Condescending people can make any situation uncomfortable. Their words often sound polite, yet they carry a subtle sting that ...

To learn more about our editorial approach, explore The Direct Message methodology. We often think of politeness as a universally positive trait, something to be encouraged in all social situations.

Social etiquette isn't static, which means that rules around polite behavior change over time. Some behavior is considered rude, no matter what era you're in, like cutting in line, interrupting people ...

Do you feel hideously inadequate around moms with calm, composed, well-mannered children (surely their kids don’t slap random strangers at a museum)? Not surprisingly, modeling good behavior is key to ...

What counts as “good manners” has changed — big time. What your grandparents considered polite, many Millennials and Gen Zers ...