# Things You Shouldn't Need To Tell People **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 4, 2021, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-shouldnt-need-to-tell-people/945674 "2021-07-04T19:29:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2021, 10:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-shouldnt-need-to-tell-people/945674/41 "2021-07-06T10:56:26Z")
I just rode one of the local bicycle trails yesterday, and it seemed like the pedestrians have gotten worse since the pandemic. If you’re walking, stay to the right, and keep your dogs close. ---
**Author:** ![Filbert](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/filbert/32/3433_2.png) [@Filbert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Filbert)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2021, 11:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-shouldnt-need-to-tell-people/945674/42 "2021-07-06T11:28:10Z")
Used baby wipes do not go in the plastic recycling. ---
**Author:** ![Pardel-Lux](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pardel-lux/32/20182_2.png) [@Pardel-Lux](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pardel-Lux)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2021, 12:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-shouldnt-need-to-tell-people/945674/44 "2021-07-06T12:03:25Z")
If you have to vomit, tell me to stop the motorcycle and take off your helmet. Please. And do it soon and fast. ---
**Author:** ![tricoteuse](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tricoteuse/32/4334_2.png) [@tricoteuse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tricoteuse)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2021, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-shouldnt-need-to-tell-people/945674/46 "2021-07-06T13:27:31Z")
If you are shopping for someone else, please find out which of the 9 million different kinds of spaghetti sauce they want before you get to the store. If you have to call them to find out which kind of spaghetti sauce they want because you didn’t ask and never knew there were 9 million different kinds until you got to the spaghetti sauce aisle, please move your cart over to the side so that you’re not blocking the whole aisle with your spaghetti sauce negotiations and pissing off the rest of us who know what we want but can’t get it around you. On a related note, if you’re in the grocery store blocking a whole aisle while on your phone because you need to negotiate world peace right there in Food Lion’s pasta aisle, the correct response to someone behind you who keeps saying “excuse me! can I just get past you!” is NOT to hold up one finger and keep gabbing away. ---
**Author:** ![GaryM](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/garym/32/241_2.png) [@GaryM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GaryM)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2021, 1:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-shouldnt-need-to-tell-people/945674/47 "2021-07-06T13:35:17Z")
If the LAPD says their bomb truck is plenty strong, don’t believe them! ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2021, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-shouldnt-need-to-tell-people/945674/48 "2021-07-06T13:37:36Z")
> [@Gatopescado](#): > > That would render you damn near Mute, Burpo! 😃 It’s a fair cop. > [@dtilque](#): > > When putting sharp knives in the silverware holder of the drying rack, put them point down. Forks, too. > [@Filbert](#): > > Used baby wipes do not go in the plastic recycling. Or in the toilet. ---
**Author:** ![shh1313](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shh1313/32/8020_2.png) [@shh1313](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shh1313)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2021, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-shouldnt-need-to-tell-people/945674/49 "2021-07-06T13:37:44Z")
Here’s one people ask all the time “does your dog bite?” I’ve always responded with “my dog has not bitten anyone to date, but she has teeth and shes a dog with teeth. My purpose when I adopted Miss Boo was successful training for my personal protection, companionship and property protection.” “Miss Boo will as necessary bite anyone and hold you should you pose a significant threat to me.” When I was little my dad said “if it’s got teeth it can bite you.” One of my pet peeves is friends and family who feed my animals. You out of respect should always ask me first. My answer will be no. ---
**Author:** ![Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eyebrows_0f_doom/32/3119_2.png) [@Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eyebrows_0f_Doom)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2021, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-shouldnt-need-to-tell-people/945674/50 "2021-07-06T13:40:54Z")
> [@jtur88](#): > > Food does not suddenly become inedible at 12:01 EST on a certain date regardless of how it’s stored, without leaving any detectable sign. And the opposite: food does not last indefinitely, especially dairy and meat. Yes you should throw out that milk that is three weeks past its expiration date. ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2021, 1:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-shouldnt-need-to-tell-people/945674/51 "2021-07-06T13:41:28Z")
> [@shh1313](#): > > Here’s one people ask all the time “does your dog bite?” [Do you have a ‘reum’?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qypEulhiHAw&ab_channel=MarkDean) ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2021, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-shouldnt-need-to-tell-people/945674/52 "2021-07-06T13:48:03Z")
> [@shh1313](#): > > Here’s one people ask all the time “does your dog bite?” Pre-pandemic I had our three dogs on leashes at the marina, heading toward our pontoon boat. A woman with kids asked, as she and her horde approached, “do your dogs like kids?” I replied, “No”. She glared at me as I walked away. Would she rather I’d lied and someone got hurt? (although in reality I was lying a bit and I was just in a hurry). ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2021, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-shouldnt-need-to-tell-people/945674/53 "2021-07-06T13:49:55Z")
