Etiquette!

[EEKappa]

Originally posted by Dionysus
WHYYYY am I coming across so many young females who CANNOT give a proper handshake?

Great question! I've noticed this in the 20-somethings that I interview. I often get a "wow, firm handshake" comment from men. And I hate it when a man shakes my hand like I'm a girl.

honeychile, I think that kid you saw in the doctor's office was on my 5 hour flight home from Las Vegas in November. She was running up and down the aisle, bumping into everyone.

Question: If you are given a gift in person, and you thank the giver upon receipt, is it necessary to send a thank you note later? I'm asking because I rarely do, but my mother in law always does. (We won't even talk about those who are mailed gifts and never acknowledge their arrival. )

[Peaches-n-Cream]

Originally posted by Dionysus
Thanks to having mostly male friends in high school, I find most bathroom humor funny...but I would be very embarrassed to discuss my child's bowel habits. This lady at church once asked me to pray for her son because he was constipated and haven't pooped in almost two weeks. I had to hold back my giggle. Couldn't she just say "Pray for my son, he's having some private medical issues".

She should get that kid to the doctor because that isn't normal.

[AKA_Monet]

I really dislike unruly children and do not let me see them hit their parents... Whoo hoo... It's owwnnnn nauw...

Like there's this 8 year old that comes to my church with jacked up hair, all over the place then wants to whine and yell to his folks about stuff... It was me that suggested to my pastor and the other staff to put the kids in the front so they behave--somewhat. Anyhow, this same kid cannot sit still for nothin' and the adult (not his parent) kept tapping his shoulder to make him behave. My husband said that this child needs a foot up his ass!!! Meaning, we believe in corporal punishment. Not a several ass whoopin' like back during slavery, but basically a "pinch"-in-his-face-snort-behavioral-modification-method-guarenteed-to-work-without-relapse!!!

But usually, I just ask the older kids in church if they love Jesus? That usually shapes them up for a few minutes... Or I start teasing them...

[DeltAlum]

Originally posted by AKA_Monet
Anyhow, this same kid cannot sit still for nothin' and the adult (not his parent) kept tapping his shoulder to make him behave.

Sounds like this kid may by hyperactive and need medical help more than corporal punishment.

[Tom Earp]

"GAG", KIDS, better living through Drugs, is approved by the ACLU!

Dont swat kids who are bad, talk to them. Yow, right!

Dr. Tom Says, a swift kick in the ass works wonders!

[AOPIHottie]

When I was a preschool teacher, we used to teach our children to say Yes/No Maam/Sir, excuse me, etc. We even said it back to them-the 3 year olds, getting them used to basically-We are polite to you, you are to be polite to us. So when I would go somewhere I would hate that my 3 year olds were more courteous and polite then everyone else. And I got so used to saying yes sir, that when I worked as a bartender I would reply with sir/maam, and get YELLED at for it!! Hello, this is TEXAS where manners are supposed to prevail, and excuse the hell outta me for being POLITE! Grrr.....

[jillybean]

I was on a call once with about 4 other people and I heard the toliet flush! I don't care how good of friends we are or how many times we've worked together, do not go to the bathroom while we're on a call (unless you're going to mute it the ENTIRE time.) Gross

[RedRoseSAI]

Originally posted by AOPIHottie
And I got so used to saying yes sir, that when I worked as a bartender I would reply with sir/maam, and get YELLED at for it!!

Whaaa....? Why did you get yelled at for that?

[AGDee]

The whole "ma'am" thing cracks me up! We had a Leadership Consultant (AGD travelling consultant) from Texas here in this area this past semester and the first time I spoke with her on the phone, she called me "ma'am". It was cute, but made me feel old initially. We went out to dinner and she called the waitress "ma'am" also, so then I didn't feel so badly! She was so adorable. You just don't hear ma'am up north much. A "ma'am" is old (like an adult to a 3 year old)! So, when someone calls you ma'am, you feel old. This one is a regional/cultural thing I think!

Dee

[honeychile]

Originally posted by AGDee
The whole "ma'am" thing cracks me up! We had a Leadership Consultant (AGD travelling consultant) from Texas here in this area this past semester and the first time I spoke with her on the phone, she called me "ma'am". It was cute, but made me feel old initially. We went out to dinner and she called the waitress "ma'am" also, so then I didn't feel so badly! She was so adorable. You just don't hear ma'am up north much. A "ma'am" is old (like an adult to a 3 year old)! So, when someone calls you ma'am, you feel old. This one is a regional/cultural thing I think!

Dee

It's definitely a cultural thing. When I was a child and said, "Yes" or "No", my parents would ask "Yes or no who?" I've also noticed that, for the most part, the African American community is better at enforcing this than others - at least, around here.

[USFSDTAlum]

MY brother graduated from Md-CP two weeks ago, and the small theater we were in for his college was very similar to a HS auditorium. We were sitting on the end because my father is 6'5" with grasshopper legs, and needs all the space he can get to be marginally comfortable in cramped spaces. This Russian women comes down the side aisle, locates her party in the middle of our row, and without even waiting barges down the aisle, walking all my poor father, and stepping on all of us. My father tries to move before the people she was with follow suit. Her husband/male companion apologizes that she doesn't speak any english, and then proceeds to walk all over us before we had a chance to stand/adjust to let them past, as do the rest of their party.
[Stephanie Tanner] How Rude! [/Stephanie Tanner]

[33girl]

Originally posted by AGDee
The whole "ma'am" thing cracks me up! We had a Leadership Consultant (AGD travelling consultant) from Texas here in this area this past semester and the first time I spoke with her on the phone, she called me "ma'am". It was cute, but made me feel old initially. We went out to dinner and she called the waitress "ma'am" also, so then I didn't feel so badly! She was so adorable. You just don't hear ma'am up north much. A "ma'am" is old (like an adult to a 3 year old)! So, when someone calls you ma'am, you feel old. This one is a regional/cultural thing I think!

Dee

I agree. I really do not like being called ma'am. Maybe it's the thing to do in the south, but up here, it implies that you are elderly and many people find it offensive.

[Peaches-n-Cream]

Originally posted by 33girl
I agree. I really do not like being called ma'am. Maybe it's the thing to do in the south, but up here, it implies that you are elderly and many people find it offensive.

YES! When I was 25, I was called Ma'am for the first time. I asked the waitress not to, but she said that her boss required all the staff to call the people they served sir or ma'am. Now quite a few years later I am used to being called ma'am, but I still don't like it. It's much better than when I say "Thank you" and the response is "Uh huh." What happened to "You're welcome" as an appropriate response?

[Tom Earp]

ACLU,
dont touch Kids, Teachers or Parents or you will go to jail. All a kid has to do is call the Police and they will incarcerate you no questions asked.

Is that answer enough for you?

ACLU had a good thought and like most I want to Be A Do Gooder get out of hand! They are the PETA of The Human World.

Give the Hyper Kids Drugs instead of a boot in the ass to correct them.

Dont talk and try to reason with them when they are little S*ITS!

Did you get your Ass Spanked or talked to? IS that why you are what you are?

Dont call me Mr. or Sir, That is My Father.

Call Me asswhole or MF Joe Bro!

I dont use "Tide" I use Store Brands! I am not Mr. Clean so dont confuse Me with some You act like you give a damn about! My Jockey Shorts are mostly clean some of the time!

[CUGreekgirl]

I'm from way down deep south Georgia. I can't help but say m'am. I even say it to people my own age. I used to get smacked if I didn't use my manners as a kid.