# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1318 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1319 --- ## [Quitting a job. Some questions.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quitting-a-job-some-questions/655580)
**Author:** [@Nobody](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nobody)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quitting-a-job-some-questions/655580 "2013-04-15T22:35:15Z")
This really sucks. For a long time I was out of work. Then late last year I got sponsored for CNA classes. I passed, but on the clinicals just barely. I got a job at a nearby care facility, worked a couple of weeks, … --- ## [Tacky memorial cross on our property. What would you do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tacky-memorial-cross-on-our-property-what-would-you-do/638952)
**Author:** [@Renee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Renee)\ **Replies:** 316\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tacky-memorial-cross-on-our-property-what-would-you-do/638952 "2013-04-15T22:31:51Z")
We recently bought a bank owned house on 15 acres of land which had been vacant for 4 years. There is a pretty good sized creek running through the property, which crosses under the road across from the house. In 2007, t… --- ## [Eating croissant flakes - weird?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eating-croissant-flakes-weird/655769)
**Author:** [@EmilyG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmilyG)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eating-croissant-flakes-weird/655769 "2013-04-15T21:22:51Z")
I love Premiere Moisson’s croissants. When eating them, I save the flakes so that I can eat them after I’ve finished the croissants. Is this weird to do? --- ## [how do i find a sugar daddy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-find-a-sugar-daddy/655395)
**Author:** [@hunnybee87](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hunnybee87)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-find-a-sugar-daddy/655395 "2013-04-15T21:08:55Z")
what the title asks, how do I go about finding a sugar daddy? I am 25/F and in the sticks of KY. --- ## [Investing for dummies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/investing-for-dummies/655624)
**Author:** [@smaje1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smaje1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/investing-for-dummies/655624 "2013-04-15T21:02:19Z")
Hey all, I’m completely clueless when it comes to investing. Mr. Smaje and I have a small but of savings but we need money for a house down payment one of these days. I have a 401k and retirement account through work, b… --- ## [Correct Grammer Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/correct-grammer-question/655546)
**Author:** [@Missy2U](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Missy2U)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/correct-grammer-question/655546 "2013-04-15T19:02:48Z")
I put this here because I’m not sure if it’s a regional thing and there could be more than one answer. Husband and I were having lunch up at Alley 64 today and when I went outside to have a smoke, I was looking at the a… --- ## [How much is life experience driven by personal decisions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-is-life-experience-driven-by-personal-decisions/655767)
**Author:** [@inedible\_knapsack](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/inedible_knapsack)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-is-life-experience-driven-by-personal-decisions/655767 "2013-04-15T18:21:41Z")
I’ve been thinking quite a lot recently about the decisions I’ve made in my life and how much they affect my day-to-day existence. This isn’t some sad-sack tale; I’m perfectly happy and I have what I consider to be a ver… --- ## [Is including "Antarctica" and "World" on this list stupid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-including-antarctica-and-world-on-this-list-stupid/655254)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-including-antarctica-and-world-on-this-list-stupid/655254 "2013-04-15T17:51:40Z")
I refer to Wikipedia’s list of countries and dependencies by area. Note entries 1 & 3. Does including “World” & “Antarctica” on this list seem stupid to anyone else? Contrarwise, anyone want to explain it? --- ## [Kidney 1 is awesome, Kidney 2 sucks. Can I get rid of it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kidney-1-is-awesome-kidney-2-sucks-can-i-get-rid-of-it/655550)
**Author:** [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kidney-1-is-awesome-kidney-2-sucks-can-i-get-rid-of-it/655550 "2013-04-15T16:45:43Z")
My left kidney has never given me a spot of trouble. I don’t know if I was born with a shitty right kidney, or if it developed over time. But, when I was 10, I had severe pyelonephritis on the right side and was hospital… --- ## [Upper limit for number of commas in a single sentence](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upper-limit-for-number-of-commas-in-a-single-sentence/655591)
**Author:** [@drewtwo99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewtwo99)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upper-limit-for-number-of-commas-in-a-single-sentence/655591 "2013-04-15T15:58:33Z")
Several months ago, a co-worker, out of the blue, asked me a serious question, “How many commas are allowed in an English sentence?” He thought there was some hard limit of 3 or 4 commas. Of course, I then told him ther… --- ## [Mother regrets having children and announces it to the world--Your thoughts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mother-regrets-having-children-and-announces-it-to-the-world-your-thoughts/655455)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mother-regrets-having-children-and-announces-it-to-the-world-your-thoughts/655455 "2013-04-15T15:44:22Z")
