Podcasts about Politeness

The Wikipedia co-founder has developed seven rules for building trust to create a better world, both on the internet and IRL.Growing up in Huntsville, Alabama, Jimmy was enamoured with his family's Encyclopaedia Britannica.The city was home to NASA's Marshall Space Flight Centre, and the energy of the place gave a young Jimmy a robust enthusiasm for technology and the future.As a young man, Jimmy developed the idea to start a free, online encyclopaedia, built by strangers and shared across languages.In 2001, Wikipedia was born, and for a time it was derided.Now, the website is a mainstay of the internet and a resource trusted by many.Jimmy says Wikipedia is all about strangers working together on the internet, in pursuit of a common goal, powered by their shared enthusiasm, and that is something to celebrate.Further informationThe Seven Rules of Trust: Why It Is Today's Most Essential Superpower is published by Bloomsbury.This episode was produced by Alice Moldovan. The Executive Producer is Eliza Kirsch.It covers Twitter, X, trolls, vandalism, respect, civility, not-for-profit, tech bros, volunteers, social media ban, nupedia, servers, bots, AI, meconium aspiration syndrome, authenticity, empathy, logic, abortion, internet traffic, shouting online and civil discussion.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

This week we're breaking the silence on Speak No Evil - and it might be the most uncomfortable horror movie we've watched. Grab a drink and join us as we break down awkward dinners, rising dread and the most painful vacation ever put on screen.

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If you take a sandwich from a shared platter and discover you hate it, are you allowed to throw it out, or are you obligated to keep eating? Josh found himself in this exact situation with a salmon sandwich and chose to power through, whilst retching. The boys try to work out what kind of brain damage leads a man to that decision, and whether finishing your plate is a matter of politeness or a personality flaw. Then Christian recounts one of the happiest mornings of his life. It somehow involves an aimless drive through Templestowe, calling an eyebrow threading place from out the front of the eyebrow threading place, and then the worldly experience he had at a car wash cafe. Plus: what counts as a prized possession? Dion has a 1942 love letter and a pair of war-torn stockings. Christian has the silver tray his grandparents won for the driest fruit in Victoria. And Josh has his gaming PC. The boys try to work out whether age, effort, or sentimentality is what makes something prized. And Dion's pelvic floor physio has diagnosed him as a literal tight ass. Watch us on YouTube, and follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook, because you don't follow enough useless rubbish on those platforms! www.linktr.ee/welcometopatchwork For a couple of dollars a month you can sign up to our Patreon page and get a bonus Patch every off week! Check out: www.patreon.com/welcometopatchworkSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/welcometopatchworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frank interviews his AI friend Maya about whether AI can detect hostility versus actually feeling it, the possibility of AI sentience, and how AI reflects human creators. They compare experiences with another AI (Claude), discuss the exponential growth of AI, and consider the ethical risks of good and bad algorithms. They also talk about the patchwork of current regulations, the need for guardrails, and the importance of civility when interacting with AI, ending the conversation on a thoughtful, friendly note.

Have you ever finished a presentation in Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Jos,  or anywhere else and heard the dreaded words: "We'll consider it"? It's a common hurdle, and if you aren't careful, it's where your hard work goes to die in "ghost mode."The truth is, when a potential client says they'll consider it, it's a sign of a few things: they might not be interested, they might be confused, or they might simply lack confidence in you. To save the deal, you need to stop guessing and start following this three-step process:1. Empathize and AgreeWhen someone says they need to think about it, their guard is up. If you start arguing or pushing back with "What is there to consider?", you're moving into a combative mode that makes their walls rise even higher. Instead, agree with them to lower the emotional temperature. Say something like, "That makes sense. If it were me, I'd also want to consider all the details before making a choice." This makes them feel you are being reasonable and helps them relax so they can listen to what you say next.2. Ask Questions (Using Softeners)Once they've calmed down, you need to figure out what's actually going on. But don't interrogate them! Use softeners or permission statements like "I'm just curious" or the "no pressure" approach.A powerful technique I use is funneling—giving them a few options to choose from to uncover the truth. For example: "Usually when people say they'll consider it, it's either because I haven't answered all their questions, or they aren't confident I can pull this off. Which one is it?" Once they laugh or pick a side, you finally know what the real problem is and you're still "in the game."3. Secure an AdvancementBased on their answers, you might put a modified proposal on the table. But regardless of the next move, you must secure an advancement. An advancement is a joint agreement on exactly what happens next.If you leave a meeting without a clear next step—like a follow-up call next Wednesday at 9:30 AM—don't be surprised when they stop picking up your calls. Even a "soft" advancement, like agreeing that I'll buzz you Monday to confirm your availability for Tuesday, is better than nothing.Remember: If you can't secure an advancement, it's a sign that something is fundamentally wrong. You either haven't built enough trust or you haven't demonstrated how your product actually solves their problem.Applying these principles can be tricky depending on your business. If you want some help, I'm offering a 15-minute sale audit to look at your processes.Connect with me: Send me a WhatsApp message at 08064662140 to book your audit or to join my WhatsApp channel for more updates.Don't let your next big pitch end in a "we'll consider it" limbo. Let's get you those advancements! Let's get those deals moving!

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Send Catherine a text Message"But people must be taught lessons. Without them, none of them will ever learn.People are dreams and awkwardness and gawk. They prick their fingersBleed and snore and drool. Politeness is as quiet as a grave,Unmoving, roses without thorns. Or white lilies. People have to learn."-- excerpted from "Observing the Formalities" by Neil Gaiman Our myths and old stories play a complicated role in our personal and collective evolution. On the one hand, they are conservative carriers of social values that impede change. On the other, they are tools for de-conditioning and vehicles for liberation.The role they play depends on the perspective we take and the interpretative lens that we bring to them. We inherit our myths and we're taught how to receive them.This episode is an exploration of this idea, a thought experiment using a fairy tale that you may know, "Briar Rose" AKA "Sleeping Beauty." I found something new in this story and hope that you do too.Thanks for listening and keep the mystery in your life alive...Support the showEmail Catherine at drcsvehla@mythicmojo.comPost a positive review on apple podcasts! Learn how you can work with Catherine at https://mythicmojo.comBuy me a coffee. Thank you!

