1) Detergent in first, usually, but I don't think I've made a habit of doing it. 2) I let it ring for as many rings as it takes me to get to the phone, usually. 3) I usually check to make sure IF someone is in the house, but if I'm home alone, I'll pick up and dial. 4) Just put it in my pocket and get going -- I always feel rude if I'm at the counter for too long after my transaction has been completed. 5) I don't use it in my subdivision because it's out in the boonies and no one is ever around, but otherwise I'll always use it. 6) If my purpose for calling was pretty important, I'll leave a message, but I usually just leave the missed-call on their phone. Most people tend to call back. 7) I'll wait for a break in the action to get up, but I rarely get up during a sporting event anyways -- I hate missing anything. 8) I always pray for magical things to happen as far as food goes, so yes. 9) I usually can keep track of my daily agenda in my head, but my job is pretty simple, so that's no huge feat. 10) As I said in my answer to question #8, I always hope and pray for magical things when it comes to money, with the magic being money in my account.