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added by Issa Chanzi Nov 19 '15 at 23:38

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added by James Jenkins Nov 20 '15 at 8:59

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added by James Jenkins Nov 19 '15 at 14:55

I must be missing something with this question... – pacoverflow Jul 31 '16 at 6:42

Gum can cover the odor or d of bad breath. – James Jenkins Aug 1 '16 at 9:14

so you might want to rewrite it to something like "how to know if it means that I have bad breath?" – Ooker Oct 25 '16 at 6:05

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added by NJP Nov 20 '15 at 2:20

I like to point out a strength and a weakness at the same time... Or "hesitantly" suggest an improvement, so it sounds like I'm not sure it's a good idea, but I most certainly am. If they don't take the advice... Meh? – Robert Dunn Jan 28 '16 at 21:24

This question can alreay be asked on workplace SE. Example : workplace.stackexchange.com/questions/154/… – Mr Yolo May 31 '16 at 11:39

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added by Tommi Brander Nov 26 '15 at 8:11

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added by Dan Getz Jan 29 '16 at 16:47

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added by James Jenkins Nov 19 '15 at 14:52

Sounds speculative to me – jonallard Jun 7 '16 at 4:07

This sounds like a meta question... – leeand00 Jun 25 '16 at 0:55

@leeand00 only if it is specific to this site, which it is not. – James Jenkins Jun 25 '16 at 9:36

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added by Issa Chanzi Nov 19 '15 at 23:33

This might be better suited for Workplace. – Ravenstine Nov 20 '15 at 3:14

This is directly about the social interaction of seeking employment. It might be on topic for workplace, but it would be better here. – Issa Chanzi Sep 30 '16 at 13:05

Such a question should be more tightly focused on specific interactions which cause the OP anxiety. – curiousdannii Oct 20 '16 at 4:21

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added by NJP Nov 20 '15 at 2:12

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added by James Jenkins Nov 21 '15 at 10:49

Questions about relations between parents and their adult children are already accepted on Parenting SE. – Mr Yolo May 31 '16 at 11:42

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added by Tommi Brander Nov 30 '15 at 13:48

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added by Probably Dec 22 '15 at 20:50

While this question would need to fleshed out more on the actual site, this would be a good question. – James Jenkins Jan 7 '16 at 11:18

Doesn't it depend on culture? – wauhere Jan 25 '16 at 2:52

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added by Zorgatone Dec 27 '15 at 0:05

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added by Dawny33 Jan 10 '16 at 4:07

Seems too broad. – Casebash Apr 15 '16 at 4:27

I disaggree about beeing too broad, since it is a simple yes no answer and not asking for HOW TO. – Zaibis Apr 23 '16 at 9:27

@Zaibis There ya go! Last reopen vote :) – Zizouz212 Oct 31 '16 at 2:35

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added by gerrit Jan 21 '16 at 15:40

This question probably belongs on Workplace SE. – user3169 Jan 23 '16 at 3:30

Actually, I'd think this question would be okay here, since the work part is really only a pretext for the actual question. Though, in reality, I think it'd be fine for either SE. – Ravenstine Jan 27 '16 at 22:45

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added by Dan Getz Jan 29 '16 at 16:33

Adding a real-world example would make the question easier to understand. – Nicolas Raoul Jun 23 '16 at 7:11

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added by Dan Getz Jan 29 '16 at 16:42

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added by Dan Getz Jan 29 '16 at 16:51

Or self-discipline? – ahorn Nov 6 '16 at 13:06

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added by John Slegers Mar 4 '16 at 21:00

Or, "How does one flirt?" PS it's "innate". – ahorn Nov 6 '16 at 13:02

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added by John Slegers Mar 4 '16 at 21:01

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added by John Slegers, edited by warren Apr 26 '16 at 16:20

Sounds like a question for Travel SE. – Mr Yolo May 31 '16 at 11:45

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added by Parthian Shot Mar 14 '16 at 19:36

