# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1009 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1010 --- ## [Renewing an ID Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/renewing-an-id-question/701962)
**Author:** [@Pauly01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pauly01)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2014, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/renewing-an-id-question/701962 "2014-10-21T19:43:50Z")
I have had a nondriver id since i was 18. I never learned to drive b/c im from the city and take public transportation. When i first go an id, it had the under 21 logo then i got another one later after i turned 21. I… --- ## [Why do I have to be the one to call MY mom?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-i-have-to-be-the-one-to-call-my-mom/598026)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2014, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-i-have-to-be-the-one-to-call-my-mom/598026 "2014-10-21T19:16:13Z")
Don’t get me wrong, I truly love my mom to pieces. But she is always giving me a guilt trip that I don’t call her enough. I don’t say this to her but I’m thinking: “Your fingers ain’t broke, you can call me.” Does anyb… --- ## [Do waiters do nasty things to the food of customers who piss them off?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-waiters-do-nasty-things-to-the-food-of-customers-who-piss-them-off/701786)
**Author:** [@race\_to\_the\_bottom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/race_to_the_bottom)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2014, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-waiters-do-nasty-things-to-the-food-of-customers-who-piss-them-off/701786 "2014-10-21T19:11:02Z")
Well, do they? What do they do? --- ## [For those of you who are engaged or married](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-those-of-you-who-are-engaged-or-married/701925)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2014, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-those-of-you-who-are-engaged-or-married/701925 "2014-10-21T19:01:25Z")
How long did it take you to realize that the person you’re engaged to or married to right now, was whom you wanted to marry? My guess is that men are more prone to love at first sight and women are not, but that could b… --- ## [NYTimes Essay: To Siri, with Love - Autistic boy bonds with Siri](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nytimes-essay-to-siri-with-love-autistic-boy-bonds-with-siri/701908)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2014, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nytimes-essay-to-siri-with-love-autistic-boy-bonds-with-siri/701908 "2014-10-21T18:45:03Z")
Behind a pay wall: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/19/fashion/how-apples-siri-became-one-autistic-boys-bff.html?action=click&pgtype=Homepage®ion=CColumn&module=MostViewed&version=Full&src=mv&WT.nav=MostViewed I am… --- ## [Jewelry making as a hobby](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jewelry-making-as-a-hobby/206807)
**Author:** [@Basandre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Basandre)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2014, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jewelry-making-as-a-hobby/206807 "2014-10-21T18:19:24Z")
When I was in college (not that long ago) I took a jewelry making class. In fact, I stuck with it for about 3 and a half years, and got pretty decent at making silver jewelry. I’m not in college anymore, but I would like… --- ## [Shock shock surprise?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shock-shock-surprise/701937)
**Author:** [@Amateur\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amateur_Barbarian)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2014, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shock-shock-surprise/701937 "2014-10-21T16:22:10Z")
Okay, so it’s fall. And up here, this year more than any I remember, the yard decorating tip is to buy a huge bundle of corn stalks and tie them to your mailbox post in a shock. A few is one thing. Driving down rural/su… --- ## [Is bisexuality becoming more of a thing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-bisexuality-becoming-more-of-a-thing/702005)
**Author:** [@MrLee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrLee)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2014, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-bisexuality-becoming-more-of-a-thing/702005 "2014-10-21T15:52:12Z")
Actually, that’s not a very good thread title; allow me to paraphrase: It appears to me that bisexual behaviour is becoming more mainstream, visible and accepted; albeit still behind both ‘straightness’ and ‘gayness’ by… --- ## [Which one to buy? \[real estate in Greece\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-one-to-buy-real-estate-in-greece/682527)
**Author:** [@JakeRS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JakeRS)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2014, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-one-to-buy-real-estate-in-greece/682527 "2014-10-21T15:04:14Z")
Greetings,I came to an idea that I could resell real estate,land plots to be exact,buy the cheaper ones and sell them for more and they would be located in Greece (warm weather,sea is close,etc.),so I was wondering wheth… --- ## [Have "effectiveness" books ever worked for you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-effectiveness-books-ever-worked-for-you/701921)
**Author:** [@Bibliovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bibliovore)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2014, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-effectiveness-books-ever-worked-for-you/701921 "2014-10-21T14:16:47Z")
I’ve always looked askance at “effectiveness” books, especially those aimed at hyper-alpha-go-getting-hotshot-managerial wannabes, with thrusting titles like The Secret Laser-Focused Productivity Techniques of Uber-Effec… --- ## [When did you use your first swear word?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-you-use-your-first-swear-word/701897)
