Outdated "manners" you'd like to see go away (3 Viewers)

[The Moose]

Absolutely!!!! Hate that!!! When I am in a crowded place & someone says, “God bless you” and I know that I still have one or two more sneezes coming, I feel embarrassed, like I am interrupting everyone. Just let me sneeze in private, please. ?

Ok so you guys don't know the reason?

bubonic plague

The sneeze was a symptom. So bless you is a short prayer for the person that sneezed so they don't die. A pope came up with it.

 

[LuvNOLA]

Ok so you guys don't know the reason?

bubonic plague

The sneeze was a symptom. So bless you is a short prayer for the person that sneezed so they don't die. A pope came up with it.

Sorry........but you crack me up! ?

Lord knows, I don’t want to give anyone bubonic plague, of all things. ?

 

[The Moose]

Sorry........but you crack me up! ?

Lord knows, I don’t want to give anyone bubonic plague, of all things. ?

Just giving you the oranges of how it started. I can't tell you why it has lasted 1600 years or so.

No and the filthy people during that era did not think that spread the plague. They were just blessing you so you don't die.

 

[LuvNOLA]

Just giving you the oranges of how it started. I can't tell you why it has lasted 1600 years or so.

No and the filthy people during that era did not think that spread the plague. They were just blessing you so you don't die.

Nice explanation.........I’ll quit my bitchin’ ?

 

[Madmarsha]

Using a cocktail stick to choose a sample of food at a members-only big box store. I want to use my fingers. Especially for something like a quesadilla warmed up by a celebrity chef.

 

[Dago]

This thread is going down the toilet.

Guess where i am posting from

 

[UndeadSnoopy]

Guess where i am posting from

 

[Dago]

I will drop kick any sucker that calls me "ma'am".

Oddly, I don't mind being called "sir".


Okay, that never happens but I think I will insist on this the next time I get "ma'am'd.

Yes, sir!

 

[Rickboy]

So on number 1, I generally agree there but the purpose of it is that you’re more likely to put your weight on the table if your elbows are on there. Some, not all, tables get a bit tipsy.

On the rest of them, it’s a hard no. The internet may be a cesspool of incivility but I won’t let that creep into my real life interactions towards others.

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

#1 I agree with. Anyone know what the original thinking around it was?

#2 Disagree. I hold doors open for everyone (I am a woman). I mean if you're still like 30 yards away from the door, I'm letting it swing shut but if you're right behind me or generally pretty close; hands full or not, I'll hold the door open for you.

#3 Disagree. I think a pleasant and thoughtful transaction - no matter how insignificant is worth the small effort as long as the person on the other end is not being a jerk.

#4 I agree with. Many people with one position get hired in at a certain rate and get standard cost of living raise and bonuses. Someone else can get hired in a few years later for the same position at a much higher rate. Then you have a brand new person making more than the person who has been there longer and unless you really advocate for yourself, your company most likely isn't going to gift you with a market equity adjustment.

That being said, I do not go around discussing my salary with colleagues as it is still considered taboo. I do know what everyone on my team makes though (even my boss) because I manage the departmental finances. I can't even share that info with my boss because everyone on the list are his peers except for me as he is the only one with a direct report.

I also don't have any issues discussing what I make with my friends and I have several friends who share as well - it's not a big deal. I make 6 figures but I am not "wealthy" and for the most part there is not a significant wealth gap between most of my good friends and myself (i.e. nobody is significantly more rich than the other). However I do have a handful of friends who don't make very much (inherent with the line of work they are in) and I don't really bring up my salary with them because I can tell that it's more uncomfortable for them to talk about - which is understandable.

I think without me telling my friends how much I make, with some simple math and a glass door salary search, they could get a pretty close idea of range anyway.

For #1 - if imma guess
And imma gonna
It’s probably from
Sitting at tables that weren’t super secured or balanced - so resting elbows might actually up end the table

 

[BigFrosty]

I guess this could be manners related, but formal dress codes at work when it's not really necessary. Specifically long sleeves and pants ones, because there's nothing better than tromping around during a LA summer to go home and peel your pants off.

Our office recently changed our dress code to polos and khaki shorts after reading the fine print in the corporate guidelines that allow each office to set their own dress in relation to their geographical area.

We got the idea from a visitation to an engineering office during an off time. They were all dressed in camo, fishing gear, and yard attire. We were kind of blown away, but they said they dress comfy when they don't have formal meetings.

I work in an office park and the other businesses definitely noticed our trend and some have followed suit. The brief bathroom encounters usually go like this, "Hey what do you guys do over there?" "Oh really, and you get wear shorts?!" A month later I see the director of that business sporting shorts throughout the week. Another engineering firm approved jeans and polos during the week.

We've seen no noticeably difference in work respect, effort, or productivity. In fact the employees are much happier!

 

[Goatman Saint]

I was accused of having an affair with a woman because the company busybody got all into it when I opened a door for one of the younger cuter female employees. Of course on the way to have a talk with my male boss I held the door open 2 different times for different guys as I always do. When he started I asked him if that means I
Was banging the two dudes also...

 

[Charlie Brizzown]

I was accused of having an affair with a woman because the company busybody got all into it when I opened a door for one of the younger cuter female employees. Of course on the way to have a talk with my male boss I held the door open 2 different times for different guys as I always do. When he started I asked him if that means I
Was banging the two dudes also...

Some people get around.

 

[UndeadSnoopy]

I was accused of having an affair with a woman because the company busybody got all into it when I opened a door for one of the younger cuter female employees. Of course on the way to have a talk with my male boss I held the door open 2 different times for different guys as I always do. When he started I asked him if that means I
Was banging the two dudes also...

I feel your pain.

The world can be brutal and judgmental for us sexy guys.

Just remember your manners.

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

I was accused of having an affair with a woman because the company busybody got all into it when I opened a door for one of the younger cuter female employees. Of course on the way to have a talk with my male boss I held the door open 2 different times for different guys as I always do. When he started I asked him if that means I
Was banging the two dudes also...

it is noted that you have not declared your innocence