# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1137 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1138 --- ## [Reality Check: Would you wear a suit to a career fair/interview?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reality-check-would-you-wear-a-suit-to-a-career-fair-interview/682159)
**Author:** [@yellowjacketcoder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yellowjacketcoder)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2014, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reality-check-would-you-wear-a-suit-to-a-career-fair-interview/682159 "2014-02-28T01:07:47Z")
Maybe it’s an East Coast/West Coast thing. Maybe I’m old fashioned (I’m 28). Maybe I’m totally off my rocker. But I was raised that if you’re going to an interview or a career fair, you put your best foot forward, and th… --- ## [Anyone using Acupuncture for pain management?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-using-acupuncture-for-pain-management/682310)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2014, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-using-acupuncture-for-pain-management/682310 "2014-02-27T23:26:47Z")
First, the SDMB Disclaimer: I am soliciting personal opinions, experiences and suggestions. I am not soliciting definitive medical advice. I am not using the Straight Dope as a doctor. Please do not urge me to get off of… --- ## [Doing divorce mediator. Tips?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doing-divorce-mediator-tips/682075)
**Author:** [@squeegee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/squeegee)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2014, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doing-divorce-mediator-tips/682075 "2014-02-27T23:08:28Z")
Hi - Married 24 years, getting divorced. We’ve agreed to get mediator and hammer out an agreement. Has anyone does this? Any experiences, advice to pass on? I should add that we don’t actually have a mediator yet. Wife… --- ## [The morality of following up after a poor job application](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-morality-of-following-up-after-a-poor-job-application/682384)
**Author:** [@Punoqllads](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Punoqllads)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2014, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-morality-of-following-up-after-a-poor-job-application/682384 "2014-02-27T21:53:23Z")
So a good friend of mine works at a place in an industry, if you catch my drift. And some folks want to work at that place, so they apply for jobs. There are various layers that their applications filter through, and o… --- ## [U.S. national anthem at dinner on cruise ships?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-national-anthem-at-dinner-on-cruise-ships/680309)
**Author:** [@Heracles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heracles)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2014, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-national-anthem-at-dinner-on-cruise-ships/680309 "2014-02-27T21:26:38Z")
The other day, I was discussing Caribbean cruises with a coworker. She mentioned that, on the cruise she had been on, several years ago, The Star Spangled Banner was played nightly in the dining room, and everyone had to… --- ## [Samsung Galaxy S5: Worth Upgrading?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/samsung-galaxy-s5-worth-upgrading/682271)
**Author:** [@Israel\_Goldstein](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Israel_Goldstein)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2014, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/samsung-galaxy-s5-worth-upgrading/682271 "2014-02-27T21:05:16Z")
I just saw the new specs. Processor speed moves up from 1.9 to 2.5, but RAM is the same, most everything else is the same, aside from a little better battery, an included heart rate monitor, finger scanner, better camer… --- ## [Road tripping from Charlotte to Kissimmee--recommend some places.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/road-tripping-from-charlotte-to-kissimmee-recommend-some-places/682367)
**Author:** [@Push\_You\_Down](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Push_You_Down)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2014, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/road-tripping-from-charlotte-to-kissimmee-recommend-some-places/682367 "2014-02-27T19:43:14Z")
This April I am a judge at the National Pie Championships in Kissimmee Florida from April 25-27. My wife and I are using the opportunity to fly into Charlotte (actually Mooresville) and visit her mom for a few days and t… --- ## [Penalties for lying in police interviews.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/penalties-for-lying-in-police-interviews/681956)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2014, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/penalties-for-lying-in-police-interviews/681956 "2014-02-27T18:06:40Z")
Would attaching an obstruction charge or even perjury to lying in a police interview actually be worse for the police? In many, many cases I’ve seen where the police break a case or get a confession because the interview… --- ## [Vacation in Trinidad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vacation-in-trinidad/682245)
**Author:** [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2014, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vacation-in-trinidad/682245 "2014-02-27T18:00:21Z")
Mrs. Burpo and I are taking a 10-day trip to Trinidad in mid-July. Caveats? Must-sees/do? Pull no punches. Thanx. --- ## [Are you being served? I was.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-being-served-i-was/682316)
**Author:** [@Doctor\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doctor_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2014, 12:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-being-served-i-was/682316 "2014-02-27T12:53:49Z")
My son was in an auto accident about 2 years ago. He was (is) insured. Flash forward to last night. I got home from work to find 2 summons, one for my son and one of my very own (my name was on the title). The passen… --- ## ['Anyone here upgraded from OS X 10.6 to 10.9?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-here-upgraded-from-os-x-10-6-to-10-9/678938)
