# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1257 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1258 --- ## [So my kid got braces, and he's miserable...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-my-kid-got-braces-and-hes-miserable/664500)
**Author:** [@Sateryn76](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sateryn76)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-my-kid-got-braces-and-hes-miserable/664500 "2013-07-30T20:37:28Z")
…any suggestions? He’s 8 years old, and got braces yesterday. Neither my husband or I have any experience with braces, but I have always heard they make you teeth and your jaw ache, and I’ve been told it takes a few da… --- ## [Help me persuade my housemate her 'boyfriend' is a creep.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-persuade-my-housemate-her-boyfriend-is-a-creep/664690)
**Author:** [@Filbert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Filbert)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-persuade-my-housemate-her-boyfriend-is-a-creep/664690 "2013-07-30T20:26:27Z")
My housemate (hereafter known as ‘Lee’) has been one of my best friends since school- she’s one of those people who’s really nice, but a bit dippy, and very, very easy to boss around. Lee hates getting people upset, and… --- ## [Fitness gurus: when am I going to lose weight?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fitness-gurus-when-am-i-going-to-lose-weight/664842)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Fun\_Ball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Fun_Ball)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fitness-gurus-when-am-i-going-to-lose-weight/664842 "2013-07-30T18:42:04Z")
I am a 40 something guy and was about 20 pounds overweight (5’10", 190 lbs) when I started exercising at the beginning of June. Prior to June 1st, I almost never exercised but I did eat a pretty healthy diet; mostly veg… --- ## [Stunned by great service](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stunned-by-great-service/664603)
**Author:** [@minor7flat5](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/minor7flat5)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stunned-by-great-service/664603 "2013-07-30T16:41:57Z")
What has happened recently where you were absolutely stunned with great service? Here’s mine: There has been a streetlight out on my corner for a couple of years. The other night I noticed it was darker out than normal… --- ## [How honest are you in giving online feedback?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-honest-are-you-in-giving-online-feedback/664894)
**Author:** [@kbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kbear)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-honest-are-you-in-giving-online-feedback/664894 "2013-07-30T15:09:20Z")
I recently rented an apartment in NYC through Airbnb. The place was in Soho, nothing special but great location, affordable for 5 people. Except there were two mice and about a half a dozen cockroaches. Maybe this is lif… --- ## [best way to find a good marriage counselor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-find-a-good-marriage-counselor/664867)
**Author:** [@leftfield6](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/leftfield6)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 1:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-find-a-good-marriage-counselor/664867 "2013-07-30T13:05:00Z")
My wife and I are currently separated, have been about 4 months. Before that we had 22 years of marriage, so we’re not exactly spring chickens here. Anyway, we are at a point where we need to start working actively on … --- ## [Is there any good way to contact a job after an interview](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-good-way-to-contact-a-job-after-an-interview/664792)
**Author:** [@Palo\_Verde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palo_Verde)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 3:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-good-way-to-contact-a-job-after-an-interview/664792 "2013-07-30T03:37:36Z")
I had an interview for a job about 10 days ago. I thought it went great, I had all of the qualifications they were looking for, I answered their questions well, and we had a laugh or two. They told me I was the first p… --- ## [Zimmerman pulls family from overturned SUV: True or not true?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zimmerman-pulls-family-from-overturned-suv-true-or-not-true/664580)
**Author:** [@DragonAsh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DragonAsh)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zimmerman-pulls-family-from-overturned-suv-true-or-not-true/664580 "2013-07-30T03:13:07Z")
I’m not big on conspiracy theories, but this story is just too weird to pass up. George Zimmerman has been in hiding since the not guilty verdict. The very first confirmed public sighting of Zimmerman? When he came out… --- ## [Power pole fell on my car!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/power-pole-fell-on-my-car/664835)
**Author:** [@randwill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/randwill)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/power-pole-fell-on-my-car/664835 "2013-07-30T02:44:52Z")
During an afternoon storm, a tree fell on wires which snapped the top off of a power pole beside my parking lot. My car was hit by the falling piece, breaking the windshield and leaving a large deep dent in the hood. I … --- ## [Has anyone here had a problem with the Social Security debit card?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-here-had-a-problem-with-the-social-security-debit-card/664722)
