Most dog parents are familiar with the experience of being woken up by their pets. From enthusiastic barks to a cold nose pressed against their face, there are many ways our furry companions try to ...

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Are you usually polite? When are you not? Where do you draw the line? Are you always polite to those who are polite to you? What about those who are not polite to you? What about those you meet only ...