# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1741 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1742 --- ## [Your typing skills and issues (Special call for lurker replies)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-typing-skills-and-issues-special-call-for-lurker-replies/582378)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2011, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-typing-skills-and-issues-special-call-for-lurker-replies/582378 "2011-05-19T22:08:08Z")
I am a pretty fast typist under certain circumstances and with certain caveats. I am fastest when I am typing something straight out of my own head, by FAR… typing from dictation or transcribing or copying slows me down… --- ## [How do I tell someone to buzz off without being a jerk about it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-tell-someone-to-buzz-off-without-being-a-jerk-about-it/582370)
**Author:** [@pbbth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pbbth)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2011, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-tell-someone-to-buzz-off-without-being-a-jerk-about-it/582370 "2011-05-19T19:20:57Z")
In my line of work I deal with lots of brokers from other companies, of which some are very good and some are very bad at what they do. Yesterday I got a call from a woman who is very, very bad at what she does. I spea… --- ## [Style Of Clothing That Is Best Accentuated With A Porkpie Hat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/style-of-clothing-that-is-best-accentuated-with-a-porkpie-hat/581554)
**Author:** [@Covered\_In\_Bees](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Covered_In_Bees)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2011, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/style-of-clothing-that-is-best-accentuated-with-a-porkpie-hat/581554 "2011-05-19T19:14:54Z")
I received a porkpie hat as a 2010 Christmas present. I’m told that it is bad ass and incidentally makes the wearer look bad ass and sexy. I’ve been complimented on it by men, women, elderly and young and all that with… --- ## [Flying for the first time in 5 yrs. Things I'm not supposed to bring?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flying-for-the-first-time-in-5-yrs-things-im-not-supposed-to-bring/582383)
**Author:** [@carlotta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carlotta)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2011, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flying-for-the-first-time-in-5-yrs-things-im-not-supposed-to-bring/582383 "2011-05-19T17:28:42Z")
I haven’t flown for at least five years, now I’m goin’ on a trip! What is the TSA gonna give me a hard time about? I want to bring my hosts a lot of cookies, brownies and scones, is that going to be a problem? --- ## [Best place in the US to buy a used car?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-place-in-the-us-to-buy-a-used-car/582272)
**Author:** [@Nunavut\_Boy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nunavut_Boy)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2011, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-place-in-the-us-to-buy-a-used-car/582272 "2011-05-19T14:25:50Z")
We’re planning on leaving Nunavut in a year or two and as a present to myself I want to buy a 1 or 2 year old Dodge Challenger R/T and spend a couple of weeks driving across the US before importing the car into Canada. A… --- ## [Is the concept of "drafts" (writing, not war) outmoded with today's technology?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-concept-of-drafts-writing-not-war-outmoded-with-todays-technology/581100)
**Author:** [@WhyNot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WhyNot)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2011, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-concept-of-drafts-writing-not-war-outmoded-with-todays-technology/581100 "2011-05-19T14:17:02Z")
In the old fogeythread, \*\*\*\*Sleel \*\*\*\*writes: Got me thinking… I’ve rarely written more than one draft in the sense of writing everything out and making drastic rewrites and corrections later on. I do, however, change… --- ## [Sensitive Racial Question Regarding Dogs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sensitive-racial-question-regarding-dogs/581307)
**Author:** [@Living\_Well\_Is\_Best\_Revenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Living_Well_Is_Best_Revenge)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2011, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sensitive-racial-question-regarding-dogs/581307 "2011-05-19T13:39:00Z")
I am going to try to ask this as gently as possible. But has anyone noticed that, generally speaking, African-Americans don’t particularly care for dogs? This could just be coincidence or maybe something to do with my lo… --- ## [How to best find a roommate, despite the fact I hate people?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-best-find-a-roommate-despite-the-fact-i-hate-people/582169)
**Author:** [@Ura-Maru](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ura-Maru)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2011, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-best-find-a-roommate-despite-the-fact-i-hate-people/582169 "2011-05-19T12:49:25Z")
I know this is probably a stupid question, but I’ve been recently, ah, promoted to temp work, and have to face the fact I’m beyond my means at present. I’ve exhausted my limited social circle. I actually know several a… --- ## [Another pronunciation poll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-pronunciation-poll/582152)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2011, 11:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-pronunciation-poll/582152 "2011-05-19T11:23:08Z")
How do you pronounce the name of the city where a film festival is currently underway? --- ## [Mom's buying-an-iPad questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moms-buying-an-ipad-questions/581427)
