# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1392 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1393 --- ## [NYers! What are you tipping apt personnel?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyers-what-are-you-tipping-apt-personnel/644370)
**Author:** [@KidCharlemagne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KidCharlemagne)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyers-what-are-you-tipping-apt-personnel/644370 "2012-12-17T23:33:09Z")
So I’ve got one super, 5 doormen, and 4 handymen/porters. I live in a $3550/month apt in a 17floor building. Ive been perusing articles on tipping NYC doormen, but none seem to address taking the number of doormen/port… --- ## [How Cold Is Too Cold For Cats To Be Outside?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-cold-is-too-cold-for-cats-to-be-outside/642519)
**Author:** [@Alice\_The\_Goon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alice_The_Goon)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-cold-is-too-cold-for-cats-to-be-outside/642519 "2012-12-17T20:40:03Z")
So I have this stray cat that hangs around. She belonged to the previous resident of my house that is now deceased. The son-in-law of that person lives next door but he doesn’t take any responsibility for this poor hom… --- ## [Inner city school shootings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inner-city-school-shootings/644323)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inner-city-school-shootings/644323 "2012-12-17T19:57:55Z")
Why is it that school (and other) mass shootings usually happen in the suburbs or small towns? Why don’t we hear about them from inner cities? --- ## [Most obscure American city for its size](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-obscure-american-city-for-its-size/644203)
**Author:** [@elmwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elmwood)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-obscure-american-city-for-its-size/644203 "2012-12-17T18:47:58Z")
The thread about the most obscure country for its size got me thinking about a thread from a few years ago on a message board I run, about the most obscure American cities for their size; pleases that have a much lower s… --- ## [OK Apocalypse Preppers - Build the perfect "Go Pack"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-apocalypse-preppers-build-the-perfect-go-pack/644052)
**Author:** [@chargerrich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chargerrich)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-apocalypse-preppers-build-the-perfect-go-pack/644052 "2012-12-17T18:25:39Z")
You have one month to fill your duffle bag with everything you want from the modern world in preparation of the \ so what do you put in your duffle bag? Rules: No single item over… --- ## [Both parents Dx with Alzheimers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/both-parents-dx-with-alzheimers/644224)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/both-parents-dx-with-alzheimers/644224 "2012-12-17T16:47:30Z")
Anyone else? Both with verified markers, I am told. Dad died over 10 yrs. ago, and now mother. Beside all the craziness dealing with an ALZ patient, again, there’s my feeling of impending doom. I cannot forget anything… --- ## [Job interview tomorrow, what to wear?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/job-interview-tomorrow-what-to-wear/644290)
**Author:** [@oyster11](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/oyster11)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/job-interview-tomorrow-what-to-wear/644290 "2012-12-17T16:26:02Z")
I got called by somone from a recruitment agency today, and they want to see me tomorrow. Later in the afternoon the guy sent me the email telling me the location. The job is a part-time technical postion in a 4-5 peop… --- ## [Most obscure country for its size](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-obscure-country-for-its-size/643716)
**Author:** [@Johanna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johanna)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-obscure-country-for-its-size/643716 "2012-12-17T15:52:25Z")
Try to think of countries that you practically never hear anything about. Obviously, this is completely subjective, as a country can’t be obscure to one of its own citizens, and living in the US is already in effect a pa… --- ## [Aliens or Jesus?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aliens-or-jesus/644294)
**Author:** [@jackdavinci](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jackdavinci)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aliens-or-jesus/644294 "2012-12-17T15:39:08Z")
I know we can’t predict the next paradigm shift or black swan event, but if you could, which would you choose? Magic is real? The supernatural exists? Life after death? Holodeck/matrix? AI / technological singularit… --- ## [Best scanner for less than $500?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-scanner-for-less-than-500/644042)
**Author:** [@fisha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fisha)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-scanner-for-less-than-500/644042 "2012-12-17T15:24:02Z")
We are trying to go paperless in our office for 2013. We are also trying to put all of the old files into the cloud. Right now we use googledocs for a lot of our stuff. I need a scanner that can scan both sides, have … --- ## [Who has rented an RV? How was it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-rented-an-rv-how-was-it/644261)