From here: My thoughts: Upon first hearing about this, my first thought was that it’s just another person trying to milk a shameless confession for all its worth. The last thing that grabs one’s attention is an art… --- ## [Creepy or not? Waiter getting someone a date.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creepy-or-not-waiter-getting-someone-a-date/624933)
**Author:** [@StusBlues](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StusBlues)\ **Replies:** 137\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 12:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creepy-or-not-waiter-getting-someone-a-date/624933 "2013-04-15T12:34:47Z")
There is a nice little Thai place where I often go for lunch. The other day I noticed this very cute woman dining alone. I know the head waiter very well, and was going to ask him if he knew her (since he knows a majorit… --- ## [Tragic ticket in Florida, over 30 days. What happens now](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tragic-ticket-in-florida-over-30-days-what-happens-now/655478)
**Author:** [@obbn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obbn)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 6:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tragic-ticket-in-florida-over-30-days-what-happens-now/655478 "2013-04-15T06:48:05Z")
Hello Everyone, I guess I’m a moron because I received a well deserved speeding ticket a few weeks ago. The fine is $240. Like most things in life why got busy and I forgot about it. I got the ticket right on the County… --- ## [So, what does a high school graduate want for a graduation gift?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-does-a-high-school-graduate-want-for-a-graduation-gift/655630)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-does-a-high-school-graduate-want-for-a-graduation-gift/655630 "2013-04-15T04:08:21Z")
My friend’s oldest daughter is graduating from high school next month. I thought about a $50 Amazon gift card for a present. Are gift cards considered acceptable presents? She can spend it on just about anything at Amazo… --- ## [How can I change my thinking?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-change-my-thinking/655490)
**Author:** [@spunkymuzicnote](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/spunkymuzicnote)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-change-my-thinking/655490 "2013-04-15T00:56:13Z")
I keep thinking nasty things about the appearance of people that I don’t even know - people I just see when out and about. I absolutely hate it because it makes me feel really horrible and just want to go back to when I… --- ## [How do you & your co-workers address one another?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-your-co-workers-address-one-another/655348)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2013, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-your-co-workers-address-one-another/655348 "2013-04-14T23:58:13Z")
Suggested by this thread in Cafe Society. At your workplace, are you on a first-name basis with your peers, superiors, & subordinates alike? Last-name basis? Honorific-plus-last name? Poll in a moment. ETA: On the oth… --- ## [Regular folks who pull the race card like celebrities do.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/regular-folks-who-pull-the-race-card-like-celebrities-do/655724)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2013, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/regular-folks-who-pull-the-race-card-like-celebrities-do/655724 "2013-04-14T23:11:32Z")
The article that inspired my OP.. Please read through first. Didn’t know WHERE to post this one. If it doesn’t belong here, Mods please place it where it does. For African-Americans, does this kind of article rankle or… --- ## [I get pulled over in your state and say this to the cop, what happens?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-pulled-over-in-your-state-and-say-this-to-the-cop-what-happens/655457)
**Author:** [@Absolute](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Absolute)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2013, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-pulled-over-in-your-state-and-say-this-to-the-cop-what-happens/655457 "2013-04-14T22:14:04Z")
Let’s say I am driving through your state. I am a white male in my late 20s, clean cut, wearing business casual attire. I am driving a late-model Ford F150, clean and in good condition, registered to me, with license p… --- ## [What is my roommate's cat thinking?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-my-roommates-cat-thinking/655498)
**Author:** [@spunkymuzicnote](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/spunkymuzicnote)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2013, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-my-roommates-cat-thinking/655498 "2013-04-14T21:47:26Z")
Beyond her twice daily demands for food (and cleverness at playing me and my roommate off each other to try to get multiple breakfasts), I often wonder what Ada is thinking all day, curled up in her spot of the week for … --- ## [Why do my sinuses hurt again?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-my-sinuses-hurt-again/655472)
**Author:** [@congodwarf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/congodwarf)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2013, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-my-sinuses-hurt-again/655472 "2013-04-14T17:39:49Z")
(disclaimer) I have 4 more doses of an antibiotic (which, amazingly, hasn’t made me sick) and I’m supposed to go back to see my doctor after the weekend for a TB test so I’m definitely not trying to avoid the doctor. I… --- ## [YouTube: Should I watch the ads?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youtube-should-i-watch-the-ads/655587)
