How do you tell someone their name is wrong?

I named my daughter SkyAnna. Her first grade teacher would mark points off her papers every time she turned anything in. When I finally caught on, I asked my daughter if she knew why a perfect s…

Top stories for Long   How do you tell someone their name is wrong? Micheale Rafalski, Front Desk Clerk at Holiday Inn Express (2016-present) • Answered June 25 I named my daughter SkyAnna. Her first grade teacher would mark points off her papers every time she turned anything in. When I finally caught on, I asked my daughter if sh... Read more » 380 35   If I order a sizzling steak at a restaurant, should I let it rest before eating? Sharon Wright, former Overnight • Answered June 11 My family owned a very successful steakhouse that ONLY served steaks—all of which were served on sizzling platters. We would always let our customers know a couple of thing... Read more » 1K 104   Is it true in reality that Frank Sinatra did not really like Sammy Davis Jr.? Lucie Detant, knows French • Answered May 9 "When I lost my eye in a car accident, the first place I went—because I had no place to go except the hotel room I was living in then—was to Palm Springs, to Frank. You can... Read more » 14.3K 336   Who played the piano on "Here Comes The Sun" by the Beatles? Stan Vannoy • Updated Thu There was no standard piano played on George Harrison's hit song, "Here Comes The Sun", from the Beatles 1969 album Abbey Road. The Beatles 'Abbey Road' Album (1969) The Beat... Read more » 203 55   What do people really do with stolen pets? Perry Nein, Human hippie owned by Levy, an Aussie for over 16 yrs • Updated December 20, 2020 In 1994 I had a 4-year-old Australian Shepherd that ended up missing. After a couple days I put flyers up saying that there was a reward, no questions asked. Had every inte... Read more » 3.3K 193   Is a colonoscopy really useful? Merle Lawrence, lived in Southeast, USA • Answered January 11 I had no symptoms of any intestinal problem, but the PA doing my annual physical sweet-talked me into a colonoscopy. I went through the prep and into the exam room, fully k... Read more » 9.6K 684   Why do people feel the electoral college does more harm than good? Doesn't it ultimately allow states of smaller populations to stay relevant come election time? William Weir, Author, journalist, minister • Answered June 17 Not even remotely. The state with the lowest population is Wyoming. It has 3 electoral college votes. Those will absolutely go to the Republican. So both parties will ignore... Read more » 1.8K 147   When Gandalf told the Balrog that he was a servant of the secret fire, wouldn't the demon immediately know he was referring to Eru? Asked in The Tolkien Legendarium • Answered by Meldon Tarnaion • September 7, 2022 Yes he did. Gandalf's words were some sort of an exorcism on the demon and a threat. Putting it in plainer words it would sound like: "I am a servant of the One who created ... Read more » 2.6K 98   Can the police pull you over and give you a ticket if you're going 1 mph over the speed limit? Erik Kloeppel, OTR Driver (2010-present) • Answered May 4 A guy who worked with my wife got a speeding ticket for doing 65.5 in a 65 zone in was in court with him ( I was his ride, his car was in the shop on court day) and the judg... Read more » 9.6K 866   Why do people with ADHD find it difficult to choose between many different things? Asked in Living with Adult ADHD • Answered by Grace Laws • May 2 This is a brilliantly described by William Dodson. IF…People with ADHD can get engaged, their brains can work completely normally. The problem is that they can't reliably get... Read more » 645 76   Why was Hyman Roth on the run and denied asylum at the end of GFII? Peter Ramirez, I've watched GF and GF II more times than I can count. • Answered February 18, 2021 Why was Hyman Roth forced to return to the United States, after attempting to seek refuge in Israel as a displaced person of Hebrew ethnicity? A few reasons; politically spe... Read more » 265 24   Last night I left my car parked in someone else's driveway. ("Trust me necessary") This morning about 6 am when I went to pick it up it had been towed. What are my repercussions for that? Eileen Wood, Self-Employed (2006-present) • Answered December 2, 2022 Last night I left my car parked in someone else's driveway. ("Trust me necessary") This morning about 6 am when I went to pick it up it had been towed. What are my repercus... Read more » 12.6K 45 Read more in your feed

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