It's good to be polite, but doing these things might make you secretly hated. Nobody ever wants to come off as rude, but believe it or not, being too polite can also be a bad thing. Blame it on their ...

When it comes to being polite and knowing etiquette rules, it’s easy to make mistakes—and who can blame you? Plenty of etiquette rules have changed in the past decade alone. And sometimes, the ...

Politeness changes by generation. Boomers lean formal, younger people lean casual. That clash shows up in these nine habits.

It’s often the unsaid things that truly define the contours of our social interactions. In a world of constant connectivity and endless chatter, the words we choose—and the ones we don’t—carry immense ...

After living in the South for many years, it’s clear that Southern folks are some of the most polite people around. From welcoming their neighbors with pies to praying during times of distress, ...

Are you too nice, or do you know someone who suffers from “terminal niceness”? Let’s explore the psychology of “niceness.” The Personality of Nice People Many nice people are high on the core ...

It’s a perplexing paradox when genuinely nice people lack close friends. These are the folks who would go the extra mile for others, yet struggle to forge strong bonds. The reason is often rooted in ...