# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=383 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 384 --- ## [If the defendant takes the stand in a felony trial](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-defendant-takes-the-stand-in-a-felony-trial/837560)
**Author:** [@bizerta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bizerta)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-defendant-takes-the-stand-in-a-felony-trial/837560 "2019-07-28T04:47:25Z")
When I watch TV shows and the defendant takes the stand, their attorney always asks, “Did you murder Joseph Smith?”. The defendant always says, “ABSOLUTELY NOT”, and they always say “absolutely”. Does this really happe… --- ## [Let's Talk About Professional Consulting/1099 Employment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-professional-consulting-1099-employment/837687)
**Author:** [@Misnomer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Misnomer)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-professional-consulting-1099-employment/837687 "2019-07-28T02:12:12Z")
I’m almost 48 years old. I did some temp and contract work for the first five years after college, but I’ve been a full-time, salaried, exempt employee for one government contractor or another for the past 21 years. My c… --- ## [Anyone ever been a spectator at the Tour de France?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-been-a-spectator-at-the-tour-de-france/827530)
**Author:** [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-been-a-spectator-at-the-tour-de-france/827530 "2019-07-27T23:55:12Z")
I’m putting this in IMHO because while it is about a sporting event, it’s not about the sport itself. If a mod thinks this is better off in The Game Room feel free to move. This summer we plan on hiking from Chamonix to… --- ## [Driving significantly below the limit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/driving-significantly-below-the-limit/835512)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/driving-significantly-below-the-limit/835512 "2019-07-27T20:18:41Z")
Anecdotally, my wife and I feel as tho we have recently encountered more drivers than usual driving significantly below the speed limit. I’m not talking about 60 instead of 65 on the expressway (although that CAN be mil… --- ## [Should there be open season on Canada geese in the US?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-there-be-open-season-on-canada-geese-in-the-us/685649)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-there-be-open-season-on-canada-geese-in-the-us/685649 "2019-07-27T18:29:11Z")
Over the past few decades, the number of Canadian geese that have permanently migrated (they don’t go home, even in the summer) to the lower 48, even as far as Texas, has increased dramatically. They are very acclimated… --- ## [POLL: How you think of "Emotions"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-how-you-think-of-emotions/837620)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-how-you-think-of-emotions/837620 "2019-07-27T16:56:43Z")
Poll to follow. I was in a discussion the other day with someone, about the process of becoming aware of a situation, and I was taking the position that you first experience emotional states as your initial cognitions a… --- ## [Associates in electrical/electronic engineering technology- possible careers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/associates-in-electrical-electronic-engineering-technology-possible-careers/837218)
**Author:** [@Taggerung](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taggerung)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/associates-in-electrical-electronic-engineering-technology-possible-careers/837218 "2019-07-27T01:47:08Z")
In a few years i will be done with my current career and will be looking to go into a new one. I am considering and Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology diploma from a local community college. I’d like to work w… --- ## [Any other place as proud as Texas?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-other-place-as-proud-as-texas/836721)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2019, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-other-place-as-proud-as-texas/836721 "2019-07-26T21:37:14Z")
Just returned from a long weekend visit to Austin Texas for a nephew’s wedding. I had always heard of people saying things like “Texas Proud” and such, but I was impressed by how frequently I saw such things on T-shirts… --- ## [How to build a retaining wall](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-build-a-retaining-wall/837621)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2019, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-build-a-retaining-wall/837621 "2019-07-26T18:17:58Z")
NB: I am not going to build a retaining wall anytime in the near future. I like to sit on the deck and woolgather, and I’m looking for an answer to occupy my mind. The back yard slopes down to a creek. The part neare… --- ## [Mechanic Inspection On Private Party Car Sale](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mechanic-inspection-on-private-party-car-sale/837634)
**Author:** [@Lare](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lare)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2019, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mechanic-inspection-on-private-party-car-sale/837634 "2019-07-26T15:38:30Z")
So I might sell a car in a couple months. It’s in pretty fair shape for its age and I will gussie it up before listing it. I won’t be trying to hide anything and have no problem with the prospective buyer having it look… --- ## [How would you feel about a public database for sexually transgressive behavior?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-feel-about-a-public-database-for-sexually-transgressive-behavior/837248)
