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Is it rude to shush someone? The majority of people in the United States seem to think so. This article will discuss the implications of the results of a recent survey done in the US and will also explain the different reactions that people have to be shushed. Is It Rude to Shush Someone? 76% … Read more

Whether you weren’t asked to come to graduation, party, or meeting, you can feel left out in that type of situation. Understandably, you would want to know why you were not invited. However, is it rude for you to directly ask that question? This article will discuss the results of a survey done in the … Read more

You’re undoubtedly familiar with the maxim to “never invite someone at the last minute.” While it’s true that an invitation issued at the eleventh hour can be a slight, there are some circumstances where this may not be the case. It would be best if you had a really good reason for why they weren’t … Read more

If you’re not sure whether or not to go to an event, your decision may depend on who else is invited. Almost no one wants to admit this openly, but everyone knows this feeling. Asking the question can be awkward because you don’t know how this will be received by the host. To get a … Read more

Is it rude to leave the toilet lid up whether you’re at home, visiting a friend’s house, or at work? Are you viewed as having bad manners if someone uses the restroom after you and notices that you didn’t put the toilet lid back in its correct position? We surveyed people in the US to … Read more

Elections are often an emotional issue because people have their own preferences for who they vote for. Since elections are usually held secretly, asking who someone voted for can be rude. We started a survey to find out whether asking who someone voted for puts a foot in your mouth or not. Unfortunately, the respondents … Read more

Is it rude to burp out loud? Our recent survey done in the United States shows that many people think burping out loud is rude. Whether you’re burping or considering doing anything else that’s rude, it’s always important to think of how you’ll be perceived afterward. Most people won’t say anything to you but your … Read more

The following scenario has become quite common in the world of online dating: guy and girl go online; guy meets girl (or girl meets guy) and the conversation begins; online conversation transitions to texting. At this point, the following question is asked (usually by the male counterpart): Can I see a full body picture? Is … Read more

Addressing groups the right way is always an issue, but it is unclear where the boundaries for correct speech lie when social norms are constantly changing. A typical example of this is to use the term “you guys” for mixed-gender groups. To approach the topic, we asked mainly young people in the U.S. for their … Read more

Many parents in the United States and other countries teach their children not to point. From as soon as they’re old enough to understand, children in many households learn that pointing at strangers, classmates or even members of their own family is rude. Many people will readily agree that pointing with a finger is rude. … Read more