There are so many occasions when we need peace and quiet at work. We need to not be disturbed. There are also times when we're in a bad place and need time to be calm and think. Or maybe we...

People will often call a stranger buddy when they're at the park, the beach, or even a gas station. But, is it rude to call someone "Buddy" / "Pal"? The term buddy has a positive connotation...

Calling a guy cute may seem like a friendly or flirty way to refer to someone - but is it really that way? Perhaps, calling someone cute has other implications you're not aware of. Nine out of...

LOL is one of the most popular slang on the Internet. Yet even if it has a straightforward meaning, LOL is used in a lot of contexts. It can show a happy-go-lucky demeanor, or it can be used as an...

Do you have a friend, or relative, who is just plain . . . cheap? We all know frugal people, but that is a different situation. "Frugal" is usually a person who spends sparingly or is careful to...

There are situations in which you don't know whether you should address someone by their first or last name. But is it an option to address them by their full name? Most people don't think...