My humble apologies

[Crux]

I'm still here, just watching my P's and Q's, whatever that means. Does anyone really know what that is and not what we think it is?

[MichaelScott]

Origin: pints and quarts.

[cabfrank]

Or, from typesetting back in the day, be care not to confuse p and q. That is the most likely origin. I like the pints and quarts version better, from old bartenders keeping tabs, and the customer verifying. It could also be a reminder to say please (p's) and thank yous (q's).

[Extra330SC]

Origin: pints and quarts.

I like this one ^^^

Or this
Other origin stories, some considered "fanciful",[2] could come from French instructions to mind one's pieds (feet) and queues (wigs) while dancing. However, there is no French translation for this expression.[5] Another origin could be from sailors in the 18th century who were reminded to pay attention to their peas (pea coat) and queues (pony tail).[5]

I think "following accepted social customs"is probably more relevant ...depending on who said it!!

Glad your still here sir!

James

[demoncase]

To all my fellow knife enthusiasts, I want to apologize for posts that I've made where I thought it to be just a good-natured ribbing, but instead it was hurtful and for that I am sorry. As a seasoned citizen sometimes the lines between funny and insulting or ribbing and hurtful are sometimes as blurry as the newspaper text is without my reading glasses.

At no time did I mean any harm or insult anyone here and I am deeply sorry for any missteps in my recent posts. I think it's a wakeup call that maybe I have become too focused and fanatical on knives and since I have more that I could ever sell that maybe it's time to just stop and drop out. Some here have strongly suggested as much. I have to respect that.

I'm offended that you haven't offended me yet.

Is there a waiting list I need to apply for or is it first-come-first-served type of affair? :D

[ferider]

...maybe it's time to just stop and drop out...

Please stay - this place would less fun without you.

Maybe just use more smilies ? :) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poe%27s_law)