Inspirational Quotes
Words to motivate, inspire, and guide you.
Cultural NormsEvangelismSocial Etiquette It's considered acceptable in our culture to approach perfect strangers, as often or not who may be in extremis, and evangelise. I don't see why that's considered a normal thing.
HonorRecognitionCultural NormsRespectUnexpected Gifts I don't know why they gave me a knighthood - though it's very nice of them - but I only ever use the title in the U.S. The Americans insist on it and get offended if I don't.
Language EvolutionSocial DynamicsIdentity NavigationPersonal ExpressionCultural Norms Just as the humble, unassuming, assenting 'O.K.' has deposed the more affirmative 'Yes,' so the little cringe and hesitation and approximation of 'like' are a help to young people who are struggling to negotiate the shoals and rapids of ethnic identity, the street, and general correctness.