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San Francisco Chronicle
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
‘Secret sauce' behind national spelling bee is mixed by a UC Berkeley student
Hundreds of logolept tanquams will compete against hindermates this week in the famous Scripps tournament of orthography. Put another way, 243 brainy young students are about to face off in the national spelling bee, which runs Tuesday through Thursday. However you say it, the kids will be spelling and misspelling a lot of complicated words. And someone has to choose all of the lexical ammunition that will make or break the would-be champions. 'I'm the national word list coordinator,' said Frank Cahill, 27, who is also a UC Berkeley doctoral student in comparative literature. His spelling bee work is highly secretive. Cahill won't even say how many people are on the panel he oversees, which he calls a 'small team.' They work together for a full year ahead of the competition, not only curating the official cornucopia of words to be spelled, but also inventing the sentences that spellers may ask to hear before they venture an answer. And no, Cahill won't say how many words he and the team vet and approve. With a $50,000 grand prize at stake, no leakage — even minimal efflux that could lead to more serious exudation — can be allowed. Part of Cahill's role is to preserve an element of surprise during the competition. During the bee, for example, he pays close attention to how the spellers are doing: Are the words lobbed at them too easy? Too challenging? If so, Cahill might suggest that the judges skip to a more or less difficult section of the word list he and his team have provided. 'What makes the spelling bee such good TV is that anything can happen,' said Cahill, whose modest demeanor belied his puissant position as he chatted with a reporter in a dusty upstairs library on campus, a room fittingly redolent of old books and beloved words. 'One lapse — one double letter — and you're eliminated.' Cahill knows this all too well. The year is 2012. Cahill, a 14-year-old competitor from Colorado, is one of seven spellers remaining on the national stage, having correctly spelled 'dedans,' meaning spectators at a tennis match. Now he is up again. His word, pronounced clearly for him, is from the Middle English and means tadpole. He spells: 'p-o-r-w-i-g-g-l-e.' Porwigle, as Cahill and the world quickly learned, has but one 'g.' Cahill lost the competition. But he gained a love of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, whose gifts, he said, include helping children around the world develop a critical balance 'of nerves and poise.' And ethics, he added. 'Part of being a good citizen is speaking precisely. Understanding the nuances of the words you use and their effects. Having a robust vocabulary so you can say exactly what you mean — and understand what others say, and what they mean. Those are necessary civics skills.' Today, Cahill's academic interests lie in the interplay among classical Japanese, ancient Greek and Latin and modern British literature. His dissertation has yet to be written or titled, but expect it all to be explained when that happens. The allure of language and its evolution came to Cahill not only from his mother, a former English literature major at Northwestern University, but also from the spelling bee. He has worked with Scripps since 2019, first as a volunteer and then as a year-round contractor. National word list coordinator is a new role for Scripps, and in that position Cahill contributes many of the bee's official words. He declined to reveal any of them or even how many years must pass before a word can be reused for the bee. The whole list changes every year. 'This is secret sauce territory,' he said. What he can reveal: He and his team, with full-time staff, proof the final word list for mistakes. They ensure definitions are 'faithful to the dictionary,' which is Merriam-Webster Unabridged. They verify pronunciation with the bee's official pronouncers. And they substantiate the etymology of every word. Then there are the sentences. Spellers commonly ask how a word is used. So at least one sentence for every word must be at the ready. That's a lot of words and a lot of sentences. Honey, I'm going to the eisteddfod after dinner tonight! A reporter came up with that one after Cahill said that eisteddfod, a Welsh singing or poetry competition, was one of his two favorite words (neither of which is on the list this year, spellers). He likes it because, as a Welsh word, it is uncommon, fun to say and provides 'a window into another world.' Yet that sentence turned out to be an example of what not to do if you are going to offer it to the spelling bee. Making up sentences out of thin air is verboten, explained the national word list coordinator. 'You need to do research,' said Cahill, who first imagines a scene for each word. 'Do eisteddfods (alternatively, eisteddfodau) happen at night? Maybe someone isn't going to just watch the competition but perform in it. That would add specificity.' Then Cahill does what everyone does when they need more information. He turns to Wikipedia. He pokes around online. 