# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=353 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 354 --- ## [How do you keep track of recurring stuff?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-keep-track-of-recurring-stuff/844422)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-keep-track-of-recurring-stuff/844422 "2019-12-11T23:06:41Z")
I use my Outlook calendar, which syncs with my phone. I put EVERYTHING on it, with reminders. The dog’s regular grooming appointments, plus HeartGuard & NextGuard pills, putting out the trash, hearing aid maintenance, re… --- ## [Does gout ever resolve/go away for good?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-gout-ever-resolve-go-away-for-good/844609)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-gout-ever-resolve-go-away-for-good/844609 "2019-12-11T17:33:21Z")
In the summer of 2013, I had my first occurrence of gout. A doctor visit and bloodwork confirmed that I had gout. I was given a list of things to avoid, but it turns out they are all my favorite food/drink. Rather than … --- ## [Is calling someone an "overachiever" insulting or complimentary?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-calling-someone-an-overachiever-insulting-or-complimentary/844570)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-calling-someone-an-overachiever-insulting-or-complimentary/844570 "2019-12-11T14:27:35Z")
I’m thinking at least somewhat insulting. If you wanted to compliment someone, you could simply call them “accomplished,” or “quite an achiever.” And while we’re at it, what would be a good example of an overachiever? … --- ## [How do you sell/trade a car with engine problems?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-sell-trade-a-car-with-engine-problems/844653)
**Author:** [@muldoonthief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/muldoonthief)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-sell-trade-a-car-with-engine-problems/844653 "2019-12-11T14:15:20Z")
My wife’s car is having engine issues. The service engine light is on, the car runs rough at times (but runs). Our mechanic says about $1900 to fix. It’s a 10 year old Infiniti she bought last year for $7000. She hasn’t … --- ## [Student Evaluation of Teaching (College)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/student-evaluation-of-teaching-college/844495)
**Author:** [@Tabco](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tabco)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/student-evaluation-of-teaching-college/844495 "2019-12-11T04:34:57Z")
I’m an undergrad student and as the term draws to a close my inbox has been getting blown up daily with emails asking to complete my instructor evaluations. My instructors have also mentioned them in class, although they… --- ## [What is it like to attend the Macy's Thaksgiving parade?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-it-like-to-attend-the-macys-thaksgiving-parade/844133)
**Author:** [@jebert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jebert)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-it-like-to-attend-the-macys-thaksgiving-parade/844133 "2019-12-10T20:58:57Z")
Have you been there? How crowded is it? Would it be worth it to travel to New York to attend? How much are tickets for preferred areas? How early do you have to arrive? Please leave any relevant comments. --- ## [Does anyone have experience with Quantum Scholars (UK teaching)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-have-experience-with-quantum-scholars-uk-teaching/844419)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-have-experience-with-quantum-scholars-uk-teaching/844419 "2019-12-10T18:16:04Z")
Now that the last little bird has flown out of the nest, I am considering emigrating from the US to the UK to teach maths. I already have QTS status and I saw an advertisement for Quantum Scholars. It looks like a recr… --- ## [Canned food drives are bullshit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canned-food-drives-are-bullshit/843783)
**Author:** [@armedmonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/armedmonkey)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canned-food-drives-are-bullshit/843783 "2019-12-10T18:10:38Z")
They really are. Hear me out. Economically, and cost effectively, and nutritionally, it’s bullshit. Sure, they are well meaning, but I want everybody to look at what is given in every canned food drive you have ever s… --- ## [Will there even be a 2020 election?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-there-even-be-a-2020-election/844027)
**Author:** [@Marcus\_Flavius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marcus_Flavius)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-there-even-be-a-2020-election/844027 "2019-12-10T17:55:02Z")
I think that there is a possibility that we may not have a 2020 election. In some way or another, the nation may be so disorderly that we cannot hold an election. And there may be so much strife between the two parties t… --- ## [What does it mean "soliciting for tips?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-it-mean-soliciting-for-tips/844513)
**Author:** [@bubbaXzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bubbaXzone)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-it-mean-soliciting-for-tips/844513 "2019-12-10T13:42:09Z")
hey guys new here (I hope this right section). I work at an arena type venue as a cashier for a concession stand. We are allowed to take tips if ppl give us leaving a dollar out underneath register. But the director say… --- ## [Have you ever been impressed by any virtual reality?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-impressed-by-any-virtual-reality/844500)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-impressed-by-any-virtual-reality/844500 "2019-12-10T13:30:59Z")
