People often say polite things, but if you listen closely, you can hear a little annoyance hiding underneath. Friends, family ...

In many cultures, “please” and “thank you” are essential expressions of politeness that lubricate social interactions and promote cooperation and reciprocation. “Please” is a shortened form of the ...

British men are more polite than women, a study has found. But the surprising reason for men being better-mannered is largely due to them using words like 'mate' more. This casual greeting expresses ...

• A new study from the School of Psychological Sciences at Tel Aviv University reveals a surprising finding – it turns out that our the extent of which we mimic other people’s facial expressions ...

Want to stay current with Arthur’s writing? Sign up to get an email every time a new column comes out. “A dying culture invariably exhibits personal rudeness,” wrote Robert Heinlein in his 1982 ...