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Tuesday, May 25, 2010

What do you do when you have great stuff to share and nobody will give you a bitme.org invite?

I really don't get how websites like bitme.org so easily refuse members that could greatly contribute to their trackers. If you were able to get a bitme invite/membership, you know how to get ahold of me. Please do so I can contribute.
What do you do when you have great stuff to share and nobody will give you a bitme.org invite?
Find a site that doesn't refuse members that could contribute to their trackers. I'm sorry I don't have an invite.
Reply:This really is NOT an ETIQUETTE question. IF you DELETE this and resubmit it, and choose the BROWSE CATEGORIES and pick a more appropriate one... like: Computers %26amp; Internet. You'll find more and better answers there, too.








Have a polite day.

Is it acceptable to list the childs needs in a birthday invite?

This is for my my daughters first birthday and the invites are going to family and very close friends. I didn't make a a list for my sons first b-day and everyone was calling us asking what he needed. Is it acceptable to just save everyone time to add her clothes a shoe size and that she would like age appropriate toys?
Is it acceptable to list the childs needs in a birthday invite?
I think you should send around a general e-mail with her sizes and state that it's because you've been asked. Please don't put it on the invitation. Even though it's family and friends, that's just not great etiquette. The focus on any child's birthday party should be attendance of the guests, not the gifts. I realize you have a good reason but as I said...send it in an informal e-mail if you start getting phone calls.





Otherwise, gifts are just that, gifts; not something necessarily expected, and appreciated whether they're perfect or not.





Happy birthday to your little girl!
Reply:That sounds a little pushy. I personally wouldnt do it cause I would slightly be uncomfortable if I received an invite with a list. But it really depends on you and your friends. If you want I would make a list on a separate piece of paper titled possible gift suggestions and mail it with the invite and maybe put a disclaimer at the bottom stating that the list is purely just suggestions to aid in the gift purchasing process. Problem then is you risk getting 20 of the same thing. If you just have people call you then you can tell each one to get you something different but if you mail them all the same list you dont know who's going to get what!
Reply:Yes, I would say it is acceptable to just include clothing and shoe size if it is really going to be a nuisance to you to have people calling you asking you. I personally never like to give the impression that I am expecting gifts but that is just personal preference e.g. not including a bridal registry in a wedding invitation. I think most people will make the assumption that age-appropriate toys would be on the list. Just writing her sizes in the corner would be fine. That way people can reference it should they choose to purchase something for the celebration of her first year.





Have a great party!
Reply:don't, it would look rude on paper. If it REALLY bothers you that much, a solution would be for you to register somewhere so people could just have a choice of stuff to pick out...





Otherwise, just feel glad people in your family are considerate enough to call ahead to make sure the gift will be something your daughter will be able to enjoy, rather than just getting a gift card to some store you all hate or something that doesnt even fit.
Reply:In all honesty, I am offended when someone puts gift ideas in an invite. I think it is rude and presumptuous. Birthdays are not supposed to be all about presents. Do you mail out wish lists in your Christmas Cards, too? If you don't have the time to answer the phone calls and emails about what to get your child for his or birthday, then the people you are inviting must not be that "close" afterall. If they were around enough, they would know what your child enjoys.
Reply:Although it maybe an intelligent choice I'm afraid it maybe misunderstood by some as being a way for you to obtain items your child needs through their birthday. Its just a choice that if you give these answers you should do it in person, and not on paper. I'm sure the party will be awesome, with allot of beautiful and practical gifts that your child will one day thank you for doing or not doing.
Reply:I would say no, but you might include a message that says "For gift questions call (phone number)" or something along those lines. or "Please include receipt with clothing" I'm sure ppl will understand that. When it comes to toys, you're going to have to just accept them and hope you can return any undesired ones at the store. If she doesn't play with them now, she will in the future. Some people just have no idea what to buy a young child =]
Reply:No. It's presumptive. You don't want to be bothered with requests? Is that it? That is how it could be perceived.