I don’t know if my expectations are too high or I just haven’t used the right equipment/app. Everything is pretty much meh. Am I missing something? --- ## [Has anyone here ever gone deer hunting for the first time with no mentor or experience?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-here-ever-gone-deer-hunting-for-the-first-time-with-no-mentor-or-experience/844474)
**Author:** [@Ashtura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ashtura)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-here-ever-gone-deer-hunting-for-the-first-time-with-no-mentor-or-experience/844474 "2019-12-09T23:50:44Z")
My wife wants to go deer hunting. We don’t know any hunters and have never hunted. We have a couple guns but that’s it. Not only have I never had a desire to hunt, I am intimidated by this. But I’m willing to give it… --- ## [Speech to text on PC and mobile recommendations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speech-to-text-on-pc-and-mobile-recommendations/844548)
**Author:** [@Mesquite-oh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mesquite-oh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speech-to-text-on-pc-and-mobile-recommendations/844548 "2019-12-09T19:50:13Z")
Does anyone have speech to text dictation setup for PC and/or mobile that they use a lot and is fairly accurate? I am talking software/app and microphone recommendations. I have to fill out a form three to five times a… --- ## [Hair conditioners after bathing. What about hair in other body parts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hair-conditioners-after-bathing-what-about-hair-in-other-body-parts/844404)
**Author:** [@Nansbread1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nansbread1)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hair-conditioners-after-bathing-what-about-hair-in-other-body-parts/844404 "2019-12-09T18:53:35Z")
It is now conventional to apply conditioners to hair on head after a shower to replace the oils that has been depleted by shampooing. What is the straight dope on conditioning armpit, chest and pubic hair? Is it necessa… --- ## [Any birdwatchers here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-birdwatchers-here/824696)
**Author:** [@Fir\_na\_tine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fir_na_tine)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-birdwatchers-here/824696 "2019-12-09T03:24:36Z")
SWMBO (she who must be obeyed) is getting into bird watching to a greater extent. I’m thinking of getting her a set of binoculars with digital camera incorporated. Anyone here have a setup they can recommend? Thanks! --- ## [Cold War Dopers, how much did Americans and Soviets \*personally\* dislike each other?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cold-war-dopers-how-much-did-americans-and-soviets-personally-dislike-each-other/843995)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cold-war-dopers-how-much-did-americans-and-soviets-personally-dislike-each-other/843995 "2019-12-08T13:36:02Z")
As you can guess, I am a Millennial Doper, born in the very last days of the Cold War. How much did Americans and Soviets really - \*personally \*- dislike each other and each other’s nations during the Cold War? Was it … --- ## [Heart Palpitations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heart-palpitations/844525)
**Author:** [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heart-palpitations/844525 "2019-12-08T03:46:19Z")
Disclaimer: I see my primary doctor on Feb 5. I love my new job working for our blood bank. It’s my job to schedule the bloodmobile and get people on the bus to donate. We have goals to meet each month, based on what… --- ## [People always asking: (Is the person you're meeting) "he or a she?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-always-asking-is-the-person-youre-meeting-he-or-a-she/844263)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-always-asking-is-the-person-youre-meeting-he-or-a-she/844263 "2019-12-08T02:49:00Z")
I’ve had a string of failed relationships, and the latest episode was this year, where my girlfriend and I were \*\*\*this \*\*\*close to getting married (indeed, she was already more of a fiancee by then than a girlfriend) bu… --- ## [Where do you park at home?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-you-park-at-home/844275)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-you-park-at-home/844275 "2019-12-08T02:47:28Z")
Garage? Attached or detached? Carport? Driveway? Parking pad? Parking lot? Assigned/owned parking space? Street parking? Permit or free-for-all? Something else? --- ## [How do you write a "4"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-write-a-4/844319)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-write-a-4/844319 "2019-12-08T02:10:05Z")
There are two major ways handwrite a “4,” the “open top” and the “closed top.” There’s also the “partially closed top” or “open back” where it looks similar to the “closed top” version but it doesn’t quite connect. How … --- ## [Do you care how much a gift costs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-care-how-much-a-gift-costs/844364)
