# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1646 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1647 --- ## [Would you say you're smarter than your boss? How about the reverse?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-say-youre-smarter-than-your-boss-how-about-the-reverse/600059)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2011, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-say-youre-smarter-than-your-boss-how-about-the-reverse/600059 "2011-10-20T22:03:39Z")
Poll in a moment. And now, I’m not goign to define “smart.” That wouldn’t be any fun. I’ll make the poll private, though. --- ## [iphone 4S just announced](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-4s-just-announced/598595)
**Author:** [@Patty\_O\_Furniture](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patty_O_Furniture)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2011, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-4s-just-announced/598595 "2011-10-20T21:57:37Z")
A bit underwhelming for me. I’ll probably end up buying a regular iphone 4 (which is now available at $549, down from something like $749 (unlocked). The most interesting thing to me was the Siri voice assistant. It a… --- ## [Are self-described personal attributes helpful in a cover letter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-self-described-personal-attributes-helpful-in-a-cover-letter/600190)
**Author:** [@Lakai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lakai)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2011, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-self-described-personal-attributes-helpful-in-a-cover-letter/600190 "2011-10-20T21:22:11Z")
Example: “I am a dynamic, goal-oriented individual with a strong desire to succeed and lead others to success.” I’ve been looking through some sample cover letters, and a lot of them include language like this. Would an… --- ## [Best Money Management Software?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-money-management-software/599776)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2011, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-money-management-software/599776 "2011-10-20T20:21:52Z")
We’ve been using GnuCash for about a year now, and every time I input data it makes me want to scream. I think we have at least 15 different accounts (banking, credit card, loan) to keep track of. It is not at all intu… --- ## [Poll--are you honest on your drivers license](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-are-you-honest-on-your-drivers-license/600007)
**Author:** [@Hakuna\_Matata](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hakuna_Matata)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2011, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-are-you-honest-on-your-drivers-license/600007 "2011-10-20T20:04:20Z")
So the other day I was out with some people and for some reason I had to pull out my drivers license. End result we started talking about licenses and it sort of dawned on me (only based on the people I was with), that … --- ## [Calculus refresher suggestions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calculus-refresher-suggestions/600269)
**Author:** [@lazybratsche](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lazybratsche)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2011, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calculus-refresher-suggestions/600269 "2011-10-20T18:21:33Z")
As a grad student I’m taking a stats and probability theory course which requires a decent bit of calculus. Unfortunately my basic calculus knowledge has been atrophying since high school, 8 years go. In undergrad I to… --- ## [Will we have these technologies available in our lifetime?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-we-have-these-technologies-available-in-our-lifetime/600268)
**Author:** [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2011, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-we-have-these-technologies-available-in-our-lifetime/600268 "2011-10-20T17:19:02Z")
Watch this video by Corning about various types of glass (they’d obviously need the computer/programming in addition to the material) I especially wonder about things like table surfaces or wall surfaces w… --- ## [What's a good mobile phone for a professional?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-mobile-phone-for-a-professional/600120)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2011, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-mobile-phone-for-a-professional/600120 "2011-10-20T16:34:57Z")
So, I’m going to be needing a mobile phone soon enough. Got any ideas? In descending order of priority: Must have : The ability to reliably take and receive phone calls. You might already have guessed this one. Re… --- ## [What's your experience with the 64-bit version of Windows 7?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-experience-with-the-64-bit-version-of-windows-7/600189)
**Author:** [@voltaire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/voltaire)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2011, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-experience-with-the-64-bit-version-of-windows-7/600189 "2011-10-20T16:29:30Z")
A PC I’m looking at getting comes loaded with the 64-bit version of Windows 7. I would probably opt for just the regular 32-bit version if I could, but this PC has the just-right combo of hardware/price-point and the on… --- ## [What the hell kind of job is this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-kind-of-job-is-this/600144)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2011, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-kind-of-job-is-this/600144 "2011-10-20T15:20:11Z")
I got this message from Monster.com with a job notification the other day. I’m happy with the job I’m in now and not looking, but I’m too lazy to turn off Monster notifications. Anyhow, part of the job description look… --- ## [Snowboard bindings question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snowboard-bindings-question/379822)