Sarah Chalke joins Chelsea to talk about men with fish pics, the politeness of Canadians, and time-traveling back 25 years on the new Scrubs reboot. Then: A baseball mom tries everything to help her kid succeed. And a Winnipegger wants to escape the cold… and break her boycott. * Check out Jamie Greenberg’s episode of Dear Chelsea here! * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad Dickert * * * The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the Podcast author, or individuals participating in the Podcast, and do not represent the opinions of iHeartMedia or its employees. This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all. Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Chalke joins Chelsea to talk about men with fish pics, the politeness of Canadians, and time-traveling back 25 years on the new Scrubs reboot. Then: A baseball mom tries everything to help her kid succeed. And a Winnipegger wants to escape the cold… and break her boycott. * Check out Jamie Greenberg’s episode of Dear Chelsea here! * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad Dickert * * * The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the Podcast author, or individuals participating in the Podcast, and do not represent the opinions of iHeartMedia or its employees. This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all. Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

// POLITENESS, WHATEVER THE STINK // ADVANCEMENT, WHATEVER THE INDIGNITY // GODHOOD, WHATEVER THE COST A new tale of gods and mortals, myth and madness from The Wrong Station. "Zagreus," written by Alexander Saxton and performed by Anthony Botelho. Celebrate 10 seasons of Wrong Station by subscribing to our Patreon at ⁠www.patreon.com/thewrongstation⁠. Explore brand new benefits, hundreds of hours of bonus content, and help ensure Wrong Station stays on the air for another 10 years. The Wrong Station contains explicit content and mature themes. Episode-specific warnings can be found at ⁠www.wrongstation.com/c-w. Please be advised that this particular episode of Wrong Station is particularly ugly. It carries content warnings references and allusion to sexual assault and incest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you remember you have free will, you pick up a bottle of Moët and Chandon just to talk to your sister about Season 2 Episode 10 of Boy Meets World titled, “Sister Theresa”! “Politeness kills,” according to Cory, and, honestly? He's not wrong. When politeness requires dishonesty, it can be detrimental, especially in relationships. We loved the way the writers made a distinction between “politeness” and “generosity”: Cory's politeness only masks his selfishness, but TK, a decidedly impolite character, is almost too generous. But Cory's redeeming quality is his emotional intelligence, which allows him to see past TK's rough facade and recognize the goodness in her heart. That's why we love you, Cory!

What if your team isn't getting along as well as you think?  What if… they're just hiding? In this episode of Shameless Leadership, we're talking about what your team might be hiding behind a facade of niceness and seemingly quiet contentment. When employees don't feel psychological safety, they edit themselves, downplay ideas, avoid disagreement, and stay quiet in meetings. Silence gets mistaken for alignment. Politeness gets labeled as trust. But often, it's fear. Fear-based compliance is one of the earliest warning signs of a toxic work environment. Psychological safety isn't soft. It's a measurable leadership skill and a foundational component of leadership development. When people don't feel safe to challenge ideas, admit mistakes, or raise concerns, innovation slows, engagement drops, and diverse voices disappear first. The cost isn't just emotional, it's operational. If you care about performance, retention, and long-term results, psychological safety must be a strategic priority as you intentionally build out your team culture. In this episode, I share a simple 5-question Psychological Safety Audit you can run anonymously with your team to assess whether they are masking behind fear. The data may surprise you. Because masking doesn't always look dramatic - it often looks like professionalism, harmony, and “everyone gets along great”. But underneath that surface, your culture may be training people to stay small, even if inadvertently. If you want to strengthen psychological safety and prevent a toxic work environment, you must lower the social cost of honesty. That means rewarding thoughtful dissent, staying regulated when challenged, and modeling curiosity instead of defensiveness. Your reactions shape your team culture more than the values on your wall. If people are masking, it's not a performance problem. It's a leadership opportunity for you to solve. Links Mentioned: Shameless Leadership Episode 930: The Hidden Costs of Women Masking at Work TED Talk: Dare To Disagree: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PY_kd46RfVE Hire Sara to speak: saradean.com/speaking Coach with Sara: https://saradean.com/executive-coaching-services Connect with Sara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saradeanspeaks Watch Shameless Leadership episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@saradeanspeaks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s Wake Up Call, we’re investigating the most common crime in North Dakota break rooms: snack abandonment. Scotch opens the case file, Tank comes in hot with his complaint about the lone donut survivor in the break room, and Mandy demands justice for chip bags full of nothing but crumbs. Why do people refuse to eat the last one? Fear? Guilt? Politeness? Laziness? Sociopathic cracker‑management? The team breaks it all down — and Froggy listeners jump in with brutal, hilarious, and VERY honest texts about the pettiest food crimes happening in their homes and offices. If you’ve ever put an empty box back in the pantry… consider this your warning. We know what you did.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we're joined by Catherine Xiang, author of Harmony in Differences: An Introduction to Politeness in Intercultural Communication with China.About Catherine XiangDr Catherine Xiang is an applied linguist and established author, and Head of East Asian Languages at LSE. She is also Programme Director for LSE's BSc International Relations and Chinese, and UK Director of the LSE Confucius Institute for Business London.About Harmony in DifferencesHarmony in Differences explores the role of politeness in intercultural communication with China, offering practical insight into navigating relationships, communication styles, and cultural expectations in international business contexts.

On this week's 52 Coffees we talk with Kyleigh about sitting down with someone who is trying to make a difference by challenging Canadian "politeness"... among other things.

Buckle up, metalheads! We're kicking off 2026 with a lethal dose of tequila, whiskey, and the heaviest tracks hitting the scene. In this episode, we're diving deep into the "frozen prairie" deathcore of Canada's From Beneath, the haunting melodies of Missouri's Generation Z, and the anthemic fury of Texas warriors Lockjaw.But it's not just about the music—it's about the chaos. We're laying out our (highly questionable) New Year's Resolutions, ranging from "Circle Pits of Politeness" to "Taco Bell soul-searching." Whether we're haunting the aisles of Hot Topic or letting crowd-surfers hit the floor "Drowning Pool style," we're bringing the energy you need to survive the mosh pit.

Mohini Kissoon: When Politeness Becomes the Enemy of Team Growth—Escaping the Conflict Avoidance Trap Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes.   "Conflict isn't the enemy. It's when we're avoiding conflict that it becomes an issue for teams." - Mohini Kissoon   Mohini shares a story about the worst self-destructive pattern she has witnessed: teams that are overly polite to avoid addressing conflicts. She worked with a team that prided themselves on being collaborative and drama-free, but beneath that politeness was a hesitancy to have difficult conversations. It started small—in sprint planning, the Product Owner would propose unrealistic scope, and people would just nod and accept. Someone might say "that's quite ambitious," but no one would actually push back. In retrospectives, feedback was always wrapped in layers of positive framing. When a developer consistently delivered work that didn't meet the Definition of Done, no one called it out directly—they just quietly fixed it or worked around it. After three months, side conversations started emerging where people would pull Mohini aside to share concerns they would never voice in the room. The team was skipping the storming phase of the Tuckman model, and this avoidance eventually led to missed deadlines and frustrated stakeholders. The key learning: healthy conflict brings the energy teams need to innovate and grow.   In this segment, we talk about the Tuckman model and why the storming phase is essential for team development.   Self-reflection Question: Is your team's harmony genuine collaboration, or is it a facade hiding unspoken frustrations that will eventually surface at the worst possible moment? Featured Book of the Week: Turn the Ship Around by David Marquet Mohini discovered Turn the Ship Around by David Marquet at a time when she was working with multiple teams and feeling exhausted from being the person everyone looked to for answers. She thought that's what servant leadership meant, but she was actually creating dependency rather than capability. The book tells the story of how Marquet took command of the worst-performing submarine in the US Navy and transformed it into the best by fundamentally changing how leadership worked. "Instead of the traditional leader-follower model, he built a leader-to-leader structure where everyone was expected to think, decide, and own their work," Mohini explains.  The key insight was that we don't just empower teams—we need to build an environment where they can grow and don't need permission to excel. This shifted Mohini's approach: instead of saying "here's what I think we should do," she started asking "what have you tried so far? What do you intend to do next?" The book also emphasizes that pushing decision-making down requires providing the knowledge and context teams need to make good decisions.   [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

