# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1574 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1575 --- ## [Is my eye contact creepy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-eye-contact-creepy/612166)
**Author:** [@Napoleon\_Dynamite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napoleon_Dynamite)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2012, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-eye-contact-creepy/612166 "2012-02-11T20:27:31Z")
First off, I apologize for the wall of text. I just moved to Erie from a small, polite town in Tennessee. It’s quite a drastic change for me as I’ve never been exposed to a big city. I’m currently a sophomore in high sc… --- ## [Can you have sleep apnea if you aren't tired](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-have-sleep-apnea-if-you-arent-tired/612189)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2012, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-have-sleep-apnea-if-you-arent-tired/612189 "2012-02-11T18:04:10Z")
I don’t know if this is the right forum for this, I thought IMHO was for medical questions. Either way, apnea runs in my family. My dad has a CPAP and my younger brother has trouble breathing at night (although he hasn’t… --- ## [Getting through writing cold-feet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-through-writing-cold-feet/612435)
**Author:** [@ArrMatey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ArrMatey)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2012, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-through-writing-cold-feet/612435 "2012-02-11T16:55:26Z")
And no, I don’t just mean putting socks on… …I’ve finally decided to take the plunge and let other people read my writing. To wit, I’ve signed up for an authors’ round-table podcast, and I’ll admit, I’m anxious as heck … --- ## [Engineers and Tidiness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/engineers-and-tidiness/612239)
**Author:** [@megawattmiles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/megawattmiles)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2012, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/engineers-and-tidiness/612239 "2012-02-11T14:13:45Z")
I hate to paint with too broad a brush, but are engineers, regardless of discipline, naturally untidy or even slovenly, and if so why? It seems counter-intuitive to me as they seem to have highly ordered minds. My only … --- ## [Let employer slide?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-employer-slide/610743)
**Author:** [@sbright33](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sbright33)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2012, 8:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-employer-slide/610743 "2012-02-11T08:20:43Z")
I worked for a company for a year. I was not allowed lunch breaks, never paid extra for overtime, and no taxes were taken from my paycheck even though I was a regular employee. I am familiar with that definition in my … --- ## [How to you write "heads up"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-you-write-heads-up/612312)
**Author:** [@bienville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bienville)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2012, 6:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-you-write-heads-up/612312 "2012-02-11T06:58:09Z")
“Heads up” meaning advance notice or warning. I have always felt it should go in quotes: Hey, thanks for giving me a “heads up” that my ex will be at that party this weekend. Hey, just as a “heads up” there’s a serial… --- ## [How do you pronounce 'ramen'?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-pronounce-ramen/612034)
**Author:** [@jjimm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jjimm)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2012, 6:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-pronounce-ramen/612034 "2012-02-11T06:20:00Z")
I was listening to the WTF podcast with Marc Marron, and he (and I think a guest) were talking about the ubiquitous noodles, and pronouncing their name ‘RAY-men’. Is that a common pronunciation? How do you pronounce it? … --- ## [Tell me about fracture blisters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-fracture-blisters/612259)
**Author:** [@freckafree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/freckafree)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2012, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-fracture-blisters/612259 "2012-02-11T04:54:29Z")
There just doesn’t seem to be a whole lot of information out there about them. My husband had knee replacement surgery on Oct. 31. Immediately following the surgery, he developed one large and several smaller fracture b… --- ## [What do you think is the ultimate goal, if any, of creationists?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-is-the-ultimate-goal-if-any-of-creationists/612038)
**Author:** [@SDMBKL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SDMBKL)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2012, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-is-the-ultimate-goal-if-any-of-creationists/612038 "2012-02-11T01:59:04Z")
Even in the 21st century, creationism in the form of intelligent design seems to be active and alive. Its supporters seem to be very passionate about their position and refuse to give up, even though there is no scientif… --- ## [What predictions do you have for the future?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-predictions-do-you-have-for-the-future/612301)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2012, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-predictions-do-you-have-for-the-future/612301 "2012-02-11T01:28:20Z")
