# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=352 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 353 --- ## [Dog Shedding Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-shedding-question/844907)
**Author:** [@dolphinboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dolphinboy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2019, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-shedding-question/844907 "2019-12-16T14:35:16Z")
I’ve had a fair number of pet dogs in my life, of many different breeds, but most of them were mixed breeds. All of them would shed, but nothing like my current dog Milo, a 7-year-old pure-bred Parson Russell Terrier. (T… --- ## [Keyboard troubles again.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keyboard-troubles-again/844833)
**Author:** [@CastletonSnob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastletonSnob)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2019, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keyboard-troubles-again/844833 "2019-12-16T15:09:46Z")
My keyboard doesn’t always register my presses. What do I do? My keyboard registers my key presses 99% of the time, so I guess it’s not a big deal, right? --- ## [Have you tried WT.Social?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-tried-wt-social/844843)
**Author:** [@Heffalump\_and\_Roo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heffalump_and_Roo)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2019, 11:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-tried-wt-social/844843 "2019-12-16T11:24:23Z")
A couple weeks ago on Reddit, I ran across an AMA with Jimmy Wales, the founder of Wikipedia. He’s starting a new social platform called WT.Social. Here’s his pitch. It’s behind a registration wall, and in that AMA, … --- ## [I don't know jack about setting up a phone for a Blue tooth in the ear thingy, where should I go](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-know-jack-about-setting-up-a-phone-for-a-blue-tooth-in-the-ear-thingy-where-should-i-go/844911)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2019, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-know-jack-about-setting-up-a-phone-for-a-blue-tooth-in-the-ear-thingy-where-should-i-go/844911 "2019-12-16T04:37:58Z")
My fella needs. He’s pretty deaf and has tinnitus as well. He can’t carry his phone in like a belt holster since he’d never hear it. He keeps it in his breast pocket, where it falls out too often. He had to buy a special… --- ## [Long Lasting Electric Hand Warmer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/long-lasting-electric-hand-warmer/844924)
**Author:** [@molten](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/molten)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2019, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/long-lasting-electric-hand-warmer/844924 "2019-12-16T02:45:09Z")
I am looking for an electric to save money on fuel. Also I can’t keep it upright all the time (I heard this is an issue with gas ones). The thing is every time I buy one it lasts a couple of months then it won’t charge … --- ## [Headphone Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/headphone-question/844853)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2019, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/headphone-question/844853 "2019-12-15T21:15:11Z")
Do headphones exist that are both Bluetooth compatible and can be connected with a traditional cable? --- ## [Canada - Health Care](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canada-health-care/844817)
**Author:** [@dflower](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dflower)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2019, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canada-health-care/844817 "2019-12-15T21:04:15Z")
Tell me if you like the health care system in Canada. It has been in place for 50 years now. I have friends in the country who tell me it is a lifesaver and they support it I also hear about Canadians coming to the USA… --- ## [Should I say something about this nurse?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-say-something-about-this-nurse/727837)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2019, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-say-something-about-this-nurse/727837 "2019-12-15T18:33:21Z")
Yesterday I went into the doctors office. As is standard, a nurse took my temperature and blood pressure plus asked all the basic writeup questions. When doing so she took my outstretched left arm and placed it palm sid… --- ## [Why do hotels want me to check in early?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-hotels-want-me-to-check-in-early/844675)
**Author:** [@steronz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steronz)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2019, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-hotels-want-me-to-check-in-early/844675 "2019-12-15T12:52:31Z")
Please note that I’m not talking about hotels with digital keys. I’m staying at a hotel tomorrow, same one I stayed in last week. They’re already bugging me to check in early but last week when I did it saved me no time.… --- ## [Is the South the worst region in America to live in?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-south-the-worst-region-in-america-to-live-in/604093)
**Author:** [@Sigma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigma)\ **Replies:** 184\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2019, 6:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-south-the-worst-region-in-america-to-live-in/604093 "2019-12-15T06:40:16Z")
Is it just my imagination or does the South have the highest percentage of self-righteous and close-minded people in America? I think many other people have noticed this as well because the South has well-known stereotyp… --- ## [Do you see real life Santa Claus(es) around Christimas time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-see-real-life-santa-claus-es-around-christimas-time/844820)
