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...Thais consider it extraordinarily rude to express anger in public ... If you cannot keep a 'cool head,' many Thais will actually think you are insane or dangerous. When angry, remember to smile...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: An Englishman in the Land Of Smiles | 12/11/2008 | See Source »

...their local government. The vast majority had no chance to fight and nothing to fight with and probably thought they would live to see their families again, not knowing what evil awaited them. Calling them or any defenseless people "passive victims"--even to refute such a notion-- is ignorant, rude and insulting. It would have been more accurate and thoughtful to have said that some Jews found a way to fight back, and did. Richard Allen Cohen, CHICAGO...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Inbox | 12/11/2008 | See Source »

...advocating for his campaign.Schwartz’s supporters insist that despite his political ambitions, such friendliness is a part of his personality, not a strategy to win more votes. And Schwartz himself is not shy about defending his motives.“It’s kind of rude not to say ‘hi’ to people to begin with,” he said. “It makes your life a lot more pleasant [if you do].”“This is who I’ve been since 13?...

Author: By Eric P. Newcomer, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: CEB Duo Proposes Reforms | 12/8/2008 | See Source »

...woman at the DMV had a really interesting look on her face, like it was rude to ask, but she finally did, and I was able to tell her all about dissection. It was awesome. No matter what I have to put up with, animals have to put up with so much more...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Hi, How Are You? My Name Is Cutout Dissection.com | 12/4/2008 | See Source »

...F.D.R. Will he be God next week? Obama is a decent, intelligent man who may make a good President. However, people who think he is our salvation and that all of our national problems will be solved the day after his inauguration are in for a rude awakening. Enough already! P.S. Yes, I voted for him. Marie Virene, Louisville, Colorado...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Inbox | 11/27/2008 | See Source »

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