# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=783 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 784 --- ## [Visiting Asia for the first time, where would you suggest](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/visiting-asia-for-the-first-time-where-would-you-suggest/744786)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2016, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/visiting-asia-for-the-first-time-where-would-you-suggest/744786 "2016-02-13T00:59:06Z")
I’ve been at home sick for the past few days and have spent a lot of time reading up on travel forums. I’m stunned by how inexpensive it is to travel to major Asian cities from Chicago O’Hare airport. Assuming I have ab… --- ## [Do you think managers need to know their industry?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-managers-need-to-know-their-industry/745408)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2016, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-managers-need-to-know-their-industry/745408 "2016-02-12T20:23:18Z")
Many years ago, I was required to take a leadership and management class. Pretty much all I remember from it was learning Mazlow’s hierarchy and hearing the assertion that a manager doesn’t have to know anything about t… --- ## [Is 'pussy' an obscenity (as in 'he's a pussy')](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-pussy-an-obscenity-as-in-hes-a-pussy/745644)
**Author:** [@KarlGauss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KarlGauss)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2016, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-pussy-an-obscenity-as-in-hes-a-pussy/745644 "2016-02-12T19:34:00Z")
Mr. Trump is being taken to task for using “a vulgar insult”! Why, CNN even had to bleep him. All for using the word ‘pussy’ as in “He’s a pussy”. Is ‘pussy’ obscene when used in that manner? I don’t think so. Although … --- ## [Boogey-ing vs. Boogey-Woogey-ing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boogey-ing-vs-boogey-woogey-ing/745738)
**Author:** [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2016, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boogey-ing-vs-boogey-woogey-ing/745738 "2016-02-12T18:38:15Z")
Having resolved to undertake boogey-ing, is woogey-ing just a natural extension upon nearing the completion of the boogey? Or are there other factors to take into consideration? I must admit I’ve never really properly … --- ## [Are you supposed to drop everything when you hear your spouse puking?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-supposed-to-drop-everything-when-you-hear-your-spouse-puking/194869)
**Author:** [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2016, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-supposed-to-drop-everything-when-you-hear-your-spouse-puking/194869 "2016-02-12T18:27:38Z")
A little while ago, I was downstairs eating my “dinner” (I’m on a very odd schedule). In fact, I was on my first bite, when I heard the bedroom door open. Followed immediately by the sound of vomiting. Well, I was real… --- ## [Does anyone have an opinion on the Angel Sensor activity tracker?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-have-an-opinion-on-the-angel-sensor-activity-tracker/745957)
**Author:** [@griffin1977](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/griffin1977)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2016, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-have-an-opinion-on-the-angel-sensor-activity-tracker/745957 "2016-02-12T18:24:47Z")
I want to buy an activity tracker for fitness. But the main products out there, like FitBit, seem kinda well evil to me (in that you have no right to your own data, and have no idea what who they are going to sell it to… --- ## [Selling silver dollars](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/selling-silver-dollars/742188)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2016, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/selling-silver-dollars/742188 "2016-02-12T18:22:47Z")
A friend who lives in Montreal has a pile (she didn’t tell me how many, but it is a non-trivial number) of US silver dollars. I gather they are worth significantly more that a dollar apiece. What is the best way to di… --- ## [Vacuum Cleaner Won't Turn On, Potential Explanations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vacuum-cleaner-wont-turn-on-potential-explanations/745589)
**Author:** [@Nema98](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nema98)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2016, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vacuum-cleaner-wont-turn-on-potential-explanations/745589 "2016-02-12T17:59:29Z")
So I was vacuuming yesterday for about thirty minutes after which I turned it off. When I returned to turn it on again, it simply would not start. The lights would turn on, but the machine itself would not. I doubt it ov… --- ## [The necessary character traits of a navy submarine commander](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-necessary-character-traits-of-a-navy-submarine-commander/745688)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2016, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-necessary-character-traits-of-a-navy-submarine-commander/745688 "2016-02-12T17:45:36Z")
I’m writing military fiction and would like some advice: Every military commander needs to be trustworthy, loyal, reliable, confident, etc. But it seems that a submarine requires leaders of unique traits. The following … --- ## [What are good investments in a panic situation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-good-investments-in-a-panic-situation/745862)
**Author:** [@Charlie\_Wayne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Charlie_Wayne)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2016, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-good-investments-in-a-panic-situation/745862 "2016-02-12T16:51:39Z")
There is another thread in this forum (IMHO) titled “Selling Silver Dollars”. Most of that thread concerns techniques for selling silver dollars but it also contains some info about the future prices of precious metals. … --- ## [tell me about mobile home parks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-mobile-home-parks/745320)
