Description : My friend is picking his nose and eating it in public. Should I just bring it up and say something? Or do I just let him keep living his happy life doing his thing? If I should bring it up, how?
Last Answer : yuk.
Description : When people ask to let them know if you need anything, do you think they really mean it? Would it be more advantageous for one to simply take charge and do something?
Last Answer : People are saying that they’re there for you if and when you need them. You can’t take advantage of those offers to get your house painted though. Best of luck and best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Description : Should I get a harness to train my dog to walk beside me, or should I just let her a little in front of me?
Last Answer : A little. You tell lies! You let your dog go miles in front of you. By the way people his dog is dominant over him. Lastly he is missing one detail. His dog is a small dog with a fragile neck. Just a regular leash trying to get a small dog to walk beside you can choke them.
Description : Do you have any person in your life that won't let you give up on yourself?
Last Answer : Yes! My husband of 40 years. At the age of 58 (I am 61 now) I was diagnosed with a disease that progressively and steadily is not only effecting brain function but all body functions as well. I will ... very dark time as life as I knew it was gone. He's been my biggest cheerleader and supporter! :)
Description : A question for those that have been diagnosed with a chronic disease or illness - did you make an effort to let extended family and friends know?
Last Answer : No. I didn't tell anyone but my husband until much later. I had to figure out how I was going to deal with it myself before I started answering anyone's questions. I eventually mentioned it to friends ... much have stopped talking about it. I would not have wanted to be asked about it all the time.
Description : Why won’t my mom let me do things?
Last Answer : She doesn’t want you to be hurt. Be greatful that someone cares enough about you to say no. You will miss it when your an adult.
Description : Would you let someone borrow a bathing suit or vice versa?
Last Answer : I wouldn’t think twice about it. Not just speaking hypothetically, I have both worn others bathing suits and loaned my own.
Description : How can I convince my parents to let me live with my relatives?
Last Answer : answer:I'm sorry you're having trouble adjusting to life in your new town. But you are stronger than you know - you're not just gonna die here. It's completely normal to miss your old ... your school situation, too. Study hard and ask the teachers for help if you're having trouble keeping up.
Description : Parents, do you let your kids bring friends to family functions?
Last Answer : Our daughter brought a friend on a week long vacation. That made things easier for all of us. I'm not sure if that counts since it was just our family. But I believe my parents have offered to ... extended family vacation as well. Not sure how that would work, but I have no problem, in principle.
Description : How much do you trust your heart when you meet someone new that you really like ? Do you hold your guard up, let things flow, or fall in love ?
Last Answer : I take it slow and see how it develops. I always hold a little back until I have a stronger feeling about the person.
Description : Who has let you down to the point where you cannot forgive them?
Last Answer : My Parents, I’ve gone into detail on another thread (the have you ever hit your parents one) and will not be going into detail again here.
Description : Do you let anyone control you, and why?
Last Answer : My dog. He demands someone walk him at least 3 times a day or he’ll poop and pee in the house. Its just easier not to argue with him because either way I lose.
Description : Would you ever let a friend tattoo you?
Last Answer : If friends work was good enough , he uses sterile equipment then i see no reason why not .
Description : Are you one to make your S/O stop talking to their guy/girl friends or let alone any friends? Or can you trust them enough?
Last Answer : If he doesn’t get it, you’re with the wrong guy.
Description : If you own a DSLR, do you let your friends borrow it?
Last Answer : I don’t have the same connection to my camera that you do to yours, so I have no problem letting someone else use it.
Description : When you love someone, do you love them because of something about them or do you just love them?
Last Answer : Well (aside from family of course) only one person came to mind when I read this question and I can honestly say I don’t know what I love about him or why I love him. I just do. There’s not really a particular reason.
Description : Has anyone overheard something offensive, bad, or just plain hurtful behind your back?
Last Answer : I’d stop dead in my tracks and approach the person with a great big smile saying… “May we have a private talk together”?
Description : Have you ever done something amazing, unthinkable, or just plain stupid just to show someone that you care?
