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A word I think of in this connection is an old bit of psychiatric jargon that went out of polite use a few decades ago.
Be polite using words like please and thank you.
Sentiment expressed on the network can't be tracked by use of polite words alone – especially when they're a part of less than polite conversations, or used sarcastically, for example.
It's not just a matter of it being polite to avoid the use of certain words, or that society should punish those who fail to be 'politically correct'.
Manners can include formal issues, like the use of polite language or proper behavior at the table, but they also include more common issues, like listening to and respecting one's elders.
In Norway and Sweden the use of the polite form is now obsolete.
Respect for an acquaintance even one year older than oneself requires the use of a polite form of speech.
The polite and respectful tone and use of personalised SMS-text messages (e.g. acknowledging birthdays, named health providers) were singled out for generating a sense of being respected and valued.
Say "Thank you! " You'd be surprised how respectful your family will feel towards you, just because of your frequent use of the polite two words.
Use of language was polite, reasonable, measured and members were generally supportive of each other's contributions, including non-verbal gestures such as nods of agreement.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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