As NPR podcast hosts and language experts, we regularly hear people misusing words that seem alike but mean very different ...

Living in the South, most people know that southern hospitality and politeness are key components that make up southern culture. From using 'Ma'am and 'Sir' to using indirect language to tell someone ...

Chances are, you don’t intend to sound rude or unpleasant when talking to your friends, partner, colleagues, or employees. But some commonly used words and sentences can make you come across that way, ...