**Author:** [@lingyi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lingyi)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2019, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-see-real-life-santa-claus-es-around-christimas-time/844820 "2019-12-14T22:47:30Z")
I know this is confirmation bias, but growing up, a few days/weeks before Christmas I’d see a real life Santa Claus around town. It was never more than one guy, just this one particular guy. My friends saw him too and we… --- ## [What Christmas traditions are important to you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-christmas-traditions-are-important-to-you/844669)
**Author:** [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2019, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-christmas-traditions-are-important-to-you/844669 "2019-12-14T21:17:14Z")
It doesn’t feel like Christmas to me until I have a tree up, and I’m sipping egg nog from a cute little Spode Christmas Tree mug, while watching A Christmas Carol (Alistair Sim, Muppets or Mr Magoo). Similarly: on Dec 1… --- ## [Which Christmas Traditions From Elsewhere Should The US Adopt?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-christmas-traditions-from-elsewhere-should-the-us-adopt/844765)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2019, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-christmas-traditions-from-elsewhere-should-the-us-adopt/844765 "2019-12-14T16:39:42Z")
Some aspects of Christmas are shared across many Christian cultures, such as a Christmas tree, the giving of gifts, and a human embodiment of the season — viz, Kris Kringle, Sinterklaas, Father Christmas, Santa Claus, et… --- ## [Generally accepted as true, despite proven false news.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/generally-accepted-as-true-despite-proven-false-news/844492)
**Author:** [@Tempe\_Jeff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tempe_Jeff)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2019, 5:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/generally-accepted-as-true-despite-proven-false-news/844492 "2019-12-14T05:23:17Z")
I was curious about the Straight Dope folks thoughts about media manipulation. --- ## [What should I get my Secret Santa(list inside)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-get-my-secret-santa-list-inside/844390)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-get-my-secret-santa-list-inside/844390 "2019-12-13T23:09:37Z")
Every year, I do the Secret Santa at work. 4 small gifts(less than $3-$5) and one final gift up to $25. We have a list of likes and dislikes to fill out and I am always really extensive, trying to suggest inexpensive “wa… --- ## [Question for blind people: audiobook device recommendations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-blind-people-audiobook-device-recommendations/844775)
**Author:** [@JcWoman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JcWoman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-blind-people-audiobook-device-recommendations/844775 "2019-12-13T22:00:49Z")
My sweet mother in law, aged near 90, has macular degeneration and will soon lose sight in one of her eyes. I suspect the other eye will follow. She’s had surgery for it before so my understanding is that this is it. … --- ## [Perceptions of US cities vs population size](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/perceptions-of-us-cities-vs-population-size/844538)
**Author:** [@Flyer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flyer)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/perceptions-of-us-cities-vs-population-size/844538 "2019-12-13T21:50:36Z")
I’ve wondered off and on for some time about how-well correlated most people’s perceptions of what cities are “major” compared to the population size. The ten-biggest cities (all of which now have over a million people … --- ## [I have a confession to make. When I see an attractive woman, in any context, my concentration shifts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-confession-to-make-when-i-see-an-attractive-woman-in-any-context-my-concentration-shifts/838395)
**Author:** [@nate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nate)\ **Replies:** 270\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-confession-to-make-when-i-see-an-attractive-woman-in-any-context-my-concentration-shifts/838395 "2019-12-13T18:37:20Z")
I was just watching a in depth scientific documentary about something that would be really boring to most people (the new SI definition). Obviously, my goal of watching this was to learn about the subject matter. But abo… --- ## [Why do communists hate landlords](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-communists-hate-landlords/844388)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-communists-hate-landlords/844388 "2019-12-13T14:34:27Z")
I am sure they view them as, parasites but how exactly do they see them? Doesnt a landlord provide useful functions like investment capital and home repairs to justify their existence? Or is it more the idea of people … --- ## [Which is better for the environment?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-better-for-the-environment/843984)
