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Majrelende wrote
I appreciate politeness, in a sense, especially since I can fall apart when someone is too curt or assertive.
Bezotcovschina wrote
In my language, the polite way to address to someone is using plural "you", and I'll use plural "you" if someone addressed me in the same way. The extra-polite way in writing conversations is using plural "You" with a capital first letter, and I'll never use it in on-line conversations, because I think it's actually impolite in modern on-line culture and is very demanding.
jahnu wrote (edited )
Simple. If I speak politely to you within the constraints of a given cultural situation, you are more likely to actually hear me. For instance, what is better, "Sir, I disagree with you. Perhaps I may explain myself?" or "Look, you idiot, you don't know what you are talking about"? Which voice will stand the best chance of being heard?
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jahnu wrote
True. I was over exaggerating so that it was clear. One rarely need go that far. I have also learned that "In my humble opinion" is too clearly read as "Listen, you imbecile".
videl wrote
fuck it