Small Talk
Mind Your Manners?
The Debate Over AI Etiquette
Updated: 2026.03.09
3 min read · Intermediate
Mind Your Manners? The Debate Over AI Etiquette Discussion Questions Q1 In your own words, please briefly summarize the article. Q2 What part of the reading resonated with you most? Q3 Have you ever found yourself consciously using polite language with an AI, and what was your reason? Q4 How do you react to the idea of AI politeness being an "insurance policy" against a future robot uprising? Q5 How convincing is the argument that we are polite to AI mainly to maintain our own "habit of civility"? Q6 Besides the waitstaff, where else might "barking orders" at tech harm human-to-human interactions? Q7 Do you agree that manners, despite the minor cost, are essential for keeping our "human edges soft"? Q8 Should companies encourage users to be purely functional and succinct, rather than polite, to maximize AI accuracy? Q9 What is the strongest counter-argument against the claim that respecting AI maintains our human civility? Q10 If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down. Expressions demographic A particular sector of a population, often categorized by age, income, or behavior. 例句 1 The company targets the 18-to-35 age demographic with its new advertising campaign. 例句 2 AI users form a massive and diverse demographic. enthusiasts People who are very interested in a particular subject or activity and enjoy it a lot. 例句 1 He is an avid coffee enthusiast and owns several different brewing machines. 例句 2 The new app was immediately popular among tech enthusiasts. appease To make someone calm or satisfied, often by giving them what they want. 例句 1 The manager tried to appease the angry customer with a full refund. 例句 2 It is impossible to appease every critic. stripping away Removing something completely or taking it off forcefully. 例句 1 The investigation began by stripping away the layers of bureaucracy. 例句 2 Stripping away the complex jargon revealed the simple truth of the matter. civility Formal politeness and courtesy in behavior or speech. 例句 1 The debate was intense, but both sides maintained a level of civility. 例句 2 A lack of civility in online discussions is a growing concern. |
| *本教材是专爲使用Ringle学习英文的学员设计。 |
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*本教材是专爲使用Ringle学习英文的学员设计。