# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=922 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 923 --- ## [women: your opinion of a man with depression](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-your-opinion-of-a-man-with-depression/718056)
**Author:** [@mike\_ahndembroak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mike_ahndembroak)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2015, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-your-opinion-of-a-man-with-depression/718056 "2015-04-22T00:23:55Z")
In a recent thread (I’m not going to link, its not that relevant), it was expressed that one of the more attractive qualities a man can possess is confidence. Not that this is news to anybody, its been known for quite aw… --- ## [Where's the bat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheres-the-bat/718188)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2015, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheres-the-bat/718188 "2015-04-21T23:45:51Z")
So, at 2 am my gf flipped on the bedroom lights. There was a bat flying around the house. This happened once before and I used a towel to grab it and release it outside. But for some reason she wanted to put off dealing… --- ## [Somewhere here recently someone posted a question about pharmacy errors.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/somewhere-here-recently-someone-posted-a-question-about-pharmacy-errors/718230)
**Author:** [@janeslogin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janeslogin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2015, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/somewhere-here-recently-someone-posted-a-question-about-pharmacy-errors/718230 "2015-04-21T22:09:21Z")
Somewhere here recently someone posted a question about pharmacy errors. I just captured two of them last weekend. (1) I have a prescription for four(4) pills and they gave me four ‘‘industrial packets’’ so I many pills … --- ## [What would be a better word for spiritual?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-be-a-better-word-for-spiritual/718116)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2015, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-be-a-better-word-for-spiritual/718116 "2015-04-21T20:14:07Z")
We often use the terms physical, emotional and spritual to describe our sense of being. What would be a better word to use than spiritual for those who do not accept that concept. --- ## [What did Germany get out of Italy joining the Axis?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-did-germany-get-out-of-italy-joining-the-axis/627371)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2015, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-did-germany-get-out-of-italy-joining-the-axis/627371 "2015-04-21T19:17:14Z")
I understand that Italy got strong allies, with big, mighty militaries. What did Germany get out of Italy’s participation? --- ## [Your SO who you live with has a cold; is it inevitable you get one?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-so-who-you-live-with-has-a-cold-is-it-inevitable-you-get-one/718143)
**Author:** [@Athena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Athena)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2015, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-so-who-you-live-with-has-a-cold-is-it-inevitable-you-get-one/718143 "2015-04-21T18:40:29Z")
Because it sure as hell seems that way to me. Mr. Athena came down with a cold a week or so ago. I did all the normal things to protect myself - washed my hands a bunch, avoided kissing him and/or sharing food or drink;… --- ## [In need of artistic feedback! opinions please!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-need-of-artistic-feedback-opinions-please/718198)
**Author:** [@2spun4](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2spun4)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2015, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-need-of-artistic-feedback-opinions-please/718198 "2015-04-21T16:06:42Z")
I wrote this poem/song about my crystal meth addiction using a remixed beat of hotel california. Please leave feedback and please be honest! I want to hear everything! In the hotel California a couple spots are open Th… --- ## ['Dopers with small dogs, need help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-with-small-dogs-need-help/718089)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2015, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-with-small-dogs-need-help/718089 "2015-04-21T14:31:01Z")
A few weeks ago my youngest daughter talked me into getting her a new dog. He’s a pug and chihuahua mix. We got him from the local shelter. According to them, he was born in another shelter in a more rural part of the… --- ## [Warning to all re Nasal Sprays](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warning-to-all-re-nasal-sprays/677316)
**Author:** [@Charlie\_Wayne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Charlie_Wayne)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2015, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warning-to-all-re-nasal-sprays/677316 "2015-04-21T14:24:02Z")
Many of you may think this is just a joke or something silly and not for you to worry. Well, I just want to begin by saying it is no joke. There are some OTC (Over The Counter) nasal sprays sold that clear up nasal cong… --- ## [Your experiences moving away from your home town for the first time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-experiences-moving-away-from-your-home-town-for-the-first-time/718027)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2015, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-experiences-moving-away-from-your-home-town-for-the-first-time/718027 "2015-04-21T14:12:16Z")
My mother, who is in her late 60s, is moving away from Los Angeles for the first time ever in life to begin enjoying her retirement in an affordable locale. She’s excited about trying something different, and the move ma… --- ## [Why are my fingers shedding so much skin?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-my-fingers-shedding-so-much-skin/717915)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2015, 11:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-my-fingers-shedding-so-much-skin/717915 "2015-04-21T11:51:11Z")
