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someguyfromcanada  ·  3391 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: How to be polite

The phrase "voted “most scholarly” of my class, roughly equivalent to “least likely to have sex” was classic.

Never touch someone you do not know and always ask them about themselves is a great tip for solid social interaction. The first words I learn in any foreign country I travel to are please and thank you. And I use them generously. It's not hard to be polite and people appreciate the effort even if the follow up is not the best.