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The word “patronize” comes from the Latin word for “father.” It’s a verb meaning to “show or feel respect towards someone in a superior position” and it can be used as both an adjective, like when you want your coffee made just how you like it, or as a noun. A patronizing attitude is what … Read more

Asking for gas money can have two reasons. You’re either the driver of other people and want to share costs or you run out of gas and forgot your wallet. It’s not rude to ask for gas money if it’s done in the right way. If you want to split costs for a drive with … Read more

The words “polite” and “courteous” are often used interchangeably and share without doubt a considerable overlap, but they are not synonyms. In this article, we will clarify their definitions and how they differ from each other along with some interesting facts and related topics. Here’s what you need to know: What does polite mean? The … Read more

Sometimes, we feel the urge to express an important idea, feeling, or fact to someone, but it’s late at night. We might feel that a call would be too intrusive, so we might feel tempted to send a text. After all, a message doesn’t mean the person has to answer right away, right? Is it … Read more

Among the various social tendencies that have arisen as a result of modernization is a desire for privacy. Among friends and family, most people loosen up, but among those perceived as strangers, many are a bit hesitant to divulge information that is even the least bit innocuous. Of course, if you happen to merely be … Read more

Roommates are people who at first seem friendly and outgoing. They are sociable people and good conversationalists. However, some roommates talk so much that, over time, their conversation becomes exhausting. Each encounter leaves you without energy. So, what should you do to deal with your talkative roommate? You can listen to your roommate and give … Read more

Staring at the food someone else has can be a tricky situation. It can also be a way to start a conversation with them. It all depends on how you go about it and how the situation plays out. If you don’t say anything at all, they may worry you are hungry and they feel … Read more

From a social point of view, the act of greeting is almost as important as breathing. The greeting is a staple of good manners and a way to maintain cordial and pleasant social relationships. The simple fact of meeting a known person is enough to have to make a greeting out of simple courtesy. When … Read more

You may want to ask someone how they did in golf for several reasons. The approach that you take will depend on your goals and the type of relationship that you have with the person. The key to asking someone how they did in golf is to ask open-ended questions politely, e.g.: “Are you being … Read more