Description : When it comes to questions on ethics, are people honest in their answers, or do they lean more towards answering in a vague PC way so as to not appear in an unflattering way?
Last Answer : Most people would knock him off the bike and pound him. And not feel bad about it.
Description : Apartment-dwellers: How do you get someone to stop ringing your bell if they're not coming up to see you?
Last Answer : drdoombot This has little to do with you living in an apartment and a lot to do with your family relationships. Either go down to the mailbox (or wherever your buzzer is) and put up a new name ... it's difficult enough living in a bldg with other family members and trying to conduct a private life.
Description : If someone has some annoying behavior that you wish would change, have you found that doing something just as annoying to them in response can change the behavior?
Last Answer : I’m not a parent so have no idea in that form. Have tried to give idiot coworkers back what they gave out, and most times they all of a sudden become a poor little picked on victim that goes crying to the boss.
Description : Do you think that taking a video of someone can change their behavior?
Last Answer : Wouldn’t it be better to direct his conversation to more interesting topics, rather than trying to humiliate him into being silent?
Description : What do you do when someone you love exhibits behavior you detest in other people?
Last Answer : answer: Accept what you can change, change what you can accept . That's the saying I always stick to. To tell the truth, my best friend has some behavior that I really dislike. But I still try to put up ... her good one are just like a drop of ink on a white paper. Or maybe I'm just too tolerant
Description : Could someone help me understand the this strange behavior (inside for details)
Last Answer : Depending on your age, puberty & hormones are big factors in the answer to “why” in the sudden change.
Description : How can it be said that shaming doesn’t work when it influences people’s behavior even if they don’t admit that it does?
Last Answer : answer:No one says shaming doesn't influence behaviour - it's just a dick thing to do, and by this point in time we should know better than to think we have the right to dictate other ... the same as, say, saying shitty things about people because of their weight, health, or fashion choices.
Description : Why would a guy reconnect with a girl after years of not talking to her?
Last Answer : Hard to say without more details. Are we talking guys you dated and split up with or just random men in your life? Do you live in the same town you always have or have you returned after an absence? Are you involved now? Have you just split up?
Description : How do male humans display lek mating behavior?
Last Answer : Teasing and acting weird.
Description : Would a manadatory volunteer program in your city be a positive reinforcement for good behavior?
Last Answer : The problem is the combination of voluntary and mandatory. My answer sort of depends on which is which. But if you truly mean voluntary, I think that is a good thing and I would encourage people ... the principle is no different than slavery or a military draft, which nobody thinks is a good thing.
Description : What kind of person could be so oblivious to their behavior?
Last Answer : Apparently, that guy.
Description : What are some examples of passive/aggressive behavior?
Last Answer : Here
Description : Is there a difference in student behavior in colleges with primarily low income students?
Last Answer : I have noticed (as an apartment manager) that kids who are paying their own way tend to party way less than kids who have mommy and daddy paying the bills.
Description : Is this a normal or rude behavior?
Last Answer : The rudeness was in not obeying your mother. It made her look bad… and you, too.
Description : What was/is your self-destructive behavior?
Last Answer : Alcohol I guess. Not quite sure what else to add to that lol.
Description : How do you interpret a person's behavior that is always aloof and evasive?
Last Answer : I think it could be a wide range of things from what you described all the way to a person who is painfully shy and quiet.
Description : Do you think there is any "switching of roles" involved in the recent behavior here?
Last Answer : answer:@poofandmook Honestly, hearing people complain that they can't answer the questions in general because of the new rules immediately made discipline come to my mind. All it takes is a little discipline to not ... a gray head , so I can't really say who is having a harder time with it.
Description : Do we control our personality, or just our behavior?
Last Answer : Any psychiatrist will tell you personality disorders are the most intractable . . and can only be managed with behavioral/cognitive therapy. What does that tell you?
Description : What is inappropriate behavior for an adult?
Last Answer : That’s not inappropriate, it’s AWESOME.
Description : Do you have any weird behavior that you cannot explain?
Last Answer : Sometimes, I’m just so damn awesome, that other people hand stand to be around me for extended periods of time, and I find myself alone.
Description : One day, the police found a man dead inside a hut. In his left hand, he's holding a gun. In his right hand, he has a recording. When the recording is played, the police hear the man talking ... police are about to call it a suicide until you point out a very important clue. What is it? -Riddles
Last Answer : The recording played a gunshot inside it. If the man committed suicide, he wouldn't have been able to stop the recording after he pulled the trigger.
Description : Is it just me that whenever I talk to someone and they disregard what I'm saying to them, I take it as a sign of disrespect?
Last Answer : No, it isn’t just you! It is disrespectful! I would deal with them by not saying a word to them! They’ll notice more than likely and when they ask you, well just tell them how you feel and maybe that will work! It worked for my aunt once anyway!
Description : Which of the following is true? A. You can leverage paid advertising to put your best content in front of the right target audience. B. Before creating more social media platforms, B2C ... the unique characteristics of each social platform you consider working with. D. All of the above
Last Answer : D. All of the above
Description : Can someone explain to me how it makes sense to "punish Syria" for killing people with poison gas by killing more people?
Last Answer : answer:It does not make sense but it may make national policy. Often two different and even contradictory things.
Description : In your household or any that you know of, do the family members call each other names?
Last Answer : answer:No we don’t. My husband and I do in our own home, but that is for fun, not any kind of meanspiritedness. That boy should get whupped.
