http://www.answerbag.com/profile/167657 New Answerbag answers from An Educated Optimist Tue, 29 May 2012 07:59:16 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 07:59:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5736894 If you are used to texting on a standard keypad, is it difficult to switch to a Qwerty?<br /><br />I had a tough time at first (I was used to depending on predictive text), but it didn&#039;t take too long to adjust. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 21:27:17 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5736894 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5599179 I have acne and i cant stand it. is there any proven methods that will help cure or relieve my acne?<br /><br />Unfortunately, nothing is proven for everybody. One friend of mine swears by rosewater. She said she applied it once per day (right before bed) and it cleared up her skin. Another friend of mine had a really bad experience with ProActive, and she tried Arbonne&#039;s clear skin system. It... Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:19:19 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5599179 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5526332 If you could only depend on one fruit to eat for the rest of your life, (that grows in pleanty all year round,) what would you choose?<br /><br />FIGS! Figs are spectacular! Sorry for the exclamations; I can&#039;t stop enthusing about how awesome figs are! Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:46:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5526332 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5526312 Is there a musical instrument lying around somewhere in your house?<br /><br />I have a hammered dulcimer in my study. Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:44:32 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5526312 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5526279 If god had a car what do you think it would be<br /><br />An Aston-Martin Vanquish. Because if you can have anything, which God can, why WOULDN&#039;T you drive that? Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:42:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5526279 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5526086 My family and I get together almost every weekend and we play games but we always seem to play Monopoly. We have decided to invest in a new game. Which games should we invest in?<br /><br />Apples to Apples! I have never seen a game that a wider variety of people enjoy -- when my church gets together, people of all age ranges play, and it&#039;s so much fun. My students (even the too-cool-for-school crowd) talk about enjoying it as well. Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:24:11 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5526086 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5523314 How much snow does your town have to get before school is canceled?<br /><br />Any. If it&#039;s snowing, Houston freaks out and shuts down. I LOVE being a teacher. :-) Mon, 09 Feb 2009 17:03:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5523314 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5523246 Do you have any favorite vintage or recent teen drama shows? (For example, shows like 90210, Party of Five, Degrassi Junior High, etc)<br /><br />I loved Fifteen. I was lame. :-) Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:56:36 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5523246 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5523233 What is the last word in the Bible?<br /><br />Amen. I was going to be clever, but I&#039;m also a know-it-all, so I had to give the right answer (at least, in the KJV it&#039;s right). Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:55:23 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5523233 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5505954 My sis decided to have a baby shwr for my son & his wife thru their church (she is an admin pastor). She didn't invite neither my son's wife's mother or myself. Stating she wanted it to be an only church function. What do you say? how do I respond?<br /><br />You know, baby showers are not supposed to be thrown by family anyway. They should be done by friends only. I can understand why you&#039;re unhappy, but it is her prerogative to invite whom she chooses. You respond by being graceful and knowing that one of your daughter-in-law&#039;s... Sun, 08 Feb 2009 06:56:21 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5505954 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5505934 Do you think it is cool for a boyfriend or girfriend to leave the bathroom door open when doing thier business on the camode?<br /><br />No, I don&#039;t. I know that plenty of people are very comfortable with this, but even with a spouse, I would not be. Aside from the fact that I think some things should be private, I&#039;m in favor of maintaining some semblance of romance throughout a relationship. Sun, 08 Feb 2009 06:53:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5505934 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5505840 How can I tactfully approach someone that does something that annoys me? He's an Asian student and the first thing he does when he arrives in the morning is to hawk a lugee in the sink near where I work. I've noticed most Asian men do this.<br /><br />How many Asian men do you know who do this? I know no Asian men who do this. And I know several Asian men. Sorry, I got distracted there for a moment. If this is a work environment, you should speak to your supervisor. If for whatever reason that&#039;s not possible, the best way to do... Sun, 08 Feb 2009 06:39:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5505840 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5505817 How do you feel about meal prices raised at restaurants by 15-20% so that all workers do not have to depend on tips.<br /><br />That&#039;s exactly what should happen. Tipping is a terrible system. A person should not have to depend on other people&#039;s moods for his living, which essentially is what tipping does. There are plenty of countries in which tipping is not the standard, and those places are not notorious... Sun, 08 Feb 2009 06:34:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5505817 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5505777 I gave a pretty nice gift to a co-worker/friend for her wedding and now one month after the vows, she has left him. Should they return the gifts?