Recent questions tagged politeness

Description : Have you ever been on a flight that had a baby or a toddler among the passengers?

Last Answer : I have been on lots of flights with small children on board, and also took both my kids places at young ages. I am not very tolerant of those who get annoyed at kids. I know that the parents are most likely doing their best, a screaming child is hard or harder on the parents than anyone else.

Description : What social custom do you think is nonsense that you're pleased to flaunt?

Last Answer : Being outspoken and not shy and demure, as females are still expected to be much of the time. Pffft! Bright, strong, funny women unite!

Description : Why don't people clean up after themselves at a movie theatre? Is it the same as not taking your cart back to the store or to one of those racks?

Last Answer : answer:I was responsible for cleaning movie theaters for a long time. This was in Eugene Oregon. We had tiny orange bins outside the doors for trash. These filled instantly. We put two big ass industrial ... concrete slab by the screen. Wallets included.. Which we stole since we made $4.25 per hour.

Description : How important is politeness to you?

Last Answer : It is very important, especially during disagreements. My experience is that we live in an increasingly violent society, populated by more and more disturbed people. Widespread substance abuse has exacerbated ... problems politely, we put as many emotional stages as possible between us and a crisis.

Description : Would it be impolite to not give a gift to someone who gave you a gift?

Last Answer : It is one of life’s dilemma’s, and everyone has had this problem at one time or another. I think your idea of getting them a small gift is wonderful. Don’t worry about whether it is reciprocated. If you get them a gift and they don’t get you one, then you will be “even.” Ha-ha.

Description : Do you think jerks know that they are jerks?

Last Answer : I’m not sure. But I will ask my oldest brother the next time I talk to him if he realizes he is a jerk, because he is in every conversation I have had with him in the past year.

Description : Why is it taboo in the US to ask someone how much they make?

Last Answer : Privacy issues what else. And so you can’t borrow money! Lol.

Description : Etiquette question: Would you ever enter someone else's bedroom without knocking?

Last Answer : Never, never, never (unless it is a child who is 9 years old or younger.)

Description : Why is pointing considered rude?

Last Answer : answer:Good good question. I assumed that it informs people that you are talking about them and so makes them uncomfortable. I don’t mind people pointing at me but I do get uneasy if I notice it.

Description : I'm going to put up a sign on my back door regarding my cell phone rules for visitors. Do you think this is a good idea?

Last Answer : Whoa, there. They got cell phones in Kansas?

Description : Moved in with parents and don't know how to respond to nosy neighbor?

Last Answer : Give a non-commital answer (“working on that!) said with a smile then immediately ask hima question that requires him talking about himself (“so how do you like you car?” or “how’re the grand kids?” or whatever. Obfuscate then deflect.

Description : What is a polite way to respond to a nosy person who acts smiley and friendly when they ask their nosy questions?

Last Answer : “Sorry – but that’s between me and my supervisor.”

Description : What's the politest way to decline an invitation?

Last Answer : No thanks, I have to wash my hair that night.

Description : And now for something completely different: Ladies and Gentlemen?

Last Answer : I wish people still wore fancy hats.

Description : Would it be out of line for a cashier to ask a customer who they were ringing up to get off their cell phone?

Last Answer : I see that a lot at my grocery store. It disrespectful in a big way but the people I see on the receiving end are always patient they just let it roll off. I think it’s because they know it’s not their problem.

Description : Is chivalry dead?

Last Answer : Not dead, but certainly beaten down by Feminism.

Description : Can you deconstruct this form of respect for me?

Last Answer : I’ve never heard anyone addressed in this way… maybe it’s just that barrista’s quirk. I do know that when I worked fast food I was more friendlier and outgoing than I usually am, simply because why not, interesting conversations with random customers makes the day go by faster.

Description : Why did elbows off the table become proper dinner etiquette?

Last Answer : omg quail man!!!!!!!!!!!! i love your avatar!! as for the question, not sure =/ but it is sort of weird to have your arms all over and hunched over the table I guess (while someones eating) idk..

Description : How polite are you?

Last Answer : 9:)