**Author:** [@Spidey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spidey)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2006, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snowboard-bindings-question/379822 "2006-11-10T15:36:05Z")
I’m wondering how the step-in bindings compare to the strap in kind. So far I’ve only used the strap in kind, but mine are getting pretty worn down and becoming difficult to tighten. I am thinking of getting new ones and… --- ## [Comparison of Dennis Ritchie and Steve Jobs to other people](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comparison-of-dennis-ritchie-and-steve-jobs-to-other-people/599561)
**Author:** [@Disheavel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Disheavel)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2011, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comparison-of-dennis-ritchie-and-steve-jobs-to-other-people/599561 "2011-10-20T14:48:24Z")
There is a debate (actually a diatribe against Apple) about why Steve Jobs’ death was so much more covered and revered in the media compared to the true innovator Dennis Ritchie. So do you know any other famous “pairs” … --- ## [Should I learn Photoshop/Elements or GIMP?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-learn-photoshop-elements-or-gimp/599753)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2011, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-learn-photoshop-elements-or-gimp/599753 "2011-10-20T14:43:22Z")
Starting to get a little more into advanced processing on images. I’m pretty much a clean slate - I barely know what I’m doing in image editing programs. But I realize they take a decent bit of effort to learn all that y… --- ## [It looks like our son has night terrors. Any advice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-looks-like-our-son-has-night-terrors-any-advice/599648)
**Author:** [@Gedd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gedd)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2011, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-looks-like-our-son-has-night-terrors-any-advice/599648 "2011-10-20T13:54:21Z")
Our son (2 1/2yrs) woke up crying last night for probably the third time in a few months. From our research we think he might have night terrors. It was about an hour after he went to sleep, he didn’t respond to us or … --- ## [What gender are the majority of your friends?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-gender-are-the-majority-of-your-friends/599641)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2011, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-gender-are-the-majority-of-your-friends/599641 "2011-10-20T13:11:58Z")
Poll in a second. It’ll be public because I am a dick. --- ## [Question about virginity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-virginity/599906)
**Author:** [@raskolnik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raskolnik)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2011, 9:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-virginity/599906 "2011-10-20T09:02:59Z")
\-Let’s say a woman is 21…and a virgin. How much does it hurt? I need to know. I’m the dude…give me some advice. It’s VERY crucial that I DON’T put her off the idea forever, but she’s pretty clueless. She actually asked … --- ## [Forex Trading and Dropshipping](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forex-trading-and-dropshipping/600228)
**Author:** [@Chou4555](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chou4555)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2011, 7:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forex-trading-and-dropshipping/600228 "2011-10-20T07:58:44Z")
Now I did get an Economics “A” level many moons ago, but there seems to be so many new terms and trading expressions these days. I had my 17 year old son explain to me what dropshipping was :smack: (and asked me if we s… --- ## [Need help choosing monitor under $200](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-choosing-monitor-under-200/600173)
**Author:** [@Fantome](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fantome)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2011, 7:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-choosing-monitor-under-200/600173 "2011-10-20T07:29:06Z")
Don’t really need anything bigger than 21" and don’t need built-in speakers. I don’t do gaming. Mostly everyday surfing, some movies and video watching and some processing of RAW format pics. My video card (Biostar VA465… --- ## [Played footsie with friends wife under table. What does it mean?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/played-footsie-with-friends-wife-under-table-what-does-it-mean/599738)
**Author:** [@asiansilvertoes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asiansilvertoes)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2011, 5:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/played-footsie-with-friends-wife-under-table-what-does-it-mean/599738 "2011-10-20T05:25:10Z")
My wife and I are both thirty. We go over to another couples house for dinner on friday nights. They are bothe 39 and have two kids, a boy, 10, and a girl, 8. They are an asian family, the husband is an asian from americ… --- ## [Hospital Staff allowed to receive tips?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hospital-staff-allowed-to-receive-tips/600070)
**Author:** [@ballardfam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ballardfam)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2011, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hospital-staff-allowed-to-receive-tips/600070 "2011-10-20T01:54:11Z")
On another board someone mentioned that they were solicited to provide a financial tip after a hospital stay. This is so far out of my experience. I don’t think I’ve ever worked anywhere that even allowed tipping. A p… --- ## [Kaspersky AV vs. freeware options... which way to go?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kaspersky-av-vs-freeware-options-which-way-to-go/600117)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2011, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kaspersky-av-vs-freeware-options-which-way-to-go/600117 "2011-10-20T00:57:20Z")
