The statement "Must be nice to have so much free time" is often dripping with envy, wrapped in the guise of admiration. It ...

Listen to more stories on the Noa app. Want to stay current with Arthur’s writing? Sign up to get an email every time a new column comes out. Virtually everyone agrees that people are becoming ruder, ...

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 ...