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Title: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Gopher on Jul 11 08 11:23
Here it is! Post all those questions concerning those propieties  of correct behaviour that you've ever wondered about and no doubt someone will make a helpful comment.  
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: ShyT on Jul 11 08 11:56
Somewhere on the board I read that it was common to wear diamonds during the day, does this also apply to emeralds?
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: P.C. on Jul 11 08 12:03
lol.  Are you swimming in emeralds ShyT ?  I think you can wear them whenever you like...as long as you are respectful of the situation.  For instance, going to a charity function to raise money for the homeless, while dripping in diamonds might be considered poor taste and highly hypocritical whether it's the day time or the evening. (emeralds too)
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: ShyT on Jul 11 08 12:16
I'm truly thankful for this information, you have saved me considerable embarrassment.
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Lil Me on Jul 11 08 06:30
Is it unbecoming for a woman to run around sans brassiere, if there is an outline of  "headlights" showing through a t-shirt?
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Sawdust on Jul 11 08 06:35
Only if it is a great-great grandmother!
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: P.C. on Jul 11 08 06:52
I think it depends on who you ask.
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Lil Me on Jul 11 08 10:48
Ok.  Will tell the elderly relatives to wear foundation garments and will ask the advice of a woman next time.  Mr Saw- better stop looking at the shirts before you get in trouble!
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Gopher on Jul 12 08 11:47
Lil Me wrote:
 Is it unbecoming for a woman to run around sans brassiere, if there is an outline of  "headlights" showing through a t-shirt? [FONT color=#0000bf]................[/FONT]

 [FONT color=#0000bf][/FONT]

 [FONT color=#0000bf]In posing this question, you give evidence of being a lady not only of great delicacy, but also of  no inconsiderable refinement.[/FONT]

 [FONT color=#0000bf]Be of good cheer! 'Headlights' indicates that you only pursue your activity in periods of extremely diminished visibility and that rather than titillating voyeuristic observers in a manner which could rightly be considered unladylike, you err on the side of respectibility. You can therefore  take comfort in the knowledge that no matter the keen-sightedness of your supposed observers,  their eyes will be transfixed focused solely on the beams of your lights...and your own gracious self  be entirely unseen.[/FONT]

 [FONT color=#0000bf]YOU ARE WELL WITHIN THE BOUNDS OF DECORUM.[/FONT]

 [FONT color=#0000bf]Should you require a deeper, more considered,  analytical answer to your query, the posting of a personal photograph illustrating the the details of your concern would be of great assistance.[/FONT]

 [FONT color=#0000bf]I'm sure we all look forward to it.[/FONT]

     
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Lil Me on Jul 12 08 11:08
Gopher wrote:
 [FONT color=#0000bf]Should you require a deeper, more considered,  analytical answer to your query, the posting of a personal photograph illustrating the the details of your concern would be of great assistance.[/FONT]

 [FONT color=#0000bf][/FONT]

 [FONT color=#0000bf]--[/FONT]

 [FONT color=#0000bf]Uh, no.[/FONT]

Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Gopher on Jul 14 08 12:07
I have received an invitation to a posh event. At the bottom of the card it states 'Dress Optional'. Does this mean I can go naked if I wish?
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Sawdust on Jul 14 08 05:51
Yes you can.

(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Shocked/1.gif)

    (However I wouldn't wait by the mailbox for more invitations.)
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Michel on Jul 14 08 07:06
     
 
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Lil Me on Jul 14 08 08:32
Or... you can wear a dress!!!
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Lise on Jul 15 08 05:38
How does one fart politely?
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Michel on Jul 15 08 06:55
     
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Sawdust on Jul 15 08 07:07
LOL! What a great sequence.
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Lise @ Work on Jul 15 08 07:17
I bet she's probably thinking, "We are not amused."(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Sportsdude on Jul 15 08 08:53
Or "typical idiot" (it's well known the guy is more or less an idiot) see the movie "The Queen". lol  
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Lil Me on Jul 15 08 09:55
Lise wrote:
 How does one fart politely? --

 Excuse oneself and go to the bathroom?

 Cough to cover up the sound?

 Employ the "crop duster" method and keep walking, whilst emitting the sound of a backfiring tractor.


