Politeness is often perceived as a universal quality, a sign of education and respect. However, behind some overly polite ...

May we borrow a moment of your time to review basic niceties? You might think you’ve heard them all before—because you have—but certain polite lingo is dropping out of the modern lexicon. That’s bad ...

When someone is interested in you—and the feeling isn't mutual—things can get really awkward, real fast. You aim for kindness and authenticity, but it can be tricky to know exactly how to tell someone ...

At some point during even the most delightful party, the candles burn down, the playlist only plays “Time to Say Goodbye,” ...

Everyone knows this scene all too well. You’re standing and talking to someone, but you really need to go. Or your attention span has waned. Or you’re exhausted. Or the chat has become downright ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. There’s a thin line between being polite and showcasing ...

While a man's actions in his marriage can reveal a lot about his feelings, so can his words. So, if a husband is thinking ...

If you’ve ever worked in the corporate world, chances are you’ve had to sit through a meeting that 100 percent could have been an email. In these situations, it’s frustrating and anxiety-inducing to ...