**Author:** [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2016, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-mobile-home-parks/745320 "2016-02-12T16:04:01Z")
I’ve never lived in one but I am looking to move and the rent is cheap. I may actually qualify for one that is age restricted :dubious: now, I realize there would be a huge difference depending on who owns the place an… --- ## [Yeah, yeah, you remember when you heard about 9/11 and the Challenger explosion. Tell us about...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yeah-yeah-you-remember-when-you-heard-about-9-11-and-the-challenger-explosion-tell-us-about/744835)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2016, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yeah-yeah-you-remember-when-you-heard-about-9-11-and-the-challenger-explosion-tell-us-about/744835 "2016-02-12T14:48:50Z")
…your recollections of first hearing about much lesser events. Something - or someone - who nobody else 'round these parts would have any memory of. I will start with this. For some inexplicable reason, I distinctly rec… --- ## [Have you ever been asked to make a speech?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-asked-to-make-a-speech/745796)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2016, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-asked-to-make-a-speech/745796 "2016-02-12T14:33:30Z")
Some Dopers here seem to be tops in their professions. I’d like to ask, have you ever been asked to give a speech to say a trade group? If so how were you compensated? --- ## [If Apollo 13 didn't make it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-apollo-13-didnt-make-it/745798)
**Author:** [@bomberswarm2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bomberswarm2)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2016, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-apollo-13-didnt-make-it/745798 "2016-02-12T14:12:48Z")
What would of happened? --- ## [Neighbor Issues (Massive Text Wall Ahead)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neighbor-issues-massive-text-wall-ahead/745800)
**Author:** [@3130](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/3130)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2016, 10:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neighbor-issues-massive-text-wall-ahead/745800 "2016-02-12T10:57:25Z")
So, I’ve got a bit of a problem with a neighbor. With a bit of a complicated situation, so I humbly ask for some sort of much needed guidance in this situation. First a poorly made ms paint map of the lot lines for refe… --- ## [Would call your own sister out?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-call-your-own-sister-out/745752)
**Author:** [@Only\_Never](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Only_Never)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2016, 7:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-call-your-own-sister-out/745752 "2016-02-12T07:07:23Z")
I have an older sister (4years apart) she’s always hated me. Never was doubt she didn’t like me. We’ve had moments of her trying to accept me. I assume she felt obligated to try to like me, but it did not last more than … --- ## [Recommend Me Some Good Hindi Music](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-good-hindi-music/312329)
**Author:** [@TheLoadedDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheLoadedDog)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2005, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-good-hindi-music/312329 "2005-07-19T16:21:27Z")
I have recently discovered an appreciation for Hindi/Indian pop music. There are several radio stations in Sydney that play it, but they do so only on some days, and the announcers speak Hindi more than English, so I … --- ## [Give me feedback on an app idea for a school project](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-me-feedback-on-an-app-idea-for-a-school-project/745624)
**Author:** [@dunkleosteus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dunkleosteus)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2016, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-me-feedback-on-an-app-idea-for-a-school-project/745624 "2016-02-12T04:55:30Z")
It’d really help me out if you guys could give me some feedback on a school project I’m working on. I’m a 4th year computer science student. The idea is to have an app that you can pull out while grocery shopping, scan … --- ## [Shopping case shoes: type?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shopping-case-shoes-type/745814)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2016, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shopping-case-shoes-type/745814 "2016-02-12T03:40:38Z")
So I’m trying to make some movement on exercising more. My main need is still shoes, so I’m trying to break my procrastination on that. However, I’m not sure what kind of exercise I want to do (most likely something ind… --- ## [\[Hypothetical\] Feb 11: We found gravitational waves!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hypothetical-feb-11-we-found-gravitational-waves/745743)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2016, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hypothetical-feb-11-we-found-gravitational-waves/745743 "2016-02-12T01:02:12Z")
As physics history, would would/does this rank next to other milestones in physics, eg light-bending? The Mercury deflection was evidence of the entire enchilada of general relativity, I think, so nothing “matches” that… --- ## [NY State Bill to make a monitored list of people & groups promoting Israeli divestment. McCarthyist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ny-state-bill-to-make-a-monitored-list-of-people-groups-promoting-israeli-divestment-mccarthyist/745751)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2016, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ny-state-bill-to-make-a-monitored-list-of-people-groups-promoting-israeli-divestment-mccarthyist/745751 "2016-02-11T23:30:00Z")
