Discomforts

The person who farted, especially in a room full of people, can’t be detected right away. Plus, the fact that it would be noisy at the time of farting, the sound would have been muzzled and absorbed by all the noise in the room. And that person would be embarrassed to come out in front … Read more

Sneezing is an involuntary action that people do every day. People sneeze when there is an irritation in the nose or throat. The most common reason for sneezing is dust or dirt getting into the body. Sometimes, sneezing is a symptom of an illness or allergy. But most of the time, sneezing is simply a … Read more

Most people like to wake up at their own pace. They usually do not like to be forcibly awakened and that can leave them feeling disoriented. It’s generally considered rude to wake someone up for a frivolous or selfish reason. However, there are situations in which it may be considered helpful to wake another person, … Read more

There are bound to be some concerns when you have a roommate, but talking openly helps. How to deal with a roommate who monopolizes the common area needs to be addressed. Otherwise, it can cause conflicts, resentment, and arguments. To get more time in the common area from your roommate who monopolizes the place, voice … Read more

Whenever someone wants to understand another individual’s motive for a statement or question, they may request further clarification. The question “Why do you ask?” is not rude. It can be an important question to understand the thoughts of kids and to change the direction of a conversation if someone has asked inappropriate details or tries … Read more

When someone knocks on the bathroom door, you may think of responding in a variety of ways. Your response may vary slightly depending on whether you are at home, work, or in a more public situation. It is important to give the person on the other side an appropriate response so they know the bathroom … Read more

Words have power. The art of effective communication is dictated by our choice of words and phrases, in any given situation. Often, we unconsciously fall prey to old standby phrases, without considering the aftermath. One such phrase is, “What’s your problem?”   At first glance, such a phrase might seem harmless and well-intended, and simply … Read more

There are a lot of reasons why someone could decide to decline a monetary gift. You may think that the person that wants to give you the money wants something else in return so, for you to avoid yourself from owing anything to him or her, you decide to play it safe and just decline … Read more

It can be hard to be around someone who smells like cat pee. The odor can be pungent and impossible to ignore. This may be a family member, a friend, or someone you work with. You aren’t doing them any favors by remaining quiet about it! Speak up and tell them so they can do … Read more

Everyone enjoys a nice plate of food – but only when the food is good and the time is right. Sometimes, we get offered food that we do not want. Unfortunately, in several scenarios, not accepting food might be perceived as rude and disrespectful. So, what should you do? Is it rude to not accept … Read more