<br /><br />They should give back the gifts, but you have no right to expect them to.The etiquette for you doesn&#039;t match up to the etiquette for them. As many people have mentioned, once you give a gift, it&#039;s gone and they may do with it as they please. In their case, in the event that a... Sun, 08 Feb 2009 06:28:09 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5505777 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5504355 Are there any women who feel/felt uncomfortable about breast feeding due to feeling that the breasts have a sexual connotation?<br /><br />I am not a fan of breastfeeding IN PUBLIC because whatever purpose they are currently being used for, they are still breasts and I believe they are not meant to be displayed. However, there is no denying that they were designed to feed babies, regardless of any other pleasure they may bring. I... Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:34:20 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5504355 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5504333 I sometimes call my mum 'woman' (as in "Oi woman, whats for tea?") do you find this disrespectful?<br /><br />I think it&#039;s jokingly disrespectful, like when I used to tell my mom that she was a crazy person. She knew I loved her dearly and didn&#039;t mean it seriously. Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:26:56 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5504333 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5504318 Should highschools have on-site day care centers?<br /><br />I don&#039;t think having a day care encourages teen pregnancy. I&#039;m pretty sure the message is not, &quot;Hey, have all the kids you want, because now it&#039;s easy to deal with!&quot; Besides, if they did, they would be a great blessing to the teachers with young children as well. ... Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:24:35 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5504318 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5466872 Do you believe that God really endorses TV evangelists?<br /><br />This question reminds me of the incomperable Ray Stevens, and his song &quot;Would Jesus Wear a Rolex.&quot; I love it because Ray Stevens IS a Christian, and he&#039;s right. Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:29:49 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5466872 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5466581 Is it okay to "let" young children win games, or is that giving them the impression that they can never lose?<br /><br />I think kids need to win sometimes, but that&#039;s why I&#039;m a big fan of kids&#039; games which don&#039;t require strategy, but are still fun for them. One that comes to mind is Candyland. They can enjoy playing, but it&#039;s really all luck who wins and loses. Cranium hullabaloo is the... Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:02:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5466581 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5466022 Is Valentine's Day a romantic holiday for you? OR do you dread the day and wish you could sleep in?<br /><br />Eh. It&#039;s always romantic; we have a good time. But I don&#039;t really feel like I need a designated romance day, you know? We can be romantic without a calendar. But I&#039;m weird. Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:18:02 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5466022 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5465731 Ladies, which do you prefer, a swimming costume or a bikini and for what reason?<br /><br />No offense, and please don&#039;t read anything into this, bikini wearers, but I think bikinis show way too much. I definitely would not wear one, so if bathing costume is my other option, it&#039;s what I&#039;d go for. Going out in a bikini would feel to me like leaving the house in my... Wed, 04 Feb 2009 14:52:29 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5465731 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5459831 How can I avoid inviting some of our wedding guests to the formal reception afterward?<br /><br />Um, I don&#039;t think you can. I have known of people who invited guests only to the reception, but to invite to the wedding but not the party afterward is going to offend people. If your reception is costing too much money, you could look at options for cost-cutting, or you can simply invite... Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:20:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5459831 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5459814 How do you stop a 10 year old boy from hitting girls? He doesn't see anything wrong with it.<br /><br />I don&#039;t understand -- are you upset because he&#039;s hitting, or just that he&#039;s hitting girls? Is this just fighting among kids, but you want to teach him that boys don&#039;t hit girls, or is this a matter of him picking on girls to hit? I&#039;m a woman, and my mother taught me... Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:17:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5459814 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5457184 Should they bring back corporal punishment in schools?<br /><br />As a teacher, I am not in favor of corporal punishment (though I feel the need to point out that at least in my state, it is not illegal -- just rarely used). However, I&#039;m not against it because I think it&#039;s child abuse -- I don&#039;t. I think there are many reasons why it&#039;s not... Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:35:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5457184 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5457103 A new online video game uses lush graphics and challenging quests into outer space to teach Shakespeare.Gamers become pilots of an elite squadron whose mission is to guard an ancient text called, Romeo and Juliet. Is this a good way to teach the Bard?<br /><br />To teach it? Certainly not. You can&#039;t learn Shakespeare without experiencing it the way he meant for it to be done (ideally that would be seeing a good performance, but reading aloud well will work also). However, I like any time Shakespeare is incorporated into modern life -- movies like... Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:28:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5457103 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5456995 How do you feel about having a President who smokes cigarettes?<br /><br />I think he should have quit by now, but I know it&#039;s really difficult to do. I&#039;m not really sure I&#039;d like him to try quitting WHILE in office, so I guess I shouldn&#039;t complain too much. I&#039;m not sure I want a President who&#039;s going through nicotine withdrawals. Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:17:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5456995 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5456969 Obama, the 44th president. Did you know that there have only been 43, including Obama?<br /><br />Sure, but it&#039;s weird to say &quot;43rd President, 44th Presidency.&quot; Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:15:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5456969 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5456930 If you were a teacher, what would your response be to a student who said they had no motivation to succeed because the world is going to end in 2012, before they even graduate high school?<br /><br />It would depend on whether that student was serious. I do know at least one person who truly believes that the world will end in 2012, and I know I would get into a great deal of trouble for calling my student&#039;s spritual beliefs stupid. Assuming he is serious, I would remind him that until... Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:11:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5456930 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5456876 What separates a great teacher from an also ran?<br /><br />Results. The only way to judge a great teacher is by the results he or she gets. I think a great teacher can get results whether she has a full-stocked classroom or a hovel, whether she has involved parents or kids who get themselves up for school. At the end of every year, I look at my... Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:05:24 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5456876 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5456743 Can you tell me which is the best Shakespear play, in your opinion, of course?<br /><br />Hamlet&#039;s my very favorite. I know it may be the standard answer, but it has contributed so many quotes to standard English, as well as my favorite character of all time. I love the depth of discussion on the topic of Hamlet&#039;s possible madness versus his craftiness in relation to the... Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:53:04 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5456743 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5456668 I've been interacting with my bf's 7yr old girl for 3 mos & been w him for 5mos. He's upset that I don't have more emotion for her yet. He said I do lots w/ her, but not enough emotion. How can I help my bonding/love for her?<br /><br />Keep trying to find things that you both enjoy. That way, at least the emotion of having fun will not feel forced to you. A relationship may grow naturally, but don&#039;t try to rush it. Spending time with his little girl is a great start, and it&#039;s awesome that you&#039;re trying to... Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:44:43 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5456668 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5456621 I am now worried that my three year old son has been sexually abused. He has had a facination with his penis for as long as he could play with it. He has now become overly curious with my 1 year old son's penis too. Could he have been abu<br /><br />Any child COULD have been abused, but what you&#039;re describing is pretty normal. It may simply be a matter of teaching your son appropriate behavior for being around people. If you&#039;re very concerned, you can talk to your son&#039;s pediatrician, and he&#039;ll let you know if what your... Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:40:21 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5456621 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5456563 Can you recommend for me a great horror writer that is little known or unknown? I want something fresh to read and scary.<br /><br />John Saul has written A LOT of novels -- I haven&#039;t read them all, but every one I have read was good. Of particular note in my mind are &quot;Suffer the Children&quot; and &quot;Punish the Sinners.&quot; Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:33:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5456563 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5432088 What is the best horror film you've ever seen? I need netflix ideas..<br /><br />If you want to go with a classic, In The Mouth Of Madness is a pretty disturbing and good one. Sun, 01 Feb 2009 19:15:31 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5432088 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5432045 Is there any scary movies that are pg-13 that aren't old and aren't the grudge, the grudge two, the eye, one missed call or dark water?<br /><br />I thought The Others was good and creepy. Sun, 01 Feb 2009 19:11:55 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5432045 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5429981 In my wedding i want to have small white calla lilies. Also i want a deep purple flower to go in with it. what would make a good flower?<br /><br />Irises are lovely, as are some of the darker orchids (though they&#039;re pricey). Lisianthus are quite nice, also, and check out bouquets with purple roses or hydrangeas. Not to mention purple calla lillies, which are really pretty. Sun, 01 Feb 2009 15:42:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5429981 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5429917 Me and my fiancé want to have a Steampunk themed wedding. Can you suggest any ideas for decorations? Wall, table, gifts or otherwise.<br /><br />How fun! I&#039;d go for very industrial things -- since your wedding is nontraditional, you may even be able to find a cool venue with some exposed metal in the hall. Also, mix with super-traditional looks, like typewriter-font invitations with embellished borders. Such a cool idea. Check... Sun, 01 Feb 2009 15:35:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5429917 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5429853 My wedding dress is coral. My fiance bought a tan suit. What color shirt and tie would match?<br /><br />Teal is a lovely counterpart to coral, if you&#039;re interested in complementing your dress without matching it directly. I&#039;d do a white shirt with a colored tie, if I were choosing. Sun, 01 Feb 2009 15:29:18 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5429853 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5429842 Is it okay for me to wear white on my wedding day, even though I'm not a virgin?<br /><br />I don&#039;t frequently link my own answers, but check out this one. Maybe it&#039;ll make you feel better about things. http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1031937 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 15:27:49 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5429842 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5429671 Who was the first President not to take the oath of office using a Bible?