# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1754 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1755 --- ## [Men's suits -- black is the new black?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mens-suits-black-is-the-new-black/579116)
**Author:** [@Finagle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Finagle)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2011, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mens-suits-black-is-the-new-black/579116 "2011-04-27T04:12:30Z")
I have an upcoming wedding and so am reluctantly looking for a new suit. I’m just looking for a moderately decent suit that will get worn once, maybe twice a year. In general, formal dress and I have long ago agreed … --- ## [Do you prefer for one person or team to be the best, or for there to be no clear best?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-prefer-for-one-person-or-team-to-be-the-best-or-for-there-to-be-no-clear-best/579625)
**Author:** [@The\_Bith\_Shuffle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Bith_Shuffle)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2011, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-prefer-for-one-person-or-team-to-be-the-best-or-for-there-to-be-no-clear-best/579625 "2011-04-27T02:21:16Z")
In chess, there have at times been clear best players. In 1972, Bobby Fischer was the best chess player in the world–end of story. There could be no reasonable basis for doubting this. The same goes for Anatoli Karpov fr… --- ## [Please suggest some fun things to do in the Seattle/Tacoma area](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-suggest-some-fun-things-to-do-in-the-seattle-tacoma-area/579712)
**Author:** [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2011, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-suggest-some-fun-things-to-do-in-the-seattle-tacoma-area/579712 "2011-04-26T22:07:56Z")
So, I’ve decided this is where I want to go for my vacation this year. The spouse and I will hopefully be there a few days, and here are some of the things I’ve come up with so far to do: Spend a night in the mansion w… --- ## [Hosting Jane Austen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hosting-jane-austen/579725)
**Author:** [@Paul\_in\_Harrogate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Harrogate)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2011, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hosting-jane-austen/579725 "2011-04-26T20:27:19Z")
I have hosted Jane Austen a few times. Sometimes it was fun - let her play with my cell phone and taught her to drive stick. But other times it got kind of nervy, like when she got hold of her wikipedia page, and insist… --- ## [Strangers addressing you in your language in a foreign country](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strangers-addressing-you-in-your-language-in-a-foreign-country/579178)
**Author:** [@Rodgers01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rodgers01)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2011, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strangers-addressing-you-in-your-language-in-a-foreign-country/579178 "2011-04-26T20:17:55Z")
You’re traveling in a foreign country. You’re out chatting with a friend, and some passing local says “Hello!” or “Welcome!” in your native language. What’s your reaction? Is this a great example of a friendly local? … --- ## [Convince me to get/not get a tablet PC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/convince-me-to-get-not-get-a-tablet-pc/573284)
**Author:** [@antonio107](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/antonio107)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2011, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/convince-me-to-get-not-get-a-tablet-pc/573284 "2011-04-26T18:45:34Z")
So my Toshiba NB100 is as good as dead. I’m actually kinda sad even though that dinky computer was a piece of shit from day number one. It didn’t boot up on Christmas day 2008 when I got it. The hard drive died and nearl… --- ## [What is LinkedIn, anyway? should I join it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-linkedin-anyway-should-i-join-it/579220)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2011, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-linkedin-anyway-should-i-join-it/579220 "2011-04-26T17:41:30Z")
It looks like a stripped down Facebook for \[del\]professionals\[/del\] working stiffs, but since you can’t see detailed profiles unless you join it, I’m not sure if it’s worth it. Any thoughts? --- ## [Why would a goose want to sleep on wet concrete?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-a-goose-want-to-sleep-on-wet-concrete/579665)
**Author:** [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2011, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-a-goose-want-to-sleep-on-wet-concrete/579665 "2011-04-26T17:23:37Z")
Exposition: The geese around here (we have many because of a man-made corporate lake not far away) have been nesting for a while. We’re not supposed to go near them, as they will chase and bite if a human gets too close.… --- ## [Registered for my first triathlon. Stupid, crazy, or both?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/registered-for-my-first-triathlon-stupid-crazy-or-both/579766)
**Author:** [@ladyfoxfyre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ladyfoxfyre)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2011, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/registered-for-my-first-triathlon-stupid-crazy-or-both/579766 "2011-04-26T16:13:08Z")
So I bit the bullet and registered for a sprint triathlon in October. I am hoping that having a looming race date will help motivate me to train for something I have wanted to do for a long time. I am also training for a… --- ## [Somewhat bizaare DUI hypothetical regarding knowledge element of the offense.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/somewhat-bizaare-dui-hypothetical-regarding-knowledge-element-of-the-offense/579666)
