Politeness - xoJane

How Not To Be A Dick At The Coffee Shop

Marissa Reddy — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:30:00 -0500

It’s not EXpresso. We do judge you for that one.

HELP! I'm an Awkward Exiter

Emily V Gordon — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:00:22 -0400

I know how to banter at a party -- I just don't know how to make a break for it.

With Apologies to Everyone Who Has Ever Bought Me a Gluten-Free Banana Muffin

Sari Botton — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:00:29 -0400

Before you roll your eyes, I am the Real Deal, diagnosed with celiac in 1967 when I was two, not one of those bandwagon types trying to avoid “inflammation” read: *cough* weight gain *cough*.

Are Americans Fake?

Jessica — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:00:31 -0500

"I think Americans are fake," someone told me recently while I was out having drinks. I have a version of this conversation at least once a month in the Netherlands.

I'm Afraid Being Too Nice is Putting Me in Danger

Jackie — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:00:18 -0500

It’s completely irrational to feel bad about quashing somebody's stalking behavior. But I do.