> [@kayaker](#): > > A woman with kids asked, as she and her horde approached, “do your dogs like kids?” “Deep fried in batter!” I’ll let myself out. @scottr, welcome to the board. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2021, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-shouldnt-need-to-tell-people/945674/54 "2021-07-06T13:56:21Z")
> [@kayaker](#): > > A woman with kids asked, as she and her horde approached, “do your dogs like kids?” “Yes, but I don’t.” ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2021, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-shouldnt-need-to-tell-people/945674/55 "2021-07-06T13:57:03Z")
BINGO (was his name, oh) ---
**Author:** ![shh1313](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shh1313/32/8020_2.png) [@shh1313](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shh1313)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2021, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-shouldnt-need-to-tell-people/945674/56 "2021-07-06T14:28:14Z")
Another one family and friends always ask me, "can you move that, I don’t want my kid to break it. I am not going to rearrange my kitchen, living room and bathroom, you’re his mother and that’s your job as his mother. I see people who just don’t teach children how to be behave in other people homes. I guess because they say “well he’s a kid that’s what kids do. Matt didn’t mean to break it.” Please teach your children not to run around people’s houses picking things up with out asking first. When you go are in my home with your kids pay attention to what they are doing. If you can’t or don’t want to make arrangements for your kid when visiting. Tell your kid to wash his hands before eating and when snot is running down his nose have Kleenex or ask for something to wipe his nose with. Another thing when you and your child are finished eating. Please wash your hands. If not I’m going to say something. Grrrrr. I have no problem handing you or your kid a bottle of Windex and a rag to clean up the bbq sauce or whatever sticky crap off the surfaces when we you are not paying attention. ---
**Author:** ![Brayne\_Ded](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Brayne\_Ded](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brayne_Ded)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2021, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-shouldnt-need-to-tell-people/945674/57 "2021-07-06T14:35:16Z")
> [@eschrodinger](#): > > Woman at U-pick farm, in a row of flowers, calling out to worker: “Can these bees, like, sting us?” > > Farm worker (after a deep breath, smiling): Yes. So be careful. (Then, under her breath:) _No, we’ve specially trained them to be kind and never sting…_ ) I see that the USA has made the transition to an urban culture ---
**Author:** ![Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba9def/32.png) [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2021, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-shouldnt-need-to-tell-people/945674/58 "2021-07-06T14:49:37Z")
> [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](#): > > Do you have a ‘reum’? A WHAT? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Shoeless](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shoeless/32/7099_2.png) [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2021, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-shouldnt-need-to-tell-people/945674/59 "2021-07-06T14:53:24Z")
> [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](#): > > > [@Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](#): > > > > Chew with your mouth closed. > > Don’t talk with your mouth full. And don’t eat while you are on the phone. _Especially_ salad and crunchy vegetables. ---
**Author:** ![BrickBat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ac91a4/32.png) [@BrickBat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrickBat)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2021, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-shouldnt-need-to-tell-people/945674/60 "2021-07-06T15:24:01Z")
> [@superwombat](#): > > If I need to write down a phone number or other string of numbers, telling me oneseveneightzerofivefivefiveonetwothreefour is the least helpful thing you can do. Slow down, this ain’t no auction. Yes, that’s irritating. Another one I’ve heard is when they say the number to you out of whack with the expected grouping of numbers: Area code…exchange…last four. So instead of _one two three_…short pause… _four five six_… short pause… _seven eight nine ten_, they’ll say something like _one two_… short pause… _three four five_… short pause… _six seven_… short pause… _eight nine ten_. I almost fall to the floor it sounds so nonrhythmic. ---
**Author:** ![Shoeless](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shoeless/32/7099_2.png) [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2021, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-shouldnt-need-to-tell-people/945674/61 "2021-07-06T15:31:59Z")
If you want to borrow something that doesn’t belong to you, ask first. If you don’t ask, at least have the decency to put it back where you got it from. ---
**Author:** ![Treppenwitz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/treppenwitz/32/3445_2.png) [@Treppenwitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Treppenwitz)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2021, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-shouldnt-need-to-tell-people/945674/62 "2021-07-06T15:37:40Z")
Learn to deal with the world as it is, not the world as you would wish it to be. > [@Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](#): > > food does not last indefinitely, especially dairy and meat. Cheese lasts more or less for ever. Cheese does not go off - it has gone off already, that’s why it’s cheese. If it hadn’t gone off it would be milk. j (BTW - the cheese thing - joking 😉 Plus, I have to confess, it absolutely does not last foe ever in our house.) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-shouldnt-need-to-tell-people/945674.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-shouldnt-need-to-tell-people/945674.md?page=4)