**Author:** [@raspberry\_hunter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raspberry_hunter)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2011, 5:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moms-buying-an-ipad-questions/581427 "2011-05-19T05:50:17Z")
My mom, who cannot stand to be behind on snazzy cool technology, is taking the plunge and buying an iPad 2. (I actually think this will be great for her – rather more geared to her than the laptop she currently owns. She… --- ## [A cell phone plan question, of sorts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-cell-phone-plan-question-of-sorts/582268)
**Author:** [@MareIt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MareIt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2011, 5:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-cell-phone-plan-question-of-sorts/582268 "2011-05-19T05:43:25Z")
So I have the opportunity to make my employer pay for my cell phone, which is a no-brainer! Make them pay!! However, I’ve had my mom on my cell phone plan for at least 3 years for a whopping $10 a month extra. When I tr… --- ## [What's the scam here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-scam-here/582185)
**Author:** [@Xema](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xema)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2011, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-scam-here/582185 "2011-05-19T03:14:26Z")
I saw a Kubota tractor on Craigslist, so I sent an email inquiry. Here the response: I’ll note that the $5200 price is definitely too low for a tractor in good condition, as is $150 for shipping. The Craigslist posti… --- ## [Recommend a good psychology grad program](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-psychology-grad-program/582281)
**Author:** [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2011, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-psychology-grad-program/582281 "2011-05-19T02:18:18Z")
A daughter of a friend just finished her Bachelor’s in Psychology. She wants to become a psychiatrist, but for logistical reasons, only applied to one grad school which she was pretty sure she’d get into. She didn’t. So… --- ## [Anyone ever ride business class on Amtrak before? Was it worth it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-ride-business-class-on-amtrak-before-was-it-worth-it/582346)
**Author:** [@AlsoNamedBort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AlsoNamedBort)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2011, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-ride-business-class-on-amtrak-before-was-it-worth-it/582346 "2011-05-19T02:12:43Z")
I’ll be traveling from Chicago to St. Louis later this summer. It’s about a 4 and half hour trip. I’ve made half the trip (Chicago to Bloomington) several times before, even twice in the same day. But I’m considering spe… --- ## [Help me write a toast for my kids wedding.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-write-a-toast-for-my-kids-wedding/581964)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2011, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-write-a-toast-for-my-kids-wedding/581964 "2011-05-19T01:32:46Z")
My oldest son is buying the cow and marrying the woman he’s been living with for the last 3 years. It was a short engagement. About 2 months ago they just up and decided they’d tie the knot the Sunday before memorial Day… --- ## [Fabrication turnaround time for Silestone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fabrication-turnaround-time-for-silestone/582382)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2011, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fabrication-turnaround-time-for-silestone/582382 "2011-05-19T00:32:46Z")
Anyone here had Silestone counters installed? They templated on Monday May 9th, and I found out today delivery is scheduled for Friday the 27th. That’s 14 working days, which is quite a bit longer than I and my contracto… --- ## [Running a network wire behind walls - help needed!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-a-network-wire-behind-walls-help-needed/582366)
**Author:** [@Dante](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dante)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2011, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-a-network-wire-behind-walls-help-needed/582366 "2011-05-18T23:12:06Z")
I’m having my modem and router moved down to my basement, so I will need to run Cat6 cable from the basement to the second bedroom where the computer is located. Wireless is not an option as I need a hard connection to … --- ## [Estimating car trade-in value](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/estimating-car-trade-in-value/582264)
**Author:** [@Rand\_Rover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rand_Rover)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2011, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/estimating-car-trade-in-value/582264 "2011-05-18T22:00:38Z")
I’d appreciate hearing experiences with estimating trade-in value. I’ve got a very low-mileage vehicle (i.e., like 5,000/year) with a couple of minor body bangs (just plastic pieces that seem cheap to replace) and no ot… --- ## [How do I get a good graphics job?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-a-good-graphics-job/581720)
**Author:** [@Silver\_Tyger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Tyger)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2011, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-a-good-graphics-job/581720 "2011-05-18T21:53:34Z")
I’ve got two degrees (a BA and an AS) and about seven years of experience, but none it is very impressive. I think my portfolio isn’t bad - it needs work, but it could be so much worse. But I’ve only had two graphics pos… --- ## [What are your superstitions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-superstitions/576943)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2011, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-superstitions/576943 "2011-05-18T21:50:00Z")