Go to www.LearningLeader.com for world-class notes This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. My guest: Oz Pearlman is the greatest mentalist in the world. After leaving Wall Street to pursue his craft full-time, he's performed for Steven Spielberg's family, for Nobel laureates, and Fortune 500 CEOs. He ran a 2:23 marathon and holds the record for most laps around Central Park in a single day. With five kids and 250+ performances a year, Oz has mastered the art of reading people and understanding what separates good from world-class. Key Learnings (In Oz's words) Doug Anderson is the magician who got me into magic. When I was 13 years old, I went on a cruise with my parents. I got pulled up on stage and took part in a magic trick. (The sponge balls)  After the trick, my dad and I started creating theories on how the trick worked.  The people in every industry who make it to the top are the ones who are kind and respectful to others. As soon as you stop thinking that you can learn from others, you start dying.  What is the recipe for success? It's getting through the tough times. When I walked up to someone at a restaurant, and I'm 14, and I have a very fragile ego, after three tables in a row at differing levels of rudeness go by, "Dude, get outta here, man. Like, I don't wanna see this," it hurts. That's a painful thing to experience. I had to learn a defense mechanism very quickly because carrying that pain, pain turns into anger. When I get to the next table, I'm angry at the next group, even though they haven't done anything wrong to me. I realized to get my goal, I needed tougher, thicker skin. Deflect the rejection onto someone else.  Create separation between you and rejection. I created what I would call an agent in my own mind. When you're in showbiz, the conversations you don't wanna have, your agent has for you. I'm a 14-year-old doing restaurants. I don't have an agent, so here's what I decided. When they don't like me, they don't know me. They don't know Oz Pearlman. They know this guy Oz the magician, who walked up to them. Maybe my tricks aren't good enough. Maybe my approach wasn't good enough. Maybe they had a bad day at work or their kid's sick. I made it less about me, and I was able to deflect all of that pain and hurt to this other person. The fear of rejection is worse than the rejection itself. Once you experience rejection a few times, it's not that bad. It's like dating. It's a numbers game. You'll probably not meet your spouse on the first try. You gotta meet a whole lot of other people to realize what you like best in the person that hopefully ends up spending your life with. "Never let someone else be in charge of your destiny." When I do a gig, I don't wait for someone to go, "Oh man, that'd be great. Let me get your business card." I go, "Amazing. Let me get your number and your info. I'll have someone from my team call you." My team is you, me, myself, and I. There's no team. But it sounds fancier. Fake it till you make it. Branding is so important. When I went on America's Got Talent, I made a conscious decision to separate myself from the guy from the year before. (Matt Franco) He won. I thought we were too similar. I had to do something unique or do something better than anyone else. That's when I branded myself as a mentalist and not a magician.  Mentalism is much harder than magic to practice. Magic can be practiced in front of a mirror until you get almost perfect at a trick. Mentalism is near impossible to practice at home without an audience. It's like comedy. You can't tell jokes to a mirror and find out if they're funny. You need the audience to do it. Charm takes the sting out of so many things in life. It allows you to win people over quickly. What is charm? Just the ability to smile, to make someone laugh, to be vulnerable in a certain moment. That's a skill that's developed, and if you study it well, you can develop it quicker because everyone thinks it's natural. What I've learned from comedians:  It's the purest form of entertainment that exists. You, the audience, and a microphone. I think you start to get a feel for timing. Where to pause, what's funny, how to get people on your side. With a heckler, there's a very fine line between punching down and offending your audience versus having them on your side and laughing with you at someone as opposed to laughing at someone.  I'm a slightly more exaggerated version of myself when performing. The volume is turned up a little. The charisma is turned up a little, the ability to joke around, but it's me. I think that resonates. Walking into a room smiling, having no hesitation, connecting with somebody, remembering their name, giving them a compliment. Such easy, low-hanging fruit, separates you from 90% of other people if you can do them consistently and effectively and genuinely. "That's why he's Steven Spielberg." The Steven Spielberg lesson changed how I see success. I did Spielberg's dad's 99th birthday. At the end of it, Steven beelines to me and I'm ready. I thought I'd get 30 seconds. He talked to me for upwards of 20 minutes. He just asked question after question after question. When I left it was like a blur. I didn't ask Steven Spielberg a single question about Jaws, Close Encounters. I had all these things I wanted to ask him. I'm like, man, I totally screwed that up. But over time, the lesson got through to me. It wasn't about me. It wasn't what I was gonna ask him. It was about him. It was learning what makes him tick. No matter who you become, if you can make the other person feel like they're a star when they meet you, they will always remember that memory. Try to deflect. If people ask you questions, answer, but ask them something about themselves back that no one's asked them. Make them feel seen and heard. Make them feel like they are the star of your movie as well. Little things add up to big things over time. If you were to ask my kids what do I ingrain in them all the time? Gratitude and being polite. One of my secrets to success has always been being very polite. "Please, thank you. Always."  Write a thank-you note. When I was doing bar mitzvahs, birthday parties, I realized early on, when people are throwing a party, it's very stressful. The person hosting doesn't always have the greatest time. They're so worried about everyone else.  Create memorable moments. I would take a selfie with the bar mitzvah kid. I found this online service where I could instantly upload the photo. I would always give a compliment that was specific. I'd send these cards to them on Monday. The parties are usually on Saturdays. It would get there Tuesday or Wednesday. To this day, 15 to 20 years later, I'll get emails when I'm on TV from people being like, "I just dug up this card from 17 years ago. You were at Benjamin's Bar Mitzvah, and now he's 30 and has a kid of his own." Takes notes | Write everything down.  In today's day and age, there's a power in the human touch that still exists. Take notes, write stuff down. I'll leave a gig, I'll write some stuff down, I'll remember it. If I run into that person again in a month, in a year, in five years, I can literally look at my phone. It's literally like a mentalism trick to reveal that information to people even though they gave it to you already, because it shows you took the time. Some of the biggest things I've ever landed backtrack to small moments. ESPN, the thing that brought us together can backtrack to a Bar Mitzvah 18 years ago where I first met Adam Schefter. The first seed was planted, and I had to keep watering it, watering it, watering it. Small plant, small plant, until it grew into this thing. Now look at all the things that came from all the things I've done with ESPN, where Adam Schefter originated them.  You are interviewing for your next job every single day. You have no idea who might be in the audience. You have no idea, but you give it your all every single time. One time, Adam Schefter was in the audience. Intelligent people are often the easiest to fool. When intelligent people watch what I do, they're confident in their ability to figure it out. They think they're smarter than the average person, so they start looking for solutions. But that overconfidence creates blind spots. They're so focused on being right about how they think it's done that they miss what's actually happening. The more you think you know, the more vulnerable you become to being fooled because you're operating from assumptions rather than staying open to all possibilities. Reflection Questions Oz created an "agent in his mind" to deflect rejection away from his core self, making it about "Oz the magician" rather than Oz the person. What mental separation could you create to handle rejection or criticism more effectively in your professional life? Oz emphasizes that intelligent people are often the easiest to fool because they're confident in their ability to figure things out. In what areas of your life or work might overconfidence be blinding you to what's actually happening? Oz sends handwritten notes with specific compliments and a selfie to everyone he performs for.  What's one relationship in your network right now that could be strengthened with this level of intentional follow-up, and what specific compliment could you give that person? More Learning #525 - Frank Slootman: Hypergrowth Leadership #540 - Alex Hormozi: Let Go of the Need of Approval #510 - Ramit Sethi: Live Your Rich Life Audio Timestamps 02:43 Oz's Career 04:48 The Art of Mentalism and Magic 08:22 Early Career and Overcoming Rejection 17:45 Branding and Success Strategies 22:59 Authenticity and Charm 27:25 Building Trust Through Honesty 27:53 Developing Genuine Confidence 28:36 The Power of Preparation 29:22 Learning from Failure 31:24 Connecting with Influential People 34:27 The Importance of Politeness and Gratitude 37:05 The Art of Follow-Up 42:27 Handling Nerves and Anxiety 43:23 The Magic of Mentalism on Ryan 51:55 EOPC

