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Etiquette

Proposed Q&A site for QA site for anyone lacking social skills wanting to find out how to react in a particular situation; about social conventions, customs, social interactions, social situations and behaviours.
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In response to popular demand, I have renamed the proposal to “Etiquette”. It was previously called “Social Conventions and Interaction”. – Timwi Jan 6 at 20:14

36 Example Questions (1 closed)

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Is it acceptable for two friends to queue up in two separate queues in the supermarket and then jump to the faster one?
added by Timwi Feb 25 '11 at 22:45
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Should you tip for take-out or pick-up orders?
added by Adam Wuerl Jul 18 '11 at 12:15
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Is it acceptable to bring a significant other to a wedding if only my name was on the invitation?
added by Adam Wuerl Jul 19 '11 at 4:03
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Is it socially acceptable to ask for extra condiments on food, or is that insulting to the cook?
added by Peter Olson May 25 '11 at 5:38
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When--if ever--is it permissible to discipline another person's child?
added by Adam Wuerl Jul 19 '11 at 4:08
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Open in my mind if this type of question would belong here or at parenting.SE. – Adam Wuerl Jul 19 '11 at 4:08
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This seems more like a Parenting.SE question, to me. – Shauna Aug 2 '11 at 17:26
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Not to me. It has nothing to do with parenting. The question is not about the dynamics between you and the child, but between you and the other parent. – Timwi Jan 6 at 20:03
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Is it acceptable to object during a wedding ceremony when they ask for objections?
added by Kalamane Aug 8 '11 at 14:04
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What is the proper etiquette for eating cherries at your work while at your desk? Where should I be spitting out the pits?
added by Swati Jun 3 '11 at 15:09
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How did the clapping of hands originate as a gesture of appreciation?
added by Kalamane Aug 8 '11 at 14:04
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Why do some people initialize their first name. What do you call them?
added by Peter Turner Jul 13 '11 at 21:05
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What is too loud when playing music in a crowded block in a big city?
added by whirlwin Jul 18 '11 at 13:00
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How do i tell people off when they have over stayed their welcome without being rude ?
added by Parminder Feb 15 at 15:23
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What's the/is there an etiquette for dating a friends ex-girlfriend?
added by Herr Kaleun Jul 23 '11 at 21:08
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What's the nicest way to say "I've forgotten your name"?
added by endolith Apr 9 at 23:38
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Is it necessary to send a personal thank you note to everyone who attended your retirement party?
added by Kalamane Aug 8 '11 at 14:05
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Is it proper to give a gift for a second marriage?
added by Kalamane Aug 8 '11 at 14:05
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When is it proper to begin eating amongst a group of people where food is being served?
added by Kyle Hayes Apr 16 at 23:42
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How do I approach my boss about concerns with the working environment?
added by Timwi Feb 25 '11 at 22:46
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(Of course on the real site, the question would have to be more specific than this, but this is just an example.) – Timwi Feb 25 '11 at 22:47
I am really hoping this is an on topic question. If not then we need to start an SE for this. – Chad Jul 22 '11 at 16:55
@Chad - I agree. I came to this proposal from this type of question, which was closed as off-topic on Programmers - programmers.stackexchange.com/questions/97917/… . As I've seen these types of questions a lot, if it's not on-topic for this, then I think it would need a whole site of its own. – Shauna Aug 2 '11 at 17:24
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@Shauna - The Workplace is about to go into beta and this question will be on topic there. Feel free to commit and join the community. – Chad Apr 9 at 12:41
@Chad - Committed to that one quite a while ago. :) – Shauna Apr 9 at 13:42
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Is it rude to knock on an occupied bathroom stall if you're having a bathroom emergency?
added by Kalamane Aug 8 '11 at 14:05
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What is the appropriate wording to point out to someone that they are making very annoying sounds (e.g. slurping a drink, clicking a pen, etc.)?
added by Timwi Jan 6 at 20:08
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How can I tell someone with ADD that they have just made an error?
added by Dave Jan 23 at 17:19
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When there are only two people present at the office, is it appropriate for one of them to use headphones?
added by Jørgen Feb 28 at 7:03
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What is the order of silverware for a formal place setting?
added by Kyle Hayes Apr 16 at 23:44
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Is there a 'perfect time' for the discussion on ones sexual preference?
added by Taz Apr 18 at 5:28
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Typically a man lets a woman walk in front of him, when walking through a narrow passage. When, if ever, is it proper for the man to lead?
added by Flimzy Apr 20 at 22:55
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What should you do if someone expects you to laugh in response to something they said that you personally consider lame?
added by InquilineKea May 5 at 1:28
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What should you do if you've just realized that you asked a question that could potentially make someone feel uncomfortable?
added by InquilineKea May 5 at 1:34
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How do you know when you're trolling/spamming a website?
added by Peter Turner Sep 1 '11 at 17:40
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Is your purpose to upset people? You're trolling. Is your purpose to sell something? You're spamming. – Flimzy Apr 20 at 22:51
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How should [cutlery] be arranged for formal dining in [the US]?
added by Deflect Apr 7 at 5:39
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Generally, How should a gentleman of class stand while their photo is being taken?
added by Taz Apr 18 at 5:31
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actual question would contain items such as the environment, props, other people and items that may affect the answer. – Taz Apr 18 at 5:32
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What's the proper way to respond to "you look really young"?
added by InquilineKea May 5 at 1:26
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Should a young male smile frequently when talking to other people?
added by InquilineKea May 5 at 1:26
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What should you do when your friend's stalker tries to get to her or him through you?
added by InquilineKea May 5 at 1:27
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Is it customary to tip a housekeeper? If so, how much?
added by Lauren May 9 at 15:21
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What steps are involved in creating a party for the purpose of gaining connections? [closed]
added by MirroredFate Jul 21 '11 at 18:06
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closed as not a real question by Adam Wuerl, Dori Oct 6 '11 at 21:28

It's difficult to tell what is being asked here. This question is ambiguous, vague, incomplete, overly broad, or rhetorical and cannot be reasonably answered in its current form.

The question doesn't seem to make sense as asked. It's not clear why there would be an obvious relationship between the purpose of a party and the steps to plan a party. – Adam Wuerl Oct 5 '11 at 19:18
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Where can i go to meet [Person Type]?
added by Chad Jul 22 '11 at 17:01
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I think this question may come up quite a bit insert (boys/ girls/ men/ women /gamers/ dragracers...) I am thinking off topic but maybe i am wrong. – Chad Jul 22 '11 at 17:02
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Can you really fault a guy for stinking up the bathroom?
added by Peter Turner Nov 10 '11 at 17:55
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Why only guys? I would also like to know the answer to this question if it was a girl! :-) – THelper Mar 26 at 7:44
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I'm not really seeing how you could objectively answer this. – Deflect Apr 7 at 5:47

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