Chances are, yes. There are certain words we all use without thinking that can derail conversations, undermine trust, and ...

Doctors should be mindful when it comes to how they interact with patients — and a new study suggests there are phrases they ...

There are several overused phrases to avoid unless you want to annoy people, but many of them are rooted in misguided ...

Researchers say a doctor's words are doing more than just delivering bad news. They may actually be causing harm.

Researchers have compiled a list of phrases that clinicians should avoid using when discussing sensitive issues with patients and their families.

A man seen being attacked in a video of an incident in Anfield is a "hard working, polite, family man" his devastated friend has said. Police descended on Lower Breck Road, at around 4pm on ...

So, to offer comfort for some and force others to face the harsh reality, we asked ChatGPT to put together a list of Gen Z phrases that may reveal your age if you don’t understand them.

The best way I can describe them as is "polite" — nothing is overdone. Of course, some might say that lacks character or risk-taking, as audiophiles often like to experiment with and enjoy different ...

Specific phrases can make others feel a similar discomfort. It happens to the best of us. Kristi Spencer, an etiquette coach and founder of The Polite Company, has to reflect on coming off as too ...

"I appreciate your input." Seeing this well-meaning phrase on a list of statements that make you sound uptight might be a plot twist. "Although this sounds polite, it often feels stiff and ...

Dear Carolyn: Any general advice on dealing with a 17-year-old boy who is off-the-charts rude and nasty to me, his mother, somewhat so to his father, and apparently seems polite and quiet to ...