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Re: Country Music listener's FAQ

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From: John Yanny
Date: Thu, 07 Jan 1999 00:00
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Q: The Beatles and what country-western star had the same hit song?

A: Buck Owens

Q: What was the song and who wrote it?

A: "Act Naturally" written by none other than Buck Owens

KangP@aol.com wrote:

> RULES OF ETIQUETTE
>
> PERSONAL HYGIENE
> While ears need to be cleaned regularly, this is a job that should be
> done in private using one's OWN truck keys.  Proper use of toiletries
> can forestall bathing for several days.   However, if you live alone,
> deodorant is a waste of good money.
>
> DINING OUT
>    When decanting wine, make sure that you tilt the paper cup, and pour
> slowly so as not to "bruise" the fruit of the vine.  If drinking
> directly from the bottle, always hold it with your fingers covering the
> label.
>
>     ENTERTAINING IN YOUR HOME
>   A centerpiece for the table should never be anything prepared by a
> taxidermist.  Do not allow the dog to eat at the table...no matter how
> good it's manners are.
>
>     DATING (Outside The Family)
>
>     Always offer to bait your date's hook, especially on the first date.
> Be aggressive.   Let her know you are interested:  "I've been wanting to
> go out with you since I read that stuff on the men's  bathroom wall two
> years ago."  Establish with her parents what time she  is expected
> back.  Some will say 10:00 PM; Others might say "Monday."   If the
> latter is the answer, it is the man's responsibility to get her to
> school on time.
>
>    THEATER ETIQUETTE
>    Crying babies should be taken to the lobby and picked up
> immediately after the movie has ended.  Refrain from talking to
> characters on the screen.  Tests have proven they can't hear you.
>
>    WEDDINGS
>
>    Livestock, usually, is a poor choice for a wedding gift.  Kissing the
> bride for more than 5 seconds may get you shot.  Though uncomfortable,
> say "yes" to socks and shoes for this special occasion.
>
>    DRIVING ETIQUETTE
>
>    Dim your headlights for approaching vehicles; Even if the gun is
> loaded, and the deer is in sight.   When approaching a four-way stop,
> the vehicle with the largest tires always has the right of way. When
> sending your wife down the road with a gas can, it is impolite to ask
> her to bring back beer. Never relieve yourself from a moving vehicle,
> especially when driving.
>
>    TIPS FOR ALL OCCASIONS
>
>     *Never take a beer to a job interview.
>     *Always identify people in your yard before shooting at them.
>     *It's considered tacky to take a cooler to church.
>     *If you have to vacuum the bed, it is time to change the sheets.
>     *Even if you're certain that you are included in the will, it is
> still considered tacky to drive a U-Haul to
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From: John Yanny <jyanny@execpc.com>
Subject: Re: Country Music listener's FAQ
Date: 1999/01/07
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