My car ran out of gas this morning. I was running in the rain on the highway shoulder, eyes set on the ramp to the nearest gas station, when a very kind person pulled up to offer me a ride. I didn't even pause to assess his likelihood of being a serial killer - the guy just exuded mellow good neighborliness. I was so grateful that I jumped right in his car, figuring that he most likely was on his way in to work at the same giant company that I work for (which, happily, turned out to be true). He drove me to the gas station, and then backtracked on the highway to drop me back off at my car, where he waited to make sure all was well. Guessing he was late for work as a result, but he couldn't have been more pleasant and easygoing about this gesture (and so politely brushed off my embarrassment at running out of gas and needing to be rescued!). I found out from a colleague where he sits, and I'd love to drop off a thank-you note and an appropriate small, thoughtful gift on his desk tomorrow morning. Something to acknowledge this very personal gesture, while still remaining professional. You know, like a can of beans that says, "Here's hoping YOU never run out of gas!" Ack! Totally joking. That would be terrible. No joke gifts, just something classy and small. Would a bottle of wine be too personal for a business relationship? Thanks in advance for the help!
posted by red_rabbit
on Jan 28, 2013 -
26 answers
What are the actual good, worthwhile, non-ironic, non-self-referential horror films of the last ten years?
posted by Artw
on Oct 4, 2012 -
63 answers
So I've got the classic dilemma- to eat or not to eat. I have some chorizo (the mexican variety, olé brand, if it matters), that I opened maybe two, three months ago. The chorizo is stored in individually wrapped sausage shaped holders. The sell by date on the package is June 16, as in next month. When I broke open one of the wrappers, the chorizo still smells divine inside. Is it ok to eat it since the main package was opened? Does the air outside of the little wrappers cause what's inside them to go bad? The internet was full of generalizations ("it's ground meat,
of course it will go bad"), but I'd like a more definite answer. Anybody know?
posted by nzero
on May 18, 2012 -
15 answers
Can anyone suggest reasonably priced, wireless, computer speakers that sound great?
posted by tangyraspberry
on Nov 30, 2011 -
3 answers
I am an insomniac that needs some recommendations for good late night websites to browse on my ipad.
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posted by msali
on Jul 19, 2011 -
14 answers
My brain needs some fiction reading and I'd like some recommendations based on my tastes in TV/Film: Mad Men, Quadrophenia, Good Fellas, The Krays, There Will Be Blood, Election, Spinal Tap, American Beauty, Eyes Wide Shut, Flashbacks of Fool, The Graduate, Rushmore.
Thanks!
posted by punkfloyd
on Apr 16, 2011 -
20 answers
My fiance has basically told me, that she will NEVER/practically never be willing to do my personal fetishes with me..... I don't know what to do about that.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 3, 2010 -
89 answers
What sensual touch pleasures do you engage in as a single person? (Please keep it PG) Special snowflake single girl details...
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posted by shortyJBot
on Sep 28, 2010 -
34 answers
I've been having bad luck finding a good book lately. Naturally, I turn to teh interwebz for help. Please to recommend me a good book?
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posted by chicago2penn
on Aug 29, 2010 -
21 answers
What are some of the stranger, crazier, or more innovative or off-beat Xbox 360 games?
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posted by cmoj
on Jun 18, 2010 -
30 answers
What is the origin of the phrase "if not a great man, then at least a good one" (or similar). I can't find references from google but I believe I initially saw it presented as a quotation. Thanks.
posted by serazin
on Dec 2, 2009 -
6 answers
Do me a favor here... make me cry. Or at least a little verlklempt. I would like to add to my collection of videos that get me a little choked up or emotional.
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posted by Cold Lurkey
on Nov 23, 2009 -
111 answers
What's a really good, intelligent movie that's guaranteed to make you feel good? Anything goes except anything with talking animals, animation or anything holiday related.
posted by watercarrier
on Oct 8, 2009 -
115 answers
Are there any stories of people notable/talented/successful in their field who started out being completely crap?