**Author:** [@Anise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anise)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-rented-an-rv-how-was-it/644261 "2012-12-17T15:05:06Z")
Well, the title pretty much says it all! We (me, sister, sister’s partner) are thinking about renting an RV for an upcoming trip. I would love to hear from people who’ve done this. What was the experience like? Positives… --- ## [What if a CEO "told it like it was"? Would anything happen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-a-ceo-told-it-like-it-was-would-anything-happen/644265)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-a-ceo-told-it-like-it-was-would-anything-happen/644265 "2012-12-17T14:58:55Z")
This is a question that occurred to me reading on another site. Something major happens to a huge corporation’s customers, and it’s the corporation’s fault, mostly. This isn’t anything that has to do with lives lost or… --- ## [Ripped men and attractiveness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ripped-men-and-attractiveness/487869)
**Author:** [@Illuminatiprimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Illuminatiprimus)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 9:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ripped-men-and-attractiveness/487869 "2012-12-17T09:39:52Z")
Inspired partly by this thread to give it some counterbalance, but also by a conversation I overheard in the gym last night. If we men were to believe magazines and advertising as correct representations of reality we m… --- ## [What is the city of...?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-city-of/643979)
**Author:** [@Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiendish_Astronaut)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 7:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-city-of/643979 "2012-12-17T07:31:34Z")
Okay so Paris is supposed to be the City Of Love. But I was wondering if there are or should be cities of other emotions or states of being. So, for instance, what would be the City Of Hate? Or the City Of Pride? Or the… --- ## [Can a 6 year old handle a funeral?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-6-year-old-handle-a-funeral/644082)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 5:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-6-year-old-handle-a-funeral/644082 "2012-12-17T05:43:58Z")
Obviously related to the CT shootings. Do you think the victims’ classmates could emotionally/intellectually understand the funeral? --- ## [Question about my electric cigarette](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-my-electric-cigarette/644254)
**Author:** [@the\_diego](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/the_diego)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-my-electric-cigarette/644254 "2012-12-17T05:19:43Z")
My latest attempt at kicking the habit. I had it this morning and yes, it keeps me from lighting up. But I read the replacement capsule label and saw the ingredients to the liquid one puts in: flavorings propylene glyc… --- ## [Does "sir" have the same age connotations as "ma'am"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-sir-have-the-same-age-connotations-as-maam/644172)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-sir-have-the-same-age-connotations-as-maam/644172 "2012-12-17T05:07:17Z")
Just wondering, since I was called that by a random person (not an employee) at a store I was at this evening (I think she was younger than me, though I’m terrible at guesstimating this kind of thing), and it called to m… --- ## [Skinny girls and attractiveness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skinny-girls-and-attractiveness/487653)
**Author:** [@Mijin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mijin)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 5:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skinny-girls-and-attractiveness/487653 "2012-12-17T05:01:59Z")
I touched on this subject in another thread, and thought I’d do a IMHO on it. Basically, my perception is that women assume that most men prefer very slim / skinny women but my preference, and the preference of most guy… --- ## [Salary question for job interview](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/salary-question-for-job-interview/644237)
**Author:** [@Meggroll](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meggroll)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/salary-question-for-job-interview/644237 "2012-12-17T03:03:11Z")
Hi guys, I’ve been in my current position for about a year and half now. I recently applied for an Administrative Assistant position at my company, and I have two interviews this week! This position would be a salaried … --- ## [Conflict at work](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/conflict-at-work/644206)
**Author:** [@Crochetshannon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crochetshannon)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/conflict-at-work/644206 "2012-12-17T01:45:43Z")
I have had a ongoing conflict at work where my coworker wants to pick and choose the nice jobs and leaves me with the crap. This has been going on for a year now and the supervisors have had to address this many times,… --- ## [Ugly Mortgage Situation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ugly-mortgage-situation/644193)
