We've all been there: A coworker, a relative or even a stranger at the coffee shop comes out of left field with a remark that's cutting, condescending and just plain rude. Your first instinct might be ...

Complaints about rudeness in others aren't new to contemporary society, but modern life certainly presents many opportunities to be uncivil. There are the people who can't resist checking their ...

Dear Readers: So many of you wrote in about the nurse column, and I truly appreciate your feedback and your service. Nursing is one of the most vital professions, and nurses deserve both respect and ...