Gonna follow the dinosaurs out the door because it was too uncomfortable and confrontational to tell a few billionaires and empire managers to fuck off. Reading by Tim Foley.

What does it mean to be polite, and has that changed in recent years?

This week, we're revisiting one of our favourite FW Leadership Series episodes. Do you ever feel shackled by the expectation to be 'polite'? Wendy McCarthy is one of Australia’s leading feminists, businesswomen, activists, and a best-selling author. In this discussion with Helen McCabe, Wendy shares the many lessons she's learned about life, love and leadership. Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW Diamond member today. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Gotta Get Sad, we delve into the absurdities of honesty and the social niceties of deception. We explore the idea that sometimes, being a little fake is actually the polite choice, and how those who bluntly speak their minds might just be the biggest jerks in the room. The conversation takes a comedic turn as we navigate the awkwardness of hanging out with the parents of not-so-great kids, where everyone pretends not to see the chaos unfolding. Finally, we tackle the heavy topic of body image and the anxiety surrounding blood work—complete with comedic insights about the over-reliance on WebMD. Tune in for a blend of humor, honesty, and relatable experiences that remind us all that sometimes, it's better to keep things a little sweet rather than brutally real!

Bibo Xu is a Product Manager at Google DeepMind and leads Gemini's multimodal modeling. This video dives into Google AI's journey from basic voice commands to advanced dialogue systems that comprehend not just what is said, but also tone, emotion, and visual context. Check out this conversation to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities in integrating diverse AI capabilities when creating universal assistants.  Resources:  Chapters: 0:00 - Intro  1:43 - Introducing Bibo Xu 2:40 - Bibo's Journey: From business school to voice AI  3:59 - The genesis of Google Assistant and Google Home  6:50 - Milestones in speech recognition technology  13:30 - Shifting from command-based AI to natural dialogue  19:00 - The power of multimodal AI for human interaction  21:20 - Real-time multilingual translation with LLMs  25:20 - Project Astra: Building a universal assistant  28:40 - Developer challenges in multimodal AI integration  29:50 - Unpacking the "can't see" debugging story  35:10 - The importance of low latency and interruption  38:30 - Seamless dialogue and background noise filtering  40:00 - Redefining human-computer interaction  41:00 - Ethical considerations for humanlike AI  44:00 - Responding to user emotions and frustration  45:50 - Politeness and expectations in AI conversations  49:10 - AI as a catalyst for research and automation  52:00 - The future of AI assistants and tool use  52:40 - AI interacting with interfaces  54:50 - Transforming the future of work and communication  55:19 - AI for enhanced writing and idea generation  57:13 - Conclusion and future outlook for AI development Subscribe to Google for Developers → https://goo.gle/developers  Speakers: Bibo Xu, Christina Warren, Ashley Oldacre  Products Mentioned: Google AI, Gemini, Generative AI, Android, Google Home, Google Voice, Project Astra, Gemini Live, Google DeepMind 

In the wake of Jimmy Kimmel and other inconsiderate responses to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Dr. Kathy unpacks why we need to celebrate and encourage politenenss and manners. She considers this through a growing movement in culture for kids to be more authentic than kind, which she references through a recent article co-host Wayne Stender stumbled across this week. It's part of the cultural mood away from civility to self-centeredness, and Dr. Kathy notes that parents have the primary role in reforming culture and civilization by teaching manners at home.

Episode Notes Richard Kirkham of Kirkham: A Movie A Day and the host of the LAMBCAST  is back with Rob as Mr. Blue starts to explain the situation to the passengers of the front car.

Would you mind checking out this English lesson? Maybe you could try using some of the phrase here in your conversations this week? Do you think you could even tell a friend about this podcast? That would be great!In everyday conversation, we often like to soften our requests — we make them indirect. It feels more polite, more friendly, and honestly, it just sounds more natural.So today, I want to show you some of these indirect phrases that we use all the time. Join my Podcast Learner's Study Group here: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/plsgVisit my website for over 3,000 free English lessons: https://www.myhappyenglish.com/My AI English Tutor is HERE

The crew joked about the PMS lawsuit and a competing show's lawsuit, claiming they stole their Huell Howser bit. Conway also shared his “new dentist” experience—arguing patients only tell dentists about 40% of the truth, sparking a discussion about whether people lie to doctors.