 
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Gopher on Jul 15 08 10:49
Why do some people think it's polite to stick out gtheir little finger whilst drinking tea or coffee (from a cup, of course)?

  Could this strategem also be employed should one wish to fart politely?  
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Sportsdude on Jul 15 08 11:51
lol I do that, I think its a habit more then anything.  
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Michel on Jul 15 08 12:26
   
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Sportsdude on Jul 15 08 02:53
lol tea drinking.

 
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Michel on Jul 15 08 02:57
   
 
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Sportsdude on Jul 15 08 04:34
indeed!  
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Michel on Jul 15 08 04:48
   
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Sportsdude on Jul 15 08 05:11
*deep voice*

yes
We need our mugs, big mugs.

(http://img2.travelblog.org/Photos/4797/23424/t/111793-Octberfest-Beer-Mug--Der-Bierkrug-0.jpg)

(http://www.germantracht.com/images/zc19981910lrg.gif)

^ Man-tiques  


 
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Michel on Jul 15 08 06:29
     
 
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Sportsdude on Jul 16 08 11:02
Should I feel sorry for the Queen? Apparently she's going through 'tough and hard economic times' aka she's out of money.

 
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Michel on Jul 16 08 11:10
   
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Gopher on Jul 16 08 11:15
She just wants us to send her all those notes which have her picture on them.  
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Michel on Jul 16 08 11:17
     
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Gopher on Jul 16 08 11:23
The coins can go over in the second convoy.
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Michel on Jul 16 08 11:24
     
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Sportsdude on Jul 16 08 11:25
 She's complaining she's out of money to remodel her palace.    
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Michel on Jul 16 08 11:28
     
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Sportsdude on Jul 16 08 11:33
There's asbestos to be removed, which is hilarious, my old house has asbestos, I'm still alive...
And the wall paper is crumbling and she's worried about how her guests will feel. The palace hasn't been updated since the 50s.
And Buckingham apparently looks really cheesy inside. Why does she care anyway, they spend most of their time in at their place in Scotland.
 
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Michel on Jul 16 08 11:50
     
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Gopher on Jul 16 08 11:55
Lise wrote:
 How does one fart politely?[/DIV]..........
 Address your query to the Queen, she no doubt mastered this art in her cradle.
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Sportsdude on Jul 16 08 11:56
 Turn it in a museum, make the Queen live in East London.

Speaking of politics, I just saw for the first time in my life a Democratic Party candidate ad for my congressional district. Hilarious. If Democrats win here, in the most conservative district in Missouri, its the end of the world.

   
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Michel on Jul 16 08 12:07
   
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Gopher on Jul 16 08 12:08
What's this got to do with etiquette and decorous comportment?
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Sportsdude on Jul 16 08 12:10
Sorry, goph, couldn't figure out if the Queen and her money woes was suppose to be in the Agony thread or this one. sorry.  
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Gopher on Jul 16 08 12:11
I'm sure she wouldn't mind, and if it's good enough for her, it's good enough for me. Carry on.  
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Michel on Jul 16 08 12:28
   
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Lise on Jul 17 08 08:52
I've always wondered about your butter knife, forks and spoons. Like how many should you have beside your plate?
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Gopher on Jul 19 08 11:31
It depends on  the number of courses and the nature of the food you are offering.

  P.S. I note that you didn't mention finger bowls.
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Gopher on Jul 19 08 11:33
What is the correct (verbal) reponse to make on one of those ever-decreasing occasions when somebody says "thank you" to you?  
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Lise on Jul 19 08 01:21
Finger bowls? Don't they have them when they serve you lobster or crab or anything that requires you to use your fingers eloquently?
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: ShyT on Jul 22 08 12:12
Many people only use one.  
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Lil Me on Jul 22 08 12:26
 Gopher wrote:
What is the correct (verbal) reponse to make on one of those ever-decreasing occasions when somebody says "thank you" to you?
 --
 You're welcome
 No problem
 De rien
 Da nadda
 

 
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Michel on Jul 22 08 01:08
   
 
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: purelife on Jul 22 08 02:44
No worries and Pleasure was mine and Anytime are some of the responses I say after "Thank you."
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Gopher on Jul 23 08 11:41
Then there's what do you say before a meal. The French have Bon appetit, the Germans have Guten Appetit - but what should English speakers say?
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Russ on Jul 23 08 11:47
Dig in, theres lots
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: P.C. on Jul 23 08 11:51
 Dig in, theres lots

    lol.....I like that one Russ.  

