In social interactions, we often rely on established norms and cues to interpret behavior. When someone deviates from these, it can easily be perceived as impolite or even rude. However, what if some ...

Basic manners matter wherever you are. This woman was trying to get a drink at a bar, but a friend’s girlfriend cut in front of her. She thought the friend’s girlfriend was rude and called her out on ...

Surveys show Americans say rude behavior is on the rise, which certainly plays a role in the anger that seems to permeate our ...

Is it just us, or does there seem to be more rude people around these days? Actually, it probably isn't just us. In a recent national poll by the Pew Research Center, 47% of those surveyed said ...

Truly self-aware people tend to do two things incredibly well, according to clinical psychologist Melanie A. McNally: they acknowledge their emotions, feelings, and behaviors, while also regulating ...

Americans have forgotten their manners — and it’s all COVID-19’s fault, according to a new survey. Nearly half (47%) of us are convinced our fellow countrymen have become “ruder” in the wake of the ...

Sometimes, what feels like rudeness is just a powerful display of self-respect and healthy boundaries. Whether saying "no" to plans that drain your energy or being direct about what you need, these ...

To the Editor: I just returned from watching and cheering at the Tipp Hill Shamrock Run. I congratulate each and every runner and walker. That being said, I find it dismaying that some residents of ...