I'd like to know how to deal with an unwanted "guest" living in an apartment that I'm paying rent for. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 1, 2009 - 23 answers

How should we deal with our roommate's (long term) uninvited guest? [more inside]
posted by HumuloneRanger on Jul 23, 2009 - 28 answers

Invited to a Korean household for dinner, what do I bring? [more inside]
posted by tamarack on Jun 28, 2009 - 21 answers

I've received a wedding invitation and I'm clueless on a point of etiquette. The invitation and reply cards are made out to "Mr. Indyz", not "Mr. Indyz and Guest." Does this imply that I am not expected or allowed to bring a guest? [more inside]
posted by indyz on May 27, 2009 - 33 answers

I received an invitation to a wedding for me "and guest". I'm not seeing anyone. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by rwatson on Feb 21, 2009 - 36 answers

It's two am on Christmas morning and my wife and I haven't slept because we feel we are suffocating from all the cigarette smoke in my parent's house. This is our first night of four, and my wife is upset, wondering if she can maybe sleep in the car (it's minus twenty outside, so no). How can we make this bearable, or, failing that, how can we explain to my parents that we have to leave already? [more inside]
posted by arcticwoman on Dec 25, 2008 - 50 answers

Non-alcoholic travel-friendly Thanksgiving gift ideas? [more inside]
posted by Riki tiki on Nov 21, 2008 - 8 answers

My roommate wants a friend to live at our place while he gets his life together... should I be cool with this? [more inside]
posted by FireStyle on Oct 26, 2008 - 39 answers

My roommate gives copies of our apartment keys to visiting guests. I'm uncomfortable with this but can't think of a good argument against the practice. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 19, 2007 - 20 answers

Why the hell won't Windows XP Sp2 let me change (or even give me an option field anywhere) to alter the password for the Guest account? I'm the administrator, dammit! [more inside]
posted by bitterkitten on Jul 1, 2007 - 4 answers

Is there a method/program for limiting a guest's access to my computer to -only- a web browser (no start menu, programs, file directories, etc.)? [more inside]
posted by JFitzpatrick on Jun 30, 2007 - 10 answers

how can i advise a youth-mentorship organization to be sensitive to the cultural and religious needs of its young participants and their parents? this Q applies to a very diverse group of kids. the issues i've noticed so far have specifically affected the muslim kids. [more inside]
posted by twistofrhyme on Jan 14, 2007 - 22 answers

Help me get someone else on a TV talk show. [more inside]
posted by plinth on Jul 13, 2006 - 12 answers

Booty call etiquette: I'm flying to Hawaii for two weeks to meet a guy. So now what? (inside text maybe NSFW) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 19, 2005 - 32 answers

What are your recipes for being a good guest, for weekend or overnight stays? [more inside]
posted by jessamyn on Apr 18, 2005 - 28 answers

HomeHospiceFilter: my father is coming to live with us in the midst of his battle with mesothelioma and melanoma. I have a couple of months to furnish our teeny-tiny (10x10 plus closet) guest room with stuff that's comfortable, practical, and homey. Of course, I have a teeny-tiny budget, too. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by whatnot on Mar 4, 2005 - 6 answers

What's a good, simple lunch to make when hosting a few guests? I'm looking for something nicer than sandwiches, but not something that's going to seem like dinner fare. [mi]
posted by rorycberger on Nov 13, 2004 - 12 answers