  How about..."to the chef...."[/DIV]
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: purelife on Jul 23 08 12:33
Help yourself.  
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Michel on Jul 23 08 02:55
     
 
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: P.C. on Jul 23 08 03:23
Not a fan of the Mushy Peas, Michel ?
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Michel on Jul 23 08 03:42
     
 
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: P.C. on Jul 23 08 06:28
They're pretty much exactly what they say.  Mushy peas.

  (http://www.asaltandbattery.com/assets/images/products/copies/md_mushy-peas-big.jpg)
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Michel on Jul 23 08 06:35
   
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Sportsdude on Jul 23 08 06:40
Britain has more Michelin's now then France.  
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Michel on Jul 23 08 06:44
   
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: P.C. on Jul 23 08 06:49
They don't sound appealing and they don't look appealing.....but hey.....you never know.  (I'm almost certain I never will)
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Michel on Jul 23 08 06:52
   
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Sportsdude on Jul 23 08 08:40
PC you don't like Michelin star restaurants? lol That's the ultimate fanciest you can get. The 'ultra prestigious' places.

 
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: P.C. on Jul 23 08 08:46
PC you don't like Michelin star restaurants? lol That's the ultimate fanciest you can get. The 'ultra prestigious' places.

  Michelin star ?  I've never heard of them.
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Sportsdude on Jul 23 08 08:55
Ahhh. I thought you've seen Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmare.. hmm
[a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michelin_Guide"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michelin_Guide[/a]
 
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: P.C. on Jul 23 08 09:03
Ohhh.....the rating system.  OK....I'm with you now.  I thought you were talking about restaurants called Michelin Star.  As for Ramsey.....I wouldn't eat his food no matter how many stars he had.  
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Sportsdude on Jul 23 08 09:16
hahaha. Yeah I meant the Star. Chefs lose cred if they lose a star, they go all moody and run into the hills and become a wild beast or something, it's that devastating to them.  
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: ShyT on Jul 26 08 12:06
Is it vulgar for a man to wear brightly coloured socks with a dark suit?
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: P.C. on Jul 26 08 01:09
I don't think it's vulgar.  Some guys could pull this off and land themselves on the 10 best dressed list.  Others would just be considered 'fashion challenged'.
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Lil Me on Jul 26 08 03:21
Depends how short your pant legs are.
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Michel on Jul 26 08 03:27
   
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: P.C. on Jul 26 08 06:20
 Depends how short your pant legs are.

  Now there's a fashion statement.  [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/musik/f045.gif" border=0][/DIV]
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Lil Me on Jul 26 08 06:42
What a cool smilie!

He's WAY cooler than Martin Short on SCTV...what was his name?
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: P.C. on Jul 26 08 06:54
Ed Grimley ?

  (http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w75/yankdoodles/EdGrimley.jpg)
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Lil Me on Jul 26 08 07:08
That's it!  lol
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: P.C. on Jul 26 08 07:30
lol.....'We're as doomed as doomed can be, ya know'
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Michel on Jul 26 08 07:44
     
 
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Sportsdude on Jul 26 08 07:45
To me it screams Ants in your pants.  
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Gopher on Aug 11 08 11:58
What (if any) topics are best avoided during small talk?
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: P.C. on Aug 11 08 02:16
Religion and politics.  Well....you can....but then it becomes big talk.
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Sportsdude on Aug 11 08 02:34
yeah good to avoid those.  
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Lil Me on Aug 11 08 02:41
Avoid anything that might be potentially embarassing to the other person.
 
 
   
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Sportsdude on Aug 11 08 02:53
Don't talk about another nation in the olympics, that isn't where you are currently residing. lol Unless its friends who like to banter, the ones that have no sense of humour wouldn't find it funny.  
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: ShyT on Aug 12 08 11:16
Anything even remotely interesting.
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
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Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Michel on Aug 12 08 02:15
     
 
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Gopher on Aug 13 08 12:25
P.C. wrote:
 Religion and politics.  Well....you can....but then it becomes big talk. ............

