US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during the 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC) on February 14, 2026 in Munich, ...

I've always been courteous with artificial intelligence, using words such as "please" and "thank you". Not because I think it has feelings, or that politeness makes it perform better, but simply out ...

Some common expressions sound humble, but they may unintentionally signal self-doubt and weaken how others perceive your authority.

What if a cup of coffee could help treat cancer? Researchers at the Texas A&M Health Institute of Biosciences and Technology believe it's possible. By combining caffeine with the use of CRISPR—a ...

How you talk to AI may shape how you treat people. Rudeness to machines can normalize command-driven behavior. Politeness to AI is really about self-discipline and well-being. In 2018, a Lynn, ...

You may know me from the Opinion pages of the print paper, where I have been an editor since 2017. Earlier this year I scrapped with Vice President JD Vance about free markets, which may have caught ...

Step by slimy step, President Trump has made us numb to his crudeness and cruelty. The solipsistic Trump, with the parasitic tech emperors and the internet itself, is degrading American values, making ...

Do rude prompts really get better answers? Short answer: sometimes. A 2025 arXiv study tested 50 questions rewritten in five tones and found that rude prompts slightly outperformed polite ones with ...

Even though social interaction and cultivating positive social relationships are often the root of joy and happiness in our lives, at least according to a Harvard University study, sometimes we just ...

Karine Coen-Sanchez does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations ...

Tensions in adult child and parent relationships can harm quality of life for both sides, but they stem from various experiences — from emotional disconnect to different values, childhood trauma, and ...