The Interplay of Kindness and Politeness

Understanding Four Key Character Types

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It’s Philosophical Friday, so let’s talk some philosophy today. I recently read the article “The Power of Politeness” by

Rick Allen

and it made me contemplate politeness and kindness. There is a common misconception that politeness implies kindness and vice versa. In this article, I would like to explore the true meanings of these terms. Let’s examine the four types of characters that emerge when we combine politeness and kindness, as well as…