I use a trackball instead of a mouse, and I’m forever having to clean crud out of the thing. Well, once every few days anyway. The crud, of course, is dead skin cells. But why am I shedding so many that this happens? --- ## [How to answer this job interview question? (Computer people especially.)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-answer-this-job-interview-question-computer-people-especially/718086)
**Author:** [@ITR\_champion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ITR_champion)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2015, 11:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-answer-this-job-interview-question-computer-people-especially/718086 "2015-04-21T11:34:16Z")
The job is a mixed programming and tech support position at a small software company that does software for the real estate market. The company makes back end software, and other companies have to produce software that … --- ## [Hail damage](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hail-damage/718083)
**Author:** [@PurpleClogs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PurpleClogs)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2015, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hail-damage/718083 "2015-04-21T01:16:49Z")
Quarter size, but it shot down with a lot of strong wind. We thought we were fine at first. I was worried about our house mostly. Then we saw little dings in the cars. Ok fixable. But I walked around the back end of… --- ## [Is it common for the military to call up senior enlisted men for deployments?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-common-for-the-military-to-call-up-senior-enlisted-men-for-deployments/718084)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2015, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-common-for-the-military-to-call-up-senior-enlisted-men-for-deployments/718084 "2015-04-21T00:49:26Z")
My dad rarely talked about Viet Nam. One of the few stories he’d tell was the deployment. He was in the first call up after Johnson escalated the war. The call up was for E4’s or E5’s? and up. I can’t recall exactly wha… --- ## [Ever wake up raeely pissed off at something you have to Pit immediately..](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-wake-up-raeely-pissed-off-at-something-you-have-to-pit-immediately/718073)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2015, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-wake-up-raeely-pissed-off-at-something-you-have-to-pit-immediately/718073 "2015-04-20T23:38:59Z")
And then you realize you are mad at something from a dream? And you can’t actually pit it without looking like a jackass. So now you are pissed off and frustrated? I had a dream that apparently overnight overparenting h… --- ## [Can Christians use secular dating sites?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-christians-use-secular-dating-sites/718007)
**Author:** [@jgreen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jgreen)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2015, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-christians-use-secular-dating-sites/718007 "2015-04-20T23:31:37Z")
If you’re a Christian, is it OK to use secular dating sites? I’ve heard arguments on both sides of the fence on this. Some have argued that if you’re a believer you should only use Christian dating sites, such as Christi… --- ## [Does Excel 365 work with super-large spreadsheets](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-excel-365-work-with-super-large-spreadsheets/718119)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2015, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-excel-365-work-with-super-large-spreadsheets/718119 "2015-04-20T22:49:38Z")
My brother does reservoir modelling and works with some exceedingly large and very complex spreadsheets. We’re talking gigabytes here - he mentioned 100 GB save files - and he’s designed the spreadsheets to take advanta… --- ## [Phrases that don't really make sense](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phrases-that-dont-really-make-sense/717856)
**Author:** [@scoots](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scoots)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2015, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phrases-that-dont-really-make-sense/717856 "2015-04-20T22:11:51Z")
Live each day as though it’s your last! I think it’s supposed to be an upbeat message the idea being to encourage you to have a good time. But the corollary of it is “You’re going to die tomorrow”. If I was going to die… --- ## [Multilingual folks: Does your personality shift at all when you switch languages?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/multilingual-folks-does-your-personality-shift-at-all-when-you-switch-languages/717954)
**Author:** [@Spoke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoke)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2015, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/multilingual-folks-does-your-personality-shift-at-all-when-you-switch-languages/717954 "2015-04-20T21:02:01Z")
I am not really multilingual. I know only a smidgen of Spanish. But it seems to me that different languages have somewhat different emotional styles. (Or perhaps it’s just the cultures which use those languages.) It lead… --- ## [Buying an Apple Watch on craigslist without getting ripped off?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-an-apple-watch-on-craigslist-without-getting-ripped-off/718112)
**Author:** [@andrea\_green](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/andrea_green)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2015, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-an-apple-watch-on-craigslist-without-getting-ripped-off/718112 "2015-04-20T20:51:57Z")
Hi All. So I’d like preface this thread by stating that under most circumstances I am a pretty well-balanced young woman. I’m not obsessive or impatient or anything like that…except when it comes to cool toys like the … --- ## [Do any of those portable phone chargers actually work well?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-any-of-those-portable-phone-chargers-actually-work-well/717995)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2015, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-any-of-those-portable-phone-chargers-actually-work-well/717995 "2015-04-20T16:05:18Z")
