The Australian Dictionary of Invisible Culture for Teachers
rude(ness)
noun: something (see more)
At some times, people can do something bad (not very bad). It is something bad because other people can feel something bad because of it.
It is bad if someone does something like this. Many people don’t want to do things like this.
If someone does something like this, other people can think something bad about this person.
If someone does something like this, people think it is not bad to say something like this “It is bad to do something bad like this.” Sometimes people don't say this. Sometimes, people can say this to this person. Sometimes, people can say this to other people.
"Ash is just a rude person. They don't have any consideration for anyone's feelings."
"Stop that! You don't want people to think you're rude!"
"People who cut you off while you're looking for a parking spot are just so rude. Just wait five seconds."
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