 [FONT color=#c00000]A closed mouth speaks volumes. Is this also big talk?[/FONT]


 
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Gopher on Sep 13 08 11:27
What is the polite way to blow one's nose in public?
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: P.C. on Sep 13 08 12:25
That's a good question Gophie.  I have public-nose-blowaphobia, so I haven't a good answer.
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Lil Me on Sep 13 08 02:28
I don't know.  I think it's better to blow one's nose than sniffle and drip.  
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Gopher on Sep 14 08 11:30
Ah, so you reckon that finger, thumb and sleeve are definitely out then?  
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: P.C. on Sep 14 08 01:18
I suppose you could give it a try.......and see how it flies ?  [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/frech/p055.gif" border=0]
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Gopher on Sep 15 08 11:35
Over to you?
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: P.C. on Sep 21 08 11:12
This reminds me of a time I was stuck in a washroom stall, that had no toilet paper.  There was nobody else in there, so I was trying to catch the attention of anybody who might be walking by.  I felt rather foolish yelling at the top of my lungs whilst sitting on the throne.  [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/liebe/g038.gif[/img]

  I yelled for quite some time to no avail.  I finally ripped the lining out of my brand new purse. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/10.gif)  
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Michel on Sep 21 08 11:17
     
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: P.C. on Sep 21 08 11:19
Well you would have been my hero too.  So WHERE WERE YOU WHEN I NEEDED YOU.(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Michel on Sep 21 08 11:24
     
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: P.C. on Sep 21 08 11:27
As Lil Me would say.....Harumph !  [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/ekelig/c018.gif" border=0]
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Michel on Sep 21 08 11:30
     
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Sportsdude on Sep 21 08 11:33
But P.C. you're not old. lol  
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Russ on Sep 21 08 11:42
 P.C. wrote:
[div style="font-style: italic;"]This reminds me of a time I was stuck in a washroom stall, that had no toilet paper.  There was nobody else in there, so I was trying to catch the attention of anybody who might be walking by.  I felt rather foolish yelling at the top of my lungs whilst sitting on the throne.  [img style="cursor: pointer;" onclick="url(this.src);" src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/liebe/g038.gif[/img][/div] [div style="font-style: italic;"] [/div] [div style="font-style: italic;"]I yelled for quite some time to no avail.  I finally ripped the lining out of my brand new purse.  
[/div] [img style="font-style: italic;" src="richedit/smileys/10.gif[/img]

Well, I know this sounds strange, but in my backpack which I always travel with (think airports in africa), I carry those travel wet wipes.. Like in this instance you never know when you will find no TP. I insist that Starfishie has a pack in her purse for emergencies.


 
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: P.C. on Sep 21 08 11:44
I'm a slow learner.  I just make sure I buy purses with softer lining now. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Michel on Sep 21 08 11:46
     
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Gopher on Sep 21 08 12:38
Did the ancient Egyptians use papyrus prior to the invention of paper?
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Lil Me on Sep 22 08 01:55
(http://media.ebaumsworld.com/picture/tjr18/NoToiletPaper.png).  
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: 49er on Sep 22 08 04:14
use dollar bills...... I did many years ago.  I forgor how much it eventually ended costing me
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: P.C. on Sep 22 08 05:29
(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Shocked/1.gif)   Aside from being far too frugal for that, the thought of icky money touching my .......nether regions icks me out.

  I'd have sat there until somebody decided they'd better call the police/ambulance/fire department or all three, before I would use money.
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Canuck Bucks on Sep 22 08 06:22
49'er

 use dollar bills...... I did many years ago.  I forgor how much it eventually ended costing me

  Unfortunately our dollar is a coin! The smallest bill is a $5, and that gets expensive. Cheaper to use a pr of Costco jeans.[/DIV]
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: P.C. on Sep 22 08 06:33
Ouch !
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: 49er on Sep 22 08 07:27
Canuck Bucks wrote:
 49'er

 use dollar bills...... I did many years ago.  I forgor how much it eventually ended costing me



Unfortunately our dollar is a coin! The smallest bill is a $5, and that gets expensive. Cheaper to use a pr of Costco jeans.