I'm with you. I prefer to address everything ahead of time but I realize that it's not always appropriate or appreciated. It's better to follow society. Wait for the calls asking questions.
Reply:It is normally considered rude and inappropriate to list birthday present information on the invitation. People are supposed to take the time to call and you are supposed to take the time to answer.
Reply:that would save a lot of problems but it sounds like you need to bring a gift and there no choice try wording it diffrently like if you want to buy them clother she is _______ size.
Reply:Yes, I have received invitations that directed me to the store with the most competitive cost, something for which I was thankful.
Reply:No it is never acceptable to list gift requests/needs, registry info, etc. If they call and ask you can tell them but you should never list gifts.
Reply:I dont think its acceptable at all. I kinda think its a little rude to think that your expecting them to bring a gift. If some people call asking for this info then sure let them know but dont just add this inside the invites.
Reply:Big No. That sends the message that you expect them to buy those things. Its better to just let them call you. Annoying yes, but it is much more polite.
Reply:clothes and shoe size is perfectly ok. :) age appropriate toys is a given, I think.
Reply:It makes it seem like you [expect] a gift from them. Giving a gift or what gift should be given, should be an option.
Reply:I don't think so but if you are comfortable stating a short (mid-priced) list than have at it.
Reply:Actually I think it could go either way based on your relationship with the invited guests. If you choose to tell them what you want, I would be careful not to word it so that it looks like you are EXPECTING gifts. The party is about celebration of life, not tonka toys. Because of the thin line between expecting gifts and informing guest (keep in mind some already know what to do in the situation so why send it to all?) I would say it is best to say away from listing stats.





We have great quick ways to communicate now days there is no reason to try to beat them to the punch. Just let them ask you then try this:





When my daughter turned a year old we made a birthday registry for her at Target. We put no more than 5 moderately priced things on there and kept it open until her birthday. We DID NOT send out notice of the registry in the invite. If someone asked what she would like we would rattle off the usual play clothes, books and offered for them to look at her birthday registry (once again depends on the relationship with the guest-ours were family and God parents only).


This could work for you.
Reply:that would be helpful to everyone. also say something like, "to avoid the many calls i got last time regarding items (your son's name) needed, i'm listing some of the things (daughter's name) needs"
Reply:I wish people would do that.. It would save my wife and I a lot of headaches trying to find out what someone needs. I don't think it is tacky at all.. It saves a phone call and much time! Besides.. we hate giving the gift cards...





And to those who think it is tacky.. You must think Wedding and Shower registries are horribly offensive...
Reply:Yes! I think people would be glad to have some idea of what to get her. It's always a pain having to buy clothes that are somewhat large because then the child will hopefully be smaller and grow into them rather than knowing the size to buy for.
Reply:I may seem a bit forward so you should probably put something like :





If you are thinking of getting clothes/shoes, these are _____'s sizes.





Or something similar. Just try to make it like a subtle hint of sorts !
Reply:I don't see anything wrong with adding a wish list.

Is it practically impossible for me to get a fashion spot invite?

i am just a 15 y/o admirer of all things fashion and an aspiring editor or just contributor for a fashion magazine.


i have no ties to the fashion community (obviously, being 15) and no one seems to want to invite an average person


likelihood?
Is it practically impossible for me to get a fashion spot invite?
Unfortunately, it is highly unlikely that you will get to this position. But you could try taking designing classes and apply for an internship (when you are of age) to some fashion magazine. The more you strive for your dreams, the more likely you will succeed.





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When someone is going out to breakfast and they fail to invite you?

Would you block them or just show up?
When someone is going out to breakfast and they fail to invite you?
I would just stay home and make breakfast for myself I don't care if people go out and don't invite me im not just gonna show up somewhere uninvited
Reply:i dont know it depends i use to have people do that to me all the time then i started to not talk to them anymore
Reply:This is one of those eenie meenie minie moe kinda multiple choice things... Maybe I would just show up, then when I get home, block them so they can't b*tch at me later...
Reply:use a poison-tipped sword during a fight with them, and have a poisoned drink at the ready just in case
Reply:Show up and scootch in between them then lick their forks.
Reply:I assume they are uninviting me and so I show up anyway just to piss them off!
Reply:Probably doing nothing I wouldn't care much
Reply:I'd just eat my usual mountain dew and cheddar cheese combos.
Reply:neither , just pretend I didn't notice
Reply:Um I just wouldnt invite them when I went out
Reply:I'd show up just to piss them off!





Would you look at that...Slick G and I have the same diet!
Reply:Non because they know I'd rather have my breakfast alone.
Reply:I'd show up at slicks for some Mountain Dew.
Reply:both... that will teach them.
Reply:Show up....then pretend I lost my wallet.....

Both of my girls are having a b-day party together. What is the right amount of people to invite?

They are to be 5 and 7 and they want to have a B-day party at the ice skating rink. I'm worried that if I invite all the girls from their class it will be to many. But if I don't invite them then the others will get upset. What do I do? It would be 20 total.
Both of my girls are having a b-day party together. What is the right amount of people to invite?
My parents麓 rule of thumb was: you can invite as many guests as your age. With your girls, that would be 5 plus 7, i.e. 12 girls altogether. And that, mind you, is already quite a bunch of little ones to watch out for. If just one of them slips on the ice and gets a nosebleed, who is going to keep an eye on the other 11?