**Author:** [@robert\_columbia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robert_columbia)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2011, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/somewhat-bizaare-dui-hypothetical-regarding-knowledge-element-of-the-offense/579666 "2011-04-26T15:50:30Z")
Here’s a hypothetical for whatever jurisdiction(s) you might be familiar with. Joe and Bill are (possibly soon to be ex) friends. Joe invites Bill over for dinner, and Bill drinks a lot, so much, in fact, that he is in… --- ## [Help me please \[with my resume\].. Thank's..](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-please-with-my-resume-thanks/579754)
**Author:** [@\_nyx05](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/_nyx05)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2011, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-please-with-my-resume-thanks/579754 "2011-04-26T15:14:25Z")
Is it OK to include my 2 months working experience as an accounting clerk in my resume? I resigned in my previous job last week and it was my first job because my rate was too low, 75% in the minimum provincial rate onl… --- ## [Where to put my money: upgrade lens vs. upgrade body](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-to-put-my-money-upgrade-lens-vs-upgrade-body/579718)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2011, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-to-put-my-money-upgrade-lens-vs-upgrade-body/579718 "2011-04-26T14:46:19Z")
I have some camera money burning a hole in my pocket. I am trying to decide between upgrading my Canon 20D to a 7D or possibly a 5D Mark II, vs. upgrading my 70-300 lens (a Canon low-end that cost me maybe $200) to L gla… --- ## [Does Anybody Else Hate Answering Phones That Are Not Your Own?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anybody-else-hate-answering-phones-that-are-not-your-own/145420)
**Author:** [@Agrippina](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agrippina)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2011, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anybody-else-hate-answering-phones-that-are-not-your-own/145420 "2011-04-26T14:04:04Z")
I don’t mean your own phone, but other people’s phones–especially ones at work. In some of the jobs I’ve had, I would try as much as I can to avoid answering the phone. Even when it was silly because it was obvious that … --- ## [What is a good script for engraving on a leaving gift?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-good-script-for-engraving-on-a-leaving-gift/579760)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2011, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-good-script-for-engraving-on-a-leaving-gift/579760 "2011-04-26T13:00:45Z")
For a bloke. Might be going on a tankard but not sure yet. --- ## [Science dopers: do I have a decent chance at getting in to grad school?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/science-dopers-do-i-have-a-decent-chance-at-getting-in-to-grad-school/562333)
**Author:** [@lazybratsche](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lazybratsche)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2011, 11:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/science-dopers-do-i-have-a-decent-chance-at-getting-in-to-grad-school/562333 "2011-04-26T11:50:09Z")
Right now I’m finishing up my personal statement for a number of biomedical PhD programs. And, in my current state of overcaffeinated anxiety, I’d like to get some unbiased and potentially harsh opinions from academic d… --- ## [Printers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/printers/577824)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2011, 11:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/printers/577824 "2011-04-26T11:24:10Z")
Our printer died, and we’re going to buy a new one sometime after returning next weekend from our annual escape from the dreaded Songkran holiday. It was a Canon inkjet printer that we’d had for several years. We have o… --- ## [Stupidest things you've ever said](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupidest-things-youve-ever-said/579321)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2011, 5:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupidest-things-youve-ever-said/579321 "2011-04-26T05:50:42Z")
Just as a laugh, what are the dumbest things that you’ve ever honestly said? No misspeakings or transposing of words or bad jokes, but cases where you said exactly what you wanted to say and it made perfect sense to you… --- ## [Seeking new Computer-thingee for my Mom. Help!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-new-computer-thingee-for-my-mom-help/579499)
**Author:** [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2011, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-new-computer-thingee-for-my-mom-help/579499 "2011-04-26T02:44:40Z")
My mom is moving from the SoCal suburbs to a condo near us here in Oakland. She’s never had a computer, though she does use WebTV (only for e-mail; not for the web). This is largely because she lives alone and doesn’t in… --- ## [Squeaky shoes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/squeaky-shoes/579221)
**Author:** [@sparky\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sparky_1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2011, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/squeaky-shoes/579221 "2011-04-26T02:16:11Z")
Has anyone here ever returned a pair of shoes because they squeak? I bought a pair of Merrell’s last night. I just got to work and notice the right one is squeaking. Grrr. Since I commute an hour a day this means I’l… --- ## [Any recommendations for a rabbit poop scooper?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-recommendations-for-a-rabbit-poop-scooper/579478)
**Author:** [@SiouxChief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SiouxChief)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2011, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-recommendations-for-a-rabbit-poop-scooper/579478 "2011-04-26T00:52:33Z")
My daughter has a rabbit, which is litter trained. We have a poop scooper that was made for cats; the main problem with it is the holes in the scooper are just slightly to big for the little rabbit pellets. I’ve looked a… --- ## [does anybody know why iPhone has no physical QWERTY keyboard?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anybody-know-why-iphone-has-no-physical-qwerty-keyboard/578736)
