Want to know how to be polite? According to politeness professor, good manners are about more than just saying "sorry". Here's what you need to know

How to be polite: 8 things you're probably getting wrong

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Talking about the weather isn’t a cop-out 

Don’t assume everyone’s definition of politeness is the same 

Women aren’t naturally more polite than men     

You can use other people to deliver ‘unfavourable messages’ 

From why interrupting is sometimes the best strategy to why talking about the weather is anything but a cop-out.