'I do this for every word. Some are easy. But something I really love is bringing up historical specificity to the sentence, because ultimately, the bee is a pedagogical program,' he said. 'We want to teach young people.' The youngest speller this year is 8 and in the third grade. The oldest are 14, and there are 72 of them. Contrary to a popular belief about the avid wordsmiths in the national spelling bee, most are not homeschooled. Just six of this year's 243 kids are taught at home, while 170 attend public school. Until this year, Cahill's many tasks — including the cat-herding role of organizing online meetings of the Word Panel — had been spread out among its members, said Corrie Loeffler, executive director of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. But having Cahill as coordinator has already become essential, she said. 'Frank brings a powerful mix of passion and precision to this role,' said Loeffler, who credited him with adding 'a distinct humanity' to the job. Evidence of that might be found in Cahill's other favorite word. 'I love pogonotomy,' he said. Shaving. 'It's a word for such a common thing.' Like that thing everyone does when they put letters together to come up with a greater meaning. This year's Orthography Bee will run May 27 to 29 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Md. California has 20 competitors, including three Bay Area spellers. They are Aren Lee, 13, Aiden Meng, 12, and Rithvi Balajee, 12, all from Danville.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
These Are the Most Unique Boy Names in the U.S. Right Now
There's something so satisfying about finding a baby name that nobody else seems to be using. Not because you're trying to be weird for the sake of being weird — but because it feels like a secret. Like you've uncovered a hidden gem buried deep in a pile of Liams and Noahs and Jameses. Each year, the U.S. Social Security Administration releases a massive list of every baby name given to five or more newborns in the United States — and let me tell you, it's long. (Like, thousands and thousands of names long.) But the real magic isn't in the top of the list. It's way, way down at the bottom, in the names that barely squeaked in. Names that were given to just five baby boys or fewer the entire year. And that, friends, is where this list comes from. We dug around at the bottom of the list to find rare boy names that are cool, handsome, and unusual without being un-usable. Some are old-school and unexpected, others are brand new or invented-sounding, but they all have one thing in common: they're barely out there. Which, in a world of copy-paste names on every playground, honestly feels kinda refreshing. (One quick note: although this list was released in 2025, it's actually based on babies born in 2024. So while these names are new-ish, they're not predictions — they're real, actual names that real, actual parents used … just barely.) Let's dive into the rarest boy names in the country — the ones that most people missed, but you won't. More from SheKnows The Newest List of Most Popular Baby Names Was Just Released - See What's Topping the Charts Now Best of SheKnows 19 Celebrity Stepparents Who Have a Tight Bond With Their Stepkids I'm 29 Weeks Pregnant, & Comfortable Sandals Are a *Must* This Summer—These Are the Best Ones on the Market Recent Baby & Toddler Product Recalls Every Parent and Caregiver Should Know About Where Spencer sounds more former, its short form — Spence — has a cool and casual vibe. They both come from the Middle English word spense, meaning 'larder' or 'pantry' — the surname Spencer would have indicated someone who dispenses provisions. Tyro sounds a bit like a made-up name — maybe inspired by other Ty- names such as Tyrone or Tyson or Tyler. However, some sources say it may come from the Greek word tyrôs, meaning … well, 'cheese.' But even the most beautiful names can have less-than-desirable meanings, and it doesn't make them any less perfect! Willoughby is the perfect option if you love the nickname Will, but William is a little too popular for your liking (it is the #10 most popular boy name in the U.S., after all, and its nickname Liam is #1). It's an Old English place name meaning 'willow town.' As a name, Loden is invented, perhaps as an alternative to the more popular Logan. But in Dutch, loden means 'lead' — as in the metal element, which is kind of a neat meaning. The origin of this unique boy name is unknown, but it may be a variation of the Spanish name Xaviel — which itself is likely a form of Xavier, meaning 'new house.' There are lots of different ways to spell this German surname-turned-first-name (which means 'shepherd'): Schafer, Shaffer, Shaefer, etc — but we like this rare version, Schaefer. Shae could be a cute nickname! Stemming from the name George, which comes from the Greek word georgos and means 'farmer,' Geordie (pronounced jor-dee) is a less-stuffy — and more rare — alternative. Whether you're a Tolkien fan or just like the magical medieval feeling of the name, Lorien is a rarely-used winner. In