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Is Our Politeness Holding Us Back?

Andreas Souvaliotis | Posted 01.22.2012 | Canada Business
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Andreas Souvaliotis

Could it be that our world-leading national politeness and gentleness is actually holding us back a bit from stretching our minds and our capabilities? How do we find a way to stay nice and play to win at the same time?

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Canadians vs. Americans: The Final Showdown of Manners

Miranda Frum | Posted 10.24.2011 | Canada
Read More: Ugly American, Canadian Stereotype, Rudeness, Canada vs. America, American Idiot, Politeness, Rude American, Stereotype, Canada Polite, Manners, Etiquette, Canada News
Miranda Frum

Canadians are famously polite, but as I have found as an American living in Canada, this may just be a very convenient stereotype. Politeness does not automatically mean you are also kinder, or more generous, or a generally better person than another.

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When it Comes to the Media, Nice Isn't Always Better Than Naughty

Jonathan Naymark | Posted 09.23.2011 | Canada
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Jonathan Naymark

In light of the British phone hacking scandal, such media purity may seem like a good thing

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