<br /><br />In addition to Teddy Roosevelt, JQ Adams said in a letter that he used a book of constitutional law, though the Capitol records don&#039;t indicate that. And I wouldn&#039;t count Obama&#039;s second oath, since he was already President at the time. Sun, 01 Feb 2009 15:09:56 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5429671 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5429525 My fiance cheated on me when we first began dating and swears he won't do it again and that he loves me. He also said he was insecure at first and felt I was too good for him. Does it sound like he could/would do it again?<br /><br />There&#039;s no way to know. It really could be true; it could also be an excuse to get out of dealing with the consequences of his actions. I believe that relationships can be built back stronger than before after an infidelity, but that it takes more than an apology to make that happen. If... Sun, 01 Feb 2009 14:53:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5429525 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5429462 Are school days really the best days of our lives?<br /><br />No. No, no, no, and no. Oh, and no. School days can be great. To all those who had wonderful school days, hooray for you. That&#039;s excellent. But what would life be if the best days of our lives were over at age 18 (or, if you count college, in our mid-twenties)? I refuse to think... Sun, 01 Feb 2009 14:47:09 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5429462 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3833499 Wife goes to dance club with a co-worker and has guys buy her drinks. She stayed out until 3:30 am I was out of town. We have been married 11 years both our first. What should I do? I can't sleep at night I have feelings that cheating is next.<br /><br />Definitely talk to her. There could be any number of reasons. It&#039;s possible that she enjoys the attention she gets from the men at the bar; is she getting that attention from you? 11 years is a long time; if she has never raised red flags before, it&#039;s possible something has changed... Sun, 24 Aug 2008 05:59:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3833499 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3733651 ENGLISH grammar: USE the word "listen" in a sentence as a NOUN.<br /><br />I had heard that Hannah Montana was talented, but one listen told me that I would not enjoy her music. Earliest date used as a noun (according to Mirriam Webster, jeez I wish I had the OED): 1788. Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:53:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3733651 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3733578 Would you rate an answer up if it gave you a good laugh, but still didn't answer the question or even relate to it?<br /><br />Certainly, as long as the question was not an emotional one asking for serious help. The other time I wouldn&#039;t is if the joke is at the expense of the asker. That&#039;s unkind and not helpful. Otherwise, though, anything that makes me laugh is a good thing. Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:43:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3733578 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3733527 My boyfriend and I are building a new house and he wants all the walls stark white. I hate the idea but he swears that white is fancy. Am I crazy or are gemtones like ruby and dark blue "in" right now and make a room look regal?<br /><br />While I never, EVER decorate my house according to what is in, you have one thing working for you in that paint is super easy to change. Is there any way you guys can compromise and choose different rooms to decide colors for? Maybe he picks the living room colors, and you pick the kitchen,... Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:39:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3733527 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3733396 I used Behr undercoating primer. Just noticed it is for satin, semigloss or high gloss. I want to use flat (already purchased). I painted a swatch and it looks nice. Any reason I shouldn't go ahead with the flat, even though the<br /><br />If you tried it and it works, do it. The only downside will be that if your paint melts off your walls like something out of The Amityville Horror, the paint company will say, &quot;Well, we said it was only for satin, semigloss, or high gloss, so it&#039;s not our fault.&quot; I just painted... Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:24:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3733396 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3733294 I have ceramic tile in my bathroom. the edges are gray and the inside is black and white checkerboard. Believe me, i did not choose these colors. what is a good color to paint the walls other than gray?<br /><br />I say you&#039;re in luck. Grey, black, and white will match almost any color you choose to put in your bathroom. The only ones I&#039;d stay away from are browns. This would be a good chance for you to bring in a really great accent color. You can also try out your colors on the... Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:14:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3733294 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3718678 What would be the perfect gift to give a zombie? Please be creative! :)<br /><br />IF I wanted to give a gift to a zombie, which I don&#039;t, the obvious one would be a helmet. But if you give a zombie a helmet, I&#039;ll assume you&#039;re on their side, and I won&#039;t let you in my shelter. It&#039;s quite a gamble, and they seem to have no loyalty. Sun, 10 Aug 2008 18:26:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3718678 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3718660 Dont you know that a zombie can smell you from 100 yards away?<br /><br />I doubt that. There&#039;s no evidence zombies can smell. Since when do senses become SHARPER after death? Besides, it doesn&#039;t matter. I&#039;ll have my shotgun ready. Go for the brain, people! Sun, 10 Aug 2008 18:23:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3718660 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3718644 "Oh, ____!" What did you say?<br /><br />FIE! My favorite expletive. Yes, I do teach English Literature, why? Sun, 10 Aug 2008 18:21:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3718644 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3697484 The Bible tells us to stay a virgin until marriage. I don't ever want to get married. Am I really obligated to stay a virgin until I die?