However polite you may think you’re being, there’s no need to offer your own turn-by-turn directions. Most will find that flat-out annoying.

Women have been told to sit down and keep quiet, to stand off to the side and stay out of view. In other words: Be Polite. We have witnessed and watched, with absolute disgust and horror, how women ...

The Downside of Overly Polite Communication. While being polite has its merits, excessive politeness can create new issues. Whether you deliver difficult news with a smile or you repeatedly thank ...

The benefits of being polite to AI may include prompting better chatbot replies—and nurturing our humanity. Skip to main content. Scientific American. July 25, 2024. 5 min read.