Crossed arms isn't just poor body language, as it shows disinterest, but it can also be considered rude in the improper ...

So far more than 40 readers have taken a survey asking about manners and what got us into this mess. And, boy, they shared some doozies of examples.

Finally, a phrase brilliant people use to interrupt someone without being rude is saying, "May I interrupt briefly?" Once ...

Some people seem completely oblivious to how they come across in conversations. They lack basic social skills—interrupting people mid-sentence, making tone-deaf jokes, or offering unsolicited advice ...

When you’re non-confrontational, it can be tough to stand up to people – especially family members who have a history of making unkind comments. But once you become a parent, it is so crucial that you ...

For people without a diagnosed mental health condition, avoiding eye contact can be related to shyness or a lack of self-confidence. Looking someone in the eye while speaking can feel uncomfortable ...

Miss Manners suggests that if it becomes too distracting, you offer to call back or meet up in person. Preferably indoors and away from traffic. Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her ...

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Talk about being a brutalist. Adrien Brody won the Oscar for Best Actor at the2025 Academy Awards Sunday night and used the opportunity to display behavior some viewers found pretty bothersome ...

Just be glad I showed up for work. And people wonder why no one wants to do these types of jobs anymore for no pay and beyond rude customers." —Anonymous 25."My first job was at a locally-owned ...

The ,"Rude" person was Vlodimir and not Trump or Vance. He never publicly thanked us for the work being done on his behalf or for the 60+million dollars of support provided. I say let's just not ...