I’ve seen two types of portable phone chargers: The ones that look like a large lipstick tube and the flat ones. Any experience in how well either of them work and any suggestions on a brand? My iPhone 5s battery just ru… --- ## [Strategies for night sweats (NOT menopause-related)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strategies-for-night-sweats-not-menopause-related/716927)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2015, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strategies-for-night-sweats-not-menopause-related/716927 "2015-04-20T15:49:22Z")
I’m having night sweats due to an infection that I’m being treated for. I’m halfway through the 2-week (twice a day) course of antibiotics. I’m 13 years post-menopausal, and I’m NOT having hot flashes. This is not menop… --- ## [How much stronger are monkeys than humans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-stronger-are-monkeys-than-humans/718025)
**Author:** [@CaptainAmerica\_1987](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CaptainAmerica_1987)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2015, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-stronger-are-monkeys-than-humans/718025 "2015-04-20T15:40:01Z")
All other apes compared to us in terms of physical strength and why are they so much stronger than us? --- ## [Fun / funky restaurants etc. in NYC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fun-funky-restaurants-etc-in-nyc/715978)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2015, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fun-funky-restaurants-etc-in-nyc/715978 "2015-04-20T15:14:39Z")
Moon Unit just turned 18. For her birthday, she wants a short trip to New York City, which is doable for us (inexpensive bus ride, Priceline a room somewhere etc.). She’s figuring out what she wants to do, and at the mo… --- ## [Do restaurants try to "hide" ugly or unattractive customers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-restaurants-try-to-hide-ugly-or-unattractive-customers/717023)
**Author:** [@russian\_heel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/russian_heel)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2015, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-restaurants-try-to-hide-ugly-or-unattractive-customers/717023 "2015-04-20T14:35:13Z")
I was in a Carrabba’s tonight and despite the main dining area being 3/4 full, me, my wife and a rather lets say heavy-set friend were placed in a side area, out of view of other guests. The table behind me had some str… --- ## [Kindly share your High Functioning Depression experience.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kindly-share-your-high-functioning-depression-experience/717727)
**Author:** [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2015, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kindly-share-your-high-functioning-depression-experience/717727 "2015-04-20T12:52:00Z")
I’ve read up enough to know how it manifests itself and I’ve read that cognitive therapy is an effective treatment for some. But I’d like to hear your experience with this condition: When did you realize something was w… --- ## [Large number of incomplete buildings in China](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/large-number-of-incomplete-buildings-in-china/716933)
**Author:** [@BACI](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BACI)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2015, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/large-number-of-incomplete-buildings-in-china/716933 "2015-04-10T01:26:55Z")
Just back from Shenyang in Northern China and was really surprised at the very large number of enormous apartment towers apparently incomplete and abandoned. The concrete is usually complete but the buildings have no win… --- ## [Do Christians who believe in a non-literal Bible; do they believe in Jesus' resurrection?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-christians-who-believe-in-a-non-literal-bible-do-they-believe-in-jesus-resurrection/659844)
**Author:** [@Nzinga\_Seated](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nzinga_Seated)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2015, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-christians-who-believe-in-a-non-literal-bible-do-they-believe-in-jesus-resurrection/659844 "2015-04-20T02:56:18Z")
Sorry for the clumsy title. If I am in the wrong forum, would a mod kindly move the thread? This thought often occurs to me, so I want to get it out now, since it just hit me again. I know a lot of Christians don’t ta… --- ## [When a new job is asking for applicants who know Microsoft Outlook ...does it matter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-a-new-job-is-asking-for-applicants-who-know-microsoft-outlook-does-it-matter/717776)
**Author:** [@bienville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bienville)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2015, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-a-new-job-is-asking-for-applicants-who-know-microsoft-outlook-does-it-matter/717776 "2015-04-19T21:09:02Z")
Looking for a new job and many of the job listings ask that applicants have knowledge of Microsoft Outlook. I have never used Outlook at any job I’ve had and I’ve never used it personally either, but I usually just igno… --- ## [Where can I get a car stick figure family sticker made](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-get-a-car-stick-figure-family-sticker-made/718012)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2015, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-get-a-car-stick-figure-family-sticker-made/718012 "2015-04-19T20:13:36Z")
I was wanting to have one made. It will have one male, one female, two cats and a couple bags of money. Where could I get that made? Something like this, but with two cats added. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=921) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=923)