Saying “please” transforms a demand into a request. “It acknowledges someone's choice of participation in something, and the ...

We've all found ourselves automatically asking "How are you?" when running into someone, only to be met with a perfunctory "Fine, thanks!" before moving on. Sure, it gets the job done as far as a ...

A less-awkward socially distant greeting. Source: Eileen Kennedy-Moore Seeing friends is something we all crave, especially during the pandemic. Our spirits lift when we see our friends, and we want ...

That mid-afternoon slump hits different, doesn't it? Whether you're looking to perk up a friend's day, show your love some affection or keep your work team motivated, a thoughtful "good afternoon" ...

Yom Kippur, which translates to the "Day of Atonement," is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. Given its significance and the fact that it's marked on the calendar as a holiday, you might think ...

A man walked up to me on Saturday at the Nascar race weekend in Chicago. “Hi, Jeff,” he said, smiling. “We met last year in Dubai. How have you been?” “Good,” I said and froze. I didn’t remember him.