# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=446 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 447 --- ## [How much do you sequester yourself when you get a highly contagious miserable illness?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-you-sequester-yourself-when-you-get-a-highly-contagious-miserable-illness/824735)
**Author:** [@Athena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Athena)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2018, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-you-sequester-yourself-when-you-get-a-highly-contagious-miserable-illness/824735 "2018-11-19T15:19:57Z")
Some friends and I were talking the other night, reminiscing about the holidays several years ago when a family member got a norovirus or something similar on Christmas day. The conversation turned to what do you do in t… --- ## ["Throw shade" means the exact opposite of what I think it should.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/throw-shade-means-the-exact-opposite-of-what-i-think-it-should/824585)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2018, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/throw-shade-means-the-exact-opposite-of-what-i-think-it-should/824585 "2018-11-19T14:22:04Z")
Am I alone on this? To my mind, “throw shade” sounds like you’re trying to provide cover for a certain individual. I always have to do a double take when I hear that term. --- ## [Salary paid time off and harassment at work](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/salary-paid-time-off-and-harassment-at-work/824404)
**Author:** [@snailboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snailboy)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2018, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/salary-paid-time-off-and-harassment-at-work/824404 "2018-11-19T13:03:43Z")
Sorry, it’s been a while since I posted here but I need help and I can’t find anyone else with answers. I work for a company with several locations across the country. At our place, there has been some kind of tension b… --- ## [What if centaurs existed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-centaurs-existed/681733)
**Author:** [@ITR\_champion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ITR_champion)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2018, 10:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-centaurs-existed/681733 "2018-11-19T10:21:30Z")
What would life, technology, and society be like if the mythical half-human, half-horse beings actually existed and formed a significant part of the population? I’m particularly interested in questions such as: \[ul\] \[… --- ## [Ever go out with a virgin? What happened?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-go-out-with-a-virgin-what-happened/822935)
**Author:** [@Lizard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lizard)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2018, 4:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-go-out-with-a-virgin-what-happened/822935 "2018-11-19T04:56:37Z")
Should’ve put OLDER virgin in the tag line. This has actually happened to me. I went out on a date with a woman who was 27; I believe I was in my early 30s; around 31, maybe. The date was okay, nothing too grand, but goo… --- ## [Thoughts on a couple of family "invites"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-on-a-couple-of-family-invites/824657)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2018, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-on-a-couple-of-family-invites/824657 "2018-11-19T04:09:44Z")
I’d appreciate input on a couple of recent “invite” situations we’ve recently encountered. My wife and I may be too uptight or formal, but something seems a little off to us. First - my son is getting married next week… --- ## [Question about interpreting ECG - it showed "ischemia"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-interpreting-ecg-it-showed-ischemia/824733)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2018, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-interpreting-ecg-it-showed-ischemia/824733 "2018-11-18T19:31:27Z")
What does it mean to see an “ischemia” on an ECG? This probably is not the precisely correct way to state this, but I’m quoting the person it happened to, and she’s not one to ever ask a doctor what anything means. (ME: … --- ## [What Will Your Thanksgiving Be Like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-your-thanksgiving-be-like/824617)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2018, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-your-thanksgiving-be-like/824617 "2018-11-18T17:22:15Z")
Mine will be bland, Midwestern, and dull to the point of madness. Mrs. Homie and I will head to Grandma Jean’s house, where the family has been eating holiday meals for decades. Aunt Joanie, who is in charge, will tell … --- ## [Do you have a "Friendsgiving"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-a-friendsgiving/824620)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2018, 12:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-a-friendsgiving/824620 "2018-11-18T12:42:16Z")
The idea of a “Friendsgiving” is to have a thanksgiving meal just with friends a week or so before the real holiday. Its a great idea because usually the real thanksgiving is celebrated with family and this gives you a … --- ## [How do the occasionally-homeless deal with ensuring their address is correct on government IDs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-the-occasionally-homeless-deal-with-ensuring-their-address-is-correct-on-government-ids/824584)
**Author:** [@filmore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/filmore)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2018, 11:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-the-occasionally-homeless-deal-with-ensuring-their-address-is-correct-on-government-ids/824584 "2018-11-18T11:18:56Z")
In most states, you’re supposed to update the address on things like your drivers license within 30 days if your address changes. For most of us with stable housing, that’s just an occasional hassle we do very rarely. … --- ## [How do you feel about wish lists?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-wish-lists/824574)
