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Questions where acting with consideration, tact, deference, or courtesy is important. Include other tags for cultural context! For questions regarding someone else being rude, use the "rudeness" tag instead.
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How to politely ask a coworker not to disturb me when I have headphones on
Put a sign (or many) somewhere that is visible to people walking up to you that says something along the lines of:
Do not disturb me while I have headphones on. You can contact me on (whatever ins …
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How to ask if I can use a rewards/points card at a paid lunch?
I'm almost certain the recruiter won't mind that you at least ask to use your loyalty card, and will probably be happy and grateful that you will be saving 10% off the bill. I would bring it up before …
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How to avoid explaining science to strangers
Change the subject
Interrupt them with a counter question or question about a similar but different topic, or find something else going on around and divert attention to that. This is probably the e …
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