J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, Lorien is a short form of the name Lothlórien, meaning 'land of gold.' With the name Milo quickly rising in popularity, you hear it more and more often — but the very similar Rilo is so unique that it was only given to five baby boys in the U.S. last year! It's likely a fresh spin on the name Riley, meaning 'rye woodland.' Woodsen is a surname that probably comes from the place name Woodsome, meaning 'from the houses in the woods.' It's a good way to get to the quirky-vintage sounding nickname Woody while still having a longer, more distinguished form to lean on in professional situations. This is a surname originating from the place name Livet, which is in Normandy, France. It's also the perfect way to get to the nickname Lev (which means 'heart' in Hebrew). Gabrien is a unique and rarely-used variation of Gabriel, which comes from the Hebrew name Ḡavriʾel, meaning 'God is my strength.' This sleek-sounding pick means 'black' — it's derived from the animal of the same name, the sable marten, which has a luxurious thick, dark coat. Considering the popularity of names like Trigg and Trip, Brig is a logical choice — you could say it's from the word 'brigadier,' meaning a military officer in charge of a brigade. Another surname-turned-first-name, Marsden is a distinguished-sounding and rarely used choice. It comes from an Old English place name meaning 'valley boundary' — and comes with the cute nickname option Mars! Peter (meaning 'stone') has been one of the most popular boy names for literal decades. As of last count, it stands at #192 of the top 1000 most popular names for boys, but has reached as high as #35 (back in 1955). So what does that have to do with Piers? Well, Piers is the medieval form of Peter! And for a modern baby boy, it's a fresh alternative to a classic name. Color names have been on the rise, and Cobalt is — dare we say — 'blue'-tiful?! Cobalt is a deep blue color made by mixing cobalt oxide with aluminum oxide. And it's the perfect way to get to the nickname Coby! Speaking of blue hues, that brings us to Mavi, another rare boy name given to only five babies last year! You might not expect this name to mean 'blue' — unless you're familiar with Turkish! Mavi, which means 'blue' in Turkish, also works as a unique name with a cool blue vibe. This is an invented name, so it has no discernible meaning, though you could base it on the names it's likely inspired by. There's Kai, which is Hawaiian for 'sea.' Or it could have pop culture roots, inspired by Kylo Ren from the Star Wars franchise. You could pronounce it KY-lo, or KAY-lo. Either way, it's a versatile and unique pick! There are lots of Parkers out there, but substantially fewer Parks — which puts this name firmly in the sweet spot of underused, but not strange or unfamiliar! This is another invented name with no meaning — so that indicates it can mean whatever you want, right?! If you must attach a meaning to it, you could say it's a fresh alternative to Andrew (unlike Andy or Drew, which are both frequently used), meaning 'masculine.'
Forbes
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Today's ‘Wordle' #1407 Hints, Clues And Answer For Saturday, April 26th
How to solve today's Wordle. SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Looking for Friday's Wordle hints, clues and answer? You can find them here: The weekend is here at last and what a lovely weekend it is, too. It's hard to believe that only a week ago, it snowed nine inches here in the mountains. Now it's sunny, the birds are chirping, the snow has all melted and other than some wind it's quite perfect outside. So let's get right to this Wordle so we can get out into nature! The Hint: When things collide, noisily. The Clue: This Wordle is onomatopoeic. Okay, spoilers below! . . . Today's Wordle Credit: Erik Kain Every day I check Wordle Bot to help analyze my guessing game. You can check your Wordles with Wordle Bot right here. ANKLE was a decent opener today, leaving me with just 98 words and two yellow boxes. SPOIL was not as good, only slashing this to 7 remaining solutions. With one new yellow box, I took a leap of faith and guessed CLASH. Lucky for me, that was the Wordle! Today's Wordle Bot Credit: Erik Kain The Bot and I each get 1 point for guessing in three and 0 points for tying, bringing our April totals to: Erik: 12 points Wordle Bot: 16 points The word clash likely originated in the early 16th century as an imitative or onomatopoeic word — meaning it mimics the sound it describes, like the noise of loud, sharp collisions. It may have been influenced by Middle English clashen ("to clash, strike together noisily") and is related to other sound-imitative words like clatter. FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder Let me know how you fared with your Wordle today on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. Also be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel and follow me here on this blog where I write about games, TV shows and movies when I'm not writing puzzle guides. Sign up for my newsletter for more reviews and commentary on entertainment and culture.