**Author:** [@Ranchoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranchoth)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2014, 12:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-here-upgraded-from-os-x-10-6-to-10-9/678938 "2014-02-27T12:46:42Z")
Okay, short and sweet, I’m a Mac Pro user, running OS X 10.6.8 “Snow Leopard.” And I’ve just learned that Apple’s offering a free update to OS X 10.9 “Mavericks.” Awesome, right? Slightly opens up the range of software … --- ## [I hear voices in my head...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hear-voices-in-my-head/682292)
**Author:** [@Yellow\_Kazooie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yellow_Kazooie)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2014, 9:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hear-voices-in-my-head/682292 "2014-02-27T09:17:26Z")
It happened again now. It only happens at night when I’m the only one still up. Sometimes when I go to the kitchen to make myself some coffee I hear the voices of my parents murmuring stuff. Then I go check out and they … --- ## [Would you be castrated to advance your career?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-be-castrated-to-advance-your-career/682211)
**Author:** [@coremelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/coremelt)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2014, 7:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-be-castrated-to-advance-your-career/682211 "2014-02-27T07:09:07Z")
In various ancient cultures Eunuchs were respected members of society, usually high ranking civil servants and it wasn’t unheard of for people to even volunteer to be castrated as adults in order to advance their positio… --- ## [Would you take the death test?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-take-the-death-test/682313)
**Author:** [@Duke\_of\_York](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duke_of_York)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2014, 7:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-take-the-death-test/682313 "2014-02-27T07:04:45Z")
This is from the UK Daily Mail so it’s probably bulltish, but would you take the death test if were accurate? --- ## [Do you walk for exercise?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-walk-for-exercise/682219)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2014, 5:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-walk-for-exercise/682219 "2014-02-27T05:03:32Z")
Tell me something about your routine. Daily- time of day- alone or with other(s). How long, in (virtually) any weather? Urban, rural, park, track? Listen to music, podcasts, or ruminate? Your fav shoes or brand. How long… --- ## [How can I change the lives of 40 people in 1 hour?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-change-the-lives-of-40-people-in-1-hour/682240)
**Author:** [@andrea\_green](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/andrea_green)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2014, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-change-the-lives-of-40-people-in-1-hour/682240 "2014-02-27T03:19:26Z")
I’m a student at one of the most unusual schools in the world. An eccentric billionaire created the university one year ago to make young people into superheroes (seriously). My team has been tasked with organizing a gro… --- ## [Most annoying atheist arguments](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-annoying-atheist-arguments/681497)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 195\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2014, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-annoying-atheist-arguments/681497 "2014-02-27T00:10:54Z")
Let nobody say that I’m a not an unbiased circlejerker when it comes to matters of the divine. You may well believe in God, gods, some form of spirituality or the transmundane only for an atheist to get up in your grill … --- ## [An Indian (East) Acquaintance of Mine is Getting Married...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-indian-east-acquaintance-of-mine-is-getting-married/682185)
**Author:** [@McDeath\_the\_Mad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/McDeath_the_Mad)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2014, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-indian-east-acquaintance-of-mine-is-getting-married/682185 "2014-02-26T19:29:05Z")
And I want to give him a gift. I have no idea where to begin. Here’s the background: My company is doing a major implementation of a new back-end system for one of our divisions. It’ll be worth ~$200 million by the tim… --- ## [Best way to obtain short-term (about 2-3 weeks) loan?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-obtain-short-term-about-2-3-weeks-loan/681898)
**Author:** [@It\_s\_Not\_Rocket\_Surgery](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/It_s_Not_Rocket_Surgery)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2014, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-obtain-short-term-about-2-3-weeks-loan/681898 "2014-02-26T16:45:18Z")
I was relocated by my company in December, with many relocation costs reimbursed. We are now selling the old house, and the closing is expected to take place in one week. I asked the relocation department for an advanc… --- ## [Snap your fingers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snap-your-fingers/682282)
**Author:** [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2014, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snap-your-fingers/682282 "2014-02-26T16:02:24Z")
I want to test a hypothesis about dominate handedness and the ability/inability to snap one’s fingers, so let’s have a poll about it. Don’t ask what right or left handed means, just answer however you usually answer that… --- ## [Going to England in late May....some help figuring how to book lodging?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-england-in-late-may-some-help-figuring-how-to-book-lodging/682065)
