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Post by milkman's baby on Jun 3, 2010 13:31:02 GMT -5
I am probably the worst when it comes to having the right words to say or doing the right actions at the right time. While a lack of etiquette and civilization would make life much easier, the truth is that we need it to keep friends. So I have some questions about random moments and hypothetic examples for which I need instruction. Let's all throw in any questions we have and answer others' inquiries. While your humor is appreciated, let's take it seriously here as I have serious intent to learn.
1. If you don't know whether to tip for a certain service, do you ask or just offer the tip and see if they take it?
2. How do you handle a bloody nose in the middle of giving a formal speech or a job interview, considering you can't reschedule it? What if you feel like you're going to throw up?
3. How do you react, verbally as well as through body language and eye contact, when you're at an acquaintance's house and their boyfriend/girlfriend or parents start a serious argument with them right in front of you?
4. Is it socially acceptable to brush your hair in public?
5. What do you say if you already asked this heavyset person blocking the door to move and they move but their butt or boobs are in the way and you still can't get out?
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Post by i move the stars for no one on Jun 3, 2010 19:03:01 GMT -5
i've never understood why people have such an issue with etiquette.while a few things are antiquated and fussy,etiquette at heart is very practical and is designed to make people comfortable. 1.If you don't know,ask.I've never had someone be offended by this question.was there a specific circumstance on your mind? 2. in the context of an interview,just politely say that your nose is bleeding and excuse yourself to the restroom.no one wants a prospective employee dripping blood all over their office.Same goes for that potential employee vomitting-tell the interviewer you feel ill and excuse yourself to the restroom. finish up as soon as possible,go back in and apologize for the interruption.Don't be surprised if they don't want to shake your hand when you leave.  the formal speech kinda depends on other factors.essentially,though,the worst thing you can do is stand there and bleed/puke in front of the audience. 3. go temporarily deaf and blind.if it goes on too long,excuse yourself.though that parent/spouse is definitely the rude one for starting an arguement in front of a guest. 4.no.ideally for ladies you never do more grooming than to touch up your lipstick or powder in public,quickly and discreetly.though plenty of people seem to not care nowadays. 5.in that instance i kinda scoot into their personal space so they can see they're still blocking the door,smile as charmingly as i can and say pleasantly,'If i could ask you to move just a bit more..'. |
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Post by milkman's baby on Jun 3, 2010 21:11:41 GMT -5
1.If you don't know,ask.I've never had someone be offended by this question.was there a specific circumstance on your mind? When I was leaving the airport in Washington, DC this loud obnoxious guy working there comes up to me with a cart. He didn't even ask but instead just said, "Yo put yer stuff here and I'll carry it." I didn't really need him to carry my luggage but I was tired and I knew he'd keep insisting. So he took it out to my shuttle bus and loaded it then charged me $5 for the service. I handed him $5 and he just stood there staring at me as if he's waiting for something. I've never used these kinds services before and I figured $5 was enough since he really didn't do that strenuous of work. I asked, "Is it usual to tip?" and he said, "Well YEAH!" and looked at me as if it was rude to even ask. |
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Post by i move the stars for no one on Jun 4, 2010 1:09:12 GMT -5
1.If you don't know,ask.I've never had someone be offended by this question.was there a specific circumstance on your mind? When I was leaving the airport in Washington, DC this loud obnoxious guy working there comes up to me with a cart. He didn't even ask but instead just said, "Yo put yer stuff here and I'll carry it." I didn't really need him to carry my luggage but I was tired and I knew he'd keep insisting. So he took it out to my shuttle bus and loaded it then charged me $5 for the service. I handed him $5 and he just stood there staring at me as if he's waiting for something. I've never used these kinds services before and I figured $5 was enough since he really didn't do that strenuous of work. I asked, "Is it usual to tip?" and he said, "Well YEAH!" and looked at me as if it was rude to even ask. he was a rude ass.you weren't. |
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