I suggest you definitely take another adult along, or in case you decide to really invite all 20 girls, take two(!) more. Maybe one of the invitee麓s mums has an afternoon off?





20 girls for a 5- respectively 7 year-old麓s birthday party really is a lot. If you don麓t want to exclude one, ever thought about splitting it rather, and have two 10-girls-invited parties? :)
Reply:First of all that's very cute. Second of all, sit the girls down and ask them who they most would want at the party. Explain to them that all of their friends may not be able to come and to pick a number of kids they really want to show up. Like their closest friends. That will make it easier on you. The kids will do the work for you, LOL. You can probably scoot this around the 5 year old and do the picking for her. It's that 7 year old you're gonna have to bargain with, LOL.
Reply:Wow, what a thoughtful person you are. If it were me, I'd just invite all of them, it sucks to be left out of the group, been there done that. Good luck and Double Happy Birthdays to your kiddies:)
Reply:have seperate parties but at different times.
Reply:Would be better to have separate parties then.
Reply:20 is not too many.
Reply:just invite their friends, there's no need to invite an entire class

Do you think the obvious weakness and inexperience of Obama will invite an attack on the U S A?

I mean how stupid does it get. wanting to sit down with the Iranians?


That's like sitting down to negotiate with Adolph Hitler?
Do you think the obvious weakness and inexperience of Obama will invite an attack on the U S A?
They're already attacking our ships on the high seas


Way to go Obama


I wonder if the YA nazi censors will eliminate this ?
Reply:ask again on 9/11/2009





Wanting to sit down and resolve issues is the only option short of endless war.


Sitting down and resolving issues is the next logical step after showing someone you aren't going to be put up with the current form of treatment.


You sit down and resolve issues or you resolve the question of whether or not to keep fighting.


There are only two options:


1) resolve issues


2) genocide





Are you really as stupid as you sound?
Reply:No, but thanks for asking.





There is a practice called "diplomacy." You can google it. It has been held in high esteem since the beginning of civilization, and it has worked quite well. Perhaps you aren't old enough to remember before the last eight years, but we and other countries have used it, along with certain pressures and threats, when it is called "the carrot and the stick." As I said, google it and learn some new ideas.
Reply:Absolutely.





In fact, the Prophet Biden already predicted that there would be an attack when he said that Obama will be tested in 6 months.





Look out! We're already 3 months into his term and it looks like we have 3 months left to go before the Prophet's prediction comes true.





If you remember his preface, I believe it was "mark my words".
Reply:Your ignorance shows with every word out of your little mind. He has already reversed many of the disastrous diplomacy failures left to him by the goofball joke Bush. THINK before typing nonsense like negotiating with Hitler, just makes you look bitter and uninformed.
Reply:You are so right!!





It reminds me of Chamberlain, when he went %26amp; visited with Hitler to make sure that Hitler would not make war with Great Britain.





That worked out well didn't it.





Lets try %26amp; make nice with terrorists so they won't try to Nuke us %26amp; cut off all of our heads......................Please.
Reply:He sat down to negotiate with the Republicans. Compared to them, the Iranians are moderates.
Reply:Only if the international bankers running the show think it's necessary. These decisions are made by transnational elite. Look it up.
Reply:Weakness???? Like the moron who was asleep at the switch the last year didn't show weakness?





Bush had diplomats sit down with the Iranians and North Koreans....whats wrong with diplomacy?????
Reply:Believing in the lessons of history is not something liberals are equipped to do, let alone actually learning history.
Reply:Oh, you mean like how Bush's obvious weakness and inexperience invited 9/11?
Reply:Keep your friend close and your enemies closer.
Reply:Why don't you wait and see what happens over the next few years.





Then maybe you'll actually learn something.
Reply:Adolf
Reply:Yes. Star for you.
Reply:I don't think it matters. We were attacked under a much more experienced George W. Bush(2001) and Bill Clinton(1993).
Reply:its not as stupid as the question you just asked!
Reply:maybe, doubt it, who knows...
Reply:I am sure as we speak they are plotting something. I have a feeling it is going to be 100 times worse then 9/11!
Reply:yea we will get attacked obama doesnt know anything thats y i voted for mccain

Picasa2: How can I invite my friends to view my album?

I have uploaded my pictures on Picasa2, Googles鈥?photo sharing program. Now how can I invite my friends to view my album?
Picasa2: How can I invite my friends to view my album?
somewhat towards the top, there is a button 'Share Album' with an envelope.


click that.


the next screen is where you will enter in ur friends addy's
jewish name