New York Times
24-04-2025
- General
- New York Times
Yep. Right on. Forsooth. Word. Mm-Hmm. Shupp?
We may be a polarized nation, but on a verbal level we are witnessing an explosion of ways to agree. Even a professional observer of linguistic change struggles to keep up with the variety of ways that the younger folk have to say 'yep!' This fecundity is evidence not only of how language evolves but also of how dialects mix. And it's fun. Back in the days of Middle English, the way to communicate agreement was 'yea verily.' Also 'forsooth' — 'sooth' meant 'truth,' now perceivable only in 'soothsayer.' Today our default affirmation marker is 'yeah.' Not 'yes': In most circumstances, 'yes' has a distinctly chilly ring, a hint of displeasure with whoever is asking the question. Or it can sound socially awkward, as when Miss Prissy, a chicken in the Looney Tunes Foghorn Leghorn series, intones her flutily schoolmarmish 'yeh-ess!' 'Yeah' drafts an 'ah' on to 'yes' that softens it up, just as it does with 'nah,' conveying negation in a 'no offense' way. 'Yep' subs in a p, which when attached to the end of a word can make it seem more amiable, as it does for 'nope' or 'welp.' All fine options, but nothing compared to the cornucopia that Black English produced. The hip and jolly 'right on!' was probably the first affirmation to gain national attention in the late 1960s. By the late 1970s it was starting to sound dated. Before long, one was more likely to say 'word' (or the slightly more embroidered 'word up'), based ultimately on a medieval proverb that 'one's word is one's bond.' Also, we got the similarly flavored 'mos def' and 'true dat.' These affirmation words have been key markers in the influence of Black English on the language as a whole. Beyond individual words, they have contributed a sense, now commonplace, of language as a creative and kinetic zone. Young speakers of all shades now expect a constant turnover in ways of saying 'yep.' White American dialects have been fertile ground as well. I remember a spirited conversation I once had when a white friend of mine suddenly erupted with 'primo!' It sounded so strange to the rest of us that we laughed, a lot. That was decades ago but I still chuckle when I think of how the word took us all by surprise. My friend said 'primo' was a cherished word of assent among young folk in the Massachusetts area she came from. 'Totes' originated in white dialects, as did 'totally.' Remember Valley Girls? More typical is the Black slang import 'bet,' which is opaque to the untrained ear but just a shortened and melodically flattened version of the longstanding 'you bet.' Someone says 'The show wasn't even that good, anyway'; his friend answers, 'Bet.' Similarly incomprehensible to the uninitiated is 'no cap.' Its basic meaning is 'no kidding' — in Black English, one meaning of 'capping' is lying — but it's now also used as a marker of agreement. Also on the smorgasbord these days is 'say that,' a descendant of 'you can say that again' and 'you said it' with the flavor of the Black 'preach it!' A West Coast friend reports that her (white) teenage boys' versions of assent are currently 'peak,' 'fire' and 'facts.' On the East Coast I recently encountered a (white) 20-something whose preferred affirmation marker was 'period,' which threw me the first couple of times. One can only begin to imagine all the variations to be found between. Another affirmation marker is 'mm-HMM.' One theory is that it was brought into English by enslaved people, most of whose West African languages are tonal, like Mandarin. That makes for a great story, but I'm not convinced. For one thing, 'mm-HMM' is not especially associated with Black people or even the South. For another, there is a more economical explanation available if we pull the camera back a little. 'Mm-HMM' is what linguists call a melodic expression. In English, others include 'MM-mm' to mean 'nope,' 'mm-MM-mm' to mean 'I don't know,' and 'hm-M' to mean 'What?' The melodies of the latter two seem to be based on the way we say 'I don't know' and 'What?' 'Mm-HMM' most likely derived from the way we say 'OK' or 'That's right.' The impulse to reach for sounds instead of words to mean 'yep' and 'nope' crosses cultural boundaries. Swedes can agree by just inhaling while saying something like 'shupp.' In Italian, 'bo' is a way of saying you don't know. Most of our idiomatic ways to agree come from Black English, but some transcend dialect entirely. Thus we can even count a kind of singing among our efflorescence of ways to convey warm agreement, much of it driven by Black English seasoning the general American vernacular. Language changes, dialects mix — even in how we say 'yeah!' By the way, I recently did an interview with Bari Weiss of The Free Press about my new book, 'Pronoun Trouble.' If you watch it, you will see me assert — with a certain take-a-stab confidence — that there are no languages in which words for men and women are based on body parts, along the lines of recent proposals like 'people with uteruses.' I must eat crow. Mark Post, a linguist at the University of Sydney, informs me that in Galo, an Indigenous language of India, the word for son-in-law translates as something like 'mister penis' (i.e., the source of future offspring), and names and nicknames of daughters often refer to birth order along the lines of 'first vagina' and 'last vagina.' To use another melodic expression the youngs are using these days, 'womp womp.' Now I know!
