Politeness does not always imply goodness, equity, obligingness and gratitude; it at least provides the appearance of these, ...

You might wonder how to politely interrupt someone. Anything from calling your bank to a simple conversation with friends ...

We deal with rude people at work, in stores and restaurants, on airplanes and public transit, even at home. Psychology and ...

But according to a CEO, it's also hurting your chances at advancement. A CEO shared 7 common email phrases that sound polite but hurt your chances for a promotion. We've all been in these ...

Extract from ICRC publication "International humanitarian law: answers to your questions" Jus ad bellum refers to the conditions under which States may resort to war or to the use of armed force in ...

In a recent exchange on X, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman implied that users including polite phrases in their prompts is wasting millions of dollars in computational expenses. “I wonder how much money ...

OpenAI's chief executive, Sam Altman, acknowledged that common polite phrases like 'please' and 'thank you' directed at their ChatGPT bot surprisingly add up expenses, leading to considerable ...

It makes sense though — a survey of U.S. users last year found that 67 percent reported using polite phrases like “please” when interacting with generative AI (GenAI) chatbots. When ChatGPT ...

Meanwhile, almost three quarters of those polled (72 per cent) believe that using polite phrases was a distinctively British trait. And they could well be right. Ben Beaumont, head of English ...

Research by Trinity College London has revealed the top phrases used by UK residents to dodge confrontations and disagreements - known as "polite-isms". The most common was asking "ooh ...

There’s a thin line between being polite and showcasing a lack of emotional intelligence. Sometimes, we use certain phrases with good intentions, aiming to be polite. However, these very phrases ...

Still, he concedes that knowing how to politely reject someone is daunting. Dr. Frank shared six phrases to help start the conversation. None are casually cruel in the name of being honest.