**Author:** [@StraightTalk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StraightTalk)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 5:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-better-for-the-environment/843984 "2019-12-13T05:59:57Z")
Suppose you have some toilet tissue you need to dispose of (blew your nose or got or bug or something). If you are going to flush anyway (i.e. water usage is not a consideration in this), is it better to flush this tiss… --- ## [Gift to Malaysia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gift-to-malaysia/844749)
**Author:** [@dauerbach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dauerbach)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gift-to-malaysia/844749 "2019-12-13T01:45:16Z")
I have a friend who will be in Malaysia (KL) for the next several months. What is the best way to send them an xmas gift? I figure there must be a lot of places online that could easily ship to there, but do not know w… --- ## [Toxic people and what to do about them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toxic-people-and-what-to-do-about-them/844725)
**Author:** [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toxic-people-and-what-to-do-about-them/844725 "2019-12-12T23:33:31Z")
I’m a consultant. I love what I do and I’m pretty good at it with enough years of IT experience that I no longer have to pad my resume. :slight\_smile: I even like this particular project and most people with whom I wor… --- ## [Rough idle and hesitant acceleration](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-idle-and-hesitant-acceleration/844716)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rough-idle-and-hesitant-acceleration/844716 "2019-12-12T20:28:57Z")
Those are the symptoms my wife is describing. She says once she gets up to speed it’s fine. The important thing is that this began yesterday, after she drove through some pretty deep water in the morning. So I would hav… --- ## [2019 Time Person of the Year](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-time-person-of-the-year/842710)
**Author:** [@That\_Don\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/That_Don_Guy)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-time-person-of-the-year/842710 "2019-12-12T19:56:56Z")
Since I’m starting my SI Sportsperson of the Year thread over in The Game Room, I thought I’d start one for Time Person of the Year as well. I think it’s one of two people: either Greta Thunberg, or the Whistleblower (w… --- ## [Recommentation sought: macro utility for Win 7 / Win 10](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommentation-sought-macro-utility-for-win-7-win-10/844667)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommentation-sought-macro-utility-for-win-7-win-10/844667 "2019-12-12T19:41:12Z")
I work in multiple platforms but I’m Mac-centric. I use a macro program called QuicKeys on the MacOS X box to automate keystrokes and clicks and switching between apps and so on. Last time I had need for automated beha… --- ## [What do you do with these newfangled enormous car keys?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-do-with-these-newfangled-enormous-car-keys/844028)
**Author:** [@Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tim_R.Mortiss)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-do-with-these-newfangled-enormous-car-keys/844028 "2019-12-12T18:55:10Z")
I just traded in my fifteen year old car. It had a nice, simple, flat metal key that worked just fine, and fit nicely in my pocket. The new car has an electronic key fob the size of a small pot roast! Where the heck am I… --- ## [Help me write a resume/CV](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-write-a-resume-cv/844720)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-write-a-resume-cv/844720 "2019-12-12T17:41:48Z")
I need to sit down and update my resumes (I have a few depending on the specific job I’m going for). I know that styles change every few years and that’s one reason I need to update them. The other is that with over 2 … --- ## [Elton Musk vs Unsworth how do you react to foreign white men in Thailand?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elton-musk-vs-unsworth-how-do-you-react-to-foreign-white-men-in-thailand/844462)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 10:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elton-musk-vs-unsworth-how-do-you-react-to-foreign-white-men-in-thailand/844462 "2019-12-12T10:20:16Z")
I absolutely would have never called Unsworth pedo guy in any public conversation. There’s no evidence at all that inference is justified. His Thai wife is an adult woman. I admit the association of foreign, middle aged… --- ## [How much do you pay for used merchandise?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-you-pay-for-used-merchandise/844533)
**Author:** [@bizerta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bizerta)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-you-pay-for-used-merchandise/844533 "2019-12-12T03:22:24Z")
If an new item retails for $500 just about everywhere (including Amazon), how much would you typically pay for a used item on Craigslist or eBay? I see items typically advertised for 75% to 90% of retail. It just seems… --- ## [Am I Right to be Annoyed by This? (Workplace Situation, No Drama Yet)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-right-to-be-annoyed-by-this-workplace-situation-no-drama-yet/844483)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-right-to-be-annoyed-by-this-workplace-situation-no-drama-yet/844483 "2019-12-12T01:58:53Z")
The receptionist where I work, let’s call her Cindy, is taking a lot of time off, at least in my opinion. Normally, I don’t involve myself in whether my coworkers have a sufficiently strong work ethic. But receptionist… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=351) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=353)