This thread inspires me to go ahead and ask something I’ve been meaning to ask here for a while – for those who do have superstitions , what are they? I’m thinking of starting a poll, and need to figure out what to inclu… --- ## [I'm ready to try nicotine for my ADD: e-cigs or patch?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-ready-to-try-nicotine-for-my-add-e-cigs-or-patch/582142)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2011, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-ready-to-try-nicotine-for-my-add-e-cigs-or-patch/582142 "2011-05-18T21:09:14Z")
Well, as many may know from ADD and/or smoking threads, I have a raging case of ADD which was first suspected when I quit smoking 10 years ago. Fast Background: The day I first tried smoking, I smoked more than a pack … --- ## [Simple question about your high school history classes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-question-about-your-high-school-history-classes/581917)
**Author:** [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2011, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-question-about-your-high-school-history-classes/581917 "2011-05-18T21:02:39Z")
Well, I also had the same experience in high school. College finally took it further, but it took a while. I wondered if that’s common, so here’s a poll. --- ## [Eagle Eyes sunglasses - worth the $$$$?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eagle-eyes-sunglasses-worth-the/582252)
**Author:** [@Fir\_na\_tine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fir_na_tine)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2011, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eagle-eyes-sunglasses-worth-the/582252 "2011-05-18T20:53:55Z")
I need new sunglasses for the summer. I usually get the $10. cheapo’s at the corner drug store. Wife has suggested that I might actually see better with these. Anyone on the board try them yet?? --- ## [Grand Canyon Trip: What else to do near there?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grand-canyon-trip-what-else-to-do-near-there/581717)
**Author:** [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2011, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grand-canyon-trip-what-else-to-do-near-there/581717 "2011-05-18T20:04:54Z")
I am thinking of going to the Grand Canyon in the fall. Since I am not really a Vegas kind of guy, what else can I do near there? I figure if I’m out there, I want to maximize my experience and do some other sight-seei… --- ## [How long is your hand?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-is-your-hand/413557)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2011, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-is-your-hand/413557 "2011-05-18T19:01:50Z")
I think I have very small hands for a man. Methodology: Fingers straight, wrist bent slightly backward, using a ruler or a metallic tape (non-bending), lay the ruler over the palm. From the tip of your middle finger, t… --- ## [How Long has it been since you drove a Gravel or Dirt Road?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-has-it-been-since-you-drove-a-gravel-or-dirt-road/581628)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2011, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-has-it-been-since-you-drove-a-gravel-or-dirt-road/581628 "2011-05-18T18:34:54Z")
Another thread got me thinking back to the gravel road days. Rocks flying and breaking the windshield. Fishtailing the car or truck if you hit a curve a few miles too fast. Drive on a rainy day and your car/truck is co… --- ## [Teaching kids about Medieval costume](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teaching-kids-about-medieval-costume/582270)
**Author:** [@Lissla\_Lissar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lissla_Lissar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2011, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teaching-kids-about-medieval-costume/582270 "2011-05-18T18:21:14Z")
A friend of mine who teaches 7-year-olds wants me to come in and do a session on Medieval clothing, preferably with lots of tangible stuff. I’m not sure how to translate “dilettante costume bore” into 7-year-old. I asked… --- ## [People who will just never get what you're talking about. Never.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-who-will-just-never-get-what-youre-talking-about-never/582179)
**Author:** [@Koxinga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Koxinga)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2011, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-who-will-just-never-get-what-youre-talking-about-never/582179 "2011-05-18T17:40:30Z")
I had a roommate in college who was a bit of a dumb jock. Nice guy, very earnest, and a diligent student. He attacked each one of his writing assignments like it was a scavenger hunt, taking in every scrap of information… --- ## [Married Dopers: if your partner suggested a three-way, would you be worried?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/married-dopers-if-your-partner-suggested-a-three-way-would-you-be-worried/580482)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2011, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/married-dopers-if-your-partner-suggested-a-three-way-would-you-be-worried/580482 "2011-05-18T16:30:53Z")
For purposes of this poll, married means involved in a long-term, monogamous, cohabiting relationship, regardless of sexual orientation or legal status. Also assume that your spouse has a specific third party in mind an… --- ## [Ugh. Ok Doper Ladies with home grown babies - did your period get heavier after? TMI, I'm sure.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ugh-ok-doper-ladies-with-home-grown-babies-did-your-period-get-heavier-after-tmi-im-sure/582177)
**Author:** [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2011, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ugh-ok-doper-ladies-with-home-grown-babies-did-your-period-get-heavier-after-tmi-im-sure/582177 "2011-05-18T16:07:41Z")
So - if you’ve had a baby did you find that your period was much heavier than before you had children? Junior is 9 months old. Aunt Flo retuned when he was about 4 months and has been coming regularly, every 28 days sin… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1740) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1742)