 

 If I have to do it again today, I just use my underwear.  A package of 10 Costco's Kirklands brand briefs cost under $10

Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Lil Me on Sep 23 08 11:31
 P.C. wrote:
This reminds me of a time I was stuck in a washroom stall
 --
 I got stuck in a bathroom once.  In the lobby of the hospital.  The doorknob broke off in my hand, and I was trapped inside the room.  Started yelling.
 
 [/div][div]

 
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Gopher on Sep 23 08 12:02
I've just been reading that in the middle ages, when paper was only for the privileged, moss was used.
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Gopher on Dec 27 08 12:11
There are several things which are not supposed to be talked about in polite company - but what exactly IS  polite company? And how do I recognise it?  
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Orik on Dec 28 08 02:23
 
Quote from: Gopher on Dec 27 08 12:11There are several things which are not supposed to be talked about in polite company - but what exactly IS  polite company? And how do I recognise it?  

lets see now

anyone you have known intimately or for more than 1 year or some one your completely comfortable farting out loud in the presence of means they are impolite company... so pretty much any topic is fine to talk to them about... soo that would mean ...

anyone you do not know intimately or someone who is new to you. would have to be considered polite company

I hope that helps when next u decide to discuss your ribald party days and the time you threw up all over the neighbors cat...  
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Gopher on Dec 29 08 11:35
  Lise wrote:
How does one fart politely?
............

Silently and sans fragrance  
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Orik on Dec 29 08 03:46
 lol but that sounds difficult to do...  
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Gopher on Dec 30 08 11:57
I am reliably  informed by sources at Buckingham Palace that it takes years of practice.  
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Gopher on Jan 14 09 12:43
How do you politely tell someone that the Christmas present they send you year after year is something you don't like? My own fault, as when they sent it the first time I expressed appreication.  
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: P.C. on Jan 14 09 12:54
How do you politely tell someone that the Christmas present they send you year after year is something you don't like? My own fault, as when they sent it the first time I expressed appreication.  

    I don't think I would.  Perhaps you know of a recipient that might appreciate it? Or you could re-gift it....or pass it on to a seniors home or something of the like?
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Lil Me on Jan 14 09 01:57
Let me guess..is it a fruitcake?  
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: P.C. on Jan 14 09 02:06
omg, lol.  My thoughts exactly.   We got one, that we used as a door-stop for years.  
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: purelife on Jan 14 09 02:22
LOL I think it's fruitcake too.
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Michel on Jan 14 09 02:31
   
 
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Lil Me on Jan 14 09 03:13
lol I think so.
 My mom bakes a ton of fruitcake every Nov, soaks it in booze and gives it away at Xmas.  It costs a bloody fortune to make it these days (brandy, rum, fruits, nuts, cement) so she gives it away pretty carefully- to dedicated fruicake fans only (I'm not one of them!).  British people love it.
   
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Orik on Jan 14 09 05:06
 ummm i'm not British but my parents are and i like fruit cake but neither of my parents do...

however the whole family loves mincemeat pies and the Christmas puddings yummy... those always dissapeared fast...

if it is a fruit cake and gopher doesn't want his... i will accept it gladly and will probably enjoy every last bite...
 
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: P.C. on Jan 14 09 08:50
I remember my mom making fruitcakes as well.  Ick ick ick.  

    Ick.
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Orik on Jan 14 09 10:46
 whats wrong with fruit cakes ?  i just dont understand

why do so many people hate them so much ?

I fail to see it... i find them delicious (most of the time. i grant you i have had bad ones b4 not everyone can bake well) . i'm not a big fan of the ones with nuts but most of the vanilla ones with lemon icing and all the mixed fruits inside are fantastically yummy ...

so please explain to me why are they Ick or as some others say gross or ( *sick* )


 
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: P.C. on Jan 15 09 08:42
so please explain to me why are they Ick or as some others say gross or ( *sick* )


 

I think they are all of the above. Ick, gross and *sick*.  

  I would say that my dislike of fruitcake goes beyond dislike.  It's bordering on a phobia.  Ya....that's it....fruitacakeaphobia.  It also goes beyond the icky taste....it doesn't even look attractive.

  It's the texture of all that weird candied fruit that bears no resemblance to any fruit that is of this world.  Did I mention that it's gross ?