Last Answer : yep loads! i remember one cold night, years ago, my partner suddenly had an urge for a vodka and as we lived out in the sticks' there wasnt a watering hole anywhere locally, no shops or anything. ... and surprised him with his much wanted drink! lols he hadnt even known i'd left the house awww!!
Description : Should I say something to someone, or just let it go?
Last Answer : I’d give her the sheets and let her knock herself out.
Description : If I just posted a Happy Birthday to someone, on FB, and referred to them by something I meant for someone else, should I explain myself or just let it go?
Last Answer : Straighten it out or other people may be confused, too.
Description : Have you ever had a conversation just suddenly go from normal to extremely awkward in one sentence?
Last Answer : Nope. That is a new one on me. I have had conversations turn weird. Like when I told my girlfriend that her brother was gay.
Description : My coworker's mother just died. we are quite friendly. should i go to the wake and funeral, or one or the other?
Last Answer : Wake. And send flowers. Because I think funeral are more for family and close friends.
Description : When writing a story, do you have to add background to why something happened or can you simply put it into another whole book?
Last Answer : I don’t think you have to go into it in too much detail. Just a hint can create tension and make the reader curious enough to want to read on. You can explain more later as the story develops if you like, but you are in charge, it is your story and you can tell it any way you want.
Description : Have you ever found out something about a long time friend, which shocked the hell out of you?
Last Answer : What does race have to do with which political party that you choose? Anyway I was shocked to learn that a guy from my high school (a very competitive weight lifter, wrestler and track athlete) changed his name from Tony to Gloria and has assumed the identity of a women.
Description : If you give a friend $$ to fix their car, but they use it for something else, would you sue?
Last Answer : For 300? No. A lawyer takes that kind of money by the hour. Plus court costs and whatnot. And at the end, the guy will not be able to pay, anyway, seeing that he had to beg for “car maintenance money”.
Description : What famous people have your 30-something friends never heard of?
Last Answer : Peter Sellers. We had a movie night for six years. We watched Lolita, Dr. Strangelove, and The Pink Panther series. Blank looks if you mention his name.
Description : Why would someone repeat something they overheard when they know that no good can come from the retelling?
Last Answer : Your question suggests that people only should speak to further their agenda. Is that how you feel? Should people not share when others are upset with those that upset them? If I were to assign blame here, it would be to the Mother for not controlling her child’s mouth.
Description : Is there something you tried to savor so long that you lost it?
Last Answer : This reminds me of something I read one time but was not willing to try: Take a bite of your favorite food. Don’t swallow it, don’t spit it out, just hold it.taste it and savor the flavor for a full 30 minutes. Now tell me how good it is.
Description : Can you please help me determine whether I did something terrible in neglecting my friend, or is she being overly sensitive?
Last Answer : You aren’t going to like my answer, but you dropped the ball on this one. Your “best friend” lost her husband and you were too busy trick or treating and couldn’t find 5 minutes to see how she was doing? You weren’t being a good friend.
Description : Why is he so confused? Should I do something about his problems?
Last Answer : answer:You could ask him if you’re the only one he has feelings for. He might, just, decide you’re being a bit possessive and presumptuous this early in your relationship, but at least you’d have an answer.
Description : Can you please help me determine whether or not this guy's behavior is something most people find acceptable?
Last Answer : answer:Sound to me like you were communicating too much for his taste. Let him be the instigator until you two are closer. Maybe his ex or kid busted him on the texts and things?
Description : Has your friend said something bitchy about you to your face?
Last Answer : answer:No but I wish they did. They'd rather talk behind my back like most people do. Once, this guy called me self-centered and egoistic. I didn't take it seriously because he was a ... everyone. I simply agreed with his statement of me being self-centered. And I suggested that everybody is.
Description : Why on earth would you do something like that?
Last Answer : answer:Being impulsive and stupid is something kids are great at. It’s normal for them to take risks because they think they’re invincible. Why do adults do these things? Hmm…an adrenaline rush? Stupidity? Both?
Description : Would you say something?