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Nice vs. Kind: The Difference Is Significant
The words 'nice' and 'kind' are often used interchangeably to describe a positive quality in a person. From an early age, we're told to 'be nice,' and we learn about the heartwarming nature of 'acts of kindness.' But when you look into the definitions and usages for 'nice' and 'kind,' you'll find they aren't quite synonyms. In fact, one might be a preferable characteristic to strive for. So is it better to be nice or to be kind? What does each really mean, and what is the difference? We asked experts, including psychologists and lexicographers, to break it down. 'I would suggest that being 'nice' is about being polite, civilized and demonstrating high levels of social skills and etiquette,' said Thomas Plante, a psychology professor and faculty scholar with the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University. Interestingly, the word derives from the Latin 'nescius,' meaning 'ignorant,' but it evolved over time to hold meanings like 'timid' and 'faint-hearted,' and eventually its current association with synonyms like 'pleasant' and 'satisfying.' 'The first definition of 'nice' — and the one that could be considered the most likely and common — is 'pleasing; agreeable; delightful,'' said Grant Barrett, head of lexicography at 'I would define 'kind' as behavior that's thoughtful, caring and considerate, but also strong, confident and self-caring,' said Dr. Marcia Sirota, a psychiatrist and author of 'Be Kind, Not Nice: How to Stop People-Pleasing, Build Your Confidence and Discover Your Authentic Self.' Barrett similarly noted that the first definition of 'kind' is 'of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person.' Indeed, the word kindness has roots in Middle English with the word 'kinde,' which means 'friendly' or 'deliberately doing good to others.' It also has Germanic origins linking 'kind' to the word 'kin,' as in family. Houston Kraft, author of 'Deep Kindness: A Revolutionary Guide for the Way We Think, Talk, and Act in Kindness,' noted that the word kindness denotes 'action, quality or state.' 'Putting the pieces together, kindness is a deliberate action of friendliness or care that chooses to see others as if they were connected to you in some meaningful way,' he said. 'It is a choice to practice empathy, connection and generosity to meet the needs of another.' 'Being 'kind' seems to take being 'nice' a bit further in being gracious, generous, empathetic and hospitable,' Plante said. 'It involves action and intentions beyond just politeness or niceness. Both demonstrate good social skills and a gracious manner, but I believe that being kind is a higher level of engagement, behavioral intentions and commitment than being nice.' Thus, being kind generally requires greater effort and time. Kraft described kindness as 'proactive' and 'care-oriented,' whereas niceness is more 'reactive' and 'I-oriented.' 'Kindness moves beyond feelings and conveniences,' he said. 'It is a deliberate choice to bring encouragement, support or appreciation to yourself or others. Nice is pleasant, but doesn't usually require much pain. It is non-sacrificial and, as such, rarely makes a lasting difference. Most actions in kindness are inconvenient. It almost always costs us something ― time, effort, comfort, pride, ego. But it is those intentional, knowing sacrifices that make it meaningful.' By contrast, he believes niceness falls short of deep impact, perhaps in part due to its roots in notions of ignorance. To be nice is about people-pleasing in service of being liked. 'It is a behavior that can masquerade as kindness, but is often motivated by selfish motives whether people are conscious of them or not,' Kraft said. 'The nice person often expects something in return for their actions. They seek gratitude from the recipient even if the person wasn't expecting — or doesn't want — what is being given.' Being nice might stem from a place of pride or entitlement, rather than genuine generosity. As a result, someone may get defensive if another person doesn't accept or appreciate their niceness. This is because they're acting out of a need for validation or approval from others. 'The nice person will help pick up trash after a long night ― but only if someone is watching so they can get the credit,' Kraft suggested. 'In its worst form, this ignorance leads us to believe we are deeply good people doing good for the world when we are primarily doing good for ourselves.' This contrast emerges in the linguistic analysis of the words nice and kind as well. 