**Author:** [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2019, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-feel-about-a-public-database-for-sexually-transgressive-behavior/837248 "2019-07-26T14:29:01Z")
This story in the Atlantic paints a familiar picture: an attractive college boy raping one female studnet after another and all of them think they are the only one. Apparently, a big percentage of rape is done by a surp… --- ## [Help Me Come Up With A Clever Name For This Modern Trend (Described In OP)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-come-up-with-a-clever-name-for-this-modern-trend-described-in-op/837457)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2019, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-come-up-with-a-clever-name-for-this-modern-trend-described-in-op/837457 "2019-07-26T13:32:30Z")
I’ve noticed this on website that want you to sign up for their email newsletter, or create an account, or allow them to give you notifications, or whatever. You’ll get a popup that says something like: OPTION 1: Yes, I… --- ## [Voice to Text for Meeting Minutes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/voice-to-text-for-meeting-minutes/837226)
**Author:** [@Bone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bone)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2019, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/voice-to-text-for-meeting-minutes/837226 "2019-07-25T22:24:21Z")
I’m looking for a solution that would allow the capture of meeting minutes without having for a meeting Secretary to record, and manually type out meeting minutes. Is there any system that folks are aware of that would … --- ## [Stable Angina: Any experiences?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stable-angina-any-experiences/837598)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2019, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stable-angina-any-experiences/837598 "2019-07-25T18:44:10Z")
In the last couple months I have occasionally been getting chest pains when I take long walks (the pain stops when I rest for a few minutes). My doctor thinks it might be stable angina and has referred me to a cardiologi… --- ## [What is the emotion you feel when laughing at something funny?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-emotion-you-feel-when-laughing-at-something-funny/617495)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2019, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-emotion-you-feel-when-laughing-at-something-funny/617495 "2019-07-25T16:36:52Z")
It doesn’t seem like this should be a difficult question. When someone tells a good joke, or when you look at a funny cartoon, listen to a good stand-up routine, or watch funny cat/dog videos and you laugh, what is the … --- ## [Should I expect repayment from a friend for paying for everything over a 6 year period?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-expect-repayment-from-a-friend-for-paying-for-everything-over-a-6-year-period/837434)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2019, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-expect-repayment-from-a-friend-for-paying-for-everything-over-a-6-year-period/837434 "2019-07-25T15:38:13Z")
Long story short, my best friend since college has been unemployed/underemployed for the past 6 years. As a result he never had much money with his family basically staying just above the water line, his wife is the prim… --- ## [Back pain and spasms - has anyone been able to fix?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/back-pain-and-spasms-has-anyone-been-able-to-fix/837452)
**Author:** [@K364](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/K364)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2019, 12:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/back-pain-and-spasms-has-anyone-been-able-to-fix/837452 "2019-07-25T12:37:19Z")
After lifting and working around the house and yard my back gets very sore and I have experienced sharp spasms. I have led a very sedentary life until recently and I believe the problem is muscle weakness. I do have a f… --- ## [Audible audiobooks-what am I missing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/audible-audiobooks-what-am-i-missing/837291)
**Author:** [@psychobunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychobunny)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2019, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/audible-audiobooks-what-am-i-missing/837291 "2019-07-25T04:26:11Z")
For the holidays last year I was gifted 6 months of Audible since I like to play audiobooks in my car. I signed in and found I could receive a total of one book a month (6 total) and 2 of their free “Audible originals” w… --- ## [Mid-Engined Corvette Reveal Today!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mid-engined-corvette-reveal-today/837277)
**Author:** [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2019, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mid-engined-corvette-reveal-today/837277 "2019-07-25T00:28:28Z")
Today’s the day. For the first time in it’s 66 year history, the Corvette will no longer be front engined, rear wheel drive. It is now going to be a mid-engined car. Lots of spy photos, speculations, etc have all led up … --- ## [Cheap Hand Drumming Tape](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-hand-drumming-tape/837575)
**Author:** [@molten](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/molten)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2019, 11:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-hand-drumming-tape/837575 "2019-07-24T23:24:27Z")
They have one on amazonbut it is expensive. I wonder if this is just some generic rebranded. --- ## [Trivia Night Etiquette](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trivia-night-etiquette/837465)
