# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1529 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1530 --- ## [Women (well, hell, men too) do you ever cry when you can't help it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-well-hell-men-too-do-you-ever-cry-when-you-cant-help-it/619985)
**Author:** [@Zsofia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zsofia)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2012, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-well-hell-men-too-do-you-ever-cry-when-you-cant-help-it/619985 "2012-04-28T14:53:39Z")
And does it make you ABSOLUTELY MURDEROUSLY INSANE? I guess I have that weird temperament where I cry when a) furious b) humiliated c) chastised d) goddamn it somebody is nice to me all three of which are distressi… --- ## [Titanic: Had Captain Smith Survived?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/titanic-had-captain-smith-survived/619597)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2012, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/titanic-had-captain-smith-survived/619597 "2012-04-28T13:22:21Z")
Following the sinking, there were two official inquirys-one in the USA (headed by a US Senator), and another in England (headed by Lord Mersey). The US inquiry was undertaken because the ship was owned by a consortium he… --- ## [Is Clinique worth the price?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-clinique-worth-the-price/601872)
**Author:** [@Misnomer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Misnomer)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2011, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-clinique-worth-the-price/601872 "2011-11-10T21:31:29Z")
I don’t wear much makeup: maybe a bit of eyeliner and simple eyeshadow for a special occasion, but I never use mascara, blush, lipstick, etc. What I do use a lot is concealer. Even at the age of 40 I am prone to minor br… --- ## [Tell me about attention problems in young kids.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-attention-problems-in-young-kids/619826)
**Author:** [@Edward\_The\_Head](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Edward_The_Head)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2012, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-attention-problems-in-young-kids/619826 "2012-04-28T04:14:59Z")
A bit of background first. I have a 6 year old daughter, she’s in a Montessori school for kindergarten. My ex and I separated almost two years ago. My ex and I have an ok relationship, though it could be better. She is … --- ## [Do you include a signature on your work email?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-include-a-signature-on-your-work-email/619897)
**Author:** [@sparky\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sparky_1)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2012, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-include-a-signature-on-your-work-email/619897 "2012-04-28T04:14:59Z")
My boss doesn’t, and I think he’s one of the few that I know that don’t. So, out of curiosity, here’s a poll. --- ## [Critical thinking under time pressure?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/critical-thinking-under-time-pressure/619990)
**Author:** [@F.Pu-du-he-pa-as](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/F.Pu-du-he-pa-as)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2012, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/critical-thinking-under-time-pressure/619990 "2012-04-28T02:15:24Z")
So, in my 20-ish years in the education system, I have always had a lot of trouble performing critical thinking tasks under time pressure. Rote learning is no problem, and putting together essays is no problem, but for … --- ## [Option bias on multiple choice tests.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/option-bias-on-multiple-choice-tests/620148)
**Author:** [@chowching](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chowching)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2012, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/option-bias-on-multiple-choice-tests/620148 "2012-04-28T01:00:21Z")
My professor told us during our review yesterday that there was a study where they found out that test makers, unconsciously, are more likely to place the correct answer to a multiple choice question either on letter B … --- ## [Is it worth $150 for the 3d glasses?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-worth-150-for-the-3d-glasses/617639)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2012, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-worth-150-for-the-3d-glasses/617639 "2012-04-28T00:20:53Z")
I recently bought a 55" Panasonic Viera with 3d technology. To be honest, when I was shopping for the TV, 3D isn’t something I was looking for. Apparently though, if you want 1080p @ 240Hz, 3D is a given. (I didn’t know… --- ## [What would you do if...? You're on Candid Camera!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-do-if-youre-on-candid-camera/620181)
**Author:** [@SDMBKL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SDMBKL)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2012, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-do-if-youre-on-candid-camera/620181 "2012-04-27T22:52:58Z")
Primetime: What Would You Do? is an American television News magazine broadcast on ABC since 2008 as part of the Primetime series. Reruns of older episodes began airing on OWN as What Would You Do?: OWN Edition on Februa… --- ## [UK Canal/broads holidays](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uk-canal-broads-holidays/619869)
**Author:** [@Princhester](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Princhester)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2012, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uk-canal-broads-holidays/619869 "2012-04-27T22:32:15Z")
We are going to spend a week either on a narrowboat on UK canals, or alternatively hire something on the Norfolk Broads. I have something of a sentimental attachment to doing something on the Broads because I have a gre… --- ## [Is posting an ad saying "Do not hire Joe Blow" wise?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-posting-an-ad-saying-do-not-hire-joe-blow-wise/619828)