**Author:** [@silvermist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silvermist)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-here-had-a-problem-with-the-social-security-debit-card/664722 "2013-07-30T02:19:58Z")
The first two months I used mine, I withdrew the full amount. Now it won’t let me. I have to go back after a few days to get it. Is this common everywhere? --- ## [Should we trade two cars for one?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-we-trade-two-cars-for-one/664774)
**Author:** [@DadWagonDriver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DadWagonDriver)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-we-trade-two-cars-for-one/664774 "2013-07-30T01:50:27Z")
My wife and I began working out of the same office a few months ago, so we carpool daily now. Our job does require some travel, but we can rent a car whenever we need to for work and get it reimbursed (as long as it’s wo… --- ## [Pilots: Shortest commute?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pilots-shortest-commute/664507)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pilots-shortest-commute/664507 "2013-07-29T22:02:11Z")
My office is 110 miles from my house, and 80 miles from the local airport. Though I telecommute most of the time, I always wish I was flying on those days I go to the office. If I had a plane, I would. And I’d also ge… --- ## [How do I find someone to do a small metal work project for me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-find-someone-to-do-a-small-metal-work-project-for-me/664382)
**Author:** [@Shadowfyre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shadowfyre)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-find-someone-to-do-a-small-metal-work-project-for-me/664382 "2013-07-29T21:56:39Z")
I’m not sure if IMHO is the right forum for this type of question, but since I’m looking for opinions and not facts, I figure I’ll start it here. I have an old table saw that I inherited from my grandfather. Even though… --- ## ["Don't hit the cat with your light sabre!"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-hit-the-cat-with-your-light-sabre/664708)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-hit-the-cat-with-your-light-sabre/664708 "2013-07-29T21:15:25Z")
And other things you never thought you’d say until you had a kid. What are yours? --- ## [Dog-reactive dogs and my desire for a pit bull..](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-reactive-dogs-and-my-desire-for-a-pit-bull/652752)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-reactive-dogs-and-my-desire-for-a-pit-bull/652752 "2013-07-29T20:20:19Z")
First, I took many classes with a fantastic dog trainer with whom I am still in touch (if you live in Los Angeles, her name is Janine Pierce and her school is J9sK9s); I learned an enormous amount from her and as a resul… --- ## [Have you sent or received a fax in the past four weeks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-sent-or-received-a-fax-in-the-past-four-weeks/664574)
**Author:** [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-sent-or-received-a-fax-in-the-past-four-weeks/664574 "2013-07-29T19:42:47Z")
Inspired by the “How much longer does the fax machine have?” thread. --- ## [Car financing question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-financing-question/664837)
**Author:** [@Lsura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lsura)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-financing-question/664837 "2013-07-29T19:10:54Z")
So, in my ongoing quest to find a new (or new-used) car, I’ve just about reached the financial stage. Outward appearance for current car is that it’s in pretty decent shape: 2006 Ford Focus, low mileage, well maintained… --- ## [Tickets \[for driving without a license\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tickets-for-driving-without-a-license/664681)
**Author:** [@jaysamm15](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jaysamm15)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tickets-for-driving-without-a-license/664681 "2013-07-29T17:48:33Z")
You get pulled over and taken to jail on a warrant for a charge that was dropped in court. Your taken in and written a ticket for driving without licence on person. The police never give you a ticket. What do you think w… --- ## [Should I get my son a SmartPhone for his birthday](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-get-my-son-a-smartphone-for-his-birthday/664599)
**Author:** [@ZenBeam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZenBeam)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-get-my-son-a-smartphone-for-his-birthday/664599 "2013-07-29T16:44:07Z")
My son is turning 18 soon, and going to college in the fall. We were thinking about getting him a smartphone for his birthday. We’re not sure what that would entail. Can you get one without a data plan, that just uses… --- ## [Looking for a depression/bi-polar/self-help support forum](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-depression-bi-polar-self-help-support-forum/664738)
**Author:** [@Cognoscant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cognoscant)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-depression-bi-polar-self-help-support-forum/664738 "2013-07-29T16:38:37Z")
Hello. I realize this might be a strange choice of words for someone’s first posting on a message board, but here goes. I’ve been suffering with severe depression for a few years after a bereavement, and recently I was… --- ## [Using an unlocked iPhone 4S in Chile](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-an-unlocked-iphone-4s-in-chile/663150)
