2011 -
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Which pedestrians move aside while passing? When pedestrians walking at approximately equal strolling speeds in opposite directions are on a collision course, assuming each has a clear path to move aside, who yields? Help me not be THAT PERSON at the mall.
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posted by theplotchickens
on Dec 29, 2011 -
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Unwilling toddlers and forced social interactions with adults: is it OK to instruct your child to (for instance) hug Great-Aunt Maisie, when she'd prefer not to?
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posted by Bardolph
on Dec 29, 2011 -
46 answers
Help me understand why cash is not considered an acceptable gift option in the U.S.
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posted by needled
on Dec 24, 2011 -
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I get Christmas cards. But I don't send any. How should I acknowledge receipt of them?
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posted by bluelava
on Dec 16, 2011 -
13 answers
An older gentleman who comes to our local often enjoys singling me out for loud and overbearing criticism, even when he isn't part of the ongoing conversation. I need a good turn-off phrase to de-fuse his little bombs.
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posted by halfbuckaroo
on Dec 14, 2011 -
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Ok, so I've been having this problem lately (and I think it's related to my recent depression) where I meet new people and kind of expect that I'll never develop any friendship with them, but then it actually does happen, and I realize in horror that when they bring up previous conversations we've had, I act completely clueless because I didn't bother to remember it in the first place, and they say something like, "Remember we were talking about how my mom lives literally right next door to you?" (seriously, that happened today) and I remember suddenly, but clearly have already made it obvious that I didn't remember it in the first place... That's been happening a lot lately, and I want to know how to recall what I talked about with people more.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 1, 2011 -
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