It is, generally, yes, but also forms of address have often been used as an expression of power. Hence, "your Majesty," and all of that. So there can be circumstances where a person wants t… (View Post)

It would depend on the context, but, for example, I did once tell my daughter that she couldn't be a zebra when she grew up. So, probably not. (View Post)

Okay, so it sounds like it might not be effective to train people to use them as a contingency, as you'd want them to be using them regularly to keep the safety habits strong. (View Post)

I enjoyed the sequels, but there's not a huge amount of depth to the Star Wars universe. It was always a fairly simple story told in primary colours and with strong contrasts. That makes it hard… (View Post)

Donald Trump has been nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize by an MP from Zelenskyy's party. I do have to commend the Ukrainians for their determination to butter up the next US President how… (View Post)