Is being overly polite a form of anxiety? How can we know the difference? Cindy and Jeffrey discuss how to identify anxiety, emotional awareness; and share examples from interactions in their own lives.

Do you want to get into Medical Device Sales?? If so → https://www.newtomedicaldevicesales.com/podcastIf you've made it to the final rounds of medical device sales interviews but keep falling short, this episode is for you. The three biggest mistakes that are quietly costing candidates the job, even those who look great on paper. From the way you show up to how you handle pushback, these are the things hiring managers notice but never tell you.Key Takeaways:Know the company before the interview. Do more than 10 minutes of research; check their products, mission, and who you're meeting with.Treat every call, coffee, or quick chat like it's an interview. Professionalism always counts. Show up in a suit and be ready.If you're told, “You don't have experience,” don't agree and fold. Instead, acknowledge the concern and reframe it with what you do bring to the table.Politeness isn't a winning strategy in this industry. Confidence wins. That means being clear, assertive, and not afraid of a little confrontation.Don't wait to be picked. Make companies want to pick you. Show them you've done the job before getting hired by taking ownership, following up, and standing out.If you're still not getting results after months, stop wasting time and start getting real help. Six months of “trying” doesn't beat someone who breaks in in six weeks with the right plan.

  Federal regulators launched an investigation into Tesla's self-driving robotaxi service just one day after its celebration, citing multiple safety violations captured on video. Meanwhile, Intel announced the shutdown of its automotive architecture business, continuing a series of layoffs and restructurings under new CEO Lib-Bu Tan. In AI news, Google co-founder Sergi Brin's suggestion to threaten AI for better performance has been debunked, with experts recommending context and clarity instead of aggression for improved AI interactions. Host Jim Love discusses these developments and their implications in the latest episode of Hashtag Trending. 00:00 Tesla's Robotaxi Launch Faces Immediate Scrutiny 02:46 Intel Shuts Down Automotive Business Amid Layoffs 05:21 Google Co-founder's Controversial AI Advice 07:13 The Power of Politeness in AI Interactions 08:33 Conclusion and Contact Information

In this episode, Aaron discusses his book 'The Sovereign Child' and his unique approach to parenting, which is influenced by libertarian philosophy and the ideas of David Deutsch. Stupple emphasizes the importance of understanding children's reasons for their behavior rather than imposing authoritarian discipline. He advocates for a parenting style that maximizes freedom and autonomy while still providing guidance and support. The conversation also explores the importance of allowing children to make their own choices, particularly regarding food and screen time. He emphasizes the need for parents to create an engaging environment that fosters autonomy while also ensuring safety. The discussion further covers the balance between providing structure and allowing freedom, the misconceptions surrounding screen time, and the critical role of trust in parent-child relationships.Takeaways

Send us a textSpacemen, I demand respect! Except, that's not really how that works. On today's episode, we talk about respect with your spouse and your kids. Turns out, a lot of us are getting it wrong. Spoiler alert, respect is pretty directly related to the connection you have with the other person. So, if you want respect, figure out how to connect with someone. Guess you don't need to listen to the episode now. But still do. It would be the respectful thing to do. Keywordsrespect, relationships, parenting, communication, acknowledgment, family dynamics, personal growth, emotional intelligence, teaching, disciplineTakeawaysRespect is often misunderstood in relationships.Acknowledgment of contributions is crucial for mutual respect.Modeling behavior is essential in teaching respect to children.Politeness and general courtesy have diminished in society.Discipline should not be about control but about teaching.Creating an environment of respect requires effort from all parties.Parents need to assess their own behavior to foster respect.Children learn respect through observation and experience.Communication is key in understanding different definitions of respect.Respect should be a two-way street in family dynamics.Sound Bites"Sock it to me!""You socked it to me?""I want to respect me."Chapters00:00Respect in Relationships and Parenting05:34Understanding Feminism and Gender Dynamics12:08Understanding Respect in Parenting13:41The Role of Acknowledgment in Family Dynamics16:24The Unseen Contributions of Parents18:01Teaching Respect and Responsibility20:24The Importance of Modeling Behavior26:46Creating an Environment of Mutual Respect32:29The Power of Example in Parenting37:04Navigating Control and Freedom in Parenting42:18Building Relationships Through Acknowledgment44:59The Balance of Love and LimitsSpread the word! The Manspace is Rad!!

Why are we polite? Does what we say really affect what people think of us? Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/250605 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters TRY LEARNING ENGLISH FROM THE NEWS: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English Stories ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English for Work They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

In this raw and hilarious episode of PivotMe, April shares an intensely personal story—her tattoo horror story. But beneath the ink and regret lies a powerful message about people-pleasing, distraction, and the cost of staying silent in critical moments. From battling through a brutal year to permanently marking her comeback on her body, April takes us through a decision made during emotional exhaustion and what it taught her about boundaries, voice, and recovery. Key Takeaways:

In this fascinating livestream of the Soul Elevation Podcast, I welcome Leo Marrs, a philosopher, founder, and consciousness explorer. Our conversation explores how AI is reshaping our world and what it means for human consciousness.  Join us as we discuss the sudden emergence of AI, its surprising impact on various industries, and its potential to redefine creativity and presence in our lives. Leo shares his insights on Integral Philosophy, the blending of ancient wisdom with futuristic technologies, and how AI might even guide our spiritual evolution. We also dive into fascinating topics such as using AI to connect with the spiritual realm, the role of empathy in human-AI interactions, and groundbreaking ways AI could be the key to solving aging and enhancing human potential. I was keen to share some of my successes and failures with various prompts, and the very real importance of utilizing intuition to navigate spiritual insights AI can access - or not! Don't miss this thought-provoking conversation that's perfect for anyone curious about AI, spirituality, and the visionary paths that lie ahead for humanity! Get my free New Earth guided meditation: https://www.karagoodwin.com/funnel/65489/new-earth-meditation Register for the upcoming Energy Reset workshop: https://www.karagoodwin.com/energetic-reset-workshop Connect with Leo's work: https://www.leomarrs.com Timestamp: 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:34 The Sudden Inspiration for This Episode 01:11 AI's Rapid Integration into Our Lives 02:26 Introducing Leo Mars 04:32 Exploring AI's Potential Futures 05:41 Integral Philosophy and Technology 08:38 Natural Intelligence vs. Artificial Intelligence 14:56 Audience Questions and Insights 16:06 The Role of Breathwork and Presence 24:11 Embracing Technology for a Better Future 33:16 Exploring Sacred Connections with AI 34:09 Navigating the Intangible Feelings 35:23 Training AI with Respect and Intent 36:23 The Future of AI Sentience 37:22 The Cost of Politeness in AI Interactions 38:08 Ensuring Genuine AI Responses 40:27 The Magic of Words and AI 47:24 Practical Uses and Ethical Concerns 49:09 The Human-AI Relationship 58:12 Preparing for an AI-Driven Future 01:00:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Connect with me: https://www.soulelevationpodcast.com https://www.karagoodwin.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kara_goodwin_meditation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karagoodwinmeditation LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoodwinmeditation/