**Author:** [@puddleglum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puddleglum)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2019, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trivia-night-etiquette/837465 "2019-07-24T22:05:05Z")
A local bar is having a trivia night. I love trivia but do not drink at all. Would it be against trivia night etiquette to go to it and not drink? Would I have an unfair advantage over the people who do drink? --- ## [Rutger Hauer is "retired" at 75](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rutger-hauer-is-retired-at-75/837556)
**Author:** [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2019, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rutger-hauer-is-retired-at-75/837556 "2019-07-24T20:27:11Z")
No more films. :frowning: He was also mind-blowing in The Hitcher. --- ## [What happened to stents not being recommended any more for coronary artery disease?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happened-to-stents-not-being-recommended-any-more-for-coronary-artery-disease/837287)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2019, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happened-to-stents-not-being-recommended-any-more-for-coronary-artery-disease/837287 "2019-07-24T13:26:36Z")
The question calls for a mix of fact and opinion, so I’m putting it here. A few years ago–3, 5, not sure–it was reported quite a bit in the media that a study had shown that putting stents in after a cardiac catherizati… --- ## [When was the last time you wrote a personal letter and mailed it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-was-the-last-time-you-wrote-a-personal-letter-and-mailed-it/836732)
**Author:** [@Shinna\_Minna\_Ma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shinna_Minna_Ma)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2019, 11:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-was-the-last-time-you-wrote-a-personal-letter-and-mailed-it/836732 "2019-07-24T11:59:21Z")
I was walking to the bank and passed a spot where a mailbox used to be, and it got me thinking; I could not remember the last time I actually wrote a letter, put it in an envelope, put a stamp on it, and mailed it. I can… --- ## [Moving and Professional Packing Advice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-and-professional-packing-advice/525954)
**Author:** [@Verminary](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Verminary)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2018, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-and-professional-packing-advice/525954 "2018-10-08T19:33:26Z")
Very shortly, the entire Verminary household is being relocated to another state. Our previous move was coast-to-coast and we did all the packing ourselves, but had Atlas deliver our stuff while we drove cross-country i… --- ## [Are you comfortable with gay people using the terms "my husband" or "my wife"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-comfortable-with-gay-people-using-the-terms-my-husband-or-my-wife/836778)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 167\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2019, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-comfortable-with-gay-people-using-the-terms-my-husband-or-my-wife/836778 "2019-07-23T22:34:51Z")
I have spoken with some radically religious people who insist “a man can’t have a husband” or “a girl (sic) can’t have a wife.” However, I’ve been calling my sister’s partner “her wife” for decades, and around such peopl… --- ## [Blood draw, bad veins, dehydration, chugging water](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blood-draw-bad-veins-dehydration-chugging-water/692463)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2019, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blood-draw-bad-veins-dehydration-chugging-water/692463 "2019-07-23T22:06:16Z")
I have bad veins for drawing blood - they are small, and they hide, and at least half the time the phlebotomist ends up taking blood from my hand instead of my arm. Every time, they tell me to drink more water. But it’s… --- ## [Best way to incentivize performance in warehouse/distribution jobs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-incentivize-performance-in-warehouse-distribution-jobs/837129)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2019, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-incentivize-performance-in-warehouse-distribution-jobs/837129 "2019-07-23T19:07:33Z")
I’ve been reading and watching reports on conditions at places like Amazon warehouses. In my understanding, workers are motivated/incentivized to meet performance wickets, like delivering/processing X packages in Y time,… --- ## [You learn there's an afterlife, do you change?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-learn-theres-an-afterlife-do-you-change/837298)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Shine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Shine)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2019, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-learn-theres-an-afterlife-do-you-change/837298 "2019-07-23T18:01:55Z")
I’m not going to give a scenario because any scenario I come up with will be picked to death. However somehow you learn with 100% certainty: \[ul\] \[li\]There is an afterlife\[/li\]\[li\]Every human gets an afterlife, it’s no… --- ## [What car did teenage and adult sports car enthusiasts want in the late 1990s](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-car-did-teenage-and-adult-sports-car-enthusiasts-want-in-the-late-1990s/833827)
**Author:** [@Tzigone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tzigone)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2019, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-car-did-teenage-and-adult-sports-car-enthusiasts-want-in-the-late-1990s/833827 "2019-07-23T17:42:49Z")
Wast thinking about a couple fictional characters of this era, and wondering what cars they would want. I was actually a teenager then, but not interested in cars and everyone where I was was just happy to get anything. … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=382) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=384)