<br /><br />If you intend to follow the Bible, then yes. However, you may change your mind about not wanting to get married; many people do. Regardless of the turns your life takes, God has a plan for you. &quot;And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them that are... Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:28:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3697484 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3697382 Would you ever eat in a filthy restaurant if they were the only ones who cooked your favorite meal?<br /><br />Heck no! I&#039;d cook my own favorite meal! Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:10:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3697382 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3697146 What is the best deep conditioner / shampoo for dry hair?<br /><br />I am in love with Frederick Fekkai Gloss. It&#039;s sold online as well as at Bath and Body Works and Target. You can go and get a sample pack (shampoo, conditioner, glossing cream) for about $25. It lasted me a couple of weeks, and I have really long hair. That way, you can see if it&#039;s... Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:33:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3697146 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3697104 Why do people buy antiques?<br /><br />For me, it&#039;s having something that doesn&#039;t look like everything everybody else owns -- or even everything else I own. The best are when I know where they came from -- the mail tray by my door, for example, is actually a tea cart from the early &#039;40s, and it was owned by my... Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:26:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3697104 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3697066 If you had a serious problem with your boyfriends ex is it funny or evil to hack into her email change her password and setting and delete everything......<br /><br />It&#039;s inappropriate and immature. Funny jokes are harmless, played on friends, and without serious consequences. What you&#039;re describing fits none of those, and is not befitting a lady of class. If you have a problem with your boyfriend&#039;s ex, just remember: he&#039;s with you,... Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:21:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3697066 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3696981 I've always been afraid of snakes but lately the fear is like debilitating. First thing I wake up I start worrying about accidently encountering one.What could be wrong with me!<br /><br />It&#039;s not terribly uncommon for a phobia to get worse. A fear of an animal is one thing -- a fear that you might encounter one is a different situation altogether. If your phobia has become debilitating, it is probably time to seek professional help. Look for a therapist who specializes in... Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:09:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3696981 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3696948 Your thoughts? Pretty sad. please note, may not be suitable for minors.<br /><br />I think it&#039;s deplorable that eating disorders are being glorified and accepted. People with anorexia and bulimia need help and understanding, but not support/inspiration for their actions. Pro-ED websites allow anorexics to learn more and more effective ways to lose weight, while marketing... Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:05:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3696948 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3696863 Do people that have multiple personalities ever have their personalities get in arguments?<br /><br />It&#039;s possible, but not common. More commonly, the identities do not know about each other. However, sometimes the identities may be aware of one another and interact, without the person&#039;s &quot;real&quot; identity knowing about it. Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:54:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3696863 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3696562 Would you circumsize your child for the sole reason being that you had it done at birth?<br /><br />I have known three guys who had to have it done later, for medical reasons. It was excruciating and debilitating for them, and they clearly remember the pain. I feel that if there is a likelihood that it will need to be done later, it&#039;s better to get it done when the child will not... Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:03:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3696562 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3696547 I'd like to help out the poor, homeless you see on the street, but how do you know they're not just pulling a scam?<br /><br />You don&#039;t. I once had a conversation with a friend on this very topic, and she had something wise to say: &quot;The Bible tells us that a cup of water given in Jesus&#039; name will be blessed. It doesn&#039;t say anything about whether the person you&#039;re giving it to has to actually... Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:00:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3696547 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3681728 When your server first comes to your table to get drink orders, how would you react or feel if they asked "can I get you a ceaser or a nice cold beer?" rather than just asking what you would like to drink? Would it offend you that they are pushing booze?<br /><br />It&#039;s only a problem if they continually do so. I know it&#039;s their job and that it helps them out if the tip is higher, so I don&#039;t begrudge them some upselling. But if they offer me alcohol more than twice in the meal, I find it annoying. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:38:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3681728 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3681712 When eating in a restaurant, would you rather have a server who checks up on you every few minutes, even after you've gotten the food, or a server who takes a long time to get to your table and only comes back to give you the bill?<br /><br />I like a server who is good as his job. That means checking on my regularly, but no hovering like a nervous wreck. Somebody who converses easily, but doesn&#039;t act like he&#039;s my new best friend. Somebody who knows the menu and can make a confident recommendation when asked. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:36:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3681712 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3679354 I have a 7 month old golden retriever who wont go for a walk. she gets as far as the garden path and thats it. we have had her since 9 weeks and have been trying ever since. Any ideas?<br /><br />Try carrying/driving her past the point at which she normally stops. See if she&#039;ll walk then, and walk her home. Maybe once she&#039;s used to walking around, passing the garden path won&#039;t be such an ordeal. Very important: when you&#039;re walking her, relax and don&#039;t tense... Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:02:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3679354 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3679309 I workout every evening so I shower twice a day. Does anyone know of a gentle shampoo that is good for frequent washings?<br /><br />Frederick Fekkai repairing shampoo is good for that. I am in your same situation -- I use the Repair shampoo and the Gloss (moisturizing) conditioner. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 11:57:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3679309 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3672328 Why is digusting crap like caviar, frog legs, and foie gras considered gourmet? If I were rich, the last thing that I'd be eating would be fish eggs.<br /><br />Because they are delicious and costly to prepare. Why be down on something if you haven&#039;t tried it? Something is usually gourmet because it is either very difficult or very expensive to make. Caviar, for example, is both. The process of getting the caviar is time-consuming, and it... Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:59:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3672328 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3671590 I'm thinking of painting my room white & "lime pop" green. IF I do use two colours, should I paint the same colour on opposite walls or adjacent walls?<br /><br />It depends on the look you&#039;re trying to achieve. If you go to Sherwin-Williams.com, you can use their color visualizer (under Tools and Inspiration or something like that) to paint a room similar to your layout and see what you think about the different effects. Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:35:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3671590 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3671567 How do I re-paint a staircase. Is sanding necessary or simply washing them down? Is there a special type of paint for stairs? Is there an paint additive that helps keep the stairs from being slippery? Are there websites with free stairway designs? Help<br /><br />There is a paint additive that helps keep floors from being slippery -- I don&#039;t know what it&#039;s called, but they sell it at Home Depot. You should be able to ask the person at the paint counter. You should also probably use a floor paint, as it&#039;s more likely to last than a regular... Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:33:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3671567 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3671458 What should I have with the homemade vegetable tempura I'm making tonight?<br /><br />Bamboo rice. Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:21:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3671458 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3671449 Do you actually try to cook the recipes and dinners you see demonstrated on the Cooking Channel?<br /><br />Heck yeah! In fact, if I need new recipe ideas, I always surf foodnetwork.com. It&#039;s super useful. Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:20:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3671449 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3671437 What would you say to someone other than telling them to rot in hell when they say to you that "If you associate with drinkers even though you don't drink, you won't be saved"?<br /><br />That there is no Biblical foundation for what they are saying. The Bible tells us that Jesus spent his time with sinners; in fact, the Pharisees&#039; major complaint with him was that he was a friend to the sinners. There is not even a Biblical injunction against drinking (though there is... Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:18:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3671437 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3670721 I feel lost & worthless. Family wants me to pursue a certain career but I'm not making the grades. I want to do something I'm passionate about but I 'll be looked down on in my family, a black sheep if I can't be what they want me to be. I want to die..<br /><br />Is your family paying for your education? If not, I don&#039;t see how this is their call. At some point in your life, you have to start doing what&#039;s right for you and not worry about what&#039;s right for other people. They have their own lives to live, and you have yours. You... Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:52:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3670721 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3670697 Does being called ma'am make you feel old?<br /><br />Of course not. It&#039;s a sign of respect, and not just for an elder. Heck, sometimes I call my students ma&#039;am and sir! Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:48:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3670697 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3670686 This may sound stupid but - Is it not disrespectful to let your dogs run around in a cemetary over the graves and relieve themselves? Am I getting upset over nothing? Shouldn't they walk them on the paved walkways and carry a bag?<br /><br />Which cemetery? Congressional Cemetery in DC? Because I know there dogs are allowed and expected to run around and do their business as dogs do. As long as it is within the law, I don&#039;t see how it could be disrespectful. I know that I&#039;m in the minority, but how can something a dog... Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:46:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3670686 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3670408 I have recently changed my major to early childhood education. If you are a teacher, how well do you like your job?<br /><br />I absolutely love it. There is no other job that I would rather be doing. However, I must point out that there are quite a few teachers who do NOT love their job. They should not be teaching. Take every opportunity you can to do work similar to that which you are considering for your... Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:12:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3670408 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3670240 What is your opinion on a year round school schedule? Is it better than a fall-spring schedule? what are the +'s and -'s?<br /><br />When I think of a year-round schedule, I am thinking of a system wherein students attend the same number of days, but their vacations are more spread out. Given this idea, year-round is clearly the better system. For example, in my district, students attend school 187 days, with about 2&frac12;... Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:54:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3670240 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3670148 Are the schools getting too involved with your life? Did you know some schools require you to get a pre-approval form for doctor visits, like for a vision or dental visit? We have to ask their permission to take kids to the doctor?<br /><br />Well, it&#039;s unfortunately not uncommon for a parent to cover for their kids&#039; misdeeds by claiming that they were at the doctor. Since a doctor/dentist appointment is made ahead of time, the school requiring a form to be filled out keeps a parent from writing a note saying that their kid... Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:44:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3670148 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3659138 Have you ever waved to someone, only to realize that they weren't the right person?<br /><br />Yes, but I&#039;m in Texas, so it&#039;s not too bad. People just assume you&#039;re being friendly. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:12:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3659138 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3659113 What companies in Austin hire felons?<br /><br />You can try contacting Project RIO (Re-Integration of Offenders) which helps find jobs for felons. I don&#039;t know if you can specify your city, but it&#039;s worth a try. Good luck rebuilding your life. http://www.workforcelink.com/html/rio/allaboutrio.html Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:09:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3659113 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3659014 I hate food. the thought of eating is enough to make me loose my appetite. im on summer holidays and iv been living of a couple of pieces of toast a day for the duration of it. my friends think this is bad? do you think that? im still eating my toast?<br /><br />Please please see a doctor. Toast does not have the proper nutrition needed to sustain a healthy life. Also, you are NOT fat. In fact, you are very, very thin. At 5&#039;6 and 8 stone, you weigh much less than is probably healthy for your height. It is not uncommon to have an inaccurate... Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:59:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3659014 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3658968 Can you have more than 1 best man at your wedding? i.e. 2<br /><br />You may do ANYTHING you like. 2 best men, a best dog, whatever. The post is there to signify a close relationship and a support in your life. If you have two friends who fit that bill, good for you. Don&#039;t try to choose between them. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:53:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3658968 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3658958 So, a guy decapitated a fellow passenger on a Greyhound bus today with a knife. How safe do YOU feel when traveling on buses across the country?<br /><br />A knife? A KNIFE? He decapitated a fellow passenger WITH A KNIFE? What KIND of knife? Like a pocketknife? Or one of those Crocodile Dundee &quot;Now THAT&#039;S a knife&quot; knives? What else did this guy have on him? A crossbow? I don&#039;t travel by bus, and now I NEVER WILL. In... Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:52:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3658958 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3658832 Is it child abuse to force religion on a child, without giving them a choice to grow up to think for them selfs?<br /><br />&quot;Force a religion on a child.&quot; Interesting choice of words, and obviously from a non-religious person. But look at it from that of a religious person. To us, that&#039;s like me posting a question saying, &quot;Is it wrong to force a child to eat vegetables, rather than letting him... Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:35:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3658832 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3658781 Is the hair color they use in Salons better than what we buy at a store? Can you buy the same brand hair color as the salons use? Thank you!<br /><br />At a beauty supply store, like Sally&#039;s, you can get a good, professional dye. That is not to say that ALL professionals use a better dye than at the store, but the good ones do. The ones from the store tend to be much more damaging. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:28:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3658781 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3658770 Okay my hair went yellowish when i dyed it blond, but im thinking will it be okay to just dye it a light brown will the hair color turn out right?<br /><br />Don&#039;t use a drugstore dye. Go to a professional store (Beauty Brands, Sally, etc.) and get some dye that is gentle on your hair. Then you should be good to go with a darker shade. But if you use a second dye from the grocery store or something like that, there&#039;s a good chance the... Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:26:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3658770 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3658755 Are there any women on here that love their hair, I hate mine?<br /><br />Sure, ok. I pretty much love my hair. It&#039;s the best physical aspect I have. Though when I wake up in the morning and I have waist-length tangles, it can be annoying. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:24:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3658755 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3658740 Ladies do like men who shave their legs,or arm pits, If not Why?<br /><br />I wouldn&#039;t mind, though my fiance does not. I would like to point out that it&#039;s an unfair double standard that girls are supposed to shave and guys are not. Where did that come from? Shaving is completely unnatural. Mind you, I do so obsessively -- I&#039;m just s brainwashed as... Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:22:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3658740 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3658677 Who took over as headmaster at hogwarts after dumbledore's death?<br /><br />Professor McGonagall was interim headmistress, and presumably held the post thereafter. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:14:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3658677 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3658575 I got a ticket for getting out of an HOV lane, crossing the double yellow. I needed to get off and I had passed three exits. Traffic was light, I indicated and carefully changed lanes and was pulled over. Can I fight this?<br /><br />I don&#039;t know about where you are, but here in Texas, it is understood that the HOV lane is to be entered and exited only at designated areas. If you need to exit before an exit is provided, you simply don&#039;t use it. Here, fighting that ticket wouldn&#039;t work. But good luck to you... Mon, 04 Aug 2008 07:58:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3658575 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1879758 In your opinion, what are the 5 best horror movies of all times?<br /><br />Psycho 1408 28 Days Later The Exorcist Invasion of the Body Snatchers Frailty Yes, I know that&#039;s six. Sue me. :-) Sun, 16 Dec 2007 06:13:55 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1879758 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1876921 How do you feel about toast? Be honest.<br /><br />I feel that toast, while delicious, is frequently ruined by the liberal application of butter. Butter is death to toast! Death! It renders it inedible to me. However, peanut butter makes for cozy pals with a nice piece of toast, and also helps keep me full until lunch. Yay, peanut butter... Sat, 15 Dec 2007 16:59:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1876921 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1871322 Except for religious references such as the Bible, what was the last book that you read that was written before the 19th century?<br /><br />Most recently, a translation of Beowulf. If translation renders it too new, then it was some of The Canterbury Tales. Fri, 14 Dec 2007 16:07:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1871322 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1870824 Who else feels that would fit in better here if they were a gay liberal democrat?<br /><br />I&#039;m definitely none of the above, and I think I fit in just fine. I think it&#039;s more a matter of being friendly and approachable in the way you ask/answer questions than it is about having the same opinions as everybody else. My opinions are often different from the majority, but... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 14:35:24 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1870824 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1870774 What do you like on top of your pancakes?<br /><br />Peanut butter. Absolutely no butter or syrup -- it just ruins them. Fri, 14 Dec 2007 14:24:06 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1870774 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1870766 Two people walk into a room and argue. One is wearing a professional suit. The other is wearing casual clothes. Would you base your judgement on who to believe more based on their clothing?<br /><br />It depends on the topic of the argument. If it&#039;s a business-related one, then maybe I&#039;d trust the suit person more. If it&#039;s something personal, then it has no effect. However, I am more likely to side with a person expressing him/herself in an articulate manner than one... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 14:22:49 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1870766 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1855209 My favorite teacher's brother died recently, when she came back she broke down in class and I felt very sad for her. I decided to make her a card and bake a batch of cookies. Are these gifts appropriate? or would flowers and a card be better?<br /><br />You&#039;ve heard it enough, but I&#039;ll add my two cents: yuor choice of a gift is wonderful. She&#039;ll appreciate your kind gesture and it will mean the world to her. Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:17:55 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1855209 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1855153 What do you think about the idea that "When people are the hardest to love, that's when they need to be loved the hardest"?<br /><br />Oh, I&#039;m sure that it&#039;s true. But often those people will not be affected by the love of one person. When people are the hardest to love, it is often the case that only God can really show them the love that they need. It&#039;s our job to allow Him to show His love through us, of... Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:03:06 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1855153 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1855134 Honestly, do I make a difference?<br /><br />Jeez, what a time I picked to be out of sight for a while. You make a difference to God. He knows the number of the hairs on your head and watches your every step. Every single thing you do matters to Him. While it&#039;s true that you also make a difference to me, and to many other people... Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:59:32 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1855134 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1855125 What do you say to people who tell you, "Just get over it" when they have no idea how deeply you were affected by what happened?<br /><br />You just have to remember exactly what you said: they have no idea. There&#039;s no way to know what somebody is going through unless you&#039;ve gone through it yourself. Unfortunately, almost anything that people say when they&#039;re trying to be &quot;helpful&quot; is going to wind up inane... Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:56:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1855125 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1855112 Can I force my husband to leave if I am afraid for my safety or do I have to file paperwork with the police to make him leave?<br /><br />I don&#039;t have an answer for you, but you&#039;re in my prayers. Stay safe and let me know if there is anything I can possibly do. Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:53:44 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1855112