**Author:** [@picunurse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/picunurse)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2014, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-you-use-your-first-swear-word/701897 "2014-10-21T13:19:35Z")
At what age did you use a word that you knew would get you into trouble with a parent, if they heard you? How much do you swear now? Does your job have any bearing on your use of profanity? Do expletives fill holes in … --- ## [What's a big girl like you doing at a ball like this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-big-girl-like-you-doing-at-a-ball-like-this/131710)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2014, 11:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-big-girl-like-you-doing-at-a-ball-like-this/131710 "2014-10-21T11:42:44Z")
My husband does a whole lot of public work—housing for AIDS patients, shift supervisor at 2 homeless women shelters, parks lobbyist, teaching skills for living classes to pregnant teens, board member of the community ser… --- ## [How does any professional stay focused in the long-term?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-any-professional-stay-focused-in-the-long-term/701969)
**Author:** [@Shagnasty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shagnasty)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2014, 10:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-any-professional-stay-focused-in-the-long-term/701969 "2014-10-21T10:58:21Z")
This is a side question to this GQ thread about how academic researchers stay focused through projects that may or may not turn up anything. I want to expand that question to ask the same thing about any professional. I… --- ## [Giving Churchill the WWII cheat sheet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giving-churchill-the-wwii-cheat-sheet/701099)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2014, 6:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giving-churchill-the-wwii-cheat-sheet/701099 "2014-10-21T06:59:54Z")
Forget tanks, planes and Reaper drones, they didn’t work. I’m off to July 2nd, 1940 (the date Hitler ordered Operation Sealion, the invasion of Britain) to give Winston Churchill all six volumes of his The Second World W… --- ## [Who's getting an iPhone 6?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-getting-an-iphone-6/697996)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2014, 6:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-getting-an-iphone-6/697996 "2014-10-21T06:18:25Z")
I’m going to pre-order a 6+ on Friday! --- ## [Is the term "first world problems" patronizing to those not in the first world?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-term-first-world-problems-patronizing-to-those-not-in-the-first-world/701575)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2014, 5:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-term-first-world-problems-patronizing-to-those-not-in-the-first-world/701575 "2014-10-21T05:21:27Z")
I read this rant online that asserted that the term “first world problems” implied that people in so-called second or third world countries either didn’t know or didn’t care about certain (stupid) issues, which the write… --- ## [Cops vs. Donuts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cops-vs-donuts/701737)
**Author:** [@bubba001](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bubba001)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2014, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cops-vs-donuts/701737 "2014-10-21T03:27:33Z")
I was reading a thread on police officers and the use of force here, and I was wondering - Do cops really eat that many donuts? :slight\_smile: --- ## [A military team will respond to future US ebola cases. This a major over reaction?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-military-team-will-respond-to-future-us-ebola-cases-this-a-major-over-reaction/701854)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2014, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-military-team-will-respond-to-future-us-ebola-cases-this-a-major-over-reaction/701854 "2014-10-21T03:25:04Z")
Just what we need when we’re sick and terrified that we might die. :dubious: A bunch of jack booted dudes in Camo and hazmat suits. Just the sight of those guys rushing you would trigger a heart attack. Anyone else g… --- ## [Need logical advice re gaining physical strength](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-logical-advice-re-gaining-physical-strength/701878)
**Author:** [@2Bee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2Bee)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2014, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-logical-advice-re-gaining-physical-strength/701878 "2014-10-21T02:59:35Z")
Female. Working in a one-person office part time. Retiring next June? Presently 5’3.5". From my 60th birthday, at the weight of 237, until 62nd birthday, I lost 100 pounds. I only exercised once during that time, except… --- ## [TWC "Turbo" internet; Is it worth an extra $10 a month.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twc-turbo-internet-is-it-worth-an-extra-10-a-month/701904)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2014, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twc-turbo-internet-is-it-worth-an-extra-10-a-month/701904 "2014-10-21T02:01:52Z")
I currently have standard internet which works okay, the only time I have trouble is when my son comes over and he wants to play games online (PS4) at the same time I want to watch Hulu or Netflix. Apparently, if I upgr… --- ## [New Car Shopping Nowadays](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-car-shopping-nowadays/701879)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2014, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-car-shopping-nowadays/701879 "2014-10-21T00:43:22Z")
