There is the very rare exception. Economist Paul Krugman deserves credit for admitting that he erred when he predicted that President Biden’s extravagant spending would not cause inflation. But such ...

Everyone has been mispronouncing Denzel Washington’s name — all thanks to his mom. The actor spoke to Jimmy Kimmel on Tuesday about the moniker’s correct pronunciation as they discussed all the NFL ...

Gearing up for a trip? Here's how to say "hello" in different languages spoken around the world. When traveling, even a basic knowledge of the local language can help you connect with people and ...

Many of us feel compelled to say yes to things that make us miserable. Yes to work that is not our job. Yes to taking on jobs when we’re at home or on vacation. Yes to boring, unnecessary meetings or ...

Martin Schweinberger has received funding from from the Centre for Digital Cultures and Society and the School of Languages and Cultures at the University of Queensland. He is currently funded by the ...

Adding words to our chatbot can apparently cost tens of millions of dollars. But some fear the cost of not saying please or thank you could be higher. By Sopan Deb The question of whether to be polite ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Cheryl Robinson covers areas of leadership, pivoting and careers. Saying “no” at work can feel like walking a tightrope. You ...

Typically, telling someone to "shut up" is perceived as rude or aggressive. The abruptness of the phrase often shocks people, adding tension and awkwardness to the conversation. It can also make the ...

Since Amazon announced plans for a generative AI version of Alexa, we were concerned about user privacy. With Alexa+ rolling out to Amazon Echo devices in the coming weeks, we’re getting a clearer ...

We often get asked to do things we don’t want to do, in both our personal and professional lives, yet knowing how to say no in a delicate way can be difficult. The phrases nice people use to politely ...

This holiday season, you can spread joy by learning to say "Merry Christmas" in a different language. Wishing a friend a "Merry Christmas" in their native language can give them a piece of home this ...