http://www.answerbag.com/profile/966587 New Answerbag questions from Merriment Wed, 30 May 2012 06:52:25 -0700 Wed, 30 May 2012 06:52:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1859571 User vs User? A few are going around berating those users who have expressed dismay/departure Is this divisive behavior ok now? Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:01:04 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1859571 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1853342 Robert Ballard, of Titanic recovery fame, is currently exploring the Black Sea where lack of oxygen to support parasites may have left shipwrecks and possibly human bodies intact for hundreds of years. Would you want to be on that expedition? Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:08:18 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1853342 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1832770 What's your secret to the "perfectly" cooked turkey? Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:01:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1832770 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1832768 Do you have a Thanksgiving dinner dish that you MUST have or the holiday just isn't complete? What is it? Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:59:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1832768 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1822330 Hmm. My answer light is lit but there is no sign of a newly answered question. Where in the world did it go? Is this a "glitch"? Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:39:54 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1822330 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1814980 Do you remember the good old days when saying someone had stopped aging would have meant a person had died? What is with all the anti-aging bunk? When did aging become something to rage against? Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:08:47 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1814980 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1803195 What is the most obscene interest rate hike you have personally seen on your credit cards? My all time gouging record is a Master Card that went from 5.99% fixed to 19.99% variable. Can you top this? Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:59:47 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1803195 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1782694 I just answered a question on page 8725 of the unanswered questions. It was dated 2007. I feel like I resurrected the dead. Have you answered an oldie lately? Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:01:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1782694 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1777809 If you have made true peace with the world and your destiny in it, you do not need to expend effort to censor or control your thoughts so that they are only and always positive. Agree or disagree. Why? Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:15:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1777809 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1777788 Happiness is described as a greater frequency of positive feelings than negative ones, not an absence of negative feelings. With this as the measurement do you qualify as "happy"? Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:05:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1777788 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1775922 Is it subliminal suggestion or just bad taste that the Extenze sexual aid spokesman looks remarkably like a bunny rabbit? Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:48:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1775922 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1775776 Have you ever written a letter to vent your anger over something, saved it, and read it again months later? How did you view your angry words now that time has passed? Are you glad you never mailed it? Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:59:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1775776 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1738641 When you see a really rank personal attack on AB do you send feedback even if you aren't personally involved? Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:37:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1738641 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1697730 What Firefox add-ons are "must haves" in your opinion? Why? Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:50:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1697730 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1693414 A Senate report revealed that in the last 7 years $92.8 million dollars in bogus claims filed under dead doctor's names were paid by Medicare. How does this make you feel about the predicted (2019) exhaustion of funding for Medicare? Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:51:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1693414 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1691722 Is all this "power of positive thinking" just willful ignorance of reality? Ie: You can see the glass as half full or half empty. But either way, it's still half empty. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:28:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1691722 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1691194 Self-improvement industry is an $11.06 billion dollar business, up from $5.7 billion in 2000. Shouldn't we all be fixed by now? Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:28:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1691194 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1691161 If you purchased a so-called inspirational book and a sample inspirational thought inside it read: "It's okay to eat meatloaf!" Would you be happy with your purchase? Would you have any similar gems of your own to submit for publication? Share one? Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:12:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1691161 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1691149 Do all the self-help books geared towards reminding one of the dangers of finding Mr. or Ms. Wrong make people second guess every romantic spark that ignites? Is this a good thing? Why or why not? Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:06:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1691149 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1691128 Are the "How to snag a romantic partner" books hindering the process? Isn't finding a partner like having an orgasm, the more you obsess over having one, plan for it, and expect it, the less likely it is to happen? Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:56:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1691128 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1691124 Do you feel that all the self-help, relationship books that focus on the differences between men and women help or hinder friendly relationships between the two? Why or why not? Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:53:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1691124 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1691114 Research shows that people are apt to buy materials on the same self-help topics over and over again. Shouldn't this be untrue if self-help books really worked? Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:47:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1691114 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1689950 What is the best thing you learned from the worst thing you ever did or ever had to do? Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:20:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1689950 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1672604 Is your wallet crammed with "club" cards from grocery and video stores? Do you get sick of having to carry so many? I found a free solution, wanna see? Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:31:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1672604 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1667319 Are you should-ing on yourself? Why? Fri, 28 Aug 2009 23:41:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1667319 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1667315 Do we really have to accept ourselves "warts and all"? Is it cheating to use wart remover? Fri, 28 Aug 2009 23:39:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1667315 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1667314 Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. Do you follow this advice? Fri, 28 Aug 2009 23:37:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1667314 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1667287 When I update/refresh my screen there is a knocking sound coming from the monitor that sounds just like someone is in there knocking on the other side of the screen. Is there anybody in there? Just nod if you can hear me! Fri, 28 Aug 2009 23:08:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1667287 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1667266 What's the point of thinking something nice about someone if you don't tell them? Fri, 28 Aug 2009 22:45:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1667266 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1667259 Do you find it easier to speak about what you don't want than to speak about what you do want? Fri, 28 Aug 2009 22:40:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1667259 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1667257 If you had to physically acknowledge every time you were negative by moving a bracelet from one wrist to the other how many times a day would you guess you would have to move your bracelet? Would you get blisters? Repetitive motion injury? Fri, 28 Aug 2009 22:39:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1667257 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1667073 If you could "upgrade" your negative thoughts for a small monthly fee would you do it? How about if it was free? Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:48:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1667073 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1667052 In the book, Emotional Intelligence, it says that 80% of adult success is based on emotional intelligence (known as EQ it is the awareness of and the ability to manage emotions in a healthy and productive manner). Do you agree with this theory? Why? Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:29:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1667052 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1667047 Are optimists and pessimists born or made? Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:24:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1667047 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1667025 You are asked to make yourself a name tag that has on it the single most important thing you want others to know about you. What would your name tag say? Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:14:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1667025 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1667015 You can be too ungrateful. Can you be too grateful? Do you ever find yourself saying "That Mike guy is just TOO darn grateful!" Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:07:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1667015 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1666999 Does someone telling you that you "should" be grateful make you feel grateful or does it make you feel guilty at best or resentful at worst? Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:02:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1666999 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1666990 When you are complimented do you quickly point out where you fell short of ideal, throw back an insincere compliment, or do you graciously accept the compliment and thank the giver? Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:56:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1666990 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1666920 So, when was the last time you took off all your clothes, turned on all the lights, and stood in front of a full length mirror? Did you see only what was "wrong" with your body? Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:11:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1666920 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1666909 You receive 100 compliments in a day, along with one piece of critical feedback. Which will you most likely think about and talk about to others? Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:07:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1666909 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1666902 Got hope? What are you hoping for? Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:04:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1666902 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1666623 Make a list of all the things you need to work on or problems in your life. And then make a list of things you are really good at or that are great in your life. Which list was easier to write? Which has more items? Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:35:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1666623 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1666606 Where is the fine line between expecting the best of yourself and becoming hypercritical? Have you crossed that line? How? Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:23:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1666606 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1666605 Is it a key element to being successful to be "hard" on yourself? And if you feel that it is, would you try to motivate someone else using this technique? Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:20:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1666605 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1666594 When it comes to beating yourself up are you a Bantamweight, Middleweight or a Heavyweight? Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:12:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1666594 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1666590 What makes it difficult or challenging for us to be grateful for our life, to acknowledge others, and to appreciate ourselves? Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:07:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1666590 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1666562 On a scale of 1-10 how negative are the environments where you live and work? Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:43:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1666562 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1666550 Is negativity like a fart? Is it easier to tolerate your own? Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:38:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1666550 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1666543 After a day of watching television advertising do you ever find yourself despairing over the inevitable "decay" of the human body? Do you think this hyper focus on the function or dysfunction of our bodies is a good way to peddle snake oil? Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:31:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1666543 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1666527 Have you noticed that most of what we complain about doesn't actually get any better? So what's the purpose of complaining? Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:25:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1666527 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1666520 Do you know people who love to complain? Is one of them sitting in your chair right now? Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:20:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1666520 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1666491 In the book, The culture of Fear, it states that "In the U.S., our fears are so exaggerated and out of control that anxiety is the number-one health problem in the country." Do you agree with this assessment? Why or why not? Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:02:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1666491 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1666479 When did negativity become sexy and marketable in media? Do we really want more negativity in our lives so badly that we will pay for it? Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:53:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1666479 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1666477 In the United States, between 1990 and 1998, the murder rate dropped 20 percent. During that same period the number of network news stories about murder increased 600 percent. Are things really as grim as the news would have us believe? Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:51:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1666477 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1666467 Which, if any, of your negative opinions are you willing to "poke holes" in for the purpose of seeing other and possibly more positive perspectives? Or are you 100% committed to your opinions, negative or not? Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:47:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1666467 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1666460 What type of negativity do you indulge in most often? Obsession with problems, comparison, competition, or lack of appreciation? Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:45:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1666460 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1666451 Do you put off being happy? What are you waiting for? Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:42:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1666451