**Author:** [@carlotta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carlotta)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2014, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-england-in-late-may-some-help-figuring-how-to-book-lodging/682065 "2014-02-26T15:27:38Z")
Yay! I get to go to England again! Only this time I’ll have a car AND my husband with me. We’ve got 10 days and a general itinerary, but no specific places we have to be at specific times. If we find some sight doesn… --- ## [Of friends, favours and statutes of limitations.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/of-friends-favours-and-statutes-of-limitations/671822)
**Author:** [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2014, 12:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/of-friends-favours-and-statutes-of-limitations/671822 "2014-02-26T12:11:29Z")
I’m too idle to create a survey this morning so I’ll just solicit your advise on a matter of less importance than it is of curiosity and protocol. I have a friend. My oldest friend, in fact. We’ve been friends since g… --- ## [Light in my photo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/light-in-my-photo/682155)
**Author:** [@Ellen\_Cherry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ellen_Cherry)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2014, 9:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/light-in-my-photo/682155 "2014-02-26T09:46:32Z")
Take a look at this photo I shot over the weekend. It’s a photo of the sun, blue sky, clouds, and a perfect round something. It doesn’t look like the lens flares (is that the term?) I’ve seen before. There’s also another… --- ## [Birthday Gift for 12yo boy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/birthday-gift-for-12yo-boy/682143)
**Author:** [@Tapioca\_Dextrin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tapioca_Dextrin)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2014, 8:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/birthday-gift-for-12yo-boy/682143 "2014-02-26T08:57:32Z")
I need a gift for a young boy. He’s going to 12 in a few months, but he’s a pretty severe learning disability. It’s not the hipster parents undisiplined kiddo type disbility, but the real deal. He tries really hard at sc… --- ## [How can you get a cheap or free shower in a city you don't live in](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-you-get-a-cheap-or-free-shower-in-a-city-you-dont-live-in/681653)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2014, 8:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-you-get-a-cheap-or-free-shower-in-a-city-you-dont-live-in/681653 "2014-02-26T08:53:46Z")
Assume it is summer and you decide to visit a city and spend the day hiking, walking, biking, etc and after a few hours you are pretty rank. Where can a person find a cheap or free shower? Here are my ideas: Gym. Howev… --- ## [Who are the institutions of the Straight Dope Message Board?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-the-institutions-of-the-straight-dope-message-board/682078)
**Author:** [@drewtwo99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewtwo99)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2014, 6:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-the-institutions-of-the-straight-dope-message-board/682078 "2014-02-26T06:35:52Z")
For the purposes of this discussion, let’s omit admins and moderators. We all know how important they are in defining what the SDMB is. Who in your opinion are the institutions of the board? Long time or memorable poste… --- ## [Why are butt cleaning toilet attachments not more popular in America/the west?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-butt-cleaning-toilet-attachments-not-more-popular-in-america-the-west/680727)
**Author:** [@bldysabba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bldysabba)\ **Replies:** 151\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2014, 6:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-butt-cleaning-toilet-attachments-not-more-popular-in-america-the-west/680727 "2014-02-26T06:30:15Z")
This is what I’m referring to. They’re little hand held shower-like attachments that are fitted next to the toilet. After you’re done with your business, you lean forward, use the attachment to direct a jet of water at y… --- ## [How the hell do I hang a bi-fold door by myself?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-the-hell-do-i-hang-a-bi-fold-door-by-myself/682291)
**Author:** [@Llama\_Llogophile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Llama_Llogophile)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2014, 6:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-the-hell-do-i-hang-a-bi-fold-door-by-myself/682291 "2014-02-26T06:29:03Z")
One of my closets has a bi-fold door and came out of the track. I’m finding it impossible to re-hang it by myself. All of the YouTube videos go into great detail about installing them, but then say “OK, now go ahead and … --- ## [A car alarms effective any more?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-car-alarms-effective-any-more/682145)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2014, 5:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-car-alarms-effective-any-more/682145 "2014-02-26T05:04:42Z")
I’m sitting in my office, listening to a car alarm go off in the parking lot outside our building. I’m sure that our security group will eventually go examine it, but I hear it and don’t think, “someone may be breaking … --- ## [Got a good question recently from a friend re a cat's death](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-a-good-question-recently-from-a-friend-re-a-cats-death/682080)
**Author:** [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2014, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-a-good-question-recently-from-a-friend-re-a-cats-death/682080 "2014-02-26T03:36:33Z")
My friend–I’ll call him “Marty”–recently had a pet cat, whom I will call “Ford” pass away. (It’s a cat thread, but there are no photos, as I never took one of Ford.) Ford was adopted by Marty from a farm. One of the c… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1136) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1138)