**Author:** [@amarinth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amarinth)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2018, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-wish-lists/824574 "2018-11-18T03:34:54Z")
From the gift giving thread - and others. I don’t like them. I don’t like setting them up (I am fortunate enough to have enough disposable income to just buy the things I want - so why make a list?) I don’t like getti… --- ## [Does your company work with handicapped persons?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-your-company-work-with-handicapped-persons/824610)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2018, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-your-company-work-with-handicapped-persons/824610 "2018-11-17T22:21:38Z")
I work with people with special needs. Everything from developmental delays to physical handicaps. I ask employers to set aside one job that a person with say limited cognitive abilities can do. For example, handing out … --- ## [Why should I not participate in a class action suit (respond to a mailing)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-should-i-not-participate-in-a-class-action-suit-respond-to-a-mailing/824608)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2018, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-should-i-not-participate-in-a-class-action-suit-respond-to-a-mailing/824608 "2018-11-17T17:57:45Z")
My BF thinks I’m nuts. I send in whatever, or don’t opt out, and a good while later, I get a little check. Or not, but I don’t spend much time on it. Usually a check for a teeny amt, but a fat one came yesterday, somethi… --- ## [What do you (think you) know about Aaron Burr?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-you-know-about-aaron-burr/824566)
**Author:** [@2Bits](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2Bits)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2018, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-you-know-about-aaron-burr/824566 "2018-11-17T17:14:03Z")
I’ve long found Aaron Burr to be among the United States most fascinating historical figures. In as few words as possible list how many facts you (think you) know about him. --- ## [Favorite thing about Thanksgiving?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-thing-about-thanksgiving/824575)
**Author:** [@Stuntman\_Mike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stuntman_Mike)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2018, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-thing-about-thanksgiving/824575 "2018-11-17T15:53:07Z")
Back in my 20’s I would answered Wednesday night (Thanksgiving Eve). Big party night. Nowadays, I’d say Black Friday. For my money, no other regularly scheduled day of the year packs as much entertainment value. You … --- ## [What motivates you to start and/or post in controversial threads?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-motivates-you-to-start-and-or-post-in-controversial-threads/824583)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2018, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-motivates-you-to-start-and-or-post-in-controversial-threads/824583 "2018-11-17T15:36:51Z")
I’m curious what motivates people to start and/or post in various controversial threads. Threads such as gun control, religious beliefs, partisan political beliefs, etc. Most people, I believe, especially those well in… --- ## [Is this obnoxious? Attempted veteran preference.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-obnoxious-attempted-veteran-preference/824651)
**Author:** [@jaycat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jaycat)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2018, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-obnoxious-attempted-veteran-preference/824651 "2018-11-17T13:29:54Z")
So a guy has an ad posted on our community bulletin board: “Veteran looking for someone to shovel his driveway.” For the life of me, I can’t figure out what difference it makes that you’re a veteran, if you need your dr… --- ## [My gym is bright! Solution?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-gym-is-bright-solution/824540)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2018, 12:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-gym-is-bright-solution/824540 "2018-11-17T12:22:57Z")
Yeah, I know, first world problem. I have a membership at Planet Fitness ($10 month), and I have a sensitivity to light. They use these very bright (overly so, IMO) overhead lights for their general purpose lights. I co… --- ## ["Most well-" vs. "Best-"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-well-vs-best/824600)
**Author:** [@Xema](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xema)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2018, 8:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-well-vs-best/824600 "2018-11-17T08:35:19Z")
Lately it seems I’m encountering surprising numbers of examples of “most well-”. Today’s include: most well-preserved most well-known most well-informed most well-loved ISTM that all these would be improved by repl… --- ## [Was the ACA worth it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-the-aca-worth-it/824579)
**Author:** [@Bone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bone)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2018, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-the-aca-worth-it/824579 "2018-11-17T04:37:28Z")
Do you think having the ACA pass worth every other item on the Democratic agenda? This is a hypothetical of course, but is there any single or slew of items on the Democratic agenda that would be worth sacrificing the A… --- ## [Is Japan really all that?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-japan-really-all-that/824043)
