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How important is politeness?

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The Subjectivity of Politeness and Social Expectations

This chapter explores the subjective nature of politeness through a personal anecdote involving a boy and poet Michael Rosen. It examines the influence of societal norms on manners and the pressures parents face when their children deviate from expected social behaviors.

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