**Author:** [@Christopher\_Robin\_Davies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Christopher_Robin_Davies)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2012, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-posting-an-ad-saying-do-not-hire-joe-blow-wise/619828 "2012-04-27T21:50:51Z")
I was just on Craigslist posting a job ad, and I saw this: The real ad has the fellow’s actual name and phone number. I’ am not sure it is wise to post an ad like this but was wondering what you guys think. --- ## [Anyone ever have any phantom cell-phone vibrations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-have-any-phantom-cell-phone-vibrations/620046)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2012, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-have-any-phantom-cell-phone-vibrations/620046 "2012-04-27T21:47:17Z")
I did yesterday-I swore that I felt it clearly buzzing in my pocket (right at the end of a shift, natch; I had the auditory ringer turned off of course). When I got home, I went to check for the message or text, only to… --- ## [Opting in for internet porn](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opting-in-for-internet-porn/619926)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2012, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opting-in-for-internet-porn/619926 "2012-04-27T21:40:31Z")
Here in the UK there’s a proposal by MPs to get internet service providers to block all explicit imagery and videos by default, the idea being to protect the childrens from viewing inappropriate materials. If such a sys… --- ## [How can I help my sister get post-weight-loss skin removal surgery?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-help-my-sister-get-post-weight-loss-skin-removal-surgery/619320)
**Author:** [@Dogzilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dogzilla)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2012, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-help-my-sister-get-post-weight-loss-skin-removal-surgery/619320 "2012-04-27T21:26:22Z")
Over the past couple years, my sister, through diet and exercise alone, has lost more than 160 pounds. She recently lost another couple hundred pounds, as her divorce was just finalized. :wink: That leaves her as a singl… --- ## [Is Google Translate reliable?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-google-translate-reliable/620059)
**Author:** [@SDMBKL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SDMBKL)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2012, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-google-translate-reliable/620059 "2012-04-27T19:09:30Z")
I was playing with Google Translate, and for no apparent reason, I translated text to Latin. I studied Spanish as a foreign language in grade school, so I knew how Romance languages work. They work VERY similar to Englis… --- ## [Tell me about Brooklyn (and NYC in general)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-brooklyn-and-nyc-in-general/619822)
**Author:** [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2012, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-brooklyn-and-nyc-in-general/619822 "2012-04-27T19:01:46Z")
I’m planning to spend four nights in New York this August. The objective is to see professional baseball in four different boroughs while using public transportation to get around the city. I’m hoping to score a room in… --- ## [Toilet lid: up or down?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toilet-lid-up-or-down/619798)
**Author:** [@Orville\_mogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Orville_mogul)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2012, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toilet-lid-up-or-down/619798 "2012-04-27T17:42:45Z")
This has bugged me for a long time, but I decided not to put it in the Pit because I realized that it might be me who is the odd one. So instead, I figured a bit of research would be a good starting point. Here’s the q… --- ## [Etiquette question - declining a hen's night party](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/etiquette-question-declining-a-hens-night-party/620114)
**Author:** [@sandra\_nz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sandra_nz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2012, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/etiquette-question-declining-a-hens-night-party/620114 "2012-04-27T17:37:55Z")
Another day, another wedding related question. Disclaimer: This is a UK wedding, so cultures may differ. To set the scene, we are being invited to the wedding of a couple whom we have known for quite some time, but don… --- ## [Does the Tropic of Cancer pass thru Hawaii?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-tropic-of-cancer-pass-thru-hawaii/620080)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2012, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-tropic-of-cancer-pass-thru-hawaii/620080 "2012-04-27T15:08:46Z")
This is a philosphical question, not a factual one. The Tropic passes between two small islands in the state of Hawaii, but does not actually cross land anywere. So. . . In your opinion, does that count as crossing th… --- ## [Windows XP problem starting up](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-xp-problem-starting-up/620004)
**Author:** [@What\_the](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_the)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2012, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-xp-problem-starting-up/620004 "2012-04-27T14:59:22Z")
I have an HP Mini that came with XP…its not quite a year old. When I restart it, a dos looking screen comes up with a progress bar of sorts at the bottom. It freezes right away …maybe 10% of the way to the end of the b… --- ## [How well do you know the Bible?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-well-do-you-know-the-bible/620009)