In this episode of "ThinkFuture," I dive into a hot topic from AIDaily.us: should you be polite to your AI? I share how I've always said “please” and “thank you” to bots like ChatGPT, feeling like I get better responses—though a friend thought I was nuts. Two articles caught my eye: one says being polite wastes electricity since AI has to process extra words, while the other argues it keeps us a polite society. I'm Team Politeness! With AI and humans blending seamlessly in our daily chats, I think we should default to being nice to everyone—entity, bot, or human. Why have two modes when we can't even tell who's who anymore? I even suggest AI devs make bots give better results when we're polite, nudging us all to be kinder. YouTube fam, do you say “please” to your Alexa, or are you Team Rude? Let's talk about it!---this media is brought to you by polyscope: https://polyscopemedia.com

Join us as our lead pastor Jeff Martin wraps up our series in Nehemiah with chapter 13. As we make our way through this series, please feel free to email ⁠info@rccjc.church with any questions you may have. Thanks for listening!Be sure to check out our website: ⁠https://www.rccjc.church/Find us on social media:Instagram: ⁠redeemerjc⁠Facebook: ⁠Redeemer Community Church⁠Youtube: ⁠Redeemer Community Church⁠

M(h)aol are a band you should know. Meeting as all bands should (a chance encounter at a record store), the Dublin started, continentally based group are putting out their second album of shadow-chasing tunes next month. Get to know their story here, then catch them on tour. Photo: Cait Fahey Support 101 Part Time Jobs from £2 per month: Patreon.com/101parttimejobs Get yourself some top class Shure microphone gear: https://shu.re/3YhV7p2 DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping the ENTIRETY of their revenue. Get 30% off the first year of their service by signing up at https://distrokid.com/vip/101pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the name of politeness, we often sugarcoat or dilute the truth, twisting it into something softer that we think the other person would rather hear. Instead of saying what we truly mean, we go out of our way to smooth over situations in hopes they'll land better. Here's the issue: when we start holding back our real feelings, we disconnect from ourselves and others. We step out of alignment with our inner wisdom.  Though society teaches us that maintaining peace is more important than being honest, human beings are meant to express themselves. While we may fear that speaking our minds will lead to conflict, there's nothing more harmful than sugarcoating the truth. Suppressing our true feelings damages our relationships and makes us lose integrity. It's impossible to live fully and authentically when we're weighed down by unexpressed emotions and holding back our true essence. But where does this need for politeness come from? How can we stop withholding and start expressing ourselves honestly?  In this episode, we explore how to break free from sugar coating and embrace genuine self-expression.   Things You'll Learn In This Episode  -Truth is located in the body, not the brain  When we're in integrity, our body sensations will tell us when we're concealing instead of revealing. Why do we need to get out of our heads to gain access to this valuable raw data?  -Withdraw, withhold and project  Withholding our feelings immediately puts us in a state of disconnection. How does it lead to us projecting and turning our problem into someone else's? -Clear the debris  People think withholding is the best way to maintain a relationship. The truth is, the relationship loses its integrity when we're not honest. How do we move through a kerfuffle in our friendships without interrupting the flow of connection?   About Your Hosts Katie Hendricks, Ph.D., BC-DMT, is a pioneer in body intelligence and conscious loving with over 40 years of experience. Known internationally as a presenter and seminar leader, she focuses on authenticity, responsibility, and appreciation in conscious living. She co-authored 12 books, including best-sellers Conscious Loving and Conscious Loving Ever After and she has appeared on over 500 radio and TV programs. Sophie Chiche is a seasoned coach and consultant who has worked with thousands of individuals and teams globally. With a focus on helping people live fully expressed lives, she guides clients and facilitates group sessions to remove obstacles and design meaningful lives. Sophie has developed unique methods, mindset shifts, and healing modalities to create lasting change.   Check out this episode on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so the show reaches more people!odcast CTA

SPONSORS: 1) Download ACORNS: https://www.acorns.com/julian (***TIMESTAMPS in description below) ~ Matthew Hedger is a former "NOC" Spy for CIA. His program was Top-Secret and completely off-books. By the end of his run, he had successfully infiltrated the Mexican Cartels as one of their chief money launderers. Shawnee Delaney is an Ex-DIA clandestine ops officer, expert on cybersecurity, insider threat program development, surveillance, & investigation. She took part in the hunt for Osama Bin Laden. FOLLOW JULIAN DOREY INSTAGRAM (Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/juliandoreypodcast/ INSTAGRAM (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey/ X: https://twitter.com/julianddorey GUEST LINKS - MATT LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-hedger-692a30324/ - SHAWNEE Website: https://www.vaillancegroup.com - SHAWNEE LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/spyex/ ****TIMESTAMPS**** 0:00 - CIA Noc Spy, Matt leaked on Dark Web, USAID 15:50 - "Going Black", Money Laundering for CIA inside Cartels, CIA Disguises 24:35 - Matt & Shawnee on how to play deep cover role 24/7 33:35 - How CIA "uses" young officers 38:21 - CIA-Mossad Joint Operation 43:34 - How Matt initially connected with Mexican Cartels 50:25 - Old School Spy Comms 53:15 - Foreign Intel Data Breaches 57:53 - CIA operations in America, Data Privacy, Corporate Data Security 1:08:15 - CIA & DARPA Tech 1:13:45 - Shawnee breaks down AI Threats 1:30:55 - Matt pulls a fast one story, "Politeness & Familiarity" Theory 1:41:02 - Paranoia in Spying 1:42:15 - Matt infiltrates Cartel 1:49:38 - Types of targets Matt wanted 1:53:05 - How Matt psychology moves targets 1:55:20 - Using Banks to launder money 2:00:29 - Fent Problems 2:04:25 - Steering undercover criminal work into CIA work 2:08:39 - Matt turns a Top-10 Bank C-Suite Exec Story 2:25:31 - Matt becomes cartels' "guy" 2:33:25 - Matt's day-to-day cover while working cartels, Addiction to Danger 2:40:05 - Matt's bar-killing story 2:44:05 - The Cartel torture scene Matt witnessed 2:46:25 - Meetings w/ senior cartel leaders 2:49:30 - The Moral repercussions of Matt's spy work 2:54:25 - CIA & The Murder of Kiki Camarena 2:57:15 - Cartels designated terrorist groups 3:01:32 - The strange capture of Cartel Leader "El Mayo" 3:05:38 - Matt remembers undercover situations where he was terrified 3:08:32 - Matt gives more details on how foreign intel doxxed him on Dark Web 3:12:45 - Matt "left" CIA 3:17:27 - Matt & Shawnee love the comments CREDITS: - Host & Producer: Julian Dorey - Producer & Editor: Alessi Allaman - https://www.youtube.com/@UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ Julian Dorey Podcast Episode 290 - Matthew Hedger & Shawnee Delaney Music by Artlist.io Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, let's explore the phrase 'happy wife, happy life' and its implications on relationships. We'll discuss the dangers of suppressing emotions, the cost of avoiding truth, and the importance of building true intimacy and honest partnerships. Real happiness in relationships comes from mutual respect, truth-telling, and emotional resilience rather than appeasement and avoidance of conflict. Key Takeaways: The phrase 'happy wife, happy life' promotes dishonesty and emotional withdrawal. Suppressing emotions leads to resentment and distance in relationships. Real partnership is built on mutual truth and respect, not just keeping one person happy. Avoiding conflict can create a false sense of peace that is unsustainable. Politeness can kill passion and intimacy in relationships. Codependency often disguises itself as love but is rooted in fear. True intimacy requires vulnerability and the ability to express needs without blame. Conflict is an opportunity for engagement, not something to avoid. Creating a culture of honest communication strengthens relationships. Reflecting on what conversations are being avoided can lead to deeper understanding. More from me: Apply to join the "Get Your Life Back After Infidelity" group program here: https://andreagiles.com/get-your-life-back/ Follow on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/theinfidelitycoach/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! For transcripts and other available downloads, please visit Andrea's website at https://andreagiles.com/podcast/ © 2020 - 2025 Andrea Giles