'There is one essential issue that comes up when looking into niceness: Is it sincere?' Barrett said. 'We seem not to see problems with kindness, at least when looking at the language data.' He pointed to the common use of phrases like 'feign niceness,' 'facade of niceness,' 'veneer of niceness' and 'tyranny of niceness' ― as well as the association of 'niceness' with modifiers like 'bland' and 'phony.' Sincerity also gets called into question with expressions like, 'Diplomacy is to do and say the nastiest thing in the nicest way' and 'Overniceness may be underniceness.' By contrast, Barrett offered examples like 'loving kindness,' 'brotherly kindness,' 'act of kindness,' 'gesture of kindness' and the proverb, 'Don't expect to enjoy the cream of life if you keep your milk of human kindness bottled up.' 'The main 'overlap' is in public perception, since many people assume that kind and nice are the same thing,' Sirota said. 'On the surface, an act of kindness can look similar to an act of niceness, but the motivations behind the two acts are very different, and the energy around the acts is also quite dissimilar.' While a nice person might go to great lengths to gain approval from others (potentially even causing harm in the process), a kind person engages in generous acts built on a foundation of self-love. 'They also take good care of themselves, and they don't tolerate mistreatment or disrespect,' Sirota said. 'They have good boundaries, and they feel comfortable saying 'no.'' Saying 'no' might in fact be an act of true kindness, especially if it's in service of someone else's well-being. 'Sometimes being kind may mean letting someone down in the short term, maybe not leading them on if you don't have the same feelings for them as they have for you,' said Sue Varma, author of 'Practical Optimism' and a clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at New York University Langone Health. 'Being kind may mean not enabling an addiction, or not giving in to someone asking for something that can ultimately be harmful for them, even if they can't see it at the time.' Keeping in mind these differences between kindness and niceness, it seems clear that kindness is the better goal. 'People who are nice are always trying too hard to please, and therefore, they aren't authentic,' Sirota said. 'Any positive attention they receive is based on their pleasing persona, which means that they aren't being loved for themselves. For this reason, they can't actually benefit from their actions. And on top of it, they often end up resentful for constantly having to overextend themselves for a bit of affirmation.' Indeed, people pleasers might struggle to meet the needs of others at the expense of their own needs and integrity. Those who embody the values of kindness are more likely to love themselves, rather than depend on others for their self-esteem. Thus, they can do good deeds while also being good to themselves. 'We are by default nice because nice is self-oriented,' Kraft said. 'It comes from ignorance, our default state. Nice is where we start, kindness requires striving. And we should all collectively strive toward it because it is the antidote to a world divided, anxious, and lonely.' In a time when so many people seem to lack empathy or human connection, kindness can make a major impact, both on the self and others. 'Acts of kindness trigger the release of oxytocin, fostering joy, connection and trust,' Kraft said. 'These acts activate brain reward centers, boosting happiness and reducing stress. Kindness strengthens bonds, improves mood, and diminishes depression symptoms. It enhances self-esteem and self-worth, imparting personal value. It is not a nice-to-have but a must-have in our modern world.' When asked if he believes it's better to strive to be nice or kind, however, Plante had a different response: Why not both? 'Certainly our world needs more niceness and kindness out there, especially in our currently polarized community,' he said. 'Our world is so fractured. We are very quick to be mean to each other and even cruel.' He called on everyone to step up their efforts to be kind and nice to each other, even if they don't like each other. 'We need more civility, hospitality, solidarity and kinship for sure,' Plante added. 'Actually, our very survival may depend on it!' How To Raise Kids Who Care About Other People Can Listening To Podcasts Provide Social Fulfillment? How To Fight The Urge To Always Make Everything About Yourself