OK, I would like your honest opinions on what I should do… My Kaspersky renewal is in a week, and I’m leaning on not renewing it. I don’t feel like it’s worth the money, especially when I have heard such good things a… --- ## [Economic School of Thought Quiz](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/economic-school-of-thought-quiz/599708)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2011, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/economic-school-of-thought-quiz/599708 "2011-10-20T00:42:27Z")
http://www.okcupid.com/tests/the-economic-school-of-thought-test I think this is better in quality than the Politics Quiz. --- ## [Question: Can companies threaten employees to get them to push donations to organizations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-can-companies-threaten-employees-to-get-them-to-push-donations-to-organizations/599892)
**Author:** [@kyuutatsu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kyuutatsu)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2011, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-can-companies-threaten-employees-to-get-them-to-push-donations-to-organizations/599892 "2011-10-19T23:42:38Z")
Okay, I figured first and foremost I should ask some frank advice. I work for Sunoco, and during the month of October we’re having a drive to raise money for St. Judes Children Hospital I’m all for it, I don’t mind wast… --- ## [Has anyone used Pre-Paid Credit Cards?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-used-pre-paid-credit-cards/599806)
**Author:** [@Icerigger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Icerigger)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2011, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-used-pre-paid-credit-cards/599806 "2011-10-19T23:09:33Z")
In the gift card section I often see Visa and such that can be purchased with a set limit on them, I have been thinking of purchasing one as to not appear on my credit report. Or do they? Does any Doper have experience w… --- ## [Need help choosing monitor under $200](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-choosing-monitor-under-200/600174)
**Author:** [@Fantome](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fantome)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2011, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-choosing-monitor-under-200/600174 "2011-10-19T22:45:52Z")
Don’t really need anything bigger than 21" and don’t need built-in speakers. I don’t do gaming. Mostly everyday surfing, some movies and video watching and some processing of RAW format pics. My video card (Biostar VA465… --- ## [The Dawkins' Belief Scale: Where Do You Fall?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-dawkins-belief-scale-where-do-you-fall/599653)
**Author:** [@Fatwater\_Fewl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fatwater_Fewl)\ **Replies:** 147\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2011, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-dawkins-belief-scale-where-do-you-fall/599653 "2011-10-19T22:45:15Z")
I’m posting this poll in response to the suggestion in this post by Skammer. So where do Dopers fit on this scale? Feel to break it down to decimal points in your posts – I figure I’m about a 6.5 these days. --- ## [Well poop. Think I broke my foot. WHIIIIINE.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-poop-think-i-broke-my-foot-whiiiiine/599538)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2011, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-poop-think-i-broke-my-foot-whiiiiine/599538 "2011-10-19T21:05:35Z")
Walking downstairs this morning, about 6:30. Not paying attention. Then SHRIEK!!! SPLAT!!! and I’m sprawled on the floor at the bottom of the stairs. I think I just flat out missed the last step. Banged up my knee (just… --- ## [Can I have someone move my $ if I end up in the hospital?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-have-someone-move-my-if-i-end-up-in-the-hospital/600179)
**Author:** [@threecrowscawing](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/threecrowscawing)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2011, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-have-someone-move-my-if-i-end-up-in-the-hospital/600179 "2011-10-19T20:46:56Z")
I make very little money but i have some saved up that a week long hospital stay could wipe right out. I’m thinking of giving someone my bank numbers so they could move my money if something happened to me. Is this a bad… --- ## [What is the minimum you'ld have to be paid to work a super boring job?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-minimum-yould-have-to-be-paid-to-work-a-super-boring-job/599919)
**Author:** [@Namkcalb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Namkcalb)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2011, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-minimum-yould-have-to-be-paid-to-work-a-super-boring-job/599919 "2011-10-19T18:49:16Z")
The old hypothetical loving billionaire is at it again. What’s the \*\*minimum \*\*you’d accept for this position. \[ul\] \[li\]40 hours a week (5X8)\[/li\]\[li\]Sitting in a chair in an empty room.\[/li\]\[li\]No human contact, noth… --- ## [How screwed am I as landlord in this situation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-screwed-am-i-as-landlord-in-this-situation/599853)
**Author:** [@Category5](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Category5)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2011, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-screwed-am-i-as-landlord-in-this-situation/599853 "2011-10-19T18:37:23Z")
I rent out a second home in Florida. Today is Oct 16 and I have not received my usual rent payment. Tenant has not answered phone last few days. October is last month of lease. I understand Florida legal eviction could … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1645) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1647)