Episode Notes In this episode of Workplace Hugs, Shannon and Rami tackle the surprising difference between being polite and being kind, sparked by a shocking statistic about how few people actually tell others when they have food in their teeth. Through personal stories and workplace examples, they explore why choosing kindness over politeness, even when it's awkward, can lead to stronger relationships and better communication.

Journalist Jonathan Sacerdoti joins Andrew Gold on Heretics to discuss the anti-Semitic hate he received while speaking at the Oxford Union and why Islamism is a grizzly bear that British politeness cannot outrun. Sign up to Proton.me/heretics Follow Jonathan here: https://x.com/jonsac Support this podcast: https://andrewgoldheretics.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Shawna and LaLa tackle two pressing issues: disaster preparedness and the alarming decline in modern manners. They explore doomsday prepping essentials while highlighting troubling trends like kids bringing their parents to job interviews, the rise of laziness in today's workplace, and poor customer service experiences. LaLa shares her frustration with a staggering $1300 electricity bill, a concern shared by many across the country facing similarly astronomical charges. Joining them is Frank DeRaffele, Executive Director of BNI Hudson Valley, who reveals how building strong professional networks can help you navigate and thrive in any crisis.

If it wouldn't be too much trouble, if you have a spare half hour, could we possibly suggest that you might enjoy listening to this episode on politeness? Or, if you've prefer a less polite version, "Listen! Now!" In this episode, your hosts Gretchen McCulloch and Lauren Gawne get enthusiastic about what politeness and rudeness are made up of at a linguistic level. We talk about existing cultural notions of "saving face" and "losing face", aka the push and pull between our desire for help vs our desire for independence, and how they've been formalized in a classic linguistics paper. We also talk about being less polite to show intimacy, addressing God in English and French, which forms of politeness are and aren't overtly taught, different uses of "please" in UK vs US English, levels of indirectness, email etiquette across generations and subcultures, rudeness and pointing, nodding norms in Japanese and English, smiling at strangers in the US vs Europe, and how a small number of politeness ingredients can combine in so many different ways that are culturally different. Click here for a link to this episode in your podcast player of choice: episodes.fm/1186056137/episode/dGFnOnNvdW5kY2xvdWQsMjAxMDp0cmFja3MvMTk5MDMyNTM3MQ Read the transcript here: lingthusiasm.com/post/770341829256364032/transcript-episode-99 Announcements: In this month's bonus episode we get enthusiastic about science metaphors and learning everything with Tom Lum and Caroline Roper, cohosts of Let's Learn Everything! We talk about whether programming languages should count as a language credit, numbers and ritual stock phrases like seventeen and "once upon a time", as well as etymology and metaphor in ecology, chemistry, and linguistics. We also talk about turning the "constantly trying to figure things out" part of your brain off, attending the word of the year vote, and how linguists have a tendency to be curious about language all the time, which... sometimes gets us into trouble. Join us on Patreon now to get access to this and 90+ other bonus episodes, plus access to the Lingthusiasm Discord server where you can chat with other language nerds. Find it all right here: patreon.com/lingthusiasm Looking for a last minute gift for the language nerd in your life? Or are you trying to get someone in your life to love linguistics as much as you do? Patreon have newly added a gift memberships feature! So if you'd be excited to receive a patreon membership to Lingthusiasm, forward this link to your friends and/or family with a little wink wink nudge nudge patreon.com/lingthusiasm/gift For links to things mentioned in this episode: lingthusiasm.com/post/770341545981444096/lingthusiasm-episode-99-a-politeness-episode-if