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posted by divabat
on Oct 5, 2009 -
32 answers
Generating XML documents help? I work with the county health department, and have been asked to come up with a way to create, store and manipulate metadata for various datasets we store internally on a network drive. Basically I think the simplest thing to do is to create an xml file stored in the same directory with any dataset. Preferably I can do this with infopath 2003 or free software, and using the
Dublin Core standard for metadata. I've seen the 5 year old answers on Dublin Core Metadata from
this Ask, but I need to let my coworkers create the data first, and that mostly covers storage/database solutions. Looking through various DC list archives hasn't been helpful.
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posted by gryftir
on Apr 28, 2009 -
15 answers
I am looking for a commercial software package that allows me to perform REMOTE COMPUTING while on business trips. About every six months, I travel extensively and then there is a lull to my travels. I do not want to pay a monthly fee; yet I want a REMOTE SOFTWARE package that will perform seamlessly. I want, and I am willing to purchase, a good program that will allow me to connect to my home computer to perform various tasks. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
posted by Mckoan1
on Apr 14, 2009 -
25 answers
"Better lucky than good." Who said it first?
posted by Slinga
on Apr 11, 2009 -
10 answers
So, I just read David Foster Wallace's "Good Old Neon", and I feel like Neal is a creepily accurate description of myself at this point in my life. What do I do?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 29, 2009 -
7 answers
I have several questions about the 2006 movie
The Good Shepherd with Matt Damon, and I haven't been able to find answers from my usual sources. I'm hoping Robert DeNiro is a secret MeFi fan and will step in, providing closure. [spoilers ahoy!]
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posted by mecran01
on Mar 16, 2009 -
7 answers
Algebra-filter: help me create a formula to calculate "
good time credits" for California jails:
([{actual days in jail/4} - any remainder] x 2) + actual days in jail = number of days sentenced to jail
Solve for "actual"
Show your work
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posted by unclezeb
on Oct 31, 2008 -
18 answers
Is there a single question you can ask that tells you immediately (if not totally conclusively) whether someone is a good person?
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posted by rileyray3000
on Oct 20, 2008 -
72 answers
What car should I buy? I have to replace my 2003 Cavalier (worth 6k), and I want to find something with better gas mileage that is reliable. I don't think I can afford more than $10,000, and the closer to $6,000 the better.
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posted by metricfan
on Jul 20, 2008 -
10 answers
I need some examples on Best Web Service, Worst Web Service and Why. I can think of a couple good ones, but I need a few more. I'm at a lost for worst web service.
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posted by bleucube
on Jul 15, 2008 -
14 answers
Going to Montreal next weekend (June 6-8) for pure recreation. I'm looking for great restaurant recommendations, for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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posted by asavage
on May 31, 2008 -
27 answers
I am in a fairly satisfactory relationship with a guy except for the fact that I think I could find a better looking person. Is that a reason to break-up?
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posted by Ria
on May 1, 2008 -
43 answers
Please help me find resources and information about Good and Evil in children's literature.
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posted by Knigel
on Apr 19, 2008 -
12 answers
I would like to set up an appointment, get some fashion suggestions, get a tailored business suit, and become a satisfied customer. (Sydney, Australia)
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posted by gttommy
on Mar 2, 2008 -
2 answers
Some new neighbors just moved into the flat above us. How do I reduce the noise of their constant stomping? Would asking them nicely render a solution?
And more importantly, is there some stomping disorder in modern psychology that I should know about? Because their flat is the same size and layout as ours, which isn't that big at all (you can walk across the hall to the door in about 10 steps) and I am genuinely baffled at how much stomping can indeed be done in such a capacity.
posted by bondgirl53001
on Jan 16, 2008 -
33 answers
Sonically complex well recorded music in 2 channels to test my new hi-fi stereo system. So far, I've listened to...
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posted by |n$eCur3
on Aug 18, 2007 -
52 answers
"How do you like them apples?" Can you explain to me the meaning of this line by Will Hunting (Matt Damon) in "Good Will Hunting"?
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posted by ndaguiar
on Jun 23, 2006 -
18 answers