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added by Probably Apr 3 '16 at 16:12

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added by Probably Apr 15 '16 at 19:37

	I don't understand why "already" is in that sentence. – ahorn Nov 6 '16 at 12:57
	I'm trying to epress the situation when you have been on the party for a while but you want to go even it hasn't ended yet. – Probably Nov 6 '16 at 13:12

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added by Pablo May 17 '16 at 5:56

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added by Jodes May 30 '16 at 21:03

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added by Mr Yolo Jun 1 '16 at 14:40

Clarifications : I'm a French female, living and working in France. The social norm here for me is to do the "bise" (kissing people on the cheeks) every morning to each of my coworkers. I dislike touching people and would like to find a way to avoid it without being rude. – Mr Yolo Jun 1 '16 at 14:45

I hate those kisses, too. – Ada Lovelace Nov 15 '16 at 16:48

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added by Issa Chanzi Nov 24 '15 at 1:09

This question assumes that the other person's value system is out of sync with their circumstances. That's not necessarily the case. Questions of this type should include information on how that assumption was tested. – Lawrence Aug 13 '16 at 12:01

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added by Daniel Nov 28 '15 at 18:20

Isn't this very, very vague? I mean even with details, it is hugely opinion based... Not that I would not like to know the answer :) Also, there has been a Relationships & Dating site here that has been sadly closed down, would not that have been a better place for this? – sfThomas Jan 28 '16 at 20:23

Perhaps, but this site could also encompass this question, seeing as how this is an interpersonal communication. – Daniel Jan 28 '16 at 22:10

Space is limited on Area51, but on the real site the actual question body would contain much more details about the current relationship, the culture and gender of both, etc – Nicolas Raoul Jun 24 '16 at 3:35

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added by James Jenkins Nov 30 '15 at 11:22

The basic premise of this question is fine, but you might expand it to include any unsolicited door knockers, and ask how to interact with (rather than discourage) them. Discourage alone is easy, just don't answer the door. But perhaps there is another reason for being uncomfortable. – user3169 Feb 12 '16 at 4:41

@user3169 "how to interact with" would sound too broad and opinion-based to me, because that's more like "what should I do, in general" instead of "what should I do, to accomplish this goal". Also, missionaries might or might not have different goals and motivations than other door knockers. – Dan Getz Feb 13 '16 at 12:34

@Dan Getz I think all "door knockers" are trying to sell you something, in a situation you did not initiate and have limited means to avoid. In my case there is little difference how I deal with them. – user3169 Feb 13 '16 at 19:30

Missionaries are distinct from salespeople. Both can be handled in different ways. – Casebash Apr 17 '16 at 8:30

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added by Dawny33 Jan 8 '16 at 22:01

This question should be reworded to indicate a "relationship" issue. As written, the topic appears to be the "type/style of sex". As written it is off topic. – user3169 Jan 23 '16 at 4:06

@user3169 I don't see why this looked like an off-topic question to you. Many people have this doubt during the initial stages of relationship, so it's pretty much an "interpersonal issue"! – Dawny33 Jan 23 '16 at 4:33

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added by Jodes May 30 '16 at 21:00

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added by Mr Yolo Jun 1 '16 at 15:32

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added by Mr Yolo Jun 7 '16 at 10:29

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added by Zaibis Apr 23 '16 at 9:21

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added by Noemi Aug 18 '16 at 9:28

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added by sfThomas Jan 28 '16 at 20:25

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added by sfThomas Jan 28 '16 at 20:54

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added by Jodes May 30 '16 at 20:59

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added by Mr Yolo Jun 7 '16 at 7:36

Note : Several of my coworkers are observing Ramadan. I know one of them sometimes drink alcohol and anoter one have no problem eating pork. I also have a couple of christian coworkers. As an atheist raised in religiousless familly Im courious about those differences in pactices and religion interpretations. I'd like to ask them a few questions, but don't want to offend or annoy anyone. – Mr Yolo Jun 7 '16 at 7:47