# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=824 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 825 --- ## [I have seven doormen. How many of them should I tip?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-seven-doormen-how-many-of-them-should-i-tip/737615)
**Author:** [@Lakai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lakai)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2015, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-seven-doormen-how-many-of-them-should-i-tip/737615 "2015-11-15T23:02:35Z")
I live in a building that has about seven doormen. Three of them I see all the time, the other four more sporadically. The holidays are coming up and I need to start handing out tips to the building staff. I’ve decided … --- ## [Can someone explain to me how subcontracting helps anyone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-explain-to-me-how-subcontracting-helps-anyone/737556)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2015, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-explain-to-me-how-subcontracting-helps-anyone/737556 "2015-11-15T17:26:47Z")
I worked as a subcontractor on an IT project last spring, and it went horribly for everyone. The client was a very large company, in a highly regulated industry. I worked for a consulting company, who was hired by a so… --- ## [Can someone explain what's happening at Missouri University in this video?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-explain-whats-happening-at-missouri-university-in-this-video/737320)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2015, 11:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-explain-whats-happening-at-missouri-university-in-this-video/737320 "2015-11-15T11:48:33Z")
This is a video of journalists trying to get pictures of something: Clash between media and ConcernedStudent1950 (full) - YouTube A group of students and teachers seem to be against that. What exactly is that something… --- ## [Tell me your tried and tested solution for couch on a laminate/wooden floor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-your-tried-and-tested-solution-for-couch-on-a-laminate-wooden-floor/737497)
**Author:** [@sandra\_nz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sandra_nz)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2015, 5:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-your-tried-and-tested-solution-for-couch-on-a-laminate-wooden-floor/737497 "2015-11-15T05:10:01Z")
Yes, I know there are lots of solutions out there. But tell me what worked for YOU and your couch! I’m sick of having to adjust the couch position every time I sit on it! --- ## [WTF Baltimore?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-baltimore/718677)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 310\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2015, 5:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-baltimore/718677 "2015-11-15T05:04:43Z")
What in the hell is going on in Baltimore, and why? --- ## [Women- do you wish someone had told you to marry in your 20s?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-do-you-wish-someone-had-told-you-to-marry-in-your-20s/714142)
**Author:** [@even\_sven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/even_sven)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2015, 4:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-do-you-wish-someone-had-told-you-to-marry-in-your-20s/714142 "2015-11-15T04:44:22Z")
Based on the other thread in IMHO (apologies, I don’t have the link) on if “women should get married in their 20s” is good advice. Basically, the argument is that women have fewer single men to chose from as they get old… --- ## [Just started insulin injections, and having difficulties](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-started-insulin-injections-and-having-difficulties/737521)
**Author:** [@PurpleClogs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PurpleClogs)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2015, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-started-insulin-injections-and-having-difficulties/737521 "2015-11-15T02:40:41Z")
I’m on Lantus pens, once a day, using BD Ultrafine needles. The 4th needle I opened was badly bent on the skin side, and slightly bent on the pen side, straight out of the package! Needless to say, I didn’t use it. Bu… --- ## [How many people with double-barreled first names do you know - and how many of them are female?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-people-with-double-barreled-first-names-do-you-know-and-how-many-of-them-are-female/737376)
**Author:** [@sandra\_nz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sandra_nz)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2015, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-people-with-double-barreled-first-names-do-you-know-and-how-many-of-them-are-female/737376 "2015-11-14T03:40:13Z")
I just got a business email from Robert-Michael lastname. And it occurred to me that this is the first time I’ve seen a double-barreled first name for an English speaking man. Have I just lived a sheltered life? … --- ## [Speaking of showers - wash cloth or no?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speaking-of-showers-wash-cloth-or-no/737222)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2015, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speaking-of-showers-wash-cloth-or-no/737222 "2015-11-14T02:35:13Z")
The missus thinks I’m gross for not using a wash cloth to get myself clean. I say soap and water is plenty. Why debride myself when the only “dirt” is sweat and maybe oil? What say you? --- ## [I think it's time to embrace women not shaving](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-its-time-to-embrace-women-not-shaving/737163)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2015, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-its-time-to-embrace-women-not-shaving/737163 "2015-11-14T00:49:53Z")
