by EPI Staff on January 6, 2010
As some of EPI’s most reliable and enthusiastic online visitors, we would like to know what you think about the criticism surrounding privacy settings on social networking sites, primarily Facebook. Which solutions to issues concerning breaches of privacy on Facebook do you prefer? Please choose up to three answers. Provide clear instructions on privacy settings [...]
by EPI Staff on December 3, 2009
The question of regifting comes up every year at about this time. We are wondering what you think… Re-gifting is OK sometimes. In some circumstances it is too perfect not to give it a try. (43%, 225 Votes) Re-gifting is a good idea. In tough times, it makes good sense to get the best value out [...]
by Daniel Post Senning on November 23, 2009
As people gather for the holidays sometimesideas differ about what is appropriate dinner conversation. Tell us how you prefer to handle this type of situation. Feel free to share related stories and opinions in the comments. N.T.T. (not table talk): How do you handle a boorish relative’s inappropriate table conversation? Engage the offender, try to [...]
by EPI Staff on November 9, 2009
Often friends and families gather during the holidays to share good food and good times. What should you do with the leftovers? Offer to leave it for your hosts. (75%, 362 Votes) Ask how people want to share the remainder. (21%, 102 Votes) Bring it home. (4%, 18 Votes) Total Voters: 482 Please feel free to expand on this [...]
by epi on November 3, 2009
How far will you travel this Thanksgiving? I’m staying local to celebrate with friends and family. (62%, 165 Votes) I’m traveling over the river and through the woods by car. (31%, 81 Votes) I’m flying to my turkey destination. (7%, 19 Votes) Total Voters: 265 Please feel free to expand on this poll in the comments section below.
by EPI Staff on October 26, 2009
How late is too late for a trick-or-treater to knock on your door? 9:00 p.m. (52%, 302 Votes) 10:00 p.m. (24%, 140 Votes) 8:00 p.m. (21%, 125 Votes) 7:00 p.m. (3%, 18 Votes) Total Voters: 585 Please feel free to expand on this poll in the comments section below.
by EPI Staff on October 19, 2009
In the coming weeks, will you change the way you greet people socially and in business situations due to concern over the spread of the H1N1 flu virus? No. I’m not really worried and think it would be awkward to NOT shake hands. (63%, 257 Votes) I haven’t decided yet. I’ll wait and see what happens. (24%, [...]
by EPI Staff on October 12, 2009
Does it take a Village? Do you feel comfortable reprimanding other people’s children? Maybe, but only if the child’s behavior is way out of line. (69%, 344 Votes) No, other people’s children are their business. (16%, 79 Votes) Yes, it is important that children learn how to behave. (15%, 75 Votes) Total Voters: 498 We [...]
by EPI Staff on October 6, 2009
“Can You Hear Me Now?” Should Congress put a ban on in-flight phone calls? Yes, it’s rude to make calls while in such close quarters (55%, 244 Votes) Sometimes, but only in extreme situations (29%, 130 Votes) No, you can get a lot accomplished during long flights (16%, 72 Votes) Total Voters: 446 Coverage on airplanes could provide an [...]
by EPI Staff on September 14, 2009
There have been several rude outbursts from prominent people in very public places over the last week. Who do you think has made the biggest etiquette blunder? Kanye “take the mike ” West at the VMA’s (45%, 416 Votes) Joe “You Lie!” Wilson in the House of Representatives (42%, 387 Votes) Serena “we can’t repeat it” Williams [...]