  I have a recipe for a less expensive 'no bake' fruitcake, that will save you time and money, and possibly the loss of a few friends.  Skip the fruit, don't bother with the flour and butter, drink the rum and call it a day.

    Ick.
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Gopher on Jan 15 09 11:43
 It wasn''t fruitcake, I would definitely NOT have sent that back.  
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Lil Me on Jan 15 09 11:47
Was it aftershave?  I think you mentionned last year that someone gave you aftershave...but you have a beard and no need for aftershave?  
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: P.C. on Jan 15 09 11:48
Please say it isn't underwear.
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: purelife on Jan 15 09 11:49
Socks and underwear, Gophie?
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Gopher on Jan 15 09 11:50
 P.C. wrote:
Please say it isn't underwear.......

It isn't underwear. Which reminds me, I went out to dinner the other night and the lady of the house informed everyone that she'd spent the morning buying "scary underwear". Any ideas, anyone?
 
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: P.C. on Jan 15 09 11:51
I call scary underwear, anything that might be a size up from my last underwear.
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: P.C. on Jan 15 09 11:52
....or it could be this.....

  (http://www.edpadgett.com/blog/uploaded_images/54maidenformbra-721408.jpg)
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Gopher on Jan 15 09 11:54
 Oh, I just about remember that advert; if I recall there was a whole series of them. They were hilarious.  
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: P.C. on Jan 15 09 11:55
Then maybe you could tell us what is hanging off her belt ?
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: purelife on Jan 15 09 11:56
"Scary underwear" are those that goes up to your belly almost to your waist, kind of like the ones worn in the movie, Bridget Jones' Diary.

  At least, that's what my mom wears and I call those scary underwear cuz I would not wear them.  
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Gopher on Jan 15 09 11:57
Of course I can, they're bra-stuffers.  
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: P.C. on Jan 15 09 11:59
[FONT size=6]BOO !!!![/FONT]

    [img]http://www.manchestergalleries.org/our-other-venues/platt-hall-gallery-of-costume/the-collection/collection-themes/mcgweb/objects/common/webmedia.php?irn=400355&size=272x350"]
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: purelife on Jan 15 09 12:01
Are those pyjamas?
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: P.C. on Jan 15 09 12:02
lol....I'm afraid not.  They are underwear from yesteryear.
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Gopher on Jan 15 09 12:04
 Do you still wear them? What are they called?  
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: P.C. on Jan 15 09 12:06
No, I stopped wearing those about 3 or 4 months ago. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/5.gif)   And they are called underwear from yesteryear.
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Gopher on Jan 15 09 12:07
I guess you must have throught them somewhat too flimsy for the winter.  
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: P.C. on Jan 15 09 12:12
I'm growing increasingly uncomfortable discussing my dainties with you.  [img onclick="selecte('blush.gif');" alt=emoticon src="http://www.pushupstairs.com/images/emoticon/blehnet/blush.gif" border=0]
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Gopher on Jan 15 09 12:15
Now that's a nice name to call me!(//forums/richedit/smileys/Angry/6.gif)  
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: P.C. on Jan 15 09 12:19
(http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/10.gif)  Um...
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Gopher on Jan 15 09 12:21
But you're forgiven  
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Orik on Jan 15 09 03:27
[a href="http://images.buycostumes.com/mgen/merchandiser/19749.jpg[/img]they are a form of bloomers / pantaloons [/a]

[div style="text-align: left;"](http://images.dharmatrading.com/images/eng/products/image/brj78-1.jpg)(http://i41.tinypic.com/2dbqm3l.jpg)

  [/div]
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Gopher on Jan 16 09 11:44
 Ah, so now we know what PC used to model.  
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Lil Me on Jan 16 09 08:32
In the olden days, a lot of people had 1 pair of long underwear, which they wore 24/7.
 When springtime came and the weather was warmer, people would finally take off their underwear and wash it :)
   
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Gopher on Jan 17 09 11:18
Did they take them off, or did they just walk away by themselves? Phew(//forums/richedit/smileys/Word_Negative/8.gif)  
Title: Re: The Etiquette and Decorous Comportment Thread
Post by: Orik on Jan 17 09 01:12
 stinky...
 
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