**Author:** [@sparky\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sparky_1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-an-unlocked-iphone-4s-in-chile/663150 "2013-07-29T13:28:38Z")
Has anyone dealt with using an unlocked US smartphone in Chile? I found one vendor who offers their own sim card with a great calling plan, but horrible data plan (I will need to check email). They also offer an Entel … --- ## [Non pet owners: Are pet owners gross?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-pet-owners-are-pet-owners-gross/664584)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 12:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-pet-owners-are-pet-owners-gross/664584 "2013-07-29T12:18:13Z")
Just curious. I’ve got these black out curtains in my bedroom. I just noticed today that somehow, pet hair has managed to make it all the way up to the top of my curtains. Then I looked down at my bedspread and see it’s… --- ## [Hi I want to confirm if young British people still say or write "aeroplane".](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hi-i-want-to-confirm-if-young-british-people-still-say-or-write-aeroplane/664470)
**Author:** [@davidmich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidmich)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 10:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hi-i-want-to-confirm-if-young-british-people-still-say-or-write-aeroplane/664470 "2013-07-29T10:40:34Z")
Hi I want to confirm if young British people still say or write “aeroplane”. From what I can tell “airplane” is more popular in both spoken and written forms. What does the Oxford English Dictionary say? I’m rather skep… --- ## [China As a Superpower-Will They Repeat Our Mistakes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/china-as-a-superpower-will-they-repeat-our-mistakes/664529)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 5:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/china-as-a-superpower-will-they-repeat-our-mistakes/664529 "2013-07-29T05:24:51Z")
I think that China’s ascent to superpower status is a pretty good thing. While the Chinese (present) government may not be all that democratic, the Chinese are very practical-they never get into wars without some big ben… --- ## [Difference between vaginal and clitoral orgasms?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/difference-between-vaginal-and-clitoral-orgasms/664686)
**Author:** [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/difference-between-vaginal-and-clitoral-orgasms/664686 "2013-07-29T04:43:12Z")
What is the difference? Do they feel different from each other? Is one more enjoyable than the other? If they are actually separate, distinct events, then could the two theoretically be achieved simultaneously? (Sorr… --- ## [Hats in the dishwasher, top shelf or bottom? Needs answer fast](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hats-in-the-dishwasher-top-shelf-or-bottom-needs-answer-fast/664720)
**Author:** [@flatlined](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flatlined)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hats-in-the-dishwasher-top-shelf-or-bottom-needs-answer-fast/664720 "2013-07-29T04:09:25Z")
Slight disagreement with my husband, he says that hats need to be on the bottom shelf, I’ve always heard that they need to be on the top shelf. My big ol’ floppy hat is in need of washing and I’m so confused. --- ## [What are some good ways to get feedback on your writing skills?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-good-ways-to-get-feedback-on-your-writing-skills/664745)
**Author:** [@Lakai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lakai)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-good-ways-to-get-feedback-on-your-writing-skills/664745 "2013-07-29T03:14:28Z")
Lets assume you are out of school and want to become a better writer. None of your friends are good at giving writing feedback, nor do they have the time to continuously read your work. What can you do? --- ## [Can you have a pinched nerve without the associated numbness?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-have-a-pinched-nerve-without-the-associated-numbness/553732)
**Author:** [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-have-a-pinched-nerve-without-the-associated-numbness/553732 "2013-07-29T02:21:33Z")
For the past, oh, three weeks, I’ve had a pain in one very specific spot in my lower back about two or three inches left of my spine. My guess was that it was a pinched nerve since, well, it feels like something in ther… --- ## ["Sold Out Tickets" Websites: Shady? Legit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sold-out-tickets-websites-shady-legit/664579)
**Author:** [@bienville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bienville)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2013, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sold-out-tickets-websites-shady-legit/664579 "2013-07-28T23:53:42Z")
I need to buy tickets for a sold out show. Of the various “Sold Out Tickets” services, StubHub seems to be the most popular- but, I’ve never used them before. Any Dopers with experience? StubHub gives me the options to … --- ## [How does one interview a house painter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-one-interview-a-house-painter/664631)
**Author:** [@Zago](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zago)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2013, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-one-interview-a-house-painter/664631 "2013-07-28T22:16:12Z")
I live in a condo, the original house was built in 1761 and now has three condominium units. We need to paint and will probably do the same colors (I have paint samples). It may already be too late to line up a painter… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1256) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1258)