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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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Use of "what" when asking for partial clarification of what was said
Hmm ... I might say, "Sorry, what was that?"
This of course does risk a reiteration of the whole sentence, but I'm okay with that; how likely is it that you missed exactly one word from the sentenc …
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How do I control my emotions when someone disagrees or is a layman
Just some thoughts here ...
Really, I think you're asking two questions. The first is about overcoming anxiety over public speaking, to which the answer is, was, and always shall be Toastmasters, To …
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In the US, is it polite to ask someone's name whom I just met in the elevator at work?
I do this all the time.
In my country (US), not only is it polite, it's standard protocol. Exchanging names is the basic social nicety. It's all kinds of normal to offer a handshake and say, "I'm …
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Explaining why I don't use social media
One thing to note ... if you give them "The Speech" about why you don't like social media, that may get people's back up (subconsciously) and make them want to justify social media to you. So, cast i …
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Politely telling an incompetent software project volunteer they are too inexperienced
First, I agree with the part about thanking volunteer for his time/effort to date, and saying that the part of the primary development you needed him on is finished.
May I recommend, for both your sa …
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Is it polite to get the attention of a stranger by tapping them on the shoulder?
Please note that politeness standards vary across generations, locales, and subcultures. So even in one town if you ask around you'll get different answers. …
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How to join in when people are gossiping?
Some thoughts ...
I thought @apaul suggestions about trying to model gentler behavior were spot-on. Let me add to this.
Find something good to say about anyone who comes up in gossip.
Deflect from …
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How can you distance yourself from people you have nothing in common with without being a snob?
Here's the key:
I am constantly asked about topics I have zero interest in and it's quite hard to fake interest when asked about topics you don't follow
At some level people just won't take to t …
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Under what circumstances is it okay to not hold a door open?
I gauge it on whether it's actually going to help the person, vs provoke that half-jog to get to the door. 15-20 feet is about right. If your "door openee" is a touch further, it doesn't usually mak …
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How to politely repel a flattering comment
Recommendation:
Whenever you get a comment you don't like, remind the person with faint irritation, e.g.:
"Knock it off, Bill."
No big speeches, no psychoanalysis. Just simple, mild social …
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How to refuse a job offer that I already accepted?
@Sebastian this bit from a comment above "they don't know the specific reason I quit" is at least half the problem here. I think this boss guy doesn't fully understand the extent to which this partic …
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How to politely communicate to your manager that what they did upset you and ask that it doe...
Hmm ... sounds like to one extent or another Nina "set Mary up" with a guy.
It's not certain whether Nina knew the guy before that day and wanted to matchmake, or if the guy approached her "Ma'am can …
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