These (NSFW) pictures from Huffpost article linked in the spoiler box the show just how erotic and beautiful a woman’s unshaven legs and body can be. It’s a garden, you need to let it grow. Huffpost article here --- ## [Looking for help with Couch to 5k. Esp. apps.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-help-with-couch-to-5k-esp-apps/737442)
**Author:** [@ArrMatey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ArrMatey)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2015, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-help-with-couch-to-5k-esp-apps/737442 "2015-11-14T00:32:42Z")
Hey all. Long time no type. So… Due to a recent cancer scare (my brother), I’ve been convinced to get off my sizable ass and start working towards a 5k cancer walk / run. Thing is, I’m horribly, -horribly- out of shape.… --- ## [The name Olive for a girl](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-name-olive-for-a-girl/736173)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2015, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-name-olive-for-a-girl/736173 "2015-11-13T23:06:55Z")
In the past year, I know two couples who either named their daughter Olive, or would have named their daughter Olive had the baby been a girl. I’m a little confused by this. Some questions for the Teeming Millions: -H… --- ## [Multivitamin absorption](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/multivitamin-absorption/737366)
**Author:** [@sara20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sara20)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2015, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/multivitamin-absorption/737366 "2015-11-13T21:39:52Z")
I take a centrum multivitamin every day with food, and I was wondering how much of the vitamins are getting absorbed by me? --- ## [Can I give up a work cell phone, yet get the phone number transferred to a personal cell phone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-give-up-a-work-cell-phone-yet-get-the-phone-number-transferred-to-a-personal-cell-phone/737228)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2015, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-give-up-a-work-cell-phone-yet-get-the-phone-number-transferred-to-a-personal-cell-phone/737228 "2015-11-13T21:36:50Z")
I changed jobs (at the same work place) recently and my new manager sees no reason for me to maintain a work cell phone. This has been my primary phone number for about 3 1/2 years now so everyone from my dentist to doc… --- ## [Insurance company suing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insurance-company-suing/736465)
**Author:** [@obbn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obbn)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2015, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insurance-company-suing/736465 "2015-11-13T20:37:00Z")
Hello Everyone, INYANAL or maybe you are. My daubed in law was in a car accident about a year ago. It was her fault. No injuries, but the other car was totaled. She carried the minimum insurance with only $100k lia… --- ## [Facts/Experiences regarding "heart problems"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facts-experiences-regarding-heart-problems/737112)
**Author:** [@chargerrich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chargerrich)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2015, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facts-experiences-regarding-heart-problems/737112 "2015-11-13T19:40:46Z")
Preface # 1: I was not sure if this post should be placed here or in “IMHO” as I do want some solid information but moderators please do as you see fit. Preface # 2: I know you guys are - mostly - not doctors, just soli… --- ## [Can somebody tell me about PayPal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-somebody-tell-me-about-paypal/737176)
**Author:** [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2015, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-somebody-tell-me-about-paypal/737176 "2015-11-13T19:21:48Z")
I entered an online contest and won a small prize. The only way I can collect is through PayPal. The contest was run by a legitimate source (Cracked.com) so I am not worried about that. What I am worried about is PayP… --- ## [SSDs and motherboards](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ssds-and-motherboards/737353)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2015, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ssds-and-motherboards/737353 "2015-11-13T19:08:04Z")
I’m looking to get an SSD for the operating system and a few programs that I access often like Chrome and possibly a game engine. SSDs: How to compare SSDs: Which measure tends to be the most important, max sequential… --- ## [Scanning and Text Recognition with tables and math equations.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scanning-and-text-recognition-with-tables-and-math-equations/737490)
**Author:** [@sitchensis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sitchensis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2015, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scanning-and-text-recognition-with-tables-and-math-equations/737490 "2015-11-13T18:58:33Z")
Anybody have any experience with converting scanned papers to a word document? The papers contain a lot of numbers, tables and math equations and are printed on different colored paper. I’ve been trying to use Acrobat Pr… --- ## [How do people with very severe allergies survive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-people-with-very-severe-allergies-survive/737447)
**Author:** [@Gestalt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gestalt)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2015, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-people-with-very-severe-allergies-survive/737447 "2015-11-13T17:36:50Z")
On another message board, I was reading comments from people who have anaphylaxis to very minor exposures to antigens. One person commented that she had anaphylaxis to many different scents and perfumes, and that she had… --- ## [If you became famous, how long would it take for you to tire of it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-became-famous-how-long-would-it-take-for-you-to-tire-of-it/737314)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2015, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-became-famous-how-long-would-it-take-for-you-to-tire-of-it/737314 "2015-11-13T16:37:38Z")
