Canadians have earned a worldwide reputation for politeness, but this cultural trait masks a hidden communication style that ...

Canadians have built a global reputation for being polite, friendly, and easy to get along with. People around the world see ...

I thought they might be angry. Over the past quarter century, I’ve spent big chunks of time in Canada; Montreal and Toronto on occasion, but mostly Vancouver and the South Shore of Nova Scotia.

Rules of politeness, in communication and otherwise, are steeped in history. Some have also changed as society and technology has changed. Certainly what governs polite communication in some cultures ...

In our quest to maintain harmony, avoid conflict, and prevent hurt feelings, we’re sometimes tempted to sugarcoat the truth. While being polite is generally seen as a positive trait, excessive ...