**Author:** [@Machinaforce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machinaforce)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2018, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-japan-really-all-that/824043 "2018-11-17T02:45:45Z")
I can’t count the number of posts I find on social media about the wonders of Japan and all the little things that are so great about it. Is it really true or am I missing something? --- ## [It's easier than you think! What should we try that assume is too hard?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-easier-than-you-think-what-should-we-try-that-assume-is-too-hard/824205)
**Author:** [@Yorkshire\_Pudding](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yorkshire_Pudding)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2018, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-easier-than-you-think-what-should-we-try-that-assume-is-too-hard/824205 "2018-11-17T01:57:29Z")
We all know someone who says something like “Calculus? Oh, I do that in my head while I’m giving improvised violin recitals. You should try it.” Belittling arrogant humblebrags. That’s NOT what this is. This is about unl… --- ## [4 (four!!) Ducolax at once-colonoscopy prep-can that be safe??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/4-four-ducolax-at-once-colonoscopy-prep-can-that-be-safe/824353)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2018, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/4-four-ducolax-at-once-colonoscopy-prep-can-that-be-safe/824353 "2018-11-17T01:29:00Z")
Supposed to take them all at noon today. Then the “poop juice” later. The ducolax scare me tho’. Mom gave me 2 some years ago and I was a mess and I can’t imagine 4! Anyone done the prep this way?? FOUR!! --- ## [Dishwasher Advice Needed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dishwasher-advice-needed/824649)
**Author:** [@Cazzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cazzle)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2018, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dishwasher-advice-needed/824649 "2018-11-17T01:13:40Z")
I’ve recently moved into a rental property which has a dishwasher installed but I don’t think it works properly and I don’t know what I can use as a benchmark to convince my agent of that. The dishwasher runs, there’s s… --- ## [Reg Penna Dept Ag disappearing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reg-penna-dept-ag-disappearing/824635)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2018, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reg-penna-dept-ag-disappearing/824635 "2018-11-16T23:39:19Z")
I used to notice the words “Reg. Penna. Dept. Ag.” on lots of food packages in decades past. I don’t think I’ve seen that label, however, for several years. Is it just something occurring locally, or has this practice m… --- ## [Bathroom remodel advice - tub surround vs. ceramic tile](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bathroom-remodel-advice-tub-surround-vs-ceramic-tile/824443)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2018, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bathroom-remodel-advice-tub-surround-vs-ceramic-tile/824443 "2018-11-16T22:14:44Z")
I’m going to remodel the (original) bathroom in my 1953-built home. It is old-school ceramic tile on lathe/chicken wire/plaster. It is solid as a rock but ugly as sin. I had a guy come out for an estimate (via Home Depo… --- ## [Cost Effective: Tablet (Arc Collector), Case, External Bluetooth GNSS Receiver setup?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cost-effective-tablet-arc-collector-case-external-bluetooth-gnss-receiver-setup/824577)
**Author:** [@sitchensis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sitchensis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2018, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cost-effective-tablet-arc-collector-case-external-bluetooth-gnss-receiver-setup/824577 "2018-11-16T21:23:08Z")
I’m looking to purchase cost effective setups for field going personnel. They are going to be collecting data in all types of weather and environments. Previously we’d been using Trimble data collectors but they seem to … --- ## [I stink even after bathing at one location, but smell clean after bathing at another](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-stink-even-after-bathing-at-one-location-but-smell-clean-after-bathing-at-another/816327)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2018, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-stink-even-after-bathing-at-one-location-but-smell-clean-after-bathing-at-another/816327 "2018-11-16T21:09:29Z")
When I take a shower at my apartment I notice I usually still stink. I can smell my armpits after a few hours or I will smell bad in bed at night. However if I bathe at my parents house, I actually feel and smell clean.… --- ## [What's with people traveling with food?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-with-people-traveling-with-food/824428)
**Author:** [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2018, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-with-people-traveling-with-food/824428 "2018-11-16T19:03:12Z")
I’ve been binge-watching shows like Nothing to Declare and Border Patrol and one of the main things on the show is people traveling with prohibited food. I’ve traveled, gone on vacation, flown internationally a few times… --- ## [How reliable is 1st/2nd order in revealing bias/preference?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-reliable-is-1st-2nd-order-in-revealing-bias-preference/824619)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2018, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-reliable-is-1st-2nd-order-in-revealing-bias-preference/824619 "2018-11-16T15:21:35Z")
Don’t know if this is already an explored phenomenon, but ISTM that a great majority of the time, when there are 2 opposing sides, the side that someone mentions first will usually reveal their bias. I.,e if a voter is … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=445) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=447)