Small gym etiquette
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Comments (10)For me, it doesn't matter the event. If *I* WANT to give a gift, I give a gift. Doesn't have to be a reason. Sometimes someone needs something or really wants something, maybe I have something or can get a good deal on it - I'll give a gift. I don't give "gifts" out of obligation. They're not gifts then. That's called extortion. I don't recall dinners after around here. Often an invitation back to the house or coffee/cake in the basement. That's about it. If I were giving something to pay for the meal, I'd make it cash. Then they can decide whether to put toward expenses or buy something for the kid, or put it into savings for the future. A gift of that value, well that depends on how people value things too. Don't get shamed into doing something you don't want to do. If you feel right about it, do it. Or don't as the case may be....See MoreIs this a new etiquette thing?
Comments (37)The difference between a call in the bathroom at home and a call in a public restroom is that one is private and the other is public and again forcing your conversation onto someone else. If someone were talking on the phone in the same restroom, I'd be tempted to flush the toilet repeatedly, and be sure to vent everything I could from the orifices. And if it left a special aroma after a chili feed, then they'd have something to talk about! Phones are one of the dirtiest things around. I don't even care to shake hands with cellphone addicts unless I can wash my hands soon. One of the first things I did in my house was to run a phone line to the bathroom in case of an accident. I started taking the desk phone (with a long cord) to the bathroom with me in the apartment after I had an incident where I couldn't get out of the tub. Had to literally drag myself out of there. I never made calls from the bathroom but if I received one I would answer it if I was expecting a call. This was pre-caller ID and even before answering machines. If it was a friend, and they asked what I was doing, I'd flush the toilet and say "guess". If it was someone without a sense of humor I wouldn't let them know. Talking from stall to stall? That doesn't bother me at all. I'll even talk to people in an elevator!...See MoreEtiquette Question
Comments (9)Is it normal? Certainly not typical. I can sort of understand where he's coming from, but I think he's very mistaken in his perceptions of how his Ex will feel. Unless relations are very friendly, the wedding is large, and the Ex needs to bring the children, I can't imagine how an Ex would expect to be invited. Would I be happy about it? No. But I would trust him to deal with is Ex, and would just request that he word the invitation in such a way as to give her the option of a graceful refusal if she thinks an invitation is as wacky as you (and I) do. There are ways of issuing invitations that could make it clear that the invitation was issued out of courtesy and grace only, and that the recipient isn't really expected to attend. Something along the lines of "We certainly wouldn't want to insult you, so you're welcome to attend if you'd like to be there, and we'll mail you an invitation. It'll be a very small wedding - only 20 people or so - but DD might be more comfortable if you were there." Would I try to talk him out of it? I'd try to talk him into reconsidering, and if he wants to invite her, into modifying his wording....See MoreLaundry room etiquette
Comments (72)Scott, I have to chime in here and say that this is "not your job". It is the responsibility of your landlord. For you to take this on is not likely to have good results. If your landlord is so weak that he can't state and enforce rules, he's not a good landlord. My advice to you is to stay out of it directly but to respectfully request that your landlord do HIS job....See Moreeld6161
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