How historically accurate is the portrayal of the interaction between the worker/labor class and the sales/middle class in the British sitcom 'Are You Being Served?"
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posted by RolandOfEld
on Feb 18, 2013 -
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What can you suggest I do for peace of mind instead of talking to anybody about private matters?
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posted by Ingenting
on Nov 24, 2012 -
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I'm currently in therapy and unsure of whether I should use my insurance for it (thus saving money, but raising the possibility that I may be denied insurance later for a "pre-existing condition") or whether I should pay out-of-pocket (losing money, but averting the risk of a potential insurance hassle down the road).
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posted by wolfdreams01
on Jun 25, 2012 -
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Hi! I'm learning Spanish at the moment, using podcasts and LiveMocha, mostly. I try to speak it as much as possible when doing the LiveMocha exercises, listening to the podcast conversations, etc, but I realise that what's missing is real live conversation with others.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 15, 2012 -
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What kinds of volunteer work could I do that might give opportunities to get to know others, particularly in the Pittsburgh area?
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posted by Ryogen
on Jun 4, 2012 -
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What examples are out there on the web of interactive charts with thousands of data points that can be scrolled through smoothly with little interruption or skipping?
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posted by JoeXIII007
on Apr 18, 2012 -
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Grad school (or possibly career)-related question: Do you know about research involving e-textbooks and how students and educators might best use them?
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posted by graphnerd
on Feb 7, 2012 -
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How do you connect with people? How do you reach out to someone you're interested in getting to know better to let them know you're interested in them as a person (with or without romantic potential).
I suffer from a bit of social anxiety and shyness so I tend to feel extremely awkward in approaching opportunities for one-on-one interaction.
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posted by myShanon
on Jan 9, 2012 -
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You know those facebook friends who you rarely hear from? How weird is it to ask them why it is you never hear from them?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 11, 2011 -
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What kinds of volunteer opportunities provide significant interaction with other volunteers? (And any suggestions for specific organizations in the DC area?)
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posted by EmilyClimbs
on May 9, 2011 -
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I never feel quite sure about how my 5 month-old daughter should be spending her awake time. I'm looking for parents to chime in on what's normal and appropriate in terms of both quality and quantity.
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posted by kitcat
on Feb 3, 2011 -
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How to respond to deceit/lying in a professional setting? - Professionals lying in order to save face after unprofessional behavior.
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posted by Doggiebreath
on Mar 9, 2010 -
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Am I being unreasonable about how much time my girlfriend spends on online forums and message boards?
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posted by kleenkat
on Oct 11, 2009 -
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I'm looking for user interface shops or departments within companies that do a particular kind of work, and that hire a particular kind of role (even if they have no jobs open right now). Do you know if they exist, and whether they're common or rare? Or, do you know how I can find out?
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posted by Other
on Aug 17, 2009 -
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Although I've always considered myself somewhat misanthropic, I've been finding more and more that I'm stimulated by higher-level or professional interaction with others. What professions might give that stimulus, that aren't predominately negative (i.e. inbound customer service calls, police work, or criminal defense lawyering)?
posted by Picklegnome
on Jul 3, 2009 -
20 answers
Is there any Master's degrees for students pursuing an IT field with no background in IT?
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posted by NeoLeo
on Nov 26, 2008 -
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On city sidewalks, when strangers pass each other, why do they sniffle? Walking toward each other, we size each other up at a distance of 25 ft, then avert eyes, then 10 ft, then avert eyes and as we pass *sniffle* or quick intake of air through the nose that makes a sound.
What does this mean? It seems wholly subconscious. Are we tracking a scent? Are they sticking their nose in the air in an aristocratic air of disapproval?
I've noticed this phenomenon, so I consciously avert my sniffling because I don't even know why it happens, or what it means. But now I hear it from passers-by all the time. It's definitely not allergies; it seems very focused.
posted by Jason and Laszlo
on Sep 20, 2008 -
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What are the best examples of human/computer interaction in tv and movies (please mention specific scenes and episodes if you can). ex: HAL in 2001, The touch screen in Minority Report, Scotty talking to the mouse in Star Trek IV -lol, etc...
posted by libraryman
on Jul 13, 2008 -
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I'm a college sophomore on my way to a CS Major / Religion Minor. Apparently my
initial career options (just from that major) are a little bit better than my English-major friends. But I'd much rather make interesting things than work in a cubicle. How do I do this?
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posted by tmcw
on May 13, 2007 -
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Mental decline, perception and creativity. Layperson looking to understand the medical changes that happen during aging-related mental decline, mental illness and dementia -- and looking for any research or just speculation re. various ways "reduced function" might translate into "different/new function" or "different modes of perception."
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posted by allterrainbrain
on Apr 27, 2007 -
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How do I expose my 2 1/2 year old son to people who have handicaps, or chronic illnesses like CP or MS?
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posted by MrMulan
on Mar 2, 2007 -
32 answers
If someone who knows your name greets you by
not using your name, is that rude and/or disrespectful?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 18, 2006 -
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