Below are some things I believe will happen in the next decade or two. 1.Copyright infringement will become the next war on drugs, a pretext to harass citizens and expand law enforcement power and funding. You have a “c… --- ## [How do I tell my boss I have an interview for another department](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-tell-my-boss-i-have-an-interview-for-another-department/611453)
**Author:** [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-tell-my-boss-i-have-an-interview-for-another-department/611453 "2012-02-10T22:11:38Z")
My boss has made it known she doesn’t want her staff applying for one of our sister companies. They’re expanding and have hired a number of people away from our division. They seem to have a much happier management style… --- ## [Your experience with recovery from pneumonia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-experience-with-recovery-from-pneumonia/611924)
**Author:** [@Sycorax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sycorax)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-experience-with-recovery-from-pneumonia/611924 "2012-02-10T21:46:02Z")
I am not asking for medical advice. I’m under a doctor’s care (primary and specialists) but want to know how others’ recoveries have been like because mine seems to be going so slowly. After a few weeks of a hacking, pro… --- ## [Do or would you keep the remains of a loved one in an urn in your house?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-or-would-you-keep-the-remains-of-a-loved-one-in-an-urn-in-your-house/611593)
**Author:** [@Arnold\_Winkelried](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arnold_Winkelried)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-or-would-you-keep-the-remains-of-a-loved-one-in-an-urn-in-your-house/611593 "2012-02-10T21:43:54Z")
I never thought that after the death of someone I loved, I would keep their remains inside the house, e.g. keeping the ashes of someone incinerated in an urn on the mantelpiece. Does someone at the board do that? Would … --- ## [Gas Money](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gas-money/612374)
**Author:** [@enomaj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enomaj)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gas-money/612374 "2012-02-10T19:53:06Z")
What’s your stance? --- ## [Best handheld computer with thumb typing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-handheld-computer-with-thumb-typing/612292)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-handheld-computer-with-thumb-typing/612292 "2012-02-10T19:50:53Z")
I had a OQO 1+ I bought for $300 USD back in 2008, I loved it with few complaints. Heat, the thing was a hand warmer even though I ran a stripped down winXP on it and only ran one program at a time. The heat got so ex… --- ## [How do you pronounce vermicelli?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-pronounce-vermicelli/612425)
**Author:** [@kushiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kushiel)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-pronounce-vermicelli/612425 "2012-02-10T19:49:15Z")
Because I’ve heard it: vermi-chelli and vermi-selly and I’m sure I’m somehow making a fool of myself every time I go to the Vietnamese restaurant for a bowl of rice vermicelli. --- ## [Am I underbundling my baby?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-underbundling-my-baby/612351)
**Author:** [@pbbth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pbbth)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-underbundling-my-baby/612351 "2012-02-10T18:24:51Z")
So far this has been a very mild winter but it is still cold enough that everyone needs to be bundled up when they go outside. Today it was about 40 degrees outside and very sunny so I wore jeans, a long sleeved t-shirt… --- ## [The color PINK equal oppertunity for all?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-color-pink-equal-oppertunity-for-all/611650)
**Author:** [@The\_Lady\_Within](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Lady_Within)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-color-pink-equal-oppertunity-for-all/611650 "2012-02-10T17:54:33Z")
Is pink just for women anymore? And whats your favorite Color…:D:confused::smiley: --- ## [Shoe help (court or cross-trainers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shoe-help-court-or-cross-trainers/612403)
**Author:** [@Poysyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Poysyn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shoe-help-court-or-cross-trainers/612403 "2012-02-10T13:59:08Z")
I have recently developed a need for a pair of shoes that will be good on a gym floor, and also good for Crossfit. I am a little overwhelmed by the number of “court” shoes out there - do I need volleyball, tennis, basket… --- ## [World Heritage list](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-heritage-list/612213)
**Author:** [@lawbuff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lawbuff)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-heritage-list/612213 "2012-02-10T13:47:27Z")
UNESCO’s prestigious list is as follows in the United States, how many have you been to? I have toured Jefferson’s Monticello, Independence Hall in Philadelphia and drove through the great Smokey Mountains. The list is… --- ## [Zoos? Yea or Nay?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zoos-yea-or-nay/612206)
