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Wikipedia Entry: politeness

Politeness is the practical application of good manners or etiquette so as not to offend others and to put them at ease. It is a culturally defined phenomenon, and therefore what is considered polite in one culture can sometimes be quite rude or simply eccentric in another cultural context.

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Discrediting People ** Cause them to lose the respect or trust of others

To discredit someone means to cause them to lose people’s respect or trust. We acquire most of our knowledge by accepting the beliefs of those people or institutions we trust, so discrediting authority figures or institutions is one of the most effective, though immoral, ways of opposing an idea. In practicing Conversational Leadership, we should always strive to argue constructively against an … Continue reading Discrediting People ** Cause them to lose the respect or trust of others

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Losing and Giving Face The fear of losing face is a significant barrier to open conversation in many cultures

Facilitator Bias ** Social Silencing Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close In many cultures, especially in Asia, the concept of “face” shapes social interactions and relationships. The fear of losing face or the need to give face Continue reading Losing and Giving Face The fear of losing face is a significant barrier to open conversation in many cultures