Per the article below it sounds kind of weird that New York State would actually become involved on a policy level in what is essentially a political protest exercise, but they are moving to pass a bill to this effect an… --- ## [Hairpsray recommendations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hairpsray-recommendations/745852)
**Author:** [@gigi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gigi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2016, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hairpsray-recommendations/745852 "2016-02-11T22:47:00Z")
I wash my hair daily with wen and blow it dry with no products in it. It dries quicker that way, and then I do run Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum through it and smooth out the poufy frizzy parts. The problem is, I’m … --- ## [Do you own a cellphone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-own-a-cellphone/669623)
**Author:** [@One\_Love](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/One_Love)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2016, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-own-a-cellphone/669623 "2016-02-11T21:24:54Z")
I’m particularly interested in hearing from people who don’t. I personally don’t, but I’m also quite the recluse so it would be pointless. It would be useful for awkward situations, though. Just pull it out, start brows… --- ## [Ladies: How Long Does a Razor Last You?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-how-long-does-a-razor-last-you/745584)
**Author:** [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2016, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-how-long-does-a-razor-last-you/745584 "2016-02-11T19:59:06Z")
It’s only fair, right? Why have one-sided questions since you shave too, though different body parts. --- ## [Odd Last Name: Would You/Have You Changed Yours?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-last-name-would-you-have-you-changed-yours/745637)
**Author:** [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2016, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-last-name-would-you-have-you-changed-yours/745637 "2016-02-11T17:07:07Z")
Last night I watched a TV show that starred actors with the last names of “Belcher,” “Butz,” and “Weiner” and it got me thinking about last names. the “odd” in my title isn’t really the right descriptor, but I couldn’t … --- ## [Ivanka - de facto First Lady in the event of a Trump presidency?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ivanka-de-facto-first-lady-in-the-event-of-a-trump-presidency/745702)
**Author:** [@Starving\_Artist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Starving_Artist)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2016, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ivanka-de-facto-first-lady-in-the-event-of-a-trump-presidency/745702 "2016-02-11T16:51:02Z")
I was looking at a photo on Drudge a few minutes ago showing Donald Trump making his victory speech after winning the New Hampshire primary. Off to one side was Melania, she of squinty eye, thick accent, dour expression … --- ## [What are young people entering the military for-love of country or a hand up in life?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-young-people-entering-the-military-for-love-of-country-or-a-hand-up-in-life/745670)
**Author:** [@GloryDays](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GloryDays)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2016, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-young-people-entering-the-military-for-love-of-country-or-a-hand-up-in-life/745670 "2016-02-11T13:31:00Z")
The biggest belief in the United States by some people is that young people, especially some young females, African-American youth, etc. are entering the United States Armed Forces not for love of country or devotion, bu… --- ## [Economic impacts of Zika](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/economic-impacts-of-zika/745138)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2016, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/economic-impacts-of-zika/745138 "2016-02-04T15:16:40Z")
The very serious health risks associated with Zika are being well discussed and this question is in no way meant to minimize the seriousness of those … but I would be also very interested to read some analyses of the pot… --- ## [New job -- how long before it MUST go on the resume?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-job-how-long-before-it-must-go-on-the-resume/736117)
**Author:** [@Briny\_Deep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Briny_Deep)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2015, 12:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-job-how-long-before-it-must-go-on-the-resume/736117 "2015-11-03T12:11:42Z")
I am, or was until recently, a fairly low-level white collar worker, about 50 years old with a liberal-arts bachelor’s. My skills got outdated, perhaps, and I’ve been unemployed for nearly a year now. I’m working on a po… --- ## [Do you know what your significant other (or other loved ones) \*smell\* like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-what-your-significant-other-or-other-loved-ones-smell-like/745736)
**Author:** [@pidgeon92](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pidgeon92)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2016, 6:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-what-your-significant-other-or-other-loved-ones-smell-like/745736 "2016-02-11T06:09:45Z")
In two novels I just read, characters died and the other characters would hold onto their clothing and sniff them because those clothes retained the specific odor of the dearly departed. This seems to be a fairly common … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=782) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=784)