I have to buy a new car soon. It has been 10 years since I bought a new car PLUS I have not had to haggle since c.1995! That is because c.1998, I had an excellent buying experience from a small-volume dealer. They mad… --- ## [Your favorite drug store makeup](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-drug-store-makeup/701840)
**Author:** [@Nikki\_Tikki\_Tavi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nikki_Tikki_Tavi)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2014, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-drug-store-makeup/701840 "2014-10-21T00:23:50Z")
I see several threads with makeup recommendations and tips (which I will dive into), but none specifically about drug store makeup. I’ve taken an interest in painting my face lately, but am on a tight budget, so CVS and … --- ## [speed reading app that works on with kindle to read mobi and pdf files](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speed-reading-app-that-works-on-with-kindle-to-read-mobi-and-pdf-files/701965)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2014, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speed-reading-app-that-works-on-with-kindle-to-read-mobi-and-pdf-files/701965 "2014-10-21T00:16:57Z")
I just learned about RSVPspeed reading. Using the spritztool I am easily able to read 700 wpm, but spritz to my knowledge doesn’t work with kindle. Is there an app similar to spritz that does work wtih kindle and will l… --- ## [Would you try ethical vat-grown human meat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-try-ethical-vat-grown-human-meat/701580)
**Author:** [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2014, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-try-ethical-vat-grown-human-meat/701580 "2014-10-21T00:08:58Z")
Suppose they were able to make inexpensive vat-grown human meat, with guaranteed zero ethical or health concerns about eating it. Would you try it? Or maybe even eat it on a regular basis? My vote is “I’ll try to try … --- ## [Converting Heat to Gas In New House Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/converting-heat-to-gas-in-new-house-question/701122)
**Author:** [@Pauly01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pauly01)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2014, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/converting-heat-to-gas-in-new-house-question/701122 "2014-10-20T21:23:08Z")
My family bought a new house that we moved to earlier this year. When we did, we were asked by the person who helped us do things inside the house if we wanted to have another gas meter. Its a 1 family converted into 2… --- ## [I didn't rotate my tires for the first 35k miles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-didnt-rotate-my-tires-for-the-first-35k-miles/701803)
**Author:** [@What\_the](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_the)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2014, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-didnt-rotate-my-tires-for-the-first-35k-miles/701803 "2014-10-20T20:25:11Z")
… then I did and the road noise is killing me! I don’t know why I never noticed it on other cars…I’m sure I was just as late on them or maybe I never rotated them at all. So I’m considering having the dealership unrota… --- ## [Men: Would You Date a 40 Year Old Virgin Woman?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-would-you-date-a-40-year-old-virgin-woman/701622)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2014, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-would-you-date-a-40-year-old-virgin-woman/701622 "2014-10-20T19:53:34Z")
This is suggested by the other current thread: Would you date a 40-year-old virgin man? --- ## [Estheticians: Snake Oil Salesmen, or Legitimate Skin Care Professionals?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/estheticians-snake-oil-salesmen-or-legitimate-skin-care-professionals/701872)
**Author:** [@bienville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bienville)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2014, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/estheticians-snake-oil-salesmen-or-legitimate-skin-care-professionals/701872 "2014-10-20T18:20:42Z")
If the answer is “Legitimate Skin Care Professional”, then you’ll probably wonder why I would so jerkishly suggest otherwise. Let me answer that first: First of all, I’m not suggesting that they’re not legitimate I’m j… --- ## [Gap in employment.....getting a non-entry level job?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gap-in-employment-getting-a-non-entry-level-job/701594)
**Author:** [@jacksparrow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jacksparrow)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2014, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gap-in-employment-getting-a-non-entry-level-job/701594 "2014-10-20T18:11:17Z")
Okay, so I’m now in my mid-40s…and have worked since college in large companies up to the level of National Manager of Sales. I quit, started my own company, and sold it for millions (a couple). Then I took like 7 year… --- ## [Is there any downside ?to unionizing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-downside-to-unionizing/700329)
**Author:** [@Mr.Nylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Nylock)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2014, 11:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-downside-to-unionizing/700329 "2014-10-20T11:58:29Z")
I am talking about for an individual, not in the macroeconomic sense. For example, if a place was not unionized, and a union rep came and said it would be better for everyone if they were unionized, what would be possib… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1008) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1010)