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Accidentally calling someone is more common these days with mobile devices, but you don’t have to be upset about it. There are many things you can say to clear it up and move on. Since just about everyone has done this at some point, people tend not to make it a big deal. How you … Read more

How to tell someone you don’t remember them isn’t always easy. Yet it doesn’t have to be upsetting or embarrassing. How you handle the situation will make a difference. You don’t want to make the other person wish they had never approached you. There are ways for you to get through the situation with both … Read more

More people are relying on texting these days to communicate with others. If you own a cell phone, you know that texting is quicker and cheaper than calling. Sometimes, unknown numbers can come and send you a random text message. Some might come from scammers, others might be potential clients or friends. You can ask … Read more

Calling someone a Simp is not the least bit creative and, strictly speaking, not even a real insult. So, if you have been called a Simp by whomever, don’t waste too much energy to respond. The person in question will most likely not understand what you are saying anyway. If the name Simp does not … Read more

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