**Author:** [@code\_grey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/code_grey)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2011, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anybody-know-why-iphone-has-no-physical-qwerty-keyboard/578736 "2011-04-26T00:46:07Z")
in related news, “Apple Introduces Revolutionary New Laptop With No Keyboard” http://www.theonion.com/video/apple-introduces-revolutionary-new-laptop-with-no,14299/ Anyway, does anybody understand why this is? Does Stev… --- ## [Help me write up an agreement for my temporary boarder](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-write-up-an-agreement-for-my-temporary-boarder/579416)
**Author:** [@madrabbitwoman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madrabbitwoman)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2011, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-write-up-an-agreement-for-my-temporary-boarder/579416 "2011-04-26T00:18:11Z")
It looks like I will have a boarder for a couple of months. she is 18 and has a traineeship with our local community health centre. She expects to stay with me long enough to decide if living and working in this town wil… --- ## [What are you doing for Lent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-doing-for-lent/572834)
**Author:** [@Lissla\_Lissar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lissla_Lissar)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2011, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-doing-for-lent/572834 "2011-04-25T23:28:17Z")
It’s Ash Wednesday next week. What are you doing/giving up/reading for Lent? If you’ve come in to say “Haw haw! I gave up being Christian, you suckers!” or something, yes, we’ve all heard it before, and please refrain. … --- ## [The "R" Word? Really? What else?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-r-word-really-what-else/579325)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2011, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-r-word-really-what-else/579325 "2011-04-25T22:31:56Z")
So retarded is now being stepped around by using the “R word” now? Is the world that sensitive? What other letters do we have? I know of the C WORD and the N WORD and now the R WORD. Are there others? Is there an e… --- ## [What Kind Of Extinct Animal Would You Want To Be?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-extinct-animal-would-you-want-to-be/579536)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2011, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-extinct-animal-would-you-want-to-be/579536 "2011-04-25T21:50:34Z")
I’d like to be an Ichthyosaur Can you imagine it? You’d be all like swimming in the ocean and having a good time and people would be like, “Look at the fish.” But all the time you’d be winking to yourself that “I’m not … --- ## [Tell me bad things about Cuba.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-bad-things-about-cuba/579065)
**Author:** [@phantom\_lamb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phantom_lamb)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2011, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-bad-things-about-cuba/579065 "2011-04-25T21:40:31Z")
To cut it short, my boyfriend is convinced that Cuba is some kind of utopia and that Castro is a great guy. Everyone is equal and eveyrone gets what they need and there’s no evil consumer mentality. I call BS but I admit… --- ## [The Royal Wedding; will it be watched by you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-royal-wedding-will-it-be-watched-by-you/579692)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2011, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-royal-wedding-will-it-be-watched-by-you/579692 "2011-04-25T20:48:46Z")
So who here is planning on watching the royal wedding? I am despite coverage starting at 4am here on the Eastern Seaboard of the US. On of the “benefits” of being unemployed\* is having alot of free time on weekdays.… --- ## [Dog paw's are red from nibbling](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-paws-are-red-from-nibbling/576344)
**Author:** [@No\_Wikipedia\_Cites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/No_Wikipedia_Cites)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2011, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-paws-are-red-from-nibbling/576344 "2011-04-25T20:02:57Z")
My dog’s paws are red and sore so I took her to the vet He says they are red from a combination of some kind of allergy with the outside grass (I’m guessing) and her nibbling /licking on them in response. I was suppose… --- ## [Bicycle advice (road vs hybrid for commute)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bicycle-advice-road-vs-hybrid-for-commute/578146)
**Author:** [@chaoticbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chaoticbear)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2011, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bicycle-advice-road-vs-hybrid-for-commute/578146 "2011-04-25T19:48:05Z")
Hey everyone - I’m looking to replace the heavy, slightly too small bike I bought last year to make the approximately 2 mile commute to work. I didn’t want to spend too much money on it in case I abandoned it, but it loo… --- ## [Need info on laminate wood flooring.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-info-on-laminate-wood-flooring/579569)
**Author:** [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2011, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-info-on-laminate-wood-flooring/579569 "2011-04-25T18:21:40Z")
I’ve done a lot of remodels in my life, but have never dealt with a laminate wood floor. My Wife and I are about to do a rip and replace on our Kitchen and one bathroom. The sub floor is concrete. And not real smooth.… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1753) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1755)