Last Answer : If it was the other way round and it was a female friend, would it be different? No. Just because is gay, doesn’t mean he can’t have male friends or male names tattooed on his skin.
Description : Do you allow your children to imitate their best friends, as long as it's not something dangerous?
Last Answer : My daughter is ten. So far, it hasn’t been an issue. She’s pretty good at being herself. If this changes, however, I could see myself being annoyed by it — as it runs counter to everything we’ve taught her.
Description : Is it wrong to have feelings for my friend's brother? Should I do something about it?
Last Answer : I would go for the add on facebook, definitely. It would allow you to possibly build a separate relationship with him aside from the one through his sister. At 24 this is perfectly acceptable! Adding him on ... you have been out to dinner with a few times, even if it was as his sister's friend.
Description : If someone is doing you a favor and giving you something for free, do you expect them to deliver it, as well?
Last Answer : answer:It would depend on the details, at a glance it would seem too much to ask. However, if you look in to it it could turn out that the mother simply does not have time to go get them. Maybe she works 2 jobs, ... work she just can't. If I had to gamble a nut on it, id go with it is over the top.
Description : Should I bring something for the birthday girl?
Last Answer : Certainly out of courtesy, bring something small . If she is a tea drinker. some quality leaf tea and a small china tea pot of tea infuser; a pretty much wrapped in a nice dish towel; several bottles of organic ... a wine drinker. I would not bring liquor, and I don't know what you mean by haha.
Description : How can I be in the mood for something coming up (fx a party, a social gathering)?
Last Answer : I almost always feel that way and then I almost always am glad that I went. I believe it is a form of social anxiety – at least in my case. It helps me to tell myself that I usually do enjoy it when I push myself to go out.
Description : How do I process something like this ?
Last Answer : Did you go to the funeral or memorial service? What happened to the classmate who committed the crimes?
Description : Who is the better friend - One who thinks badly of you for something but confronts you about it, or one who doesn't think those things in the first place?
Last Answer : answer:I generally stick up for people, to third parties that tend to try and discredit them, it doesn't have to be a huge deal just usually something like,mehhh I dunno, so and so is ... friendship is for the most part unconditional- people make mistakes, and have different ways of life ya know..
Description : If you had a good friend with multiple health problems and yet she continues to eat the worst food imaginable, would you say something to her?
Last Answer : No. It's none of my business, and it's unlikely that she lives in the US but is the one person who is somehow unaware of her unhealthy eating habits - reminders of how bad pretty much everyone's diet is ... a long time, and there's really not a whole lot of good that can come from me bringing it up.
Description : Can you have a real, solid, healthy relationship if you only care about someone for something in return?
Last Answer : answer:I have never accepted anything free from another person, except my wife. the other person will always have a motive for what they do for you. my wife and i do not think this way. its us ... not some expectation for a bigger moment of return. I cannot say this for the rest of the world.
Description : Do you wake up in the morning and ask yourself, is there something I can do to help someone today?
Last Answer : Every day.
Description : Have you ever found out something about someone you adore, that was an instant turnoff?
Last Answer : Yes. But that’s all I’m going to say.
Description : When someone is telling you something, do you engage them in what they are saying? Or do you start your own similar story?
Last Answer : Both
Description : How do I convince my friend to help pay for something?
Last Answer : answer:You will not get famous off of youtube. You can't convince him. He thinks your idea doesn't make business sense. Just because a video is watched on youtube doesn't mean the ... after reading your questions posted on ask-public, you lack discernment, which is critical to being successful.
Description : Will you tell me something great that happened to you today, Part VII?
Last Answer : I GOT A JOBBBBBBB – it’s only for a few days (temp work) but I am SOOO happy!!!
Description : What are some nice ways to say I'm sorry or make something up to someone?
Last Answer : Really.. Saying you fucked up and apologizing is best. Most people won’t do that. Someone could shit on my cat and I would forgive them if they apologized.
Description : If you could create something better than facebook would you do so?
Last Answer : A beg for forgiveness button…