**Author:** [@newetl2010](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/newetl2010)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ugly-mortgage-situation/644193 "2012-12-17T00:05:59Z")
I currently own 2 homes. I would rather not get into the details but I got into this position trying to help my sister :smack: and she is screwing me over so I need to sell asap. In addition we are caring for my mother… --- ## [One-horse open sleigh - have you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-horse-open-sleigh-have-you/644171)
**Author:** [@Aspidistra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspidistra)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-horse-open-sleigh-have-you/644171 "2012-12-16T22:56:15Z")
I mean, we keep getting told how much fun it is. But sadly, the opportunity has never come my way. You? --- ## [Ladies of the Dope, Man needs "grooming" advice TMI](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-of-the-dope-man-needs-grooming-advice-tmi/644141)
**Author:** [@Capt\_Kirk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Capt_Kirk)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-of-the-dope-man-needs-grooming-advice-tmi/644141 "2012-12-16T20:38:15Z")
Ok Ladies here is the skinny My body hair doesn’t really curl. The other night I was drinking and got annoyed with my pubic hair, it was just sorta standing straight out, so I got out the clippers… So now I am “bare do… --- ## [Your emotional memories of childhood](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-emotional-memories-of-childhood/644074)
**Author:** [@Noodles\_Fellicini](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Noodles_Fellicini)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-emotional-memories-of-childhood/644074 "2012-12-16T19:33:07Z")
Yesterday a sibling and I were comparing childhood memories of emotional events. We agreed that it is possibly easier to access traumatic or painful memories but wondered if our shared lack of positive memories of paren… --- ## [Do I have a right to know who bit my child in the face?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-have-a-right-to-know-who-bit-my-child-in-the-face/643153)
**Author:** [@Nefarious\_Chipmunk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nefarious_Chipmunk)\ **Replies:** 153\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-have-a-right-to-know-who-bit-my-child-in-the-face/643153 "2012-12-16T17:44:48Z")
Yesterday, I received a call from my daughter’s daycare. They informed me that my daughter had been playing with a toy and another child wanted it. When she didn’t give it up, the child bit her in the face. Now, I und… --- ## [What would you like on your tombstone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-like-on-your-tombstone/166062)
**Author:** [@mr.splitfoot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mr.splitfoot)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-like-on-your-tombstone/166062 "2012-12-16T17:06:22Z")
I would like to know what everyone would request to be on their headstones when we pass on. You may still answer this even if you’re convinced that you will never die. Please have a decent sense of humor about this, as… --- ## [Anyone know where to find a decent starter RC Car for $180 or less?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-know-where-to-find-a-decent-starter-rc-car-for-180-or-less/644183)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-know-where-to-find-a-decent-starter-rc-car-for-180-or-less/644183 "2012-12-16T16:18:59Z")
Looking to get my son a real RC car, not a Toysrus garbage one, for Xmas but don’t know anything about them really. It seems like they either come in sub-100 toy clunkers that use AA batteries or $200+ beginner hobbyist… --- ## [Is this waitperson behavior presumptuous or helpful?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-waitperson-behavior-presumptuous-or-helpful/643724)
**Author:** [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-waitperson-behavior-presumptuous-or-helpful/643724 "2012-12-16T13:50:49Z")
I readily admit that I might just be an old grump about this, but there’s a waiter behavior that annoys me in varying degrees. Here are four that I’ve experienced in order of annoyance from least to most: At a “fancy” … --- ## [Why do some breeder insist the dogs they sell have to be spayed & cannot be bred?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-some-breeder-insist-the-dogs-they-sell-have-to-be-spayed-cannot-be-bred/644011)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 12:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-some-breeder-insist-the-dogs-they-sell-have-to-be-spayed-cannot-be-bred/644011 "2012-12-16T12:45:10Z")
This site has the requirement for any pups purchased - Is it that they insist on being the exclusive developer of that bloodline or what? Can they actually sue you for breeding the pet dog you buy? --- ## [Someone you love dearly elopes. Do you feel disappointed, hurt, etc?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/someone-you-love-dearly-elopes-do-you-feel-disappointed-hurt-etc/642615)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 8:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/someone-you-love-dearly-elopes-do-you-feel-disappointed-hurt-etc/642615 "2012-12-16T08:47:04Z")
Stop looking for the long involved hypothetical backstory. Ain’t gonna be one. Well, let me take that back. There’s not a HYPOTHETICAL backstory. My baby sister (by far my favorite sibling) and my best friend from coll… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1391) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1393)