**Author:** [@AndyLee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AndyLee)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 11:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zoos-yea-or-nay/612206 "2012-02-10T11:30:08Z")
The platypus got me to thinking about this. Do you support zoos in general? Let’s assume the animals are as well cared for as possible. On one hand it does seem cruel to lock them up. But then again, the animals get fr… --- ## [Should I Let My Son Pay For This?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-let-my-son-pay-for-this/612055)
**Author:** [@BeaMyra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeaMyra)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 10:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-let-my-son-pay-for-this/612055 "2012-02-10T10:41:24Z")
Since, my husband died about 6 years ago, I have had a cleaning woman come in three times a week. She does the “heavy work,” the “deep cleaning” and so forth. When she first came my son and one of my daughters was at hom… --- ## [What snap judgements do you make about people?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-snap-judgements-do-you-make-about-people/611099)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-snap-judgements-do-you-make-about-people/611099 "2012-02-10T04:47:52Z")
There have been many times when I got a bad initial impression of someone, gave them the benefit of the doubt and regretted it. Snap judgements can be quite useful. They can allow you to avoid an interaction that would … --- ## [Planning a trip to Costa Rica, any ideas?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/planning-a-trip-to-costa-rica-any-ideas/612244)
**Author:** [@Incubus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Incubus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/planning-a-trip-to-costa-rica-any-ideas/612244 "2012-02-10T04:45:20Z")
This June my wife and I were thinking about going on a trip to Costa Rica this summer. We were looking at all-inclusive resort packages but are having a hard time finding a place reasonably priced. Has anyone gone, where… --- ## [New Google Privacy Policy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-google-privacy-policy/611080)
**Author:** [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-google-privacy-policy/611080 "2012-02-10T03:49:27Z")
I feel a little overwhelmed by the verbage of the new Google privacy policy. I suppose I desire about as much privacy as any average person does. How does the new policy affect me? What settings on the new “dashboard” ma… --- ## [On line taxes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-line-taxes/612255)
**Author:** [@ltfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ltfire)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-line-taxes/612255 "2012-02-10T02:15:30Z")
Last year I used H&R Block to do my taxes…face to face at their office. I got banged $240.00 for the pleasure. This year I have received numerous E mails from them to do my taxes on line for $19.99. I know…no brainer. … --- ## [What to do with a chronically thin dog?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-a-chronically-thin-dog/612018)
**Author:** [@drewtwo99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewtwo99)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-a-chronically-thin-dog/612018 "2012-02-10T01:36:55Z")
My boyfriend has a dog, and everyone who sees her thinks she’s underfed, too thin, etc. We feed her as much as she cares to eat, and change her food when she seems to stop eating. She often skips meals, refuses to eat, e… --- ## [Am I the only one this annoys? (Dad/daughter stuff)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-this-annoys-dad-daughter-stuff/612084)
**Author:** [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-this-annoys-dad-daughter-stuff/612084 "2012-02-10T01:21:04Z")
I’m really beginning to think I’m the only person on earth that this annoys, and I wanted to check with the Dope to see if folks here support my hypothesis. Does anyone else (particularly women) get really annoyed at th… --- ## [How do you maintain beards?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-maintain-beards/612224)
**Author:** [@Illuminatiprimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Illuminatiprimus)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2012, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-maintain-beards/612224 "2012-02-09T23:57:26Z")
Sounds like a silly question, but I’ve never grown my facial hair out so don’t really know. I assume that facial growth keeps going until you cut it off, so what do you need to do to keep it at a length that isn’t all fa… --- ## [Picky eaters! Please come in.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/picky-eaters-please-come-in/611983)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2012, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/picky-eaters-please-come-in/611983 "2012-02-09T22:56:05Z")
I didn’t want to derail this thread about someone’s picky-eater girlfriend, but since my own girlfriend is a picky eater, I have to ask: If you’re a picky eater, why? Does most food just not taste good to you? What st… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1573) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1575)