In conversations, there are certain phrases people say when they're secretly insecure about their intelligence and want to appear more knowledgeable than they actually are.

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If you say any of these 5 overused phrases, you may be coming off as ‘judgmental,' says communication expert—what to say instead Here are five common phrases that can make you sound judgmental ...

What do I say?Advice Miss Manners: Open door etiquette baffles me; is it rude to say something, or ignore it? Published: Jun. 21, 2025, 11:00 a.m.

Steven Soderbergh released two films this year: Black Bag, a juicy spy whodunit that’s very much in his wheelhouse, and Presence (now streaming on Hulu), an experimental narrative that’s, well ...