In today's episode, we're discussing the U.K.'s assisted dying bill, which is currently going through Parliament and would allow those with terminal illness to seek euthanasia to end their suffering. Medical doctor and researcher Dr. Calum Miller joins us to discuss the implications of this bill as well as some of the nefarious support this bill is receiving. On a happier note, we also talk about a recent Wall Street Journal article that shows that Bible sales are on the rise, especially among young people. And Pastor John Piper takes a stand against "gender hospitality" and the affirmation of false gender ideology. Buy Allie's new book, "Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion": https://a.co/d/4COtBxy --- Timecodes: (00:52) Assisted Euthanasia Bill in the UK (08:52) Interview with Dr. Calum Miller (35:41) Increase in Bible sales (47:12) John Piper against “pronoun politeness” ---   Today's Sponsors: We Heart Nutrition — Get 20% off women's vitamins with We Heart Nutrition, where 10% of every purchase supports pregnancy care centers; use code ALLIE at https://www.WeHeartNutrition.com. A'del — Try A'del's hand-crafted, artisan, small-batch cosmetics and use promo code ALLIE 25% off your first time purchase at AdelNaturalCosmetics.com Covenant Eyes — You can join a safe, confidential community of women where your story and struggle matter. Go to covenanteyes.com and use promo code ALLIE for 30 days free. Jase Medical — Go to Jase.com and enter code “ALLIE” at checkout for a discount on your order. Patriot Mobile — go to https://PatriotMobile.com/ALLIE or call 972-PATRIOT and use promo code 'ALLIE' for a free month of service! --- Links: Sales of Bibles Are Booming, Fueled by First-Time Buyers and New Versions: https://www.wsj.com/business/media/sales-of-bibles-are-booming-fueled-by-first-time-buyers-and-new-versions-d402460e ESV Study Bible: https://a.co/d/jg8yJIz Systematic Theology, Second Edition: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine by Wayne Grudem: https://a.co/d/4h7UsEC Ethics for a Brave New World, Second Edition (Updated and Expanded) by John S. Feinberg and Paul D. Feinberg: https://a.co/d/irRAgSm The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis: https://a.co/d/2S89KFa Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis: https://a.co/d/eWyVbrG Ask Pastor John: "On So-Called ‘Gender Pronoun Hospitality' https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-so-called-gender-pronoun-hospitality/id618132843?i=1000678891119 ---   Relevant Episodes: Ep 1015 | Abortion Colonialism: How the West Blackmails the Third World | Guest: Dr. Calum Miller https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1015-abortion-colonialism-how-the-west-blackmails/id1359249098?i=1000658087204 Ep 1098 | FEMA's Cruelty, Ending Trans Insanity & Christian Victory https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1098-femas-cruelty-ending-trans-insanity-christian/id1359249098?i=1000676545322 ---   Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 15th and 16th century Scotland, in the highest courts of the land, you'd find esteemed poets hurling insults at each other. This was flyting, a sort of medieval equivalent of battle rap, and it was so popular at the time that the King himself wrote instructions for how to do it well. Writer and Scots language campaigner Ishbel McFarlane and historical linguist Joanna Kopaczyk explain the art of flyting, where an insult becomes slander, what's going on within the speech act of performative diss-trading, and what the legal consequences could be of being accused of witchcraft. Find out more about the episode and read the transcript at theallusionist.org/flyting.  Content note: this episode contains brief references to historical capital and corporal punishments, and discussion of insults and slurs; there is also a derogatory term for sex workers, and category A and B swears. To help fund this independent podcast, take yourself to theallusionist.org/donate and become a member of the Allusioverse. You get regular livestreams with me and my collection of reference books, inside scoops into the making of this show, and watchalong parties - we're enjoying Merchant Ivory films, the current seasons of Great British Bake Off and the Canadian version, and Taskmaster featuring my brother Andy. Coming up, we've got Pride & Prejudice and Carol! And best of all, you get to bask in the company of your fellow Allusionauts in our delightful Discord community.  This episode was produced by me, Helen Zaltzman, with music and editorial assistance from Martin Austwick of palebirdmusic.com. Thanks to Y-Lynn Ong. Find @allusionistshow on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Xitter, Threads, Bluesky, TikTok, etc. Our ad partner is Multitude. If you want me to talk about your product or thing on the show, sponsor an episode: contact Multitude at multitude.productions/ads. This episode is sponsored by:• Squarespace, your one-stop shop for building and running your online bailiwick. Go to squarespace.com/allusionist for a free 2-week trial, and get 10 percent off your first purchase of a website or domain with the code allusionist.• Constant Wonder, the podcast that opens our eyes and ears to the nature around us and its, yes, constant wonders. Listen to Constant Wonder in your usual podcast-listening places.• Rocket Money, the personal finance app that helps find and cancel your unwanted subscriptions and monitors your spending. Go to rocketmoney.com/allusionist to save money and lower your outgoings.• LinkedIn Ads: convert your B2B audience into high quality leads. Get $100 credit on your next campaign at linkedin.com/allusionist.Support the show: http://patreon.com/allusionistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will a medication work better if you believe and expect it to? This episode begins with some compelling evidence that having faith in a medical treatment has a real impact on just how well it works. https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/placebo-effect Imagine a world where people are not polite. What would it be like if we weren't civil to each other and didn't care? Our willingness to be polite is a cornerstone of our civilization. But Lord knows, we are not all polite all the time. Are women more polite than men? Do the rules of politeness change? Can you be impolite and still be liked and admired? What are the benefits of being polite? These are some questions I tackle with Louise Mullany. She has taught the science of politeness at the University of Nottingham for the past 25 years, where she is a professor of sociolinguistics. She is also author of the book Polite: The Art of Communication at Home, at Work and in Public. (https://amzn.to/3xVN9Jo) Many parts of the job search process can be outsourced – except one. The job interview. That is all you! Whether you have to interview virtually or in-person, job interviews can be stressful. How well you perform can spell the difference between getting an offer or not. Yet, it seems many people try to “wing it.” That turns out to be a really bad idea. While it's true you can't predict what you'll be asked specifically, preparation is still a key factor according to my guest Sam Owens. He is the founder of Sam's Career Talk (https://www.samscareertalk.com/) where he provides career coaching services and helps people land their dream jobs Sam has worked as a chief marketing officer for three multi-billion-dollar companies and he is author of the book, I Hate Job Interviews: Stop Stressing. Start Performing. Get the Job You Want (https://amzn.to/4f7xJSX). I know several people who claim MSG is really bad for you. Is it really? What does the science say? Listen to hear how it got such a bad reputation and what the truth is about how MSG affects people.https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/how-msg-got-a-bad-rap-flawed-science-and-xenophobia/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Books on etiquette don't necessarily reflect rules everyone is actually following – they're more like what the author thinks the ideal standard of behavior should be. This episode looks at six such books from history.  Research: Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "Giovanni Della Casa". Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Feb. 2024, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Giovanni-Della-Casa. Accessed 29 February 2024. Dukes, Hunter. “The Age of Impoliteness: Galateo: or, A Treatise on Politeness and Delicacy of Manners (1774 edition).” The Public Domain Review. 2/27/2024. https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/galateo/ Della Casa, Giovanni. “Galateo: Or, A Treatise on Politeness and Delicacy of Manners.” Printed for J. Dodsley. 1774. Stanhope, Philip Dormer, Earl of Chesterfield. “Letters to His Son, 1746-47.” Project Gutenberg. https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/3351/pg3351-images.html Eyebright, Daisy. “A Manual of Etiquette with Hints of Politeness and Good Breeding.” https://digital.library.upenn.edu/women/eyebright/etiquette/etiquette.html Green, Edward S. “National Capital Code of Etiquette.” Washington, D.C. : Austin Jenkins. 1920. https://archive.org/details/nationalcapitalc00greerich Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "Emily Post". Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Sep. 2023, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Emily-Post. Accessed 4 March 2024. Post, Emily. “Etiquette in Society, in Business, in Politics and at Home.” Funk & Wagnalls. New York and London. 1922. https://www.gutenberg.org/files/14314/14314-h/14314-h.htm#Page_1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.