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It's good to be polite, but doing these things might make you secretly hated. Nobody ever wants to come off as rude, but believe it or not, being too polite can also be a bad thing. Blame it on their ...

Society has taught women that they have to be polite. Even when things are deeply impacting them and causing them distress, it’s encouraged that they remain “lady-like” to keep from being seen as ...

Marc was in a no-win situation. After drinking too much at a party he had sex with a stranger. He felt it was dishonest not to tell his wife, yet if he did it could mean the end of their marriage. It ...