This is an All-Ears-English podcast episode 995.

What's Rude and What's Not.

How to Make Culture A Conversation Topic in English.

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Today a listener points out something we do on the mic that might be rude in another country. Let's dive into gestures and actions that might be viewed differently across

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Hey Lindsay, how are you?

How are you? Michelle, are you okay over there?

What are you doing?

Oh my gosh, well why do you ask? I don't know it just seems like you're making some

weird noises and I just want to know I want to check in and make sure everything's

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