Suppose you became famous overnight for a \*good \*reason - suddenly making it onto the roster of a pro sports team as an undrafted guy and becoming a most unexpected superstar, or being a national hero for foiling a terro… --- ## [When do you leave you house in the morning and when do you return?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-do-you-leave-you-house-in-the-morning-and-when-do-you-return/737387)
**Author:** [@madmonk28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madmonk28)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2015, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-do-you-leave-you-house-in-the-morning-and-when-do-you-return/737387 "2015-11-13T16:07:12Z")
I’m just curious when, on a typical work day, do you leave you house and when do you walk back in the front door? Also, where do you live? I live in Washington, DC. On a typical work day, we leave the house at about 7… --- ## [Have you or haven't you hit a deer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-or-havent-you-hit-a-deer/736611)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2015, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-or-havent-you-hit-a-deer/736611 "2015-11-13T15:09:55Z")
My wife and I often talk about the fact that I’m afraid of hitting a deer while driving. I’m not quite sure when or how I developed this fear since I spent most of my life living in LA, where such incidents aren’t common… --- ## [What are the advantages of motorhomes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-advantages-of-motorhomes/737117)
**Author:** [@sbunny8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sbunny8)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2015, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-advantages-of-motorhomes/737117 "2015-11-13T13:23:28Z")
I know I must be missing something here. How does someone say “I’m tired of spending $100 per night for a 15x20 hotel room when we go on vacation; I’d much rather buy a $90,000 motorhome which depreciates $200 every tim… --- ## [What is the dope on VBAC?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-dope-on-vbac/737159)
**Author:** [@even\_sven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/even_sven)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2015, 12:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-dope-on-vbac/737159 "2015-11-13T12:01:26Z")
What is the story on Vaginal Birth After Cesareans (VBACs)? I had a scheduled C-section with my first child. As a good liberal feminist treehugger, I was skeptical, but after some research I decided it was the best appr… --- ## [Sea World San Diego ending Shamu orca shows](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sea-world-san-diego-ending-shamu-orca-shows/737158)
**Author:** [@snowthx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snowthx)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2015, 10:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sea-world-san-diego-ending-shamu-orca-shows/737158 "2015-11-13T10:07:48Z")
News here: \*SeaWorld Entertainment Inc announced plans on Monday to phase out the signature “Shamu” killer whale show at its San Diego park next year, after long-running criticism of its treatment of the captive marine … --- ## [Any Insights on whats happening at the University of Missouri?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-insights-on-whats-happening-at-the-university-of-missouri/737227)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2015, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-insights-on-whats-happening-at-the-university-of-missouri/737227 "2015-11-13T03:54:59Z")
Is anyone here a student, faculty member, or know someone who can give insight on what is going on on campus? Whats the gossip? Note - I dont want “official” news. I’m meaning news from the ground. --- ## [Union contract verification: Does this feel dishonest to you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/union-contract-verification-does-this-feel-dishonest-to-you/737120)
**Author:** [@Diceman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diceman)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2015, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/union-contract-verification-does-this-feel-dishonest-to-you/737120 "2015-11-13T03:11:08Z")
The US automotive industry is currently undergoing contract negotiations, and I was reading an aticle about it today. The short version is that the majority of hourly workers at General Motors approved the proposed cont… --- ## [Link between feet stomping and flat feet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/link-between-feet-stomping-and-flat-feet/737318)
**Author:** [@MaverocK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaverocK)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2015, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/link-between-feet-stomping-and-flat-feet/737318 "2015-11-13T01:32:36Z")
Firstly, I am not sure whether I can call it stomping, but I cannot find any other word to explain it. The person walks noisily, probably because he/she puts his/her heels first on the ground and then lays the rest of th… --- ## [Consequences/Implications over "against medical advice"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/consequences-implications-over-against-medical-advice/737316)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2015, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/consequences-implications-over-against-medical-advice/737316 "2015-11-13T01:15:10Z")
A few weeks ago I was in a hospital, and my medical “team” wanted me to be transferred to a rehab hospital. I didn’t want to go because it wasn’t necessary, but they told me that I could either go there or I could disch… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=823) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=825)