Description : Why is it that when you get "the giggles," not being ALLOWED to giggle makes it 10 times harder to stop?
Last Answer : I so love that! I even do it now as a so called adult! I wish I knew how it worked, I need more of it!
Description : What makes you instantly feel horrible?
Last Answer : Fast Food.
Description : Would you be willing to tell on yourself here on Fluther?
Last Answer : Working in a public school and sending one’s child to a private school. That drives me batty.
Description : Is there truth to this statement about women? (details...)
Last Answer : I hate these generalizations, I never fit properly. I never thought that. I probably thought just the opposite. Troy Donahue and Frankie Avalon were the heart throbs of my youth and I don't think either ... the law of averages and all that. Unless they happen to be Brad Pitt or that Clooney guy.
Description : What would you do if you had plans with someone and they cancelled due to being sick but then you saw posts they put on FB, showing they went out anyway?
Last Answer : Why “do” anything ?? The liar-person was just revealing who they are. You pull the plug and move on. I’m not on Facebook, but…..isn’t that the purpose of the ‘Unfriend’ thing ??
Description : How come if someone smiles at or compliments someone of the same gender it's considered being nice, whereas if they do the same to the opposite gender it's viewed as flirtatious?
Last Answer : Nonsense that is not flirty, and if someone thinks that they have a narrow mind.
Description : What act of kindness have you recently done for a total stranger, either because they requested it or for no reason at all?
Last Answer : answer:A crack head came up to me one day while I was working and wanted some money. I had an extra sandwich in my lunch box and offered it to him instead. He said no thanks. And I said Are ... didn't understand really, he was wanting some money to get a sandwich so he said. It hurt my feelings.
Description : Would you be angry if someone told you to calm down while you were panicking?
Last Answer : “Panic” has multiple meanings, so I’ll go with how you seem to be using it here (someone is upset about something). Telling someone to “calm down” is dismissive and I suspect you know that (your “snowflake” political declaration is pretty transparent).
Description : What would you do if someone posted something on FB that was extremely offensive, that involved killing an animal?
Last Answer : I would just unfriend them. You’re not going to change his thinking, he’s not particularly important to you; just cut him loose.
Description : If you know someone is planning to give you a holiday gift, do you feel an obligation to give them something in return?
Last Answer : My first reaction is a guilt free yes….I throw pottery so it is easy to send them home with a cool hand made gift as well
Description : If you thought someone blocked you from seeing the majority of their posts on FB, would you mention it to them the next time you saw them?
Last Answer : No. It isn’t your right to see anything your friends post. If you do, don’t say “Did you block me”, but something soft like “I miss seeing the pictures of your kids playing sports”.
Description : How would you react if someone was very rude with you?
Last Answer : I would walk away and tell a Friend or family member about it for advice. I need an adult I need an adult.~
Description : If someone asks a question, and you answer that question honestly, even though the answer might upset the OP, should you refrain from answering honestly?
Last Answer : answer:I agree, sometimes calling a spade a spade is the only way to go. If the Jerk fits, and all that. Jerk is pretty mild when it comes to name calling. I think it has to do with A. Who the ... grievance just looking for a cause is okay as long as the word you is not used as an intro. haha
Description : How do you deal with someone who talks during a live performance?
Last Answer : Call an usher. Or go get one. That’s what they’re there for. To make stupid, rude people behave or leave.
Description : When someone gives you a compliment, what is the proper response?
Last Answer : answer:It is not at all necessary to reply to a compliment with a compliment. In fact, it almost seems insincere. Just say, “Why, thank you very much.” Then change the subject or walk away, whichever is appropriate.
Description : Are you justified in treating someone poorly if it gets the intended result?
Last Answer : Not in my book. But then, I have no interest in such competitions. I believe that people act best when treated well, not poorly.
Description : Gun Owners - If you came home and found someone ransacking your place would you shoot first and ask questions later?
Last Answer : Never.
Description : Have you ever thought you deserved to have something that someone else had, more?
Last Answer : what does removed mean, and who r these” moderators”?
Description : What do you tell the new employer if you were fired from your last job because of a FALSE accusation of sexual harassment?
Last Answer : Dont. unless they ask of course – and all you can do then is be honest…
Description : Have you ever asked questions when you absolutely had no reason to ask?
Last Answer : answer:Oh ho, what is a dog? Oh ho, where is the Earth? Oh ho, why does a cow have 4 legs? Oh ho, why can’t I fly? Oh ho, how can I ask a question? I’ve just done what you asked. Happy now?
Description : How would you best word a "No Internet" sign for your house?
Last Answer : answer:Putting up a sign to remind a grown-assed adult to mind his manners is doomed to failure. If you cannot find a way to sit down with him calmly in order to discuss something that ... have serious issues with this relationship (and more than him simply being on his electron gadgets too much).
Description : Why can't I say "no"?
Last Answer : It takes practice.
Description : The customer is always right no matter what...Have you ever exploited this, knowing full well you were wrong?
Last Answer : answer:I have never knowingly exploited that dictum. Most of the time, people don’t. It is not worth it to businesses the small percentage of the time someone is exploiting the system.
Description : Have you ever been caught doing anything when you thought that no one was looking?
Last Answer : Guilty of nose and wedgie picking Some times you just have to!
Description : Can you have a successful first date with no goodnight kiss?
Last Answer : I think a hug is honestly more common nowadays. I think the followup is simply polite, if no one calls me or texts me by the next day, I’m not impressed. Three days later, kind of irks me. In a world with so many immediate returns, it’s expected.