**Author:** [@Heracles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heracles)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2013, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youtube-should-i-watch-the-ads/655587 "2013-04-14T17:34:33Z")
I’m posting this in IMHO because I’m not sure there’s a factual answer. I’ve gotten into the habit of watching the video ads that appear before videos on YouTube, if they’re reasonably short and not offensive. When the… --- ## [Have you ever used a banana skin to polish your shoes? How did it work out?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-used-a-banana-skin-to-polish-your-shoes-how-did-it-work-out/655685)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2013, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-used-a-banana-skin-to-polish-your-shoes-how-did-it-work-out/655685 "2013-04-14T15:51:20Z")
I found this shoe care tip intriguing, I have no bananas right now, but I am curious. Does this actually give shoes a useful shine? Has any tried this? Polish Shoes With a Banana Peel --- ## [410 vs 450 degrees for flat iron?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/410-vs-450-degrees-for-flat-iron/655666)
**Author:** [@Gestalt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gestalt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2013, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/410-vs-450-degrees-for-flat-iron/655666 "2013-04-14T14:45:41Z")
I have a couple of flat irons now that max out at 410 farenheit. I have thick, very curly hair and always use them at the max setting. I recently have been shopping around for new ones and have found some that go up to 4… --- ## [New Home Construction / Buyers Agent](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-home-construction-buyers-agent/641869)
**Author:** [@Soulcatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soulcatcher)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2013, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-home-construction-buyers-agent/641869 "2013-04-14T13:58:19Z")
So I’ve put myself in a bit of a bind. I’ve been getting ready to enter the real estate market, and while I wasn’t initially interested in new construction, I ended up looking at model homes at a few developments in my … --- ## [Certain genres of music blasted at annoying volume](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/certain-genres-of-music-blasted-at-annoying-volume/655475)
**Author:** [@Incubus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Incubus)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2013, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/certain-genres-of-music-blasted-at-annoying-volume/655475 "2013-04-14T13:42:47Z")
Is it me, or are there specific genres of music blasted at annoying volumes? What I mean is that when I’m driving or walking on the sidewalk, I don’t hear some car cruising by playing Fugue in F minor by Bach; its genera… --- ## [How safe is paypal for 3rd party transactions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-safe-is-paypal-for-3rd-party-transactions/655372)
**Author:** [@outlierrn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/outlierrn)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2013, 7:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-safe-is-paypal-for-3rd-party-transactions/655372 "2013-04-14T07:08:05Z")
Title says it. I’ve mostly done smaller transactions, but am looking at a several hundred dollars one with joe smoe. How does one protect themselves? Thanks --- ## [What Would Cellphones, PCs, etc. Look Like if Art Deco Were The Style Today?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-cellphones-pcs-etc-look-like-if-art-deco-were-the-style-today/655499)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2013, 7:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-cellphones-pcs-etc-look-like-if-art-deco-were-the-style-today/655499 "2013-04-14T07:00:16Z")
I like the way that the Steampunk folks have taken modern appliances, and given them a 19th century look. One guy redid his keyboard to make it look like it was from 1890. Has anyone attempted the same thing, using A… --- ## [Looking for a lesser version of the word "despite".](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-lesser-version-of-the-word-despite/655656)
**Author:** [@Blunt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blunt)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2013, 6:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-lesser-version-of-the-word-despite/655656 "2013-04-14T06:50:10Z")
A few buddies of mine were discussing our first job out of college where we all worked together, and brought up our boss who pretty much did nothing. Basically things would have been no different in our department if he… --- ## [Some less fervent christian sects?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-less-fervent-christian-sects/652672)
**Author:** [@Nunzio\_Tavulari](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nunzio_Tavulari)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2013, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-less-fervent-christian-sects/652672 "2013-04-14T04:54:25Z")
I recently moved several hundred miles to a smaller town where I know none of the residents. I’d like to attend some social events, but life here seems to be centered around the christian church. As a lapsed catholic, t… --- ## [Children and Gun Safety](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/children-and-gun-safety/655654)
**Author:** [@Washoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Washoe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2013, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/children-and-gun-safety/655654 "2013-04-14T04:50:25Z")
The standard fodder fed to school children when discussing gun safety is that if a child ever finds a gun, they should (among other things) tell an adult ASAP. Is that really a good plan? The kid could take the advice co… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1317) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1319)