Matt

Matt Vargas is an author and public speaking coach with a degree in sociology and more than ten years of practical experience. Matt is responsible for the empirical surveys at everyday-courtesy.com, is a passionate recreational musician, and blogs here about his experiences in the field of interpersonal communication.

Is It Rude To Talk About Politics?

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Is It Rude To Talk About Politics

With so many opinions about political topics, it is hard to know when to bring them up and when to avoid them. Is it rude to talk about politics? Our survey found that 27% of people find it rude to bring up political topics. So most people are comfortable with this topic but avoid political … Read more

Is It Rude To Call Someone “Dude”?

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Is It Rude To Call Someone Dude

Is it rude to call someone dude? We asked 105 people in the US and about a third of the respondents found the term dude to be rude. The culture someone is from, the relationship you have with them, and other variables can influence how they feel about it. Calling someone dude may be a … Read more