**Author:** [@SDMBKL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SDMBKL)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2012, 9:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-well-do-you-know-the-bible/620009 "2012-04-27T09:16:38Z")
How well do you know the Bible? Do you know it well enough that you have read all the books in it? Do you know it well enough that you have several editions or variants of the Bible and compare the translations among eac… --- ## [What kind of contact lenses should I get?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-contact-lenses-should-i-get/619639)
**Author:** [@Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tim_R.Mortiss)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2012, 6:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-contact-lenses-should-i-get/619639 "2012-04-27T06:32:54Z")
I’ve been wearing hard (gas permeable) contacts for as long as I can remember. Now, in my early fifties, they aren’t as comfortable as they used to be. Anybody have any recommendations what I should switch to? I know sof… --- ## [How to introduce an insecure wife to the idea of female friends](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-introduce-an-insecure-wife-to-the-idea-of-female-friends/619326)
**Author:** [@jerryonly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jerryonly)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2012, 6:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-introduce-an-insecure-wife-to-the-idea-of-female-friends/619326 "2012-04-27T06:06:18Z")
So I am married, happily, will be 4 years here shortly. My wife is beautiful, but she is insecure. She does not like me having female friends. She trusts me completely, but is afraid that they will fall in love with me, … --- ## [I'm having the Gastric Sleeve performed!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-having-the-gastric-sleeve-performed/614892)
**Author:** [@MannyL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MannyL)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2012, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-having-the-gastric-sleeve-performed/614892 "2012-04-27T04:43:52Z")
As of right now my surgery date is the 19th. I’ve read many sites and the postings here and while I’m not nervous about the surgery I’m scared about the future. I’m worried that my friends will treat me differently beca… --- ## [Body image frozen in time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/body-image-frozen-in-time/620047)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2012, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/body-image-frozen-in-time/620047 "2012-04-27T03:47:13Z")
“You can be intimidating.” Thats what my girlfriend said to me. Not about her. I don’t know if I could do anything to intimidate her nor would I want to. But she said I could intimidate others. “Well you’re a big guy. … --- ## [Do you sew and mend your clothes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-sew-and-mend-your-clothes/619927)
**Author:** [@SDMBKL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SDMBKL)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2012, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-sew-and-mend-your-clothes/619927 "2012-04-27T02:27:48Z")
Do you sew and mend your clothes? Do you knit? What kind of fabric do you use? How many objects have you made by means of sewing or knitting? Do you buy clothes or make your own clothes? Do you embroider? Do you use a se… --- ## [Pizza Hut charges a DOLLAR for "lite sauce".](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pizza-hut-charges-a-dollar-for-lite-sauce/619646)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2012, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pizza-hut-charges-a-dollar-for-lite-sauce/619646 "2012-04-27T01:35:39Z")
A whole sawbuck to put LESS sauce on the pizza. Is that not completely ridiculous? Ugh. --- ## [Seeking to Transition to Human Resources - Which School?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-to-transition-to-human-resources-which-school/620093)
**Author:** [@gly80](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gly80)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2012, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-to-transition-to-human-resources-which-school/620093 "2012-04-27T01:24:53Z")
Hello, Previously, I was an Executive Assistant and Office Manager. I was laid off in 2010. I have been researching Master Certifcate in Human Resources Management programs, and I have narrowed it down to two institutio… --- ## [I need a word or phrase to replace 'contextualized'.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-word-or-phrase-to-replace-contextualized/619939)
**Author:** [@EmAnJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmAnJ)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2012, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-word-or-phrase-to-replace-contextualized/619939 "2012-04-26T23:00:39Z")
I’m working on my thesis proposal, and for some reason, my supervisor doesn’t like the word ‘contextualized’, at least in the way I’ve used it. Can you help me find an alternative? Here’s the sentance: “Data gathered fr… --- ## [Vacation in the American Southwest](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vacation-in-the-american-southwest/619720)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2012, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vacation-in-the-american-southwest/619720 "2012-04-26T22:26:15Z")
We’re heading out tomorrow for a month-long RV trip in the Southwest. We’ll basically be making a rough rectangle in the four corners region, bounded on the north by 70 and the south by 40, but will be starting with the… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1528) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1530)