**Author:** [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-care-how-much-a-gift-costs/844364 "2019-12-08T00:55:37Z")
If it’s a gift to you from someone else, do you speculate about how much it cost them, either in and of itself or relative to what they gave other people? When you’re getting gifts for other people, are you compelled to … --- ## [Just asking questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-asking-questions/844286)
**Author:** [@scudsucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scudsucker)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2019, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-asking-questions/844286 "2019-12-07T23:05:38Z")
I wasn’t sure where to post this, but I think IMHO is probably a good starting point. Is “just asking questions” ever an honest debate tactic? I ask because I am I involved in a somewhat right-wing forum discussion abo… --- ## [Do all people need to use conditioner in their hair? Or just some?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-all-people-need-to-use-conditioner-in-their-hair-or-just-some/844417)
**Author:** [@bordelond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bordelond)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2019, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-all-people-need-to-use-conditioner-in-their-hair-or-just-some/844417 "2019-12-07T15:41:15Z")
(Inspired by this thread) Reading the responses to that thread, it made me wonder: Is everyone who uses shampoo on their head supposed to use conditioner after shampooing? Or are there certain individual conditions tha… --- ## [I love my Abilify. So why did my shrink take me off it cold turkey?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-love-my-abilify-so-why-did-my-shrink-take-me-off-it-cold-turkey/843681)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2019, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-love-my-abilify-so-why-did-my-shrink-take-me-off-it-cold-turkey/843681 "2019-12-07T15:29:22Z")
The nurse came in to tell me the news. At first I didn’t know what she meant because she doesn’t really speak English, but eventually I worked it out. I asked for a copy of the doctor’s order, but haven’t seen it yet. … --- ## [Do you write your name on your stuff?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-write-your-name-on-your-stuff/843958)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2019, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-write-your-name-on-your-stuff/843958 "2019-12-07T14:35:10Z")
I was taught to do this. Mainly books and relatively expensive items that are likely to be borrowed, like power tools. At work one of my responsibilities is logging the Lost & Found and attempting to identify the owners… --- ## [Probability of a currency collapse within the next 3 decades?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/probability-of-a-currency-collapse-within-the-next-3-decades/844086)
**Author:** [@Marcus\_Flavius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marcus_Flavius)\ **Replies:** 156\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2019, 1:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/probability-of-a-currency-collapse-within-the-next-3-decades/844086 "2019-12-07T13:41:43Z")
We all know that the paper dollar is constantly losing purchasing power. What most people aren’t aware of is that all fiat currencies eventually fail. Historically paper currency was never seen as money, but rather a cla… --- ## [Keyboard troubles.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keyboard-troubles/844313)
**Author:** [@CastletonSnob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastletonSnob)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2019, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keyboard-troubles/844313 "2019-12-07T13:08:51Z")
Sometimes the O key on my keyboard doesn’t register. What do I do? --- ## [Post your ideas for GD threads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-your-ideas-for-gd-threads/844471)
**Author:** [@Ruken](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruken)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-your-ideas-for-gd-threads/844471 "2019-12-06T21:58:47Z")
I don’t think we have a high enough frequency of good GD threads that people enjoy participating in. I’m sure many of us have half-baked OPs in the cobwebbed recesses of our minds. Writing a good OP can be hard work, and… --- ## [Hey Doc, can ya take a look at this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-doc-can-ya-take-a-look-at-this/844347)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-doc-can-ya-take-a-look-at-this/844347 "2019-12-06T21:43:54Z")
Is it possible to develop a sensitivity to amoxicillin later in life? Just finished up a course of it and suddenly either I got a bad case of winter dry skin itches or, well, I dunno what. Itch and hives all over, not … --- ## [My dishwasher seems to defy the laws of physics.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dishwasher-seems-to-defy-the-laws-of-physics/844466)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dishwasher-seems-to-defy-the-laws-of-physics/844466 "2019-12-06T18:51:24Z")
I feel like I’ve found a glitch in the matrix. Just to the right of my kitchen faucet, I’ve got one of those